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PORTUGAL 
1st - 6th JUNE 2025

CLAY | YOGA | ARTISANS

OVERVIEW

CONNECT THROUGH CLAY

We are returning to the beauty of Portugal! Come with us on a 5 nights and 6 days stay at Casa Paço D'Ilhas, a small Portuguese heritage bed and breakfast, surrounded by nature with the Atlantic Ocean at your doorstep.

Father and daughter duo, Chris Bramble & Freya Bramble-Carter, will take you on a clay experience like no other. The master potters will share their creative process encouraging you to connect with your inner selves and expand your skills.

There is no need to have any specific goals or expectations; instead, bring curiosity and a playful attitude as we explore different wheel thrown & sculptural techniques.

Karol will support you to reset your mind & body as you stretch out of your comfort zone with daily yoga practice, movement, meditation and journaling as well as plenty of time to rest and explore beautiful surroundings. 

 

This retreat will also offer the unique opportunity to visit traditional artisans, share their stories, witness their creative process and celebrate craftsmanship.

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HOW WE'LL FLOW

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YOUR EXPERIENCE

Yoga Styles:  Vinyasa Flow, Yin & Restorative Yoga, Meditation & Journaling

Pottery practice: Throwing and hand-building

Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Language: English 

Special Events: Welcome & Closing Ceremonies, tile painting and visit to local artisans

Food: farm to table experience

Yoga Mats: We will provide yoga mats for you! You don’t have to bring your own

Group Size: Limited to 10 participants

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OVERVIEW

WHAT'S INCLUDED

5 nights of accommodation at Casa Paço D'Ilhas 

x3 days pottery flow: hand-building and throwing with Chris & Freya

Open studio practice sessions 

x2 daily movement sessions  (Yoga, Yin, meditation)

Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner (seasonal, organic, & vegetarian)

Day trip to local artisans 

Tile painting workshop 

Swimming in Portuguese waters

Transportation to all offsite activities

Housekeeping and laundry service

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WHERE YOU'LL BE STAYING

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Casa Paço Dilhas

situated on the outskirts of the picturesque fishing village known as Ericeira. Located just 35 minutes from Lisbon airport, this charming venue surrounded by landscapes and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.

 

Nestled atop a hill, this 19th-century heritage Bed & Breakfast offers a unique experience, being only a short stroll away from one of Europe's most renowned surfing beaches. Additionally, it's a 5-minute drive from the heart of the village.

 

Each day presents an opportunity to uncover delightful corners within the expansive 2500sqm garden, bask in the sunshine beside two enchanting vintage-style pools, and savor dinners in the welcoming ambiance of the main house.

 

Casa Paço Dilhas is truly a hidden gem and stands as one of the finest accommodations in all of Portugal!

 

Within the program of events there will be plenty of space to explore and enjoy some time to yourself and the facilities or a dip in the ocean.

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OVERVIEW

TYPICAL DAY

08:00 - 09:15 Sunrise Yoga + Pranayama ​

09:30 Breakfast  ​

10:00 Chill time​ / open studio practice

12:30 Pottery studio – with lunch break at the studio ​

17:00 Chill time, massages etc ​

18:30  Yin / slow flow / ecstatic dance

19:45 Dinner ​

*Subject to change

Want more info or to find out if this retreat is for you or have some questions you'd like to ask... Book a free call below with one of our team. We love getting to know you.

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ROOMS & PRICING

Most guests come alone, but if you're with a friend or family member or you would like to share, we have many room options - it's a great way to connect and make friends. If you prefer your own space, we also have private rooms available.

A non-refundable deposit of £500 is due to secure you space on the retreats and the full balance needs to be paid 60 days prior to the retreat. We offer payment plans, please get in touch to hear more on this.

Check in is at 4pm on the 1st June and check out is at 11am on the 6th June.

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SHARED ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM:

Stay in a single bed and share the room with one or two people

£2,195 per person

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PRIVATE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM:

Stay in a single or double bed private room and share the bathroom with two or three people

£2,500 per person

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PRIVATE ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM

Luxury private room, 1 bed, with your own en-suit

£2,950 per person

TEACHERS & HOSTS

An internationally renowned artist, who shares her passion for artistry, teaching, and craftsmanship. Raised with clay at her fingertips, and taught by her father, Chris Bramble, Freya has nurtured a studio for over a decade. Influenced by joy and nature's infinite ideas, she was a contestant on The Great Pottery Throw Down and featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, House & Garden amongst many others.

Freya Bramble-Carter

Ceramicist & Teacher

Karol has been teaching yoga, running and directing her own Yoga & Personal Development retreats in Europe and around the world since 2017. Karol teaches the art of creative and intuitive Vinyasa Flow, Pranyama, Yoga Alignment and also incorporates other tools to Personal Development to her retreat experiences; like journaling, breath work sessions, dynamic workshops in Nlp and more.

Tseyang Yoga

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Yoga & Wellness

Born in London, raised in Ipswich, Chris found his passion for ceramics during college in Hastings, specialising in the craft at The Glasgow School of Art. His style blends African and European influences, and he honed his skills in Zimbabwe before earning a master's degree in sculpture and multimedia from Westminster University. In1988, he established his own studio inLondon. Chris's ceramics capture the spirit and heartbeat of today's black influenced culture, combining life, harmony, rhythm, and dance in his work.

Chris Bramble

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Ceramicist & Teacher

With a background in marketing spanning 15 years, at some of the UK’S heritage brands including; The Sun, Sky and Virgin Media. Gemma brings a wealth of experience, full of creativity and magical ideas with a passion for  leadership, strategic thinking and a can do attitude.

Gemma uses the power of life force energy and understanding the needs of people in this world to  bridge the gap between mind, body, where creativity and wellness meet in the middle. She thrives on bringing people together to build connections and inspire people to live more fulfilled and conscious lives. 

Gemma Bell

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Host

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Have some questions you'd like to ask... Book a free call below with one of our team. We love getting hearing from you.

You can also send us an email : info@vesselretreats.co

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