You're invited to join us for a Women's Wellness Retreat.
Awaken your body, mind and soul in beautiful Portugal.
Enjoy 5 nights, 6 days on retreat at a beautiful exclusive property near the stunning coastline of Southern Portugal where you will restore, replenish and renew!
This retreat is designed to nourish your body, mind and soul. Our retreat will include yoga, meditation, 3 delicious meals a day prepared by a professional chef and inspiring group sessions where we will share our collective wisdom and create a clear vision on how to thrive in our lives.
There will be opportunities for massage treatments, lots of built in downtime to relax in the saltwater pool, read a book or lounge in the shade, outings to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world and excursions for fun and adventure too.
Everyone deserves the space and time to retreat and recharge!
And this retreat was designed just for YOU!
This retreat is designed to nourish your body, mind and soul. Our retreat will include yoga, meditation, 3 delicious meals a day prepared by a professional chef and inspiring group sessions where we will share our collective wisdom and create a clear vision on how to thrive in our lives.
There will be opportunities for massage treatments, lots of built in downtime to relax in the saltwater pool, read a book or lounge in the shade, outings to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world and excursions for fun and adventure too.
Everyone deserves the space and time to retreat and recharge!
And this retreat was designed just for YOU!
When was the last time you gave yourself a full-body, soul-nourishing experience?
Something JUST FOR YOU?
Lodging and Food
Spend 5 nights, 6 days in the embrace of one of the most spectacularly designed exclusive rental properties in southern Portugal. This property is a short walk to the beach. This luxury villa has a private heated pool, a jacuzzi hot tub, beautiful outdoor dining space and plenty of room to relax. You'll enjoy beautifully appointed bedrooms, private bathrooms and comfortable and spacious gathering spaces. As soon as you arrive, you instantly feel transported to a place of peace, balance and well-being.
There are 5 double shared bedrooms for this retreat. Email us to inquire about a single room.
Your room includes:
This retreat includes all meals and snacks prepared by Megan Gunnell's husband, a professional chef, Freeman Gunnell. Freeman will source local organic produce to use in every dish and prepare delicious, healthy meals with fresh, local ingredients.
We can accommodate specific food allergies or sensitivities you may have.
There are 5 double shared bedrooms for this retreat. Email us to inquire about a single room.
Your room includes:
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping services
- Fine Linens and Fresh Towels
- Soaps, body gel, shampoo and conditioner
- Air Conditioning
- 3 Full Meals a day prepared by a professional chef
- All Day Coffee/Tea/Juices/Filtered Water and Fresh Fruit
This retreat includes all meals and snacks prepared by Megan Gunnell's husband, a professional chef, Freeman Gunnell. Freeman will source local organic produce to use in every dish and prepare delicious, healthy meals with fresh, local ingredients.
We can accommodate specific food allergies or sensitivities you may have.
What will you experience?
This exclusive retreat is designed to help you awaken your senses, reconnect to your purpose and passion and relax, restore and reset.
Give yourself permission to completely relax and recharge while focusing on your own self-care and well-being.
Start your morning with gentle, restorative poolside yoga. Then enjoy a delicious full breakfast with coffee, assorted teas and fresh juices.
You'll then enjoy a morning wellness workshop. Workshops can include meditation to help you clear your mind, mandala making activities for growth and insight and self-care and coping strategies to help you thrive.
Then you will enjoy a delicious, healthy lunch followed by an afternoon break where you can relax by the pool, book a massage treatment, walk to the beach, explore the local shops, go on an excursion or simply relax and read a book.
In the evenings we will gather for a delicious, healthy dinner followed by an evening circle, yin yoga or a simple guided imagery or meditation.
You will return home feeling:
- Renewed and Recharged
- Inspired and Awake
- Connected to your Purpose and Passion
- A Profound Sense of Joy and Gratitude
- Refreshed, Clear and Energized
Sample schedule:
6:30am Coffee, Tea, Fruit, Water Available
7:30am Morning Yoga / Meditation
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Thrive Workshop
12:00 Lunch
1-5pm Free time to enjoy a spa treatment, pool time, local excursion, solitude or relaxation
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Circle
Give yourself permission to completely relax and recharge while focusing on your own self-care and well-being.
Start your morning with gentle, restorative poolside yoga. Then enjoy a delicious full breakfast with coffee, assorted teas and fresh juices.
You'll then enjoy a morning wellness workshop. Workshops can include meditation to help you clear your mind, mandala making activities for growth and insight and self-care and coping strategies to help you thrive.
Then you will enjoy a delicious, healthy lunch followed by an afternoon break where you can relax by the pool, book a massage treatment, walk to the beach, explore the local shops, go on an excursion or simply relax and read a book.
In the evenings we will gather for a delicious, healthy dinner followed by an evening circle, yin yoga or a simple guided imagery or meditation.
