Thank you to our guests for these lovely reviews. You can find these reviews written in our guestbook in our library.
…..You have created such a peaceful haven……You have been wonderful teachers; I can’t believe how much I have learned during the week from each of your classes. Your approach carries huge wisdom. I have gained a real appreciation & clearer understanding of Yoga. The combination of Yoga- both movement & meditation- plus the delicious food has left me feeling so rested, reinvigorated & with a greater sense of wellbeing……….I hope to see the developments you are planning over the next few years & know this will become an increasingly wonderful place to visit.
Emma, London, England
‘less thinking, more doing’ I thought that was the lesson I learned this week- yet it came to me as I lay in the hammock yet again for another 2hrs reading, thinking, writing, thinking……..!
I learned that the flexibility that came so easily 35 years ago is still there if I use all that I know – about focus, intent, grounding, breathing & bandhas. Together you two have created a warm ,loving, caring space where I could begin to let go of the physical& emotional tensions of 30 years of cycling, kayaking, childbearing, homemaking & partnership. I have reconnected to a part of me that somehow got lost & buried along the way. I never thought I’d say this but I’m so glad the sea kayaking was fully booked & I couldn’t go ! this was the right place to be now. I hope I remember even half of what I have learned this week . My guts tell me I have to learn to cook like you Sue & teach like you both.
H. UK
Well well, my time here at the happy soul farm has come to a close…….From the beginning I knew I was in a place where my mind, body & soul would grow & strengthen. Only from your patience, generosity & wisdom have I felt these areas of my life grow & work together.
I take with me more than stronger arms & John Lennon lyrics, but a practise I know will be with me for a long, long while.
It is my time now to bring this newly sprouted foundation with me wherever I go & I cannot forget how it grew its roots here at the happy soul farm.
Alexandria USA
Thankyou so much for such a wonderful week in your AMAZING home. Ive loved every minute of it from the moment I arrived to the sad time of leaving now. So relaxing, tranquil & I love my chilled out camping spot with a view. Thanks for making me feel so welcome & feeling so at home…am very inspired by your set up here & have really enjoyed a week away from ‘normal life’ . I am looking forward to learning how to incorporate everything I have learned from the great yoga practise as a part of normal life from now on. Have learned so much from you both & its been great sharing this week with you & am already looking forward to coming back.. hopefully soon…thanks also for all the advise & discussions on life… you’ve opened my eyes to a different way of approaching many things. Am leaving so calm, relaxed 7 inspired about life…will miss this chilled out vibe
Olivia, London, UK
In true form ive only given myself a few minutes to write this, so ill just list a few things ive learned in my time here……
When someone like Sue tells you, you are a beautiful person its ok to believe it
Without a solid foundation its not going to turn out right….
Never take Peter seriously unless hes giving you an ass-kicking in which case you deserve it ( & if you think you don’t then you really, really do) & he only does because he cares. & hes frustratingly always right ( even when hes not making any sense)
Thankyou so much for giving me a home ( & a place to finish my thesis!!) I really do adore you two.
Who am I? Im Erin…..MA, Alaska, USA
Thankyou for the awesome two weeks of yoga & reflection. A much needed relaxation. Hopefully I can keep a straighter spine & a more open heart on my return to ‘civilisation’. Good luck to Simba & the rest of the pack & I hope my atempts to milk Shakti have not left her too traumatised.
Dan, UK
Ashtanga- vinyasa- Yoga, Amieira ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ The place, the cats, the dogs, the goats, Peter & Sue…Thankyou for providing me time & space to practise being ‘ME’ For reining me in, for lengthening my spine, for attending to my breath.
You have a wonderful place which can only get better. Am already looking forward to my next visit.
Michelle, UK
A poem for you…..
I JUST WANT SOME SOCKS WITHOUT HOLES
I just want some socks without holes
Yesh Yeesh
They can be any socks, I don’t mind, just not with holes!
But we are all socks with holes really
And we are all searching to mend our holes
The posture , the pattern
The focus, the thread
The breath, the needles
Mending & healing our holes
We learn to see the patterns of our life.
So, maybe, If I practise, If I search for the pattern & let the breath do its work,
Then, maybe, I will get some socks without holes.
With my love & thanks for the gift of yourselves, your home & your wisdom.
Sue, UK
Thankyou for sharing your lives with us this ‘amasing’ week. We have fallen in love with you & this place & time……..
……What are you waiting for ?
Don’t you know theres no time to waste ?
What are you waiting for?
