Join Jonathan Lehmann for a transformative 5-day retreat at the breathtaking Monte da Orada center in Portugal, designed to deepen your connection to inner happiness and conscious presence.
“The Essence of Happiness” is a retreat that blends meditative practices, insightful teachings, and playful experiences, guiding you to reconnect with your essence and expand awareness.
Each day unfolds with a rich mix of meditation, reflective dialogues, and guided self-inquiry, where Jonathan shares tools to explore self-love, awareness, and non-dual understanding. Jeanne, Jonathan’s wife, complements this with body-centered practices like yoga, breathwork, and stretching, fostering a deep connection between body and mind.
Amidst shared vegetarian meals and the beauty of nature, you'll have ample free time to enjoy stillness, forge meaningful connections with others on a similar path, or immerse yourself in the surrounding sanctuary. Jonathan’s retreats are known for their heartfelt simplicity, deep authenticity, and humor, creating a safe, nurturing space for self-inquiry and inner transformation.
Throughout the retreat, Jonathan and Jeanne are available for one-on-one exchanges and personalized guidance, as is therapist Dustin Billon, who offers individual coaching sessions to deepen your journey. This retreat promises a unique balance of structured teachings, playful experiences, and the freedom to explore in an environment of warmth and authenticity—ideal for those ready to delve into deeper layers of self-discovery and conscious growth.
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Accommodation
Set in a secluded, verdant valley on Portugal’s southwest coast, Monte da Orada offers a tranquil, eco-conscious retreat center surrounded by the Algarve’s natural beauty. Accommodations cater to every preference, from private ensuite rooms in a restored farmhouse to cozy nature bungalows, shared dormitories, and unique spaces like a tipi and treehouse. The retreat includes access to a bio-pool, sauna, indoor and outdoor practice areas, and meals featuring fresh produce from the center’s permaculture project, enhancing a warm, immersive experience amidst lush forests and wildlife.
FOOD
During our retreat at Orada, meals are a key part of the experience, a plant-based gourmet cuisine crafted to support both well-being and sustainability. Orada’s menu ensures to stay energized and focused throughout the day. Their talented chefs create vibrant, delicious buffets that are beautifully presented, with a breakfast spread that is particularly renowned for its abundance and healthy options of fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced produce, ensuring each meal is both delicious and mindful of the environment.
Transport
Orada is located about 3h from Lisbon and 2h from Faro. We will help arrange transfers by minibus or carpooling among participants. Detailed information will be communicated once registration is complete.
Retreat Schedule
July 23-27, 2025
Day 1 (Wednesday, July 23)
Check-in: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm
Opening Ceremony + Meditation: 8:00 pm
Daily Schedule (July 24-26)
Morning Meditation: 8:00 am
Breakfast: 9:00 am
Body/Nature/Breath Session: 10:30 am
Lunch: 1:00 pm
Dialogue: 4:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm
Departure Day (Sunday, July 27)
Closing Ceremony: 8:00 - 10:00 am
Brunch: 10:00 am
End of Retreat: Depart by 12:00 pm
Registration
Dormitory – 5 to 8 beds, single or bunkbeds, in main house, shared bathrooms : $1,650.00 $1,800.00
Lotus Glamping or Wood Bungalow – 3 or 4 beds, shared eco-toilet and hot shower : $1,900.00 $2,150.00
Twin Suite or Twin Bungalow – Suite or bungalow for two with shared eco-toilet and shower hammock : $2,350.00 $2600.00
Garden view single / Tree house / Tiny house – Independent suite, private bathroom, hammock : $2,950.00 $3,150.00
You can click on the accommodation types to see photos.
Early Bird until February 10
If you would like to register for this retreat, please click the button below.
Feel free to reach out via email at silencejeanne@gmail.com if you have any questions, and you will receive a prompt response.
What's included
All practices and details mentioned in the program (3 practices per day)
Accommodation and Meals (3 beautiful farm-to-table vegetarian meals per day)
Yoga mats and all necessary equipment for the various practices throughout the stay
Access to the entire property, including sauna and natural swimming pool
What's NOT included
Individual healing treatments, such as massages or one-on-one therapy sessions
Round-trip flights
Round-trip transfers to/from the airport (price to be confirmed, approximately €90 per person)
Personal insurance
Meditation chair if you require one in replacement of standard meditation cushion or chair
Cancellation Policy
In the event of participant cancellation:
More than 30 days before the event: the paid educational fees are retained and may be transferred to a future retreat, plus 20% of the full board amount is due to the venue.
Less than 30 days before the event: no refund possible; the total balance is due, including educational fees to Silence and full board to the venue.
In case of cancellation by the organizer: The total amount can be refunded or transferred to a future retreat.
Indirect expenses for travel (taxi, flights, hotels, etc.) are not covered by the organizer.
Insurance
Please ensure you have travel insurance to cover any unexpected circumstances.
Participation Prerequisites
Health Readiness: Participants should have no medical or psychological contraindications. Our retreat is strictly free of recreational drugs and alcohol to promote clarity and presence.
Open-Mindedness: A genuine willingness to engage in inner transformation and self-inquiry, exploring your deeper self with authenticity.
Collective Respect: Supporting and respecting the group’s journey, fostering a compassionate and secure environment for everyone.
Active Engagement: A commitment to participate in both structured activities and reflective quiet times.
Self-Awareness: Some experience in meditation or self-awareness practices is encouraged; beginners are also welcome with sincere intent.
Testimonials
“An exquisite pause, enriched by your poetry. Thank you for this much-needed return to ourselves, which provided essential answers to current questions. But even more, thank you for creating these spaces where we remember what it is to be human, where we experience solitude and inner peace, and bring a touch of magic into our lives.
PS : Gracias por valorar y compartir a su justa medida la cultura latinoamericana y sus enseñanzas.””
“Finally, life is simple if we stop complicating it. Thank you for everything, thank you for revisiting the basics of happiness.””
“A heartfelt thank you from the deepest part of my being. Thank you for the calm, the joy, the reconnection with oneself, and immersion in nature. I feel as though I’ve found gentle paths and clear ways to rediscover joy and peace. Life is magical, and thank you, dear witches, for reminding us of this with such generosity.”
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“So much beauty, grace, and subtlety. I learned to close my eyes and see with my heart... Thank you for these teachings. Life is beautiful!”
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“Jeanne’s gentleness and care, combined with Jonathan’s humor and vulnerability, created a powerful sharing of love. All this, without any pretenses—it’s wonderful! After many years of doubt and sadness, there is nothing more beautiful than knowing how to love life. I feel filled with joy, gratitude, and more than ever convinced of the magic of life. An incredible experience that I highly recommend. Hope to see you soon””