HIKING & SOUL

RETREAT

Finding back to your own path.

Refresh your body, mind and spirit on a 8-days retreat on the Atlantic Island Faial.

Our approach.

We invite you to reconnect with nature and return to a more natural rhythm.

A space where you can slow down, become still, and begin to hear yourself again.

Through movement, presence, and time outdoors, clarity and new energy can emerge.

Eight days.

Nature as your guide.

Reflect your life.

Hiking in evergreen nature.

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Hiking - Activities

Body & Soul in Motion

In the stillness and vastness of nature, something within you begins to listen again.

As you walk, pause, and connect with your surroundings, you gently return to yourself.

This retreat is not about reaching a destination, but about being present with each step.

The rhythm of walking, the fresh air, and the simplicity of nature create space – space for reflection, for release, and for new perspectives.

Nature asks nothing of you. It doesn’t expect, judge, or demand.

And in that, you are free to simply be.

A time to recharge your energy, clear your mind, and reconnect with what truly matters to you – supported by the quiet intelligence of the natural world.

Soul - Activities

Meditation:

We live in a fast-paced world full of desires and goals. Much is beyond our control. Meditation helps create emotional stability and deeper self-awareness. Our practices enhance focus, clarity, positive emotions, and a peaceful perspective. After a brief relaxation, you'll explore your inner self through a gentle guided meditation. This takes place in our studio and during hikes.

Vision Board:

Everyone has something special to share or experience, but without a clear vision, it can be difficult to understand what you want and how to achieve it. This lack of clarity hinders your focus and support. A vision board can help you concentrate on your goals and manifest them. By using craft supplies, magazine clippings, and more, you can create something truly magical.

Breath & Voice Coaching:

Do you feel nervous when speaking in front of an audience? Want to express yourself better or make a strong impression? Is your voice tired from talking all day at work? A good voice shows confidence and empathy. Other factors like posture, focus, breathing, thoughts, and feelings also affect communication. With your coach's help, you'll learn to communicate more effectively and reach your goals in a group. small lava caves and hike jungle paths.

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A narrow dirt trail runs through lush green plants and tall flowering hydrangea bushes with white, blue, and purple blooms on the right side, under a clear blue sky.
A collage of four images: the top left shows a woman arranging items on a table inside a room, the top right depicts a group of four women hiking on a grassy hill near the ocean, the bottom left shows a blond cow and a woman in a black jacket feeding the cow near a green hedge, and the bottom right features two women examining plants or rocks on a rocky beach near the ocean.

This retreat does not promise healing and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment. It is a space for self-reflection, creative exploration, and reconnection — offering inspiration, clarity, and new perspectives that may support personal decisions and life direction.

8-Day Group-Retreat - Itinerary

  • A coastal residential area with houses, palm trees, a garden, and a view of the ocean and sky in the background.

    Arrival & Opening.

    DAY 1

    Your Tour Guide, Angélique, will be waiting for you Horta Airport (HOR). A short scenic drive across the island takes you to the beautiful Ecolodge, your home for the week.Settle in and soak up the charming atmosphere of your accommodation. while enjoying a welcome drink. Depending on your arrival, a light lunch may be served. In the evening we will have Dinner together.

    After a long day of travel, a cozy bed will be waiting to welcome you.

  • A person with a pink backpack and purple hat walking through a lush, green forest on a wooden trail with a small bridge.

    Forest Bathing in the mystery Jungle.

    DAY 2

    You meet the group after breakfast.

    Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s hike before leading you to the starting point. You will hike for about 3 hours along the rocky coastline and through lush, mysterious jungle trails. Along the way, we will pause for some mindful forest bathing and discover a small lava cave hidden deep in the wilderness. As we Leave the jungle, we’ll drive at the stunning Fajã Bay - an exotic landscape of orchards and vineyards, nestled beneath dramatic 300 m high cliffs. Here you will enjoy your backpacker lunch near the beach. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the Ecolodge, where you’ll have time to rest. 

    After such an eventful day, we have truly earned our dinner at PÁTIO.

  • A lush green landscape with wildflowers in the foreground and a mountain with clouds in the background.

    Hike around the Caldeira of Faial.

    DAY 3

    Let’s start the day with soft stretching and a meditation before breakfast.

