Welcome to Lovely People Place, a unique retreat for yoga and artists located in Figueira da Foz, Portugal.
Welcome to Lovely People Place, a unique retreat for yoga and artists located in Figueira da Foz, Portugal.
A focused retreat designed for those who want to deepen their practice and live with intention, this is a space for people who are serious about yoga, creative work, or both, offering the time, structure, and environment to fully immerse yourself without distraction; rather than a holiday, it is a shared experience of discipline, focus, and growth designed to support meaningful progress.
The Venue -
Casa Grande
Casa Grande is a 100-year-old house. It is spacious, simple, and functional. The focus here is not comfort or luxury, but creating an environment where you can work consistently and without distraction.
Living here involves shared responsibility. Residents contribute through small daily actions and a general attitude of care for the space. This is understood as part of the practice—bringing awareness and intention into everyday tasks.
The house is part of a living environment, not isolated from it. You may hear traffic during the day or dogs at night. These are not considered disturbances, but part of the reality of being present in the world.
Retreat Schedule
Discover our upcoming dates and envision your journey with a glimpse into our daily flow. A space designed to nurture your practice and creative spirit.
A typical day
8:00
09:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 18:00
19:30
Breakfast
Yoga
Creative Practice / Focused Work
Lunch
Work, Yoga or Study
Dinner
Weekends are free time to do as you please, whether that's continuing your work or exploring the local area.
Autumn Stillness Retreat
Creative Practice & Focused Work
The founder
Swami Madhrananda Saraswati.
Swaaraswati, a devoted yogi with 50 years of experience.
The purpose is to provide a space for artists and Yogis
who wish to dedicate a month or two to their art
This is a not for profit venture working in conjunction
with Madhuras charitable foundation, Bhava Foundation
and all monies over and above costs will be distributed
for charitable purpose, currently Bhava Foundation
assists with acquisition and maintenance of flora and
fauna reserves and working with native groups in
managing and improving their current land assets.
We are also working towards assisting girls in Nepal
with their education and assisting impoverished tribal
people and orphans in regions in Vietnam