Awaken Your Essence
Retreat
A Somatic & Shamanic Healing Week
14. - 19. September 2025
Ericeira, Portugal
Years of women`s wisdom, distilled into a 5-day retreat, for you to awaken your true essence.
Carve out this much needed time for yourself, reset your nervous system and transition from chronic overwhelm to inner calm and connection with what TRULY MATTERS IN LIFE.
We know from experience how difficult it can be to break free from the constant hustle and embrace a life of being yourself. Let’s say goodbye to the never-ending inner race and join us on a journey from constant doing to being - both in your personal and professional life.
Join AWAKEN YOUR ESSENCE for a transformative experience led by BOLD SPIRITS founder Jasmin Schott Carvalheiro, a seasoned professional with 17 years of expertise in psychology, somatic therapy, business and mindfulness coaching, and shamanic healing.
Feel in very safe hands when you awaken that true essence of yourself which you kept silent for too long.
If you find it difficult to …
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Like a fulfilled partnership, the job you are passionate about, this inner connection to yourself, a loving social surrounding, mental, emotional or physical wellbeing or just: time.
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So that you get stuck in an emotion, like anger, anxiety, sadness, shame, numbness, freeze etc. for far too long or can`t access certain emotions
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You rather end up comparing yourself a lot with others or with your own high expectations you can`t seem to ever meet
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These old memories seem to be hauting you forever and stop you from moving on and enjoing life fully
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You are very good at getting things done but not so good at resting and letting go
Then this retreat is for you!
Now we’re here to support you.
We will give you tools and resources to help you develop …
✅ the ability to improve regulating your nervous system
✅ to access the gate to an authentic self-esteem
✅ the wish and dedication to take good care of yourself
✅ freeing yourself from inner burden you no longer need.
My in-depth retreat program has emerged from 15+ years of working with clients as a Psychologist, Somatic & Gestalt Therapist, Coach, Trainer and Shamanic healer.
Me and my team of healthcare experts will provide an energy field of healing for you in which you can feel safe and in best hands to access inner areas you might be afraid to look at alone.
By the end of this retreat, you'll leave feeling deeply nourished and step back into life with a bold, new spirit — more positive, alive, vibrant, and connected.
TRANSFORM
A Week to Awaken and Expand YOUR SOUL.
A holistic health retreat designed by women, connecting SCIENCE-BASED METHODS AND ANCIENT HEALING TECHNIQUES for those who want to let go of chronic stress in body & mind with professional guidance and pave the ground for their soul path.
A WEEK TO AWAKEN YOUR ESSENCE
Daily Schedule
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from 16:00 check-in
17:30 GROUNDING group session - opening healing space - arriving together
19:00 dinner
20:30 evening ritual
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7:30 small morning snack
8:00 DETOXING meditation & energy ritual
9:00 detox yoga session
10:30 group session
11:30 brunch break
13:30 treatments, 1: 1 session / free time
15:30 tea, coffee, cake
16:00 drive to the sea - group session @ the sea with coastal walk and shamanic ritual
20:00 dinner back at Casa Paço d`Ilhas
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7:30 small morning snack
8:00 LOVING meditation & energy ritual - going into silence
9:00 group session with silent mindfulness practices including working with clay
11:30 brunch break in silence
13:30 free time - journalling
15:30 tea, coffee, cake
17:00 BONDING group session in silence
19:00 dinner in silence
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7:30 small morning snack & take away brunch
8:00 drive to the sea - BOUNDING meditation & energy ritual - breaking the silence
9:00 yoga session @the sea
10:30 group session @the sea
12:00 brunch @ the sea
14:00 treatments - 1:1 sessions - free time
20:00 dinner & evening with dancing & music, fire ritual
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7:30 small morning snack
8:00 GROWING meditation & energy ritual
9:00 integrating yin yoga session
10:15 group session
11:30 brunch break
13:30 treatments, 1:1, free time
15:30 tea, coffee, cake
17:00 drive to the sea - group session @ the sea with coastal walk and shamanic ritual
dinner & drinks in Ericeira
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7:30 morning snack
8:00 energy ritual & goodbye group session
9:30 brunch
until 11:00 check-out
Your Week
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Your Time
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Your Call
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Your Week • Your Time • Your Call •
Spoken Words from CONNECTED WOMEN
1 on 1 TREATMENTS
Benefit from the care of a team of holistic healthcare experts and enjoy add-on personalized one-on-one treatments tailored to your needs.