……..Hanging around waiting to be saved,
It turns out no-one wants to know,
Its up to you , to take control of your destiny,
……..Manifest the things that you need,
Nothings beyond your reach,
Your dreams are the things that make you who you are,
So cling to them & turn them real……
Carl. UK
What a fantastic journey weve taken this week. Thankyou for letting us into your farmyard of fun! Your honesty, openess & free spirit is truly inspirational. I feel I have really grown in the short time of being here.
Lindsay UK
I feel truly blessed to find you in these tranquil mountains, thankyou for welcoming me into your wonderful home, wisdom, laughter, food &animals, vibrant spirits & beautiful souls. The week has been soo carefully thought out with the practice & workshops unfearling the layers of ashtanga & for leading me into the most beautiful meditations & giving space & silence to just breathe, just be & helping me find its beauty & stirrum sukham ! Especially loved the spirallic dynamics workshop & the instinctual hands on assists helping me to root down & open up. Thanks for showing me you can live your dreams, sad to leave but am doing so balanced, inspired & grateful for the yogic path.
Martha. UK
I feel so grateful to have experienced your kind, gentle, compassionate, open-heartedness over the past week. My coming here truly was synchronicity. It was exactly what I needed at this transitional time of my life. I have been truly inspired by what you have created here on this beautiful piece of earth…. Yoga retreat, sanctuary, farm… & by your mindful lifestyle. Through yoga, food, reading, contemplation & conversation, my awareness has been heightened & a fire inside me rekindled, a fire that has been burned out far too long. I am so excited to continue on this path of growth, learning, discovery….& hope to contribute to the goodness of the planet as you have done here.
Steph, Canada
This tall German/ American/Dutch (?) woman came to have a week in the Portuguese countryside while having yoga practice. Why did she have to bring her laptop & why did she think she should work on her PHD while taking in the time here? NO CLUE ! Luckily after absorbed half a day of the precious air around here, she erased those horrendous working plans & just enjoyed the nature, atmosphere, people, learning more about ashtanga & foods….
Thanks a lot, this was a great week & helped to remind me that I am changing my path & to follow my heart…………
Maxi, Holland
My honest appreciation for providing this space & ultimately your personal dream & vision to all of us. Thank you both for your generosity, hospitality & honesty. I have a better understanding of focusing inwards using drishti. I cant believe I have completed the (amended, adapted) primary series. I rediscovered the importance of focusing on the breath & lengthening, spiraling & especially I started feeling the bandas. ….Some special moments…….
Stroling dear Queenie, pure love
Discovering the Bihar editions, deep wisdom
Pergola, the perfect place to relax, read & meditate
The blue sky in between the pines
Food, macrobiotic or ayurvedic, always tasty
The unexpected pleasure of a pudding
The river, grounding into the mud
The ripe figs, straight from the tree
The night sky, full of galaxys
A falling star & a wish
The numbing heat & the blessing of a breeze
Sleeping in my roofless tent & staring at the stars
Willow cooling himself with melons
The cockrel in the mornings
The people, their stories & the search for the truth
The clothes drying on the line in half an hour!
A variety of herbal teas, totally tea-total
The pleasure of a coffee in a tiny shop …..etc
Thanos, Greece.
Thank you for a lovely stay. The smiling happy face of Finn as he & Simba sais hello to each other is fantastic!! Beautiful place of hosts, Thankyou lots……(Thanks for the lovely birthday cakes) …… Hope to see you again.
Conal, Nicola & Finn. Northern Ireland
Bloody marvelous yoga & food.
Susan & Phil, UK
I came here a bit afraid of the Hens, lost a dog in the woods, got jumped on by a cat at night. Love you all !!! Tusen Takk ! Yoga & food was great too .
Lisbeth, Norway
Thank you for sharing your little place of security. It has been a perfect place for me to refocus, rebalance & improve my practice. You are both very inspiring & I look forward to returning.
Emma, Essex, UK
Thank you for a great week. The yoga was really good, the food amazing & all the animals great for cudling !! Thanks for being so hospitable & warm. Look forward to coming again.
Kate, UK
Thanks so much for a really relaxing & enjoyable week- its been great & have loved the macrobiotic food.
Helen, UK
…..a wonderful week. The yoga sessions were really complimentary & it was great to be able to try to apply what we had learned in Sue’s workshops in Peters ashtanga classes. And I have been inspired to try all sorts of ‘cooking without’ at home. The food has been delicious & I haven’t missed eating cheese for a moment, which is quite an achievement……
Robin, UK
….a fantastic week- I have had such a good time & learned so much- have made lots of resolutions about practicing yoga, gardening, leading a greener life…! It is so beautiful here- all the rooms as well as the scenery & of course the animals ! I wasn’t all that keen on dogs before (scared) but now I’m completely converted. And I think I will even miss being woken by the cockrel & the honking donkey ! This is so idyllic & opposite to London I can’t really get my head round going back…
Thank you for all the wonderful food, the teaching & good company. And of course for upgrading us from the tent to the cottage……. Hope to see you again soon.