You will return home feeling:
- Renewed and Recharged
- Inspired and Awake
- Connected to your Purpose and Passion
- A Profound Sense of Joy and Gratitude
- Refreshed, Clear and Energized
Sample schedule:
6:30am Coffee, Tea, Fruit, Water Available
7:30am Morning Yoga / Meditation
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Thrive Workshop
12:00 Lunch
1-5pm Free time to enjoy a spa treatment, pool time, local excursion, solitude or relaxation
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Circle
View a Video from Megan's Past Costa Rica Retreat
Your Retreat Facilitators
Megan Gunnell, LMSW, Founder
Megan Gunnell, LMSW, is the Founder and Director of the Thrive Advantage Group, The Thriving Well Institute, admin of the Thriving Therapists Facebook Community, coach, international retreat leader, speaker and #1 bestselling author of "Thriving as a Therapist: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Scaling Your Business for Freedom, Joy and Financial Abundance."
Megan has hosted national and international retreats for 20 years. Her retreats help clients transform, restore and reach their highest potential. She has helped thousands of clients and therapists learn how to thrive. Megan was 1 of 33 Facebook admins to receive the Meta Community Accelerator Award for having one of the highest engaging, most impactful facebook communities in all of North America.
Megan has a passion for building community and creating opportunities for body, mind and soul healing and growth. She is recklessly brave and committed to helping people learn to thrive!
Megan has hosted national and international retreats for 20 years. Her retreats help clients transform, restore and reach their highest potential. She has helped thousands of clients and therapists learn how to thrive. Megan was 1 of 33 Facebook admins to receive the Meta Community Accelerator Award for having one of the highest engaging, most impactful facebook communities in all of North America.
Megan has a passion for building community and creating opportunities for body, mind and soul healing and growth. She is recklessly brave and committed to helping people learn to thrive!
Heidi Schindlbeck
Heidi plays many roles with the Thrive Advantage Group Team! As our business manager, she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. On our retreats, she is our yoga instructor. With a degree in exercise science and as a prior spa owner, she has extensive experience in wellness, personal training and fitness. Yoga sessions with Heidi are supportive, connected and intuitive. She will help you stretch and grow into your highest potential both on and off the mat.
At the Thrive Retreat Portugal, Heidi will offer daily yoga sessions for restoration and recharging. No experience is necessary. Heidi helps everyone in the room feel comfortable whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned yogi!
At the Thrive Retreat Portugal, Heidi will offer daily yoga sessions for restoration and recharging. No experience is necessary. Heidi helps everyone in the room feel comfortable whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned yogi!
Travel Details
Guests must have a valid passport that does not expire 6 months within the time of travel.
You are required to purchase individual travel insurance for your trip. We recommend Allianz or Travel Insured.
Plan to fly to the Faro, Portugal Airport.
Plan to arrive before 3pm on 5/19/26 and depart after 12 noon on 5/24/26, so that you can take advantage of the free ground transportation to and from the Faro airport. If you travel outside of these times, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the retreat villa. We will provide the property address to all registered guests.
When you arrive in the Faro airport, you'll clear customs, retrieve your luggage and will be greeted by the transportation staff. You'll take a shuttle to our guest house which is only 35 minutes from the Faro International Airport.
You are required to purchase individual travel insurance for your trip. We recommend Allianz or Travel Insured.
Plan to fly to the Faro, Portugal Airport.
Plan to arrive before 3pm on 5/19/26 and depart after 12 noon on 5/24/26, so that you can take advantage of the free ground transportation to and from the Faro airport. If you travel outside of these times, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the retreat villa. We will provide the property address to all registered guests.
When you arrive in the Faro airport, you'll clear customs, retrieve your luggage and will be greeted by the transportation staff. You'll take a shuttle to our guest house which is only 35 minutes from the Faro International Airport.
What's Included?
- 5 nights/6 days of shared accommodations in a luxury villa (2 twin beds in each room with private bath)
- 3 nourishing meals a day prepared by a professional chef
- coffee, tea, filtered water and fresh fruit all day
- daily yoga or morning meditation
- all thrive workshops provided by Megan
- all transportation to beach and excursions
- all airport transfers to and from the Faro, Portugal airport
- access to the saltwater pool
- fresh towels, linens, soaps, shampoo/conditioner
- 3 nourishing meals a day prepared by a professional chef
- coffee, tea, filtered water and fresh fruit all day
- daily yoga or morning meditation
- all thrive workshops provided by Megan
- all transportation to beach and excursions
- all airport transfers to and from the Faro, Portugal airport
- access to the saltwater pool
- fresh towels, linens, soaps, shampoo/conditioner
What's Not Included?
