A place to unwind.
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:
The entrance to our retreat home