Hazel, London, UK
Thanks for opening your home to me. You have a unique place & a unique lifestyle which I hope will become more common. As a city boy you have given me a unique insight into a different way of life. I will always be grateful, I hope you will welcome my wife & I again one day.
Ernie, London, UK
What a wonderful experience you have given & provided with your retreat. This week has provided me with all I was seeking & so much more. Thankyou for opening your home, your hearts & your kitchen…yum! ……..
Kele, USA
I’ve had a fantastic time. I’m going home to find some mung beans & some hing. Who would have thought I would finish the week still unable to touch my toes but feeling so pleased about it ! I’m going home with a far more controlled, balanced practice & a new attitude about what I want to learn- heres to a happy lumbar curve ! hopefully I’ll be back again.
Hannah, Glasgow, Scotland
The yoga classes were energizing & empowering, the food delicious & wholesome, the environment spectacular & grounding & most of all the ease that it all creates was a gift. Your warmth, openness &empathy has created something really special here. I’m sure I’ll be back.
Evie, Ireland
…..a very relaxing week. I’ve learned a lot about yoga, it’s history & approach. The library is amazing.
Gareth, UK
Relaxing, peaceful, Imagination, Inner thoughts, food, discovery, Yoga, flowers, incense,animals, wood, fire, creek, picnics, kindness, sleep, still, sounds, green, pink, yellow, Peter & Sue.
Joanne, Leeds, UK
The past two weeks were without doubt, the BEST time I ever spent abroad! Thankyou for decorating my room with paintings of irises : this lucky coincidence made me feel at home straight away. Thankyou for your hospitality, making everyone feel part of your family. This holiday was exactly what I needed. I cannot describe in words what being amidst the be-au-ti-ful nature did to me. It was so nice to feel a connection to the earth again. I absolutely adored all of your lovely dishes & am taking some good food/health advise back with me to Belgium !
Thankyou for all the inspiring yoga classes & workshops. My horizon has been broadened, my sense has been deepened & my pictures getting bigger on yoga & the way it extends to your entire life & the universe………….I will be coming back here for sure….but what I’ve experienced over the last two weeks I will keep with me forever………………
Iris, Belgium
…..a relaxing & fulfilling week, mentally & physically. You have a great home here in Portugal, it is peaceful, beautiful & charming. A great place to escape & practice yoga. I feel I have gained more awareness within my practice & feel well rested. I am already looking forward to returning & seeing how this lovely retreat has developed….. the food was also amazing & inspiring…
Vardeep, UK
Really enjoyed this perfect vacation. A perfect relaxed place to rest & focus on yoga.
Rene, Holland.
Jai shiv Shankar, Om namah shivaya
……a wonderful week away from the stresses & strains of London life. The retreat is just what I needed. The animals are a joy to be around. You have both inspired me to continue with my practice. Thankyou so much for the yoga sessions. The great healthy, veggie food & all the chats. I hope to be back, but now I must return to my other reality. Sad to be leaving. A house is made of bricks, a home is made of hearts…….
Vinita, London, UK
Thank you for your warmth & generosity. Your home is fantastic, a weonderful place to reflect, open your mind & meet lovely people. Thankyou for sharing your experiences & thoughts. I hope to learn more on my next visit.
Rob, UK
This week has shown me that one of these days, sometime in the future I will be able to start learning yoga. Start the path to become less arrogant, more humble. Thank you…..
Helena, Finland.
Thank you so much for this amazing experience, I have felt so at home here & have been nourished not just with amazing food but warmth & generosity. I arrived here as a beginner, having learned for the first time that this is a long journey & that I don’t have to be able to do everything immediately. I have learned so much & you have put me on a new path. I have also had the much needed rest & relaxation that my mind & body so desperately needed. I look forward to doing this all again in the future so until then………
Cerys, Wales
So this one time on my gap YAH in Portugal….
Thank you so much for letting us share life with you these past 2 months.I feel like the ‘manky feet retreat’ has become my home in Portugal. You have been so generous to us & I treasure the gifts you’ve given us, all the lessons (both challenging & fun) & the time weve spent together…………..Thanks for being so encouraging of my baking & the recipe book……….Thanks for starting me off in yoga, I’m going to continue…….Thankyou for challenging my ego & ‘taking it personally syndrome' . Thankyou for encouraging me to find out for myself & to be alone with my mind……Thankyou for teaching me how to milk a goat, how to make hummus & how to safely get myself into padmasana……… I’ve had a wonderful experiencewith you here, I hope very much to come back & visit……….
