Madeira Gardens & Walking Retreat 2027

Please book below or contact us directly for more information (Email: info@snowdropretreats.com)

Wellbeing, Gardens & Walking

Introduction

Join us in this historic Quinta, in the hills of Funchal overlooking city and sea.

Enjoy Yoga and Core in the mornings, walk the levadas with Madeiran walking guides and visit some iconic Madeiran gardens during the day and finish up with activities or chill time at the Quinta in the evenings

Price

£200 deposit

£1200 twin room

£1500 single room

Please book your place by paying the deposit and we'll send you the balance payment schedule once booked

Location 

Special Things

• A very special place - one of the few remaining original Madeiran vineyards, dating back to 1826 and owned by the same family for 7 generations

• Rooms looking out to sea or gardens

• Swimming pool, tennis court, billiards table, table tennis, library, piano

• Set in acres of gardens, vineyards and kitchen gardens

• In the hills of Funchal with amazing views of the Bay

• Easy to walk into Funchal old city

• Yoga & Pilates in the original music room, set in the grounds with high ceilings, wooden floor and views!

Length

6 nights

Accommodation

Twin/double or limited single rooms in a beautifully restored original 1800s farmhouse. Most with ensuite bathrooms (2 rooms only share a bathroom) 

Food

• Absolutely delicious vegetarian food (we can cater for gluten-free, dairy-free & vegan also)

• Tea/coffee/herbals plus fruits and snacks available at any time

• While on retreat, we are alcohol-free - consider this a bit of a detox

• But when you’re out and about, the choice is yours!

• We normally arrange at least 1 evening meal out (at your expense)

Travel

Flights to Funchal, Madeira are direct from Manchester or Gatwick. Or, much more choice to fly direct to Lisbon and then on to Madeira

Included

Transfers to/from airport (one time for all)

• Accommodation

• All meals apart from the occasional food/drink out

• Yoga & Core in the mornings

• Day trips out (some full day, some half day - all optional)

  • x2 Levada Walks in the hills, led by local guides

  • Garden visits - probably Funchal Botanical Gardens & Monte Palace Gardens, but TBC

  • Visit to Funchal Old town: Market, Story of Madeira museum etc.

  • A guided tour/talk of the Quinta (fascinating history)

• Activities on some evenings including Relaxation & Yin Yoga

  
  

Not included

Travel to/from Madeira

Any food/drink when out

Please Note

Everything listed is optional, please feel free to dip in and out of yoga/core sessions and other activities.

If you are worried about travelling alone, a lot of people on retreat often end up travelling together and we're happy to connect people coming from similar directions to discuss travel plans

We welcome you whether you whatever your level of experience and ability - there's something for everyone on our retreats