Come, join us on São Jorge Island

Fall in love with life again. Recharge your energy. Find inspiration on every corner of "the last paradise on earth."

Where:

The Island of Sao Jorge Azores

This is where I grew up!

It is a special place in my heart and a sacred sanctuary. Its climate is temperate, and its energy, peaceful and tranquil. It is also the home to crystalline and calm seas, sun bathed beaches, healing natural pools, trails for long walks, lush landscapes and beautiful volcanic rocks.

Eco-tourism / Sustainable living:

Sao Jorge can be completely autonomous and self-sufficient. However, this has been challenged since Portugal and the Azores joined the European economic community. Currently there is a drive towards autonomy and self-sufficiency. Local cooperatives are forming again around organic farming of local fruits and vegetables as well as some of the exportable commodities such as cheese, butter, beef and wine. Furthermore, there is a drive to support the local weavers and local craftsmen. We will be visiting some of these facilities.

Accommodations:

A Traditional Azorian Ocean and Mountain View Home

Relax in our completely renovated, 100 year old traditional stone home with old world charm and modern flare.

We'll overlook the Atlantic ocean, volcanic mountains and neighboring islands.

Registration:

If you are all ready to register please fill out and submit the liability release form below. Your information will be kept private.

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Release of Liability

THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT. THE SELECTION OF YOUR ANSWER INDICATES YOUR FORMAL AGREEMENT AND IS CONSIDERED AS A SIGNATURE. I declare to assume all financial and otherwise responsibility for any accident, injury, damage or illness I may incur while residing at Saudade or while visiting island locations, in regard to any movement or action such as i.e. swimming, dancing, etc.; and any expense I may incur if I need to be repatriated. I release therefore Saudade and Dr. Filomena Trindade from all and any responsibility, financial, legal or otherwise in the occurrence of any of the above. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Saudade and Dr. Trindade from any damages, losses or claims resulting from or relating to my stay.

Highlights from 2018 retreat:

Highlights from 2017 retreat:

TESTIMONIALS

“As a family physician who practices functional medicine and keeps a raised bed garden, I thought I was practicing good stewardship for my food and my planet. After spending a week with Dr Trindade at her retreat home in the Azores, I am humbled and awed by her commitment to “eat from the land.” I learned so much more about creating nutrient dense meals, returning scraps to the earth via composting or chicken feed, and spending time in community with friends and neighors. My favourite parts were the nature walks and thee raja (lava created) swimming holes, and the bonus offsite adventure we did rappelling waterfalls. If you want to nurture your body, mind spirit and planet, this is the place to some. it should be hearts, and 5 are not enough❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

— E.Campbell 2022

“The retreat on the beautiful island of Sao Jorge where Dr Trindade grew up, is another opportunity to really dive deep into a systems biology way of thinking. Learning the hormonal symphony as it is explained so elegantly by Filomena, gives you details and interaction of the endocrine system not taught in any other place. I truly believe if you want to become an excellent functional medicine clinician, learning from Dr Trindade is an opportunity you doo not what to miss”

— Mona Ezzat M.D.

“Magical Experience. You must go at least once to see the stunning beauty of the Azores Islands. You will swim in amazingly clear waters of the ocean and watch awe-inspiring nature. You will meditate with Dr Trindade (to grow your shrunken hippocampus, and to find the path you were looking for). You will indulge in soul-soothing, aromatic herbal teas and detoxifying, organic food from her garden and local farmers and fishermen. You will learn how to make mozzarella and yogurt from fresh milk of the neighbours cow (to benefit your microbiome and the brain). You will do daily yoga and ocean beach exercise to sweep away tension and stress. The retreat is designed to cleanse and nourish your body and soul with unique energy of the Sao Jorge Island. Filomena organizes the program such that you get transformed from an exhausted caregiver, suffering from common burnout of medical profession, to a calmer, healthier, happier, more grounded version of yourself, with a newly found meaning and energy to do more in your life. Priceless ”

— Marina Richards, M.D. 2017