About us
We are an Art, Travel and Wellness collective that organizes retreat-shaped artistic residencies.
Together we have designed a programme based on the following principles:
COMMUNITY
We believe in what is built from shared different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and experiences.
NATURE
Our programme is inspired by the local landscape and resources, environmental awareness and sustainability.
EXPERIMENTATION
We favour experimentation as a tool to access and navigate untapped potential.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
We include and showcase local traditional craftsmanship and ancestral knowledge in our programme.
CREATIVITY
The energy that brings us together - explore, grow and develop this force with RETIRO.
Meet our team
​JULIA FERNANDO
Wellness Expert
Julia is an accomplished organizational psychologist and group dynamics practitioner who herself, has spent over a decade as a digital nomad. Originally from London, UK, Julia has lived and worked in the US, Europe, Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, supporting individuals, teams and organizations, navigate challenging or uncertain contexts. Coming to Portugal, Julia is honored to bring her professional learnings and personal experiences to facilitate wellness retreats that create the conditions for individuals and groups to transform and grow, together.
ADÉLIA ABREU
Travel Expert
With an unwavering passion for tourism and a deep-rooted connection to the wonders of Portugal, Adélia has been crafting extraordinary travel experiences since 2017. Her extensive background in journalism from renowned Portuguese newspapers has sharpened her storytelling skills, allowing her to curate immersive journeys. Adélia's experience in tourism coupled with her innate ability to uncover hidden gems ensures that each moment of your retreat is filled with discovery, delight, and authentic cultural immersion.
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