
Timelessness — Embedded in Nature. Edition Ascension
Team T610
About the retreat
Timelessness, Embedded in Nature (EN/FR)
Ascension Long Weekend Edition
An intimate moment of nature and silence, slow living and deep rest
Arrivals 15h thurs 14 May, Departures 15h sunday 17 May 2026
At Tinhela610, in the wild heart of northern Portugal, silence is not an absence — it is a living presence. Here, nature does the quiet work for you. The land invites you to slow your pace, soften your breath, and come back into rhythm with yourself. Set between forest and river, our small, secluded sanctuary welcomes just two to twelve guests at a time, creating the spaciousness, privacy, and attentive calm that true rest requires. Nothing here asks you to improve or transform. It simply offers the conditions to remember what is already whole.
This retreat is an intentional pause from the accelerated world. A chance to step out of constant stimulation and return to the slower intelligence of nature. Days unfold through simple, grounding rituals: wood-fired Finnish sauna, river immersions, breath and gentle movement, guided meditation, and long walks beneath chestnut and pine trees. Phones can rest with us, if you choose. Birds replace notifications. The river becomes your clock. In this unhurried stillness, the nervous system unwinds, and a deeper listening begins.
Nourishment at Tinhela610 is both elemental and refined. Half-pension meals (brunch and dinner) are prepared with care, drawing from our permaculture garden and from nearby farmers who work in close relationship with the land. Fermented foods, anti-inflammatory ingredients, wild greens, fresh eggs, and slow-grown vegetables form the foundation of our gut-supportive cuisine by Chef Eléonore Da Cunha. Local olive oil, honey, and wines from Trás-os-Montes arrive at the table like quiet offerings. Food here is not performance — it is sustenance, presence, and gentle medicine.
More than a wellness retreat, Timelessness at Tinhela610 is a return. A return to the body’s natural cadence, to the grounding intelligence of the earth, to the simple dignity of being alive. Whether you name it a sanctuary, a place of integration, or a pause between chapters, this land offers something increasingly rare: permission to rest deeply, without explanation, and the space to listen for what truly matters.
Teachers: Team Tinhela610
3 nights, all-inclusive in your cozy wood cabin
Accommodation
Half-board (hearty brunch, snack and dinner w/ local house wine)
Two classes per day (various movement: yoga/chi-gong and breathwork and meditation
Full access to all Tinhela610 facilities
Finnish Sauna & Cold Plunges. A traditional wood-burning sauna followed by river plunges — a time-honored practice supporting circulation, resilience, and mental clarity
River Swimming. Swim in our natural river basins or discover private swimming spots throughout the property
Permaculture Gardening. Hands-on time in our garden: planting, tending, and learning about regenerative practices rooted in place
Watercolor Painting. Quiet, self-guided watercolor sessions. Materials provided.
Outdoor Rest & Practice Spaces. Hammocks, movement platforms (yoga mats provided), and secluded alcoves for meditation or reflection
Communal Spaces. Our restored stone mill zen den and cozy glamping tent — spaces for reading, quiet conversation, or simple togetherness
Movement Platforms. Available outside class times for personal practice and gentle movement
Prices
600€ per person sharing a double cabin.
800€ per person solo cabin
Not included:
Travel to and from Tinhela610, Travel Insurance and VAT of 10%
Join us and experience the purity, peace, and renewal that comes from living simply in nature.
Français
Timelessness — Ancrés dans la Nature
Retraite Week-end de l’Ascension 14 à 17 Mai
Un moment intime de nature, silence et repos profond dans le cœur sauvage du nord du Portugal.
Quittez le rythme accéléré du quotidien et retrouvez une cadence plus naturelle. Les journées se déroulent simplement avec sauna finlandais au feu de bois, baignades en rivière, breathwork, yoga/qi-gong, méditation, marches en forêt, et des repas saisonniers nourrissants issus de notre jardin et de producteurs locaux.
Animé par Holly Niemela & Edouard Payen, proprietaires de Tinhela610
3 nuits en cabane en bois cosy
Demi-pension (brunch et dîner avec vin local)
2 cours par jour + accès libre à la nature, la rivière et tous nos facilités
Prix
600€ par personne en cabane double partagée
800€ en cabane individuelle
(+ TVA 10 %)
Transport non inclus.
Une pause simple dans la nature — pour respirer, se reposer et se reconnecter à l’essentiel.

