SINTRA RETREAT

MAY 2025

With the chaotic demands of modern life, women often strive to be everything and everyone, inadvertently disconnecting from what makes us who we are. The expectations placed on women today can lead to a sense of discomfort or longing, a feeling that something is missing. With the rewards that come with excelling in these diverse roles, what is most commonly lost is our self-love — which inevitably affects the ultimate human goal: Happiness.

With these concerns at heart, this retreat was designed to provide a time and space for us to reconnect with ourselves and explore the art of relationships, in the pursuit of Happiness. And where better to feel peace, love and happiness than in the charming town of Sintra. Fairy tale castles, endless mountain vistas, misty forests and pastel-hued homes — Sintra was like a page out of a children's book. For this Vie Retreat experience in captivating Portugal, we gathered in the heart of the historic town in a luxurious boutique hotel, part of the recognised UNESCO world heritage site. This "glorious Eden" became the backdrop for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, self-love and the pursuit of Happiness.

Pink three-story house with ornate stone details and wooden doors, front yard enclosed by stone pillars and white metal fence.
Elegant hotel or apartment room with large window and balcony, blue curtains tied back, furnished with a beige armchair and a bed with pillows, chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.
View of a hotel suite with a bathroom counter in the foreground and two beds with patterned headboards in the background. The suite has wooden accents, marble surfaces, and a sloped ceiling.
A luxurious bedroom with a sloped wooden ceiling, large bed with plush headboard, multiple pillows, and a bench at the foot. There's a window with beige curtains, a patterned area rug with butterflies, and a small side table with a telephone and lamp
Interior of a luxurious hotel room with a marble bathroom vanity and a bedroom featuring a bed with blue and patterned bedding, dark blue curtains, and large windows.
Luxurious hotel room with a bed, gold and navy rug, green curtains, a marble sink area with towels, and a sitting area with chairs and a table.
A luxurious hotel room with a large bed featuring a pink velvet tufted headboard and decorative pillows, a dark floral accent wall, and an open bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and marble surfaces.
Elegant hotel bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, blue curtains, chandelier, and wooden floors.