Cham- Cham, Massachettes, USA
When I think back over the last couple of months, it reminds me of when I came back from my ‘gap yah’ & everyone asked me how it was. I could only answer ‘yeah, it was pretty good’ because it was impossible to condense 6 months into one conversation…………..I feel I am faced with the same thing here. I came here wanting to know what yoga really means above & beyond the body shapes & now I leave with a realization of its worth which surpasses any inkling which I might have had before coming here. You have shown us that it is possible to live the sort of ‘unrespectable’ life parents don’t want you to live! & this is both inspiring & hope giving. The food was great. I love the animals. You are blessed with a wonderful location & with the most uncommonly beautiful skies & sunsets of anywhere I’ve ever been. You have helped clarify & confirm things which I kind of already knew & have taught me things I didn’t know/ wasn’t aware of as well. Thank you so much for everything……..
Miggy, St Andrews, Scotland.
You have given me the break I desperately needed, some time to re-evaluate. Thankyou for getting my back straight, for letting me feel up your goat & getting me excited about food again. I’ve learned so much , not just about yoga, but what it’s like to follow your dreams. You guys make it seem possible! You are sending me home humbled, refreshed & inspired……
Alex, Wales
Arrive, disorientated. Drop all XS luggage. LET GO of EVERYTHING Drishti !!!!
Rebirth…..slow Blossom……take it easy baby! Leave, light…..like a Feather. Namaste.
Vesta, France
Peter, Sue & the magical, mad, menagerie. Slightly intimidated by the tomes written in here previously, I’ll summarise my week in the vernacular of my homeland: ‘BLOODY AWESOME MATE’ The wonderful sense of balance in the practice, the workshops, the food, the farm & most of all in yourselves has enabled me- even in this short time- to regain a sense of balance, peace & confidence in myself. I’ll be leaving with renewed vigour, energy & PIZAZZ for my yoga practice & also for life & all the dazzling possibilities it holds. And possibly also with Simba, cutest-dog-like-everrrr…….
Sal, Holland/Australia
This week has been awesome. Such a beautiful place, I felt at home at once. I have so much to take away with me. Focus, mental calm, extra bendiness…… I will miss the afternoon pergola time, & will definitely be trying out your recipes at home.
Ruth, Bristol, UK
Lovely, lovely, lovely…… what an amazing week. Fully detoxed & energized- exactly what I needed. See you next time.
JD, Bristol, UK
A beautiful place, good yoga practice, nice people & amazing food. Thank you very much.
Kris, UK
Thankyou SO SO much for a wonderful experience. I have been able to get a small sense of self & find some happiness again in my life through your practice, the place, the food & the love that exists here. I look forward to seeing you all very soon.
Alberto, Spain
It is with love & gratitude & the most overwhelming sense of peace that I end my week here at your oasis. I have been looking forward to this time & experience for such a long time & it never disappointed. You have built a most wonderful alternate universe of quiet, nature, amazing food & wonderful company. My guts haven’t felt this good for years! ……….
Aideen, Australia
Top time with top people. Its been totally awesome. I leave here inspired with new insights on many levels. Loved the practice, the mud spa & everything about your retreat. Thanks to you two honest & beautiful people for creating such an honest & beautiful space for us folks to come & share! Its been pure magic.
Donna, UK
…….an amazing week. I feel inspired to continue yoga, to give up sugar, to tackle all the issues. ………..an amazing week just at the right time.
Liz, UK
…..a wonderful 3 weeks. I came feeling anxious that I would be drilled through the primary series by a blond haired, northern hippy & I’m glad to say only half of that came true. The yoga was so much more fulfilling than I expected & I am leaving with a thorough grounding not only in the postures but the philosophy & reasoning behind it all. …..Thank you for the grub ! my stomach has never been so pleased with itself. I will dream of rice porridge on many a rainy morning. Thank you for your kindness, hospitality & most of all a great laugh. I hope to be back again soon.
Bex, UK
Not sure what to say. Cant really fit my feelings on to one page. Your both fucking great . Am I allowed to swear in this? Ive had an amazing time. All that others have written on the pages before me kind of sums it up……………………
Nikki, UK
I never thought my spiritual journey would include wheeling the shit buckets but everything seems to have come together to challenge my skepticism & lack of understanding of what yoga really is. You have opened up a whole universe of possibilities & for that I am forever in your debt. I just hope I have the mental strength to take it to the next level. Thanks for sharing your space & time & your yoga.