- airfare to the Faro, Portugal airport
- travel insurance
- spa services
- excursion cost
- gratuity to staff or drivers
- travel insurance
- spa services
- excursion cost
- gratuity to staff or drivers
Registration
This retreat can only accommodate 10 guests maximum in Double Rooms. All rooms have 2 twin beds and a private bath.
Double Rooms - 2 Twin Beds and Private Bath
$3800 per person
Save your space with a non-refundable deposit of $850 today and then make 2 more payments later for your retreat registration.
Pay $850 today
Pay $1475 on August 15, 2025
Pay $1475 on January 15, 2026
Once you've made your deposit, we will send a confirmation email to you within 24 hours. Once we get closer to the travel dates, you will receive all the detailed information including a suggested packing list, how to prepare for your retreat, etc. Please feel free to email any of your questions to [email protected]
* If you'd like to room with specific guests who you know are also registering with you, please let us know and we will accommodate those requests.
If you're traveling solo, we will place you with the perfect roommate!
*Cancellation Policy: Due to the extensive nature of planning that goes into this retreat, all payments are non-refundable. Be sure to purchase travel insurance in the event that your plans change you and you need to cancel. We recommend using Allianz for your travel insurance policy.
Double Rooms - 2 Twin Beds and Private Bath
$3800 per person
Save your space with a non-refundable deposit of $850 today and then make 2 more payments later for your retreat registration.
Pay $850 today
Pay $1475 on August 15, 2025
Pay $1475 on January 15, 2026
Once you've made your deposit, we will send a confirmation email to you within 24 hours. Once we get closer to the travel dates, you will receive all the detailed information including a suggested packing list, how to prepare for your retreat, etc. Please feel free to email any of your questions to [email protected]
* If you'd like to room with specific guests who you know are also registering with you, please let us know and we will accommodate those requests.
If you're traveling solo, we will place you with the perfect roommate!
*Cancellation Policy: Due to the extensive nature of planning that goes into this retreat, all payments are non-refundable. Be sure to purchase travel insurance in the event that your plans change you and you need to cancel. We recommend using Allianz for your travel insurance policy.
This is a rare opportunity to invest in yourself.
To retreat in a luxury villa in Portugal, where all of your meals are prepared for you by a professional chef.
Where you'll reconnect to your purpose and passion. Where you get to invest in the long term benefits of self-care. Where you'll awaken your soul and leave feeling refreshed and recharged!
When was the last time you gave yourself five full days to reset and reconnect to your purpose?
You deserve to THRIVE!
Important Details to Review
- This retreat is not meant to be a replacement for psychotherapy or medical treatment. It is a wellness retreat and not psychotherapeutic in nature.
- Due to the extensive planning for this retreat, all payments are non-refundable. You are welcome to transfer your registration to someone you know if you cannot attend. Or we can provide a refund if we have someone on the waitlist who would like your slot. We recommend you get travel insurance for your retreat and airfare.
- Costs associated with passports (required), airfare or travel changes, medical or travel insurance, gratuities, spa services, or excursions must be covered by the guest.
- We will be visiting Portugal during the shoulder season, a perfect time to visit! Expect warm days and cool evenings. Guest rooms have air conditioning.
- This retreat is alcohol and substance free.
- Bath and pool towels, all bath products (shampoo, conditioner and body wash) are provided by the property.
- You will need an electrical adaptor if traveling from the US.
- You can use Euro's in Portugal for cash tipping or cash purchases.
- More questions? Email us at: [email protected]
- Due to the extensive planning for this retreat, all payments are non-refundable. You are welcome to transfer your registration to someone you know if you cannot attend. Or we can provide a refund if we have someone on the waitlist who would like your slot. We recommend you get travel insurance for your retreat and airfare.
- Costs associated with passports (required), airfare or travel changes, medical or travel insurance, gratuities, spa services, or excursions must be covered by the guest.
- We will be visiting Portugal during the shoulder season, a perfect time to visit! Expect warm days and cool evenings. Guest rooms have air conditioning.
- This retreat is alcohol and substance free.
- Bath and pool towels, all bath products (shampoo, conditioner and body wash) are provided by the property.
- You will need an electrical adaptor if traveling from the US.
- You can use Euro's in Portugal for cash tipping or cash purchases.
- More questions? Email us at: [email protected]
Past Guests have RAVED about their retreat!
"I took a leap of faith by signing up for this retreat, but it ended up being one of the best decisions of my life. As soon as we all arrived at the villa that first night, it was like all outside forces and circumstances dissipated and we were all able to focus on & trust each other. The whole team did an amazing job at synergizing the environment and time-of-day with their activities, whether it was sunrise yoga, mid-morning workshops, or sunset meditation on the beach. As the week progressed, I was able to tap into my deepest thoughts & emotions, and also be very in tune with how the universe was speaking to me. This retreat changed my life!"