    After breakfast, feel free to relax in the garden or on your terrace. If the weather conditions on top of the island allows, we’ll take you up to the Caldeira of Faial. At an altitude of 3,000 ft (1.000 m), we reach the edge of the the island’s dormant volcano „Caldeira do Faial“. Together we hike 5 miles (8 km) around the Crater’s rim. Expect breathtaking views into the 1,200 feet (400m) deep crater.

    From the edge of the Caldeira you will have the most beautiful views of Faial, the Atlantic Ocean and neighboring islands. The hike takes around three hours and requires sturdy hiking boots and a backpack with water and snacks. In the afternoon, the circular track takes you back to your starting point. After a short drive we return to the Ecolodge. A relaxed evening of good conversation and sharing the day’s experiences over dinner will perfectly round off this memorable Adventure.

  • Two women in a room with a table covered with magazines, books, and craft supplies. One woman is standing looking at her phone, and the other woman is sitting at the table with magazines open.

    Voice Coaching & Vision Board.

    DAY 4


    Today is dedicated to mental reflection and self-expression.. After breakfast, you will meet your coach in the studio. Together with the group, you will explore how to express yourself more authentically and build self-confidence through the power of your voice. Learn how your posture, attention, breathing, thoughts, and emotions influence your voice and presence. 

    A light lunch will be served on the Ecolodge Terrace.

    Later in the afternoon, you’ll tap into your creativity during a vision board session. You’ll design a board that reflects your personal life goals and dreams, helping you gain clarity on what you truly want to manifest. This reflective exercise sets powerful intentions and puts your aspirations into motion.

    Dinner at Patio

  • A person with a purple backpack, wearing a pink hat and dark clothing, walking on a trail in a dense forest with tall trees and green foliage.

    Hiking the Water Channels & Meditation.

    DAY 5

    We begin the day with a gentle stretch and morning meditation to awaken body and mind. After breakfast, the guide, Angélique, will share details about today’s hike and then take you on a short drive to the starting point.

    Over 50 years ago, small water channels were constructed here to supply meadows, villages, and a local power station. Today, we follow these channels through an enchanted landscape of wild nature, dark forests, and narrow gorges . The hike, lasting around three hours, leads us past small tunnels, wooden bridges, and eventually to a small volcano. At the end of the trail, you’ll even have the chance to enter the crater through a tunnel. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a classic backpacker-style picnic.

    After this straightforward route, we will pick you up and bring you back home in the afternoon. You’ll have plenty of time to relax before dinner. As evening falls, we’ll gather for a drink- before the kitchen calls for dinner.

  • A woman with curly gray hair smiling and resting her arms on a large red heart-shaped sculpture during daytime with a coastal town and blue sky in the background.

    Horta Town.

    DAY 6

    After breakfast, your Guide will take you on a tour to the colorful town of Horta. This centuries-old harbor town is rich in history and full of fascinating sights . You’ll explore highlights such as the colorful marina, the old pirate forts, the charming old town, and of course, the legendary sailor’s pub “Peter Café Sport”, where we’ll stop for lunch. The afternoon is yours to explore the town and its beautiful bay at your own pace.

    Back at the Ecolodge, dinner will be served in the evening, followed by a well-deserved rest in your cozy bed . 

  • A coastal scene with rocky shoreline, cliffs, green hills, and a lighthouse on the right side against a cloudy sky.

    Hiking to Volcano of Capelinhos

    DAY 7

    Enjoy another delicious breakfast before setting out on today’s adventure. This 3-hour hike takes you across two smaller volcanoes to the impressive Volcano of Capelinhos - a geological wonder that emerged from the ocean during the eruption of 1957/1958. This powerful event reshaped the island and led over 15,000 residents of Faial to emigrate to the United States and Canada. At the Capelinhos visitor centre, located beneath the volcanic surface, you’ll learn about the eruption and the Azores’ unique role as a hotspot of volcanism - often dubbed the “Hawaii of Europe”. After this impressive visit, you’ll have the chance to climb the old lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views across the entire volcanic landscape. A perfect moment to reflect f the forces of Mother Nature in peaceful silence.

    The next stop is the craft School of Capelo, where local artists create beautiful handmade works using local materials. You’ll find wooden carvings, paintings, and items made from soft, felted Faial wool - perhaps even the perfect gift to bring home. Dinner is served back at PÁTIO, where we’ll share farewell evening together.

