The Shanti Space · Portugal
Nourishing sanctuary with soul
A family-run retreat centre in a woodland valley, half an hour from Lisbon and fifteen minutes from the sea at Ericeira.
Welcome
A place to rest, restore & remember
Nestled in a woodland valley in the hills of Mafra, The Shanti Space is a family-run sanctuary for retreat. Wander the paths, practise in our greenhouse shala or the open-air shala among the trees, and let nature hold you.
Inspired by self-reliance, we live as sustainably as we can, tending a permaculture garden and using natural energy. All our water is restructured and the centre is low-EMF.
“Shanti: the peace which passeth understanding.”
T. S. Eliot
Visits are by appointment only. We share the land with our own animals, so please don't bring dogs or other pets.
Ways to be here
Come to rest, to host or to gather
Retreats & trainings
Join a retreat
Teachers and facilitators from around the world share yoga, women's work, breath, sound and ceremony to deepen your path and nourish your roots.
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Venue hire · spring to autumn
Host your retreat
Two shalas, cosy rooms and wild land made for inner work, with a warm team to help you create something your guests will remember.
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Local community
Gather with us
Monthly Kirtan and Ecstatic Dance, plus occasional music and gatherings. Come and sing, move and connect with our local community.
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Featured retreat
Wild Woman Remembrance
A five-day women's retreat to come home to your body, your cycles and your wild knowing. Held, gentle and deeply transformative.
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LOVELY THINGS PEOPLE SAY
The space
Woodland, garden & shala
A farmhouse with three fireplaces, a converted-greenhouse shala, an outdoor shala in the trees, a permaculture garden and paths that lead to new discoveries.
Hosting a retreat?
A beautiful home for your gathering
We offer the venue for hire from spring to autumn and love supporting retreat leaders to create a unique experience for their guests, whether that's a workshop, a retreat or a training.
- Indoor & outdoor shalas
- Cosy shared & private rooms
- Wild land to explore
- Outdoor shower
“Thank you for being the home for my retreat this Autumn. Your venue is the perfect environment for a quiet homecoming. The converted greenhouse is so special, rooms are cosy and comfortable and so much land to wander and explore.”Lizzie Hawes · Facilitator, UK
WHO ARE WE?
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We look forward to welcoming you to The Shanti Space