YOGA
Support your body in your transformation process with professional yoga guidance under Portugal`s sky.
SHAMANIC SESSIONS
Dive into the ancient wisdom of shamanic healing during our group sessions and feel the support of your spirit guides.
SOMATIC SESSIONS
Somatic group sessions are key to holistic healing, helping you release what’s stored in your body — because true transformation happens when we stop trying to solve body-held issues with just our minds.
BEACH CEREMONIES
We are planning to do 2 powerful beach ceremonies to call in the support of the Atlantic Ocean for our healing.
What UNLEASHED
Women say …
“I am so thankful for this powerful retreat space where I felt save to open up and let go. All these inspiring women have made this time just magical and I learned tools which I can use daily to keep my newfound emotional balance and support others without the risk to burn-out.”
— MELANIE SOPHIE HALLER
Spiritual Business Coach and founder of EYES OF HAPPINESS
“I especially enjoyed the mix of stress release exercises, spiritual practices and absolutely beautiful massage treatments! Never experienced something like this before and especially never so professionally guided like in this retreat. Thank you.”
— MASHA ROOS
Owner and Manager of a OSTWESTING Casting Agency
“Jasmin loves people. You can feel this in every interaction with her. She likes to help and develop people. I deeply recommend to work with her - as a coach, as a therapist as a trainer, or during one of her amazing retreats in Portugal.”
— ESTHER NARBESHUBER
Founder and manager or MINDLEAD INSTITUT, Salzburg, Austria
“The way Jasmin sets impulses and creates a space for personal development is impressive. Her guidance goes far beyond mere techniques – she puts heart and soul into everything she does. If you are looking for a profound change and want to experience a wonderful journey of self-discovery, you are in the best hands with her.”
— CHRISTINE SCHMID
Breathwork Trainer and Coach, Co-Founder of Intesoma Breathwork
“Jasmin is a gifted healer and therapist who blends her immense expertise with intuition and compassion. With Jasmin's guidance, you can experience a profound shift as you embark on your own journey of healing and self-discovery.”
— CONNI BIESALSKI
Breathwork Trainer and Coach, Co-Founder of Intesoma Breathwork
Hi, I am Jasmin,
Founder of BOLD SPIRITS PORTUGAL
For me, Portugal was the reminder of who I really am and of what kind of life my soul is craving for. To move here from a constantly busy, loud, never really resting life in Berlin and receiving the teachings of the nature, was the key element in my personal healing journey.
The special light of Portugal’s sun illuminating the hidden places of our soul, the Atlantic ocean with its strong waves bringing to the surface what wants to be seen, the walking paths along the cliffs inviting to integrate all life experiences in the body, the joyful but also melancholic people who know about life’s ups and downs …
Join us here.
I want to invite you to a very special week here with me where I offer all my professional support and on top I brought together amazing experts who all have just one mission during this week: to support your healing and wellbeing.
Meet Your Other Holistic Health Experts
MARINA
Massage Therapist Integral Coach Tourism Specialist
VAIDA
Face and Intraoral Massage Therapist
NINA
Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Trauma Sensitive Yoga
GABRIELA
Osteopath Cranio-Sacral Therapist
6 Days at
Casa Paço d'Ilhas
It's a place run by beautiful, honest and joyful people which you will feel when you enter the space and taste the amazing food they serve!
Let us know when you eat vegan, vegetarian, gluten or lactose-free. We will arrange everything that you can feel nourished with healthy and yummy food during your stay.
The lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon coffee/tea and water are included in the price. If you wish to have extra drinks, Casa Paço d`Ilhas has an honesty bar where you can help yourself with Portuguese wines and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Our surroundings have an immense impact on our wellbeing and also on our healing.
At Casa Paço d`Ilhas we found a space completely in line with our BOLD SPIRITS values: it's a place full of love for people, nature and aestetics, for Portugal`s treasures and heritage, in service for holistic wellbeing.
FAQs
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The retreat price includes:
accommodation for 5 nights,
small morning snack, generous brunch, coffee/tea/ cake in the afternoon, amazing dinner and water/ tea during your stay.