  • Person sitting on rocky coastline with ocean view, wearing a red jacket, pink pants, a white sun hat, and yellow sneakers, looking towards the water.

    Departure.

    DAY 8

    All good things must come to an end. After the breakfast, it’s time to check out. We’ll take you to the airport for your return flight home.

    After 8 unforgettable days in the Azores, filled with nature, reflection, and connection, we say goodbye - but the memories will stay with you for a long time to come.

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Meet your Host.

Angélique Verdel

Angelique Verdel has been working with people for over 30 years as a therapist, teacher, and creative guide. With a background in psychotherapy (licensed as a Holistic Practitioner), bioenergetic therapy, and creative body-based work, she bridges both worlds: conventional therapeutic knowledge and intuitive, holistic, and spiritual approaches.

Alongside her therapeutic work, Angelique is a trained actress and singer. Through decades of working with breath, voice, emotion, movement, and the psyche, she has supported people in understanding and gently releasing inner blocks — not by force, but through awareness, expression, and embodied experience.

As a drama and singing teacher, Angelique observed how deeply creativity can reveal where energy is blocked and where true potential lies. This led her to deepen her therapeutic training, integrating approaches that address both the analytical and intuitive sides of the human being — mind and body, structure and intuition, left and right brain.

Motto of Angélique:

„Everyone has all the knowledge within them, I just help people to remember it again.”

Her passion lies in accompanying people back to their unique gifts, talents, and life direction. Angelique believes that every person is fundamentally unique, and that the world becomes richer, more colorful, and more connected when individuals live and express their true nature.

This retreat is the place where all her paths come together. Held on a powerful volcanic island in the Atlantic Ocean — surrounded by nature, sea, and silence — Angelique has created a space where creativity, mindfulness, therapy, and nature merge into one holistic experience.

Here, she brings together everything she loves: creativity, movement, voice, stillness, nature, and deep human connection — supporting participants in reconnecting with themselves in an authentic and grounded way.

Angelique was born in the Netherlands, lived and worked in Germany and Portugal for many years, and now offers her retreats in English, German, and Dutch.

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Your Retreat Location
PÁTIO Ecolodge

Faial Island Azores Portugal

Nestled in the unspoiled nature of Faial Island in the Azores, surrounded by volcanic landscapes, lush forests, and the vast Atlantic Ocean, the 4-star PÁTIO Ecolodge is a place of calm, openness, and inspiration.

Here, a natural space unfolds where you can slow down, find stillness, and reconnect more deeply with yourself.

PÁTIO is not a resort — it’s a nature-connected ecolodge where modern comfort meets simplicity and the rhythms of island life. Here, guests feel grounded, inspired, and at home in one of the most beautiful corners of the Atlantic.

The harmonious blend of nature, comfort, and sustainable design creates an atmosphere where mindfulness, self-reflection, and creative expression can emerge effortlessly.

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Our Accommodations

What to expect:

  • Cozy private rooms, apartments & tiny houses featuring carefully selected natural materials, warm textiles, and thoughtful details

  • Apartments & tiny houses with private terraces or garden seating overlooking ocean horizons, volcanic hills, or our მშვიდ horse pastures

  • Bright, airy interiors filled with natural light and fresh Atlantic breezes

  • Comfortable beds & high-quality linens for deep, restorative sleep

  • Modern bathrooms with walk-in showers and eco-friendly amenities

  • Slow-living design — calm, minimal, and shaped by natural tones and textures

  • Heated saltwater pool, yoga deck, farm patio, and lush gardens for relaxing between activities

  • Communal lounge, fireplace & honesty bar encouraging connection and easygoing evenings

  • Farm-to-table dining space where seasonal, sustainable meals are shared and enjoyed together.

A modern house with stone walls and wooden accents, a red tile roof, sliding glass doors, outdoor chairs, and a green lawn with a tree, under a blue sky with clouds.
A bedroom with a bed covered in a dark gray blanket, a black and floral pillow, and a beige bed skirt. There is a small wooden side table with a flower vase and a book. A wooden clothing rack is in the corner with hanging clothes. The room has a decorative wall with black leaf patterns and a ceiling with recessed lighting and wooden beams.

