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PORTUGAL MAY 8 - 14 2027

LIBRO VIVO

A TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREAT to awaken your senses, experience nature's gift, envision your new journey in story, self discovery and the art of living fully.

A 6-night immersive retreat for men and women ready to envision a new journey forward by immersing in the LIBRO VIVO curated program. Casa na Ferraria is the venue that will awaken your senses within nature's elements.
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What if the most important story you've never explored is your own?

Life moves quickly. Experiences accumulate. Yet few people pause long enough to understand the story they are living. Each of us carries a unique narrative shaped by our roots, relationships, experiences, and the places that have left their mark on us. Over time, these moments become the chapters of who we are. Yet there are times when we arrive at a crossroads. A quiet inner voice begins to ask: What comes next? What path am I meant to follow now? Perhaps you have achieved success, yet feel called to something deeper. Perhaps you have spent years caring for others and are ready to reconnect with yourself. Perhaps you are navigating a life transition—a loss, a divorce, an empty nest, the search for meaningful connection, or simply a desire for greater purpose and fulfillment. These moments are not endings. They are invitations. LIBRO VIVO was created to help you reconnect with the person you are, your memories, your dreams, and the person you aspire to be. Through nature, the awakening of the five senses, and a curated self-discovery journey, you are invited to slow down, reflect, and return to what matters most. Here, nature becomes a guide, the senses become a pathway, and lived experience becomes a living archive of becoming. This retreat is for those who sense that a new chapter is waiting to be written—those ready to move beyond familiar boundaries, rediscover inner strength, and envision the journey ahead.

Experience Portugal through every sense.

Experience the transformation...

The Libro Vivo curated experience helps you clarify your path forward and capture it within your Living Book—an evolving reflection of your journey and what is emerging next.

 

You will leave feeling more grounded and calm, deeply connected to your body, and clearer about your next chapter. Mentally and emotionally renewed, you will gain a stronger sense of direction and a tangible record of your insights through journaling and reflection.

You will also be supported by a community of like-minded individuals and equipped with practical tools and practices to integrate into your daily life long after the retreat ends.

You don’t just reflect here—you return home with clarity, presence, and a living record of your becoming.

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What will change?

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Is this retreat for you?

This retreat is for both men and women who find themselves at a crossroads—ready to pause, reset, and reconnect with what truly matters.

This retreat is for you if you are ready to:

    •    Release burnout and restore your energy

    •    Move beyond overwhelm and feel more grounded in yourself

    •    Create meaningful connection—with yourself and others

    •    Navigate a life transition and explore what comes next

    •    Finally prioritize yourself without guilt

    •    Slow down and reconnect with clarity and presence

    •    Explore new talents, passions, and possibilities within you

    •    Understand the experiences that have shaped who you are today

    •    Step into a clearer, more intentional direction forward

    •    Willing to fully engage in the experience

This is a space for depth, reflection, and renewal—for those ready to step out of routine and into a more conscious, connected way of living.

Limited Spots

This retreat is an exclusive event with limited spots. Reserve your attendance.

Your Retreat Journey

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Day 1

Welcome to Casa na Ferraria

Slow down, settle in, and reconnect with yourself.

Surrounded by the beauty and natural rhythms of Portugal, you'll begin your Libro Vivo journey through nature, reflection, and meaningful connection.

Highlights

    •    Welcome & orientation

    •    Introduction to Libro Vivo

    •    Sensory nature experiences

    •    Journaling & reflection

    •    Community connection

Day 2

Awakening the Senses

Arrive, settle into the experience, and awaken your awareness through nature, the five senses, sound immersion, reflection, and intention setting.

Highlights

    •    Yoga and meditation

    •    Sensory immersion experiences

    •    Sound bath

    •    Journaling and reflection

    •    Fire ceremony

    •    Evening Libro Vivo story circle

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Day 3

Understanding Who You Are

Explore your identity, roots, relationships, and life experiences through creative self-discovery exercises and guided reflection.

Highlights

    •    Yoga and meditation

    •    Self & identity exploration

    •    Roots and family exercises

    •    Relationship reflection

    •    Movement and energy practice

    •    Evening story circle

Day 4

Journeys & Places

 

Connect with the landscapes, cultures, and environments that have shaped your life while exploring the beauty of the surrounding region.

Highlights

    •    Yoga and meditation

    •    Coastal excursion

    •    Cultural exploration

    •    Beach and nature immersion

    •    Personal reflection time

    •    Evening story circle

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Day 5

Your Next Chapter

Step beyond your comfort zone and begin creating a vision for the future through creative exercises, reflection, and adventure.

Highlights

    •    Yoga and meditation

    •    Future-self visioning

    •    Letters to your future self

    •    Vision board creation

    •    eBike adventure

    •    Evening celebration

Day 6

Integration & Renewal

Bring together the insights, experiences, and discoveries of the week and create a personal roadmap for the journey ahead.

Highlights

    •    Yoga and meditation

    •    Retreat integration

    •    Libro Vivo presentation

    •    Sound bath

    •    Somatic breathwork

    •    Farewell celebration

    •    Departure with your Living Book

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Our Home in Portugal

Limited Spots

This retreat is an exclusive event with limited spots. Reserve your attendance.

What's Included?

* Luxury Accommodation

* Shuttle to/from Retreat Space

* Daily meals, Aperitivos and Dinner

* Workshops & Guided Experiences 

* Daily Yoga and meditation practice

* Sound Bath, Somatic Breath, Chakradance, Yoga & Immersions

* eBike Tour

* Beach & Town excursion

* Workbook Materials

* Welcome Gift

* Community & Connection

Add-on option of Massages requires an advance purchase.

Return flights to Lisbon, travel insurance, and personal expenses are NOT included.

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Meet the Founders & Your Hosts

Though separated by hundreds of miles, cousins Indi and Poonam have shared a lifelong bond rooted in curiosity, connection, and a love of exploration. For decades, they have traveled together across continents and cultures, seeking not only new destinations but meaningful experiences that nourish the mind, body, and spirit. Each journey became more than a trip—it became an opportunity for reflection, growth, and discovery. Through conversations that stretched long into the evening, they shared life's milestones, challenges, dreams, and questions about what it means to live fully and intentionally. Along the way, they began to recognize a common thread: the most transformative journeys are not those that take us farther from home, but those that bring us closer to ourselves. From these experiences emerged ITSENSÄ and, ultimately, the vision for LIBRO VIVO—a retreat experience designed to help others pause, reflect, reconnect, and create a living archive of their own becoming. Inspired by the restorative power of nature, meaningful human connection, creative expression, and personal reflection, Poonam and Indi created LIBRO VIVO as an invitation for others to step away from the demands of everyday life and into a space of discovery, renewal, and possibility. Their shared belief is simple: every person carries a remarkable story worth exploring, understanding, and honoring. Through LIBRO VIVO, they invite you to reconnect with your own story, uncover new perspectives, and embrace the next chapter of your journey with clarity, purpose, and intention.

Your Investment

$4095 pp, double occupancy

Inquire for private room option.

 

Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD and

get one all-inclusive day FREE! 

Early Bird pricing $3480 pp/do

ends September 30, 2026.

Private rooms are limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your place today with your deposit to lock in your preferred accommodation and join us in Portugal for this unforgettable journey of self-discovery.

Limited spaces available.


Once the retreat reaches capacity,

registration will close.

All prices are in USD.

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