Extra drinks than the ones provided need to be paid extra.
Also included: retreat program with all the group and yoga sessions and rituals.
3 individual 1 on 1 sessions: massage, facial and osteopathy
NOT INCLUDED: flights, transport, tourist tax, drinks other than water, coffee and tea; dinner and drinks on evening out in Ericeira
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What we recommend to pack:
What we recommend to pack: comfy clothes for all the sessions including warm socks, a jumper, swimwear, sunglasses, flip flops, yoga clothes, comfy walking shoes, houseshoes.
In Ericeira you should always be prepared with a jumper and warm clothes for mornings and evenings and also during the night because the houses are not that well insulated as they are in northern Europe for instance.
Please also bring some clothes in which you feel comfy and a bit festive at the same time for our ceremonies (e.g. a dress you like).
If you are in a shared room, also bring earplugs for a better sleep and a refillable water bottle to carry with you is also always helpful.
You don`t need to bring bedsheets or towels, just a beach-towel if you wish.
During the week we ask to reduce the use of digital devices as much as possible.
For your own deep retreat experience it would be great if you don`t take any work with you and if you also reduce phone calls or messages.
Of course it`s not forbidden to use your phone, we just want to use it more mindful during this week and get in touch with what digital detox does with us (usually it`s very relaxing:)
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Our retreat program is not packed but quite full and needs time for integration.
We really want to dive into a retreat experience and therefore there is not so much time for other activities during this week and you will not have enough time to visit Lisbon during the retreat week.
But of course you can take an Uber to drive to the little town of Ericeria for a coffee or stroll around or go to one of the beaches nearby.
Just be aware that you should rather plan one or two extra days before or after the retreat to see more of the area because during the retreat week you will not have so much time for it and then also not benefit from the retreat as much as you could.
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We ask everyone taking part in the retreat to attend all the group sessions.
The retreat lives from the group dynamic which is created by every individual member.
Not just the retreat hosts and facilitators make sure that the space is safe and reliable, also every single group member is responsible for an experience where we can trust each others presence and it will disturb the group dynamic a lot if people only show up for some sessions and for others not.
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Unfortunately, this is not possible because Casa Paço d`Ilhas is already booked out before and after the retreat.
But of course you can check on booking.com or other platforms for other places to stay in Ericeira or Lisbon or the area around, if you wish to come earlier or extend your stay but you would need to organize it by yourself.
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The location Casa Paço d`Ilhas can be easily reached from Lisbon with an about 45min drive from Lisbon airport. An Uber costs about 50€ for that distance.
It`s a few minutes drive inland from the town Ericeira. We can see the sea in the distance but the spot is not located directly at the sea.
If you wish to go to the nearest beach it is only a 7 minutes Uber drive away and we will also organize group sessions at the beach.
The adresse of the location:
Casa Paço D'Ilhas, Estr. Da Junceira Paço D'Ilhas, 2640-825 Ericeira, Portugal
GPS: 38.998629, -9.404309
Email: info@casapacodilhas.com
Phone:: +351 960 055 361 or +351 938 880 186
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The retreat does not replace psychotherapy or any other necessary medical support you might need.
It is in your full responsibility to only register for the retreat if you feel in the condition for it and please mention any health condition you might suffer from prior to booking so that we can discuss together if this is the right retreat for you.
If the organizers, hosts or therapists have the impression prior or during the retreat that your ability for self-regulation is not sufficient to attend the retreat, we can advice you to not take part. In this case the cancellation policy applies.
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Cancellation more than 3 months before: No deposit refund but refund of the rest of the money if you already paid fully.
Cancellation less than 3 months before: No refund of neither deposit nor the remaining amount paid.
If you find someone to take your spot you’ll be refunded the full amount incl. the deposit.
If BOLD SPIRITS PORTUGAL cancels the retreat, you’ll get all your money back, including the deposit.
BOLD SPIRITS PORTUGAL is not responsible for any additional expenses provoked for a canceled or postponed retreat such as (but not limited to) airline tickets, loss of work, visa fees and/or other costs associated with your preparation for your trip.
Please get a travel insurance to make sure extra expenses will be covered in case of cancellation!
