GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Retreat Bela Natureza Brazil offers customized retreats for groups and 4 different retreat packages.
Choose your ideal retreat (prices starting from US$490)
The retreat site is large and provides guests with many opportunities to roam around, be at one with nature, collect fruits from ancient trees, meditate, use the swimming pool, practice Yoga or light sports and even experiment with creative activities. You will have the chance to closely observe the behavior of our adorable family of dogs and enjoy playful moments with them.
You are also invited to relax, unwind and let go, entering into contact with the nature around you and your own self and feeling the profound unity between humans and nature. We will dedicate time to activities that help develop these senses: mindfulness and meditation around the four basic elements, earth, water, fire and air – always in the presence of the resident dogs.
- Our resident dogs: Retreat Bela Natureza’s central attraction are the resident dogs. Guest will have the chance to enjoy playful and relaxing moments with them in their natural environment. Highlights are the meditation sessions with dogs, as well as each day just after breakfast, when you can be in direct contact with the whole pack, under the guidance of their guardian, Dr. Evelyn Hartoch. All of the dogs consistently receive the necessary veterinary care and attention. If you are interested in finding out more about dog health and behavior, you have the opportunity to do that together with us. Our dogs are usually free to roam – this space is their home and they are the kind hosts, inviting you to spend time with them and offering you a warm welcome. Sometimes they will seek out your company and want to play for a while or for you to give them a stroke. When courses or workshops are running and during the meals, the dogs stay away in their closed area.
- Children: Retreat Bela Natureza welcomes children 6 years and up, but it is necessary that they be comfortable around dogs. Please contact us to discuss this in advance.
- Accommodation: We offer eco-lodges in the style of indigenous “Oca” constructions, built using traditional adobe techniques and with thatched roofs, sutes with a veranda, a group room and camping beneath leafy trees. All offer optimum comfort, with private bathrooms, modern facilities and internet access in the public areas. Please click here to learn more about accommodation at Retreat Bela Natureza.
- Meals: We offer delicious vegetarian meals, suitable for vegans, with many fruits, juices and coconut water. Guests, who like fish or meat from time to time, they can visit some excellent restaurants in Arembepe or other seaside villages in the surrounding area. The number of daily meals depend on the package you choose (breakfast only / half / or fully board). All packages include a delicious continental breakfast with fruits, juice, coffee or tea and regional goodies. We offer a supply of drinking water throughout the whole day. A coffee and tea break is available at extra cost.
- Lengh of stay: We offer packages of 5, 7 and 10 days. Early check-in can be requested. If you would like to stay longer in beautiful nature with our loving dogs, please contact us to check the availability.
- Prices: The retreat price varies according to the retreat package + the accommodation you choose. Families and friends of up to 3 people will get a discount.
- Customized packages: If you would like to come with a group or if the packages dates don’t suit your schedule, please contact us for availability, indicating your preferred arrival date. On the other hand, if you like buy extra activities, which are not included in the package, you can do this whilst you are here.
- Discounted "Travel & Help": We offer a 20% off option for our packages "Harmonize" and "Smile". You will be helping us 2 hours a day - depending on what you most enjoy and your best abilities - on photography, garden maintenance, dog care, marketing, computer, writing, etc. Last not least and good to know: Retreat Bela Natureza also offers an ecological trainee program. If you are interested, please contact us for more information.
- Maximum group size: To ensure a harmonious atmosphere and a familiar feeling for the dogs (in the eyes of the dogs during your stay you will be part of our family!) the maximum possible group size for a retreat package is 6 people.
So if you’re feeling inspired by what we offer, contact us now to guarantee your place.
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