“Words cannot express this immense feeling of gratitude and admiration that I have for Megan. Her recent RESET retreat was a life changing experience for me. The location she selected was incredible with outstanding service, delicious food, a variety of healthy activities, and breathtaking views. It exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Above anything, it was Megan’s steadfast commitment to guiding us on this journey of self-discovery, self-love and healing that made this experience so incredibly powerful. She provided us with so many unique tools, modalities, and experiences to encourage and support our refection, development and growth. We dug deep while in our sessions, really looking at the life we want to create and where we need to heal. We shed a lot tears through our days but shared a ton of belly laughs along the way. Megan ensured our days were also balanced with plenty of time to relax and process our individual experiences. It worked perfectly! The group of strangers I met on Day 1, quickly opened their arms to me and were so supportive and kind. The connection and friendships created are truly amazing and are a gift to this amazing journey. I will be forever grateful that Megan nudged me to take this leap of faith for myself. I will follow Megan anywhere she goes!”
"My desired outcome was how to live my life with less anxiety. I have been able to do that since I came home. Your retreat was one of the most authentic experiences I have ever had in my lifetime!"
"The experience was the beginning of a wonderful exploration of ME. It took me a little while to become vulnerable to open up, share my fears and hopes, and allow others to impact me through their journeys. Through the various tools introduced at the retreat, I began the process of releasing anxieties, anger, and fears that I’ve been harboring for a long time. It was an exhilarating feeling. As I began to release all the negative energy built up inside me, I became filled with light and peace. It was very powerful! I left the retreat with a sense of hope and joy that I can continue to grow and draw upon as I move forward."
"As I have danced on my yellow brick road my heart always desired more. It wanted to be seen, heard, love and supported, in the way that it gives out to the world. The story I told myself that I believed was true, was that my heart was too different to be loved. Joy dances around my heart as I say that story is no longer true. It never truly was but with Megan's divine leadership and the sisterhood tribe, my heart is now thriving with freedom, love and bliss."
"From the very beginning when I arrived I felt welcomed and I had a great sense of warmth and comfort. It was so nice to meet all the other women and hear their stories. By the end of the retreat, I truly felt like every woman there was one of my sisters and still stay in contact with them today! The experience was healing beyond measure. The effects of all the work to align mind, body, and spirit there in Costa Rica have lasted. I reflect on the experience often and use the tools I learned there in every day life. Overall, I can say with confidence that I have moved forward and grown as a direct result of that retreat experience. I can’t wait to go back!"
“Words cannot express this immense feeling of gratitude and admiration that I have for Megan. Her recent RESET retreat was a life changing experience for me. The location she selected was incredible with outstanding service, delicious food, a variety of healthy activities, and breathtaking views. It exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Above anything, it was Megan’s steadfast commitment to guiding us on this journey of self-discovery, self-love and healing that made this experience so incredibly powerful. She provided us with so many unique tools, modalities, and experiences to encourage and support our refection, development and growth. We dug deep while in our sessions, really looking at the life we want to create and where we need to heal. We shed a lot tears through our days but shared a ton of belly laughs along the way. Megan ensured our days were also balanced with plenty of time to relax and process our individual experiences. It worked perfectly! The group of strangers I met on Day 1, quickly opened their arms to me and were so supportive and kind. The connection and friendships created are truly amazing and are a gift to this amazing journey. I will be forever grateful that Megan nudged me to take this leap of faith for myself. I will follow Megan anywhere she goes!”
"My desired outcome was how to live my life with less anxiety. I have been able to do that since I came home. Your retreat was one of the most authentic experiences I have ever had in my lifetime!"
"The experience was the beginning of a wonderful exploration of ME. It took me a little while to become vulnerable to open up, share my fears and hopes, and allow others to impact me through their journeys. Through the various tools introduced at the retreat, I began the process of releasing anxieties, anger, and fears that I’ve been harboring for a long time. It was an exhilarating feeling. As I began to release all the negative energy built up inside me, I became filled with light and peace. It was very powerful! I left the retreat with a sense of hope and joy that I can continue to grow and draw upon as I move forward."
"As I have danced on my yellow brick road my heart always desired more. It wanted to be seen, heard, love and supported, in the way that it gives out to the world. The story I told myself that I believed was true, was that my heart was too different to be loved. Joy dances around my heart as I say that story is no longer true. It never truly was but with Megan's divine leadership and the sisterhood tribe, my heart is now thriving with freedom, love and bliss."
"From the very beginning when I arrived I felt welcomed and I had a great sense of warmth and comfort. It was so nice to meet all the other women and hear their stories. By the end of the retreat, I truly felt like every woman there was one of my sisters and still stay in contact with them today! The experience was healing beyond measure. The effects of all the work to align mind, body, and spirit there in Costa Rica have lasted. I reflect on the experience often and use the tools I learned there in every day life. Overall, I can say with confidence that I have moved forward and grown as a direct result of that retreat experience. I can’t wait to go back!"