Thank you for signing up for our Portugal Retreat!!

PLEASE bookmark or copy this page so you can find it again when you want to refer to it.

You should receive a receipt in your email for the payment you just made. If you chose a payment plan, Kelly will email you the week before each payment is due with a secure link to complete the payment.

Please go right now and purchase travel insurance. This retreat all payments to Portugal are not refundable. Travel insurance expects you to purchase with 7-14 days of planning your trip so you are now planning your trip :)

Absolutely get travel insurance. If anything happens before the retreat, this will cover your deposit or payments you have made as well as if anything happens on the trip itself. There are a lot of options out there.  This is not te same as airline insurance. We have used World Nomads in the past. https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-insurance/lovedby/lonely-planet or we have heard www.withfaye.com is a good option, especially if you are over 70.

Our email addresses are Kelly@Kellysheets.com & Valori@Valoriwells.com if you need anything.

The dates of the retreat are September 7-14, 2027.

If you are signing up with a friend, please email Kelly@kellysheets.com to tell her your names so you are assigned to share a room.

Below should answer some of your questions and help you to prepare for the trip!

Preparing for your Portugal Retreat

We are excited you are joining us on this next adventure in Portugal!

We will give you more information as time passes but here are some basics to help you start planning your trip. More to come on our itinerary closer to the retreat.

To start, get a guide book to read and prepare so you have a better idea of what to expect and cultural nuances. Libraries often have many different options!

Important traveling information:

Retreat start/end time:

We will start at about 4:30p on the first day of the retreat and complete after breakfast around 10:00a on the last day. Please plan your flights accordingly so you don’t miss the start.

Where are we staying?

We are staying in Casas na Ferraria, about 27km southeast of Lisbon. This place is AMAZING and luxurious. We will send the address and contact info as we get closer so you have that information for customs.

A couple of things about staying:

  • We will be having most of our meals there - we will send a request for dietary preferences about a month before we go for the meals at the hotel.

  • You will be able to set up transport with the hotel as we get closer to the retreat.

Travel to Portugal:

Airport is Marrakesh international airport (RAK)

Visas - by the time this retraet happens we likely will need a visa to enter Europe. They are working on creating thsi now an dexpect it to be operational in Spring 2027 so keep an eye out for that so you can apply ahead.

What to pack?

Passport - Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months after the date you leave the US

Weather is predictably unpredictable so be sure to check on the estimated conditions the week before you travel.

Your most important fashion asset: comfortable shoes for traversing the hills on teh property and on sightseeing and shopping adventures! Lisbon is a city that requires a lot of walking AND its hilly - think San Francisco.

Other miscellaneous items we suggest to pack for the trip:

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Tissues

  • Cold medicines

  • Handi-wipes

  • Tums or Pepto bismal

  • Pain Relievers

  • Allergy Medications

  • Snacks - there will be three meals provided each day for the retreat but Moroccans don’t really snack so if you are a snacker bring some protein bars, dried fruit, nuts, etc.

  • Bring Earplugs in case your roommate snores.

Money

Most of your day to day expenses have been covered by your retreat fees. You may want to do some shopping or indulge in a little extras or alcohol while on retreat. You will need cash for those items. However most vendors do accept credit cards. 

Communication

Contact your phone carrier to see if you can get service in Portugal and possibly get set up for Global Roaming. Or consider an E-SIM card of you are staying longer than a week.

*****Please download the app “WhatsApp” for your smartphone. It’s important to have an easy way to keep in touch with the group and other friends and family when WIFI is available.  Once you have downloaded the app and added our contacts to your list (Our numbers are at the end of this letter.) Val will add you to our Whats App group. It’s a great way to communicate and an even better way to share all of your beautiful Moroccan pictures. 

Let us know if you have any questions. Val‘s email is valori@valoriwells.com or feel free to text or call her 541-408-5756, Kelly’s number is 805-746-6255.

xoxo

Kelly & Valori