Single Apartment

Bedroom with a king-size bed, a cozy living kitchen with a sofa and kitchenette including a dining area. Bathroom with a walk-in shower. Private entrance and a private garden area with seating and sun loungers. Free Wi-Fi and minibar. View of the blue Atlantic Ocean.

  • Splendid space on 38 sqm

  • Private Garden & View to the Atlantic

  • Living room & bed room

Outdoor patio area with black tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and lush greenery surrounding a modern wooden building with large windows, under a blue sky with a few clouds.
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Single Room

Bedroom with a king-size bed and desk. Bathroom with a walk-in shower. Free Wi-Fi and minibar. View of the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Lovely room of 18 sqm

  • View to the Atlantic

  • Working Desk

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Indoor wooden cabin interior with a bed, a gray sofa with striped pillows, and a table set with glass bottles, glasses, and a bowl. There's a large window with a roll-up shade, wooden walls and ceiling, and wall-mounted lights.

Single Tiny House

Alcove-style sleeping area with a queen-size bed, a small kitchenette, sofa, and dining nook. Bathroom with a walk-in shower. Free Wi-Fi and minibar. Views of the small village and the endless ocean.

  • Tiny House of 18 sqm

  • Located in the Garden Area

  • Everything you need

Great Organic Food.

Grilled roasted vegetables including red peppers, yellow peppers, eggplant, and onions in a green bowl.

At our on-site Azorean bistro, Sella's, a traditional local breakfast buffet (B) is served in the morning. For lunch, participants enjoy a light two-course meal (L), and in the evening, a dinner (D) featuring creative Azorean cuisine is offered. The bistro is happy to accommodate different dietary preferences and needs. Drinks during lunch and dinner are not included, but mineral water and a selection of teas are available free of charge throughout the retreat.

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A man with dark hair, beard, and tattoos on his arm, sitting at a dining table with food, is reaching for a plate. A woman with dark hair is seated across from him. A man with a beard and dark hair, is standing and holding a bottle of white wine or champagne, wearing a beige shirt and brown apron. The table has wine glasses, plates with food, and a lit candle.
Assorted cheese, bread slices, croquettes, and desserts on a wooden table at Sella's Bistro Açoriano.

Including:

  • 7x nights Ecolodge accommodation (apartment or room / tiny house)

  • 7x local fresh breakfast

  • 7x dinner w/o beverages

  • 2x lunch at PÁTIO Ecolodge

  • 1x lunch in Horta Town

  • 4x backpack picnics

  • 1x 2.5h Breath Coaching

  • 1x 3.5h Vision Board

  • 4x 3h Hiking Tour (Caldeira, Levada, Capelinhos, Horta)

  • 2x Stretching and meditation session

  • 1x Aqua Gymnastic

Content.

Including:

  • 1x Forest Bathing

  • 1x 2h Town Visit Horta and afternoon walk

  • 1x Peter Café Sport visit incl. Gin Tonic

  • all entrance tickets and transfers according to the program

  • English, German and Dutch spoken tour guide and all hiking briefings

  • free WIFI in the Ecolodge

  • tea & mineral water during studio session

  • Welcome Drink

Non including:

  • incoming flights

  • extra Drinks and meals

  • Tips (recommendation / week: 50 € lodge team)

  • Other personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

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Retreat Dates.

Price

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30.05.-06.06.2027 & 12.09.-19.09.2027

Double Lodge Room or Tiny House: 2.599 €

Single Room Extra: +308 €

Double Apartment: 2.899 €

Single Apartment extra: +539 €

Due and Cancelation Deadline Solo-Retreat:

The cancellation deadline is 42 days before the start of the retreat. Cancellations made by this date are free of charge. After this period, 100% of the retreat price is payable. All prices include applicable VAT.

We recommend obtaining travel and cancellation insurance.

Important note:
The itinerary is a guideline. We reserve the right to make occasional changes to ensure the flow of a high-quality retreat.

Depending on the season, weather, national holidays, local activities and possibly simultaneous activities, there may be short-term deviations in the schedule.

All changes are up to our discretion. If there are changes, we guarantee compliance with our high quality standards.

Small group-size starting from 2-9 participants. The trip is suitable for accompanying non-program mates. In this case, we will charge the proportional accommodation and services used by the accompanying person.