Poetry & Yoga Retreat in Portugal

with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer & Erika Moss

April 8 - 15, 2028

Join us for seven nights of poetry and yoga in Portugal’s Alentejo countryside, near the Atlantic coast. A week of slowing down and nature devoted to the body, the heart, and the imagination.

The Setting: Quinta Camarena

Tucked into the hills of Portugal’s Alentejo region, just 15 minutes from the wild Atlantic coast, Quinta Camarena is an intimate boutique retreat set on nearly 10 acres of private cork oak and pine forest, gardens, and walking trails. With beautifully designed rooms, a forest yoga studio, an infinity pool, and seasonal meals featuring ingredients grown on the property and sourced locally, it offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, thoughtful hospitality, and the unhurried rhythm of Portuguese country life.

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AS FEATURED IN:

A Sense of Place

In one direction, walking trails lead straight from the property into the surrounding hills and forest, with miles of countryside to explore. In the other, a twelve-minute walk brings you to a small Portuguese village, where you can stop for coffee, wander the streets, or simply watch the day unfold.

Food at Quinta Camarena comes from the gardens and orchards, with the rest coming from nearby farmers, fishers, and producers. Meals follow the seasons and the rhythms of the place.

The owners, who have been welcoming guests here since 2020, begin with a tour of the property - an invitation to get to know the land and the place we'll call home for the week.

There is room here for movement and stillness, for conversation and solitude, for following a trail just to see where it goes…


Accommodations & Pricing 7 nights, all inclusive

Quinta Camarena offers beautifully designed rooms in a peaceful countryside setting. Choose between our Villa and Hillside accommodations, each available as a shared room or a private room.

Villa Rooms

Located within Villa do Laranjal, the Rustic Charm Rooms capture the simple comfort of a traditional Alentejo country house. Comfortable, thoughtfully furnished rooms with a warm, rustic character, each individually designed room has its own private ensuite bathroom, with a shared living room, kitchen and outdoor terrace connecting the four rooms.

Shared Villa Room — $2,395 per person

Private Villa Room — $3,395 per person

4 rooms available

Hillside Rooms

Hidden among the trees of our private forest, the Hillside Rooms offer a more secluded stay. Balconies are surrounded by sweeping views of the Alentejo landscape. Reached via a 250m uphill path from the main house, and designed with favorite materials, details, and furnishings, these rooms are ideal for guests who appreciate thoughtful design, beautiful spaces, and a strong connection to nature.

Shared Hillside Room — $2,695 per person

Private Hillside Room — $3,695 per person

7 rooms available

A Note About Room Sharing

Shared prices are per person based on two guests occupying a room. You're welcome to register with someone you know or request a roommate match. Roommate matching is subject to availability and a suitable match. Rooms are flex and can be double or two twins.

All prices are in USD and cover the seven-night retreat experience. Airfare and some optional activities are not included.

Retreat Overview - What's Included

Accommodations

  • 7 nights at Quinta Camarena

  • Beautifully designed Villa and Hillside rooms, with shared and private accommodations available

  • Access to the infinity pool, sauna, gym, forest yoga studio, gardens, orchards, and walking trails

Poetry & Yoga

  • Daily Yoga: Movement and breath practice with Erika 

  • Daily Writing: Personal poetry practice with Rosemerry

  • All levels of yoga and writing experience welcome.

  • At The Ground, a dedicated space framed by the scent of wild lavender, rosemary, surrounded by cork and pine trees

Meals

  • Daily farm-to-table brunch and dinner included - two meals per day.

  • Fresh, seasonal meals prepared with ingredients from the property's gardens and orchards, complemented by produce and seafood from local farmers and fishers.

Special Experiences

  • Property Tour: An introduction to the land, gardens, and history of Quinta Camarena with its owners

  • Wine & Cheese Tasting: Portuguese wines paired with local cheeses

  • Sound Bath: A 90-minute group sound-healing session

Village & Walking Trails

  • Woodland and countryside hiking trails accessible directly from the property

  • A small, traditional Portuguese village just a 12-minute walk away, with opportunities to explore local life, cafés, and shops

Transportation

  • Round-trip shared airport transfers from Lisbon Airport (LIS), approximately two hours from the retreat

What's Not Included:

Travel & Personal Expenses

  • Airfare to and from Portugal

  • Gratuities, personal purchases, and applicable taxes, if any

  • Food ordered outside the included brunch and dinner, available for purchase throughout the day on site or in the nearby village

  • Additional beverages purchased separately

  • Transportation outside the scheduled airport transfers

Optional Activities

  • Massage: Relaxing or deep-tissue treatments

  • Portuguese Cooking class

  • Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Surfing: Guided outings with equipment and transportation

  • Horseback Riding

Sample Daily Schedule

8:00 am - Coffee, tea & seasonal fruit

8:30 am - Morning yoga practice

10:00 am - Brunch

11:30 am – 4:30 pm - Free time, hiking, village walks, or optional activities

5:00–6:30 pm - Poetry & writing workshop

7:00 pm - Dinner, wine, music, fire

Payment Information

A $600 nonrefundable deposit per guest secures your place and is applied toward your total retreat price.

Payment Schedule

  • At booking: $600 deposit

  • April 8, 2027: Half of the remaining balance due

  • February 15, 2028: Final balance due

All reservations must be paid in full by February 15, 2028.

To reserve your place or discuss payment options, please contact Erika Moss at erika.moss.gordon@gmail.com.

Please note: If your balance is not paid by February 15, 2028, your reservation may be canceled and your $600 deposit will remain nonrefundable. To avoid this, please stay in touch. Contact Erika and let us know your situation. We'll do our best to help.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, here's how refunds work:

  • On or before April 8, 2027: Full refund, minus the $600 deposit.

  • April 9 – December 31, 2027: 50% refund of payments made beyond the $600 deposit.

  • January 1, 2028 onward: No refunds, but reservations may be transferred to another eligible participant.

Transferring Your Reservation

If you can't attend, you're welcome to transfer your reservation to another eligible guest, provided the room arrangement is suitable. Please contact Erika in advance to arrange the transfer. The new guest will assume any remaining balance.

Travel Insurance

We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment if your plans change.

If We Cancel

If we cancel the retreat, you'll receive a full refund of your retreat payments. If circumstances beyond our control prevent the retreat from taking place, we'll contact you about the available options.

All refund and cancellation terms are subject to applicable law.


Your Hosts

Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is an award-winning poet, storyteller, and teacher based in Placerville, Colorado. A former San Miguel County and Western Slope Poet Laureate, she has published 16 poetry collections and has written a poem every day since 2006. Her work explores themes of love, grief, nature, mindfulness, and everyday life. Her poetry has appeared in O Magazine, PBS NewsHour, and A Prairie Home Companion, and her collection Hush won the Halcyon Prize. Passionate about creativity and connection, Rosemerry leads writing workshops, retreats, and performances, inspiring others to find meaning and beauty through poetry.

Erika Moss is a certified yoga teacher and poet based in Ridgway, Colorado. With extensive experience teaching students of varying abilities and backgrounds, her classes and retreats are playful, balanced, and accessible - incorporating music, poetry, breath, and mindful movement. Drawing from Prana Vinyasa, Iyengar, and other traditions, she brings these influences together in a creative, well-rounded practice. Her teaching emphasizes thoughtful sequencing, individual exploration, and a balance of strength, flexibility, ease, and presence.

For more information or to register, get in touch!

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