Vic & Al , Sri Lanka
…..a brilliant week, very good for me, fantastic place, brilliant yoga……
Marje, Norway
…….a wonderful, WONDERFUL week! My first yoga retreat has been a magical experience, in large part due to you very special people…….I hope to see you back here next year.
Lyndsey, UK
This time in this peaceful heaven has definitely been the highlight of my vacation. The relaxation, the meditation that came along with it have of course been the elements hitting, changing & lettering my heart. The great sense of awareness that yoga gives is what you have also been making people feel- this is great ! so congratulations. Glad I got to meet you……….
Anon, EARTH
….a wonderful experience. Your warm , patient & caring hearts have helped me to begin my new journey. Yet again, I have learned so much & am going home strong & focused. Looking forward to seeing you both again & returning next year to your beautiful yoga retreat…….
Helen, UK
………..I feel so incredibly lucky that I ever got to come here & meet you both. I never felt so much love, warmth & kindness in one place & such a beautiful place. Ive never felt so at home so far from home…………………You have inspired not only a love of yoga in me but so much more- ive learned so much from you & about myself since I was here a year ago so thank you a million times……….
Kate, UK
Thank you for your great hospitality & expert tuition throughout the week……..
Luke, UK
…….a wonderful week , ive learned so much & as you promised my practice is so much more fulfilling. I will return next year & maybe bring some others with me..
Janet, UK
…..thank you so much for creating such a magical place. Here is special, out of time but in the world, completely. A space of joy & quiet meditation. A home. Filled with you & your welcome……..
Hugo & Lara, UK
Thank you so much for letting me share your lovely home & land. The classes have been inspiring & you have both been very patient with my beginner knowledge. I have learned a great amount & will try to take it with me in my practice. A good foundation to continue my yoga journey. Thank you for your warm smiles.
Annabel,UK
Wonderful, happy, shiny people. Thank you for introducing me to such a magical place, bloody well done for finding it & making it special & even more beautiful. Yoga has been inspirational & the food bloody marvelous. See you next year…
Pippa, UK
I cannot begin to tell you how happy & joyous I am that our paths crossed in this way. This truly is a magical place where everything is as it should be. Thankyou so much for your ultimate hospitality. ‘the road to a friends house is never very far’ ‘don’t lick the toad’……………………….
Taz, UK
A thousand thanks to everyone at Quinta Perfume for an incredible week. I have learned so much, about my yoga practice, about me, about living with other people. But maybe the more important is the way I have learned, muito obrigado Sue & Peter for sharing so much.
Miguel, France
….an amazing week, you have helped me put my mind & body back together again. Met some interesting people, ate some outrageously good chocolate brownies & found some peace within….
Chrissy,UK
WINTER 2009 -10
May all beings everywhere be happy & free – it brings much joy, comfort & peace knowing that is what life is at Quinta Perfume. What a magnificent way to bring in a new year & a new decade ! The universe will surely receive the new year manifestations surrendered to the bonfire & accompanied by amazing vibrations from chanting, Thankyou for opening your beautiful lives & sharing your amazing home. Sue & Peter your teaching & cooking, friendship & company are true gifts. In honor of the time I spent in the kitchen with Sue, I’d Like to share a recipe here…….
RECIPE FOR SWEET RETREAT
1 yoga mat
2 cups open-mindedness
4 heaped tbsp of laughter
108 pine cones (try not to set on fire by drying on top of stove ..peter)
2 handfuls of local honey
Warm sweaters to taste
Combine in company of Sue, Peter,all the animals, Beate, Roberto, Julia, Neves & MJ
Om shanti, shanti, shanti
Namaste
Lori, Charlottesville, VA, USA
I expected nothing but a holiday, but I leave with not just had a holiday. I had a very special experience with love. The love is passed to me in your yoga lessons, food, the place & the laughters. I will water this love & let it grow & pass it to more people.
Before self-awareness, I practice & wash up, after self-awareness, practicing & washing up !
Julia, China
“It maybe when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work.
And that when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real Journey”
With your kind & loving presence you have created an amazing space where we could lose & find ourselves at the same time. Thankyou.
Beate, Germany & Roberto, Mexico
I come back to my real world with a calm mind. Who needs central heating or an electric blanket !! Nature, rain, cold, stove, good books, mats, rain, torch, rain, laughs, terrific food, macrobiotic food, rain, walks, rain, loads of blankets on the bed, rain, ashtanga yeah! Rain, green valleys…… Ah!! On Thursday jan 7th SUNSHINE , no rain…..
Thanks so much for everything, it was a great experience for me. It helps me to keep going through my journey.
MJ, Spain
SUMMER 2009
…..My body feels rested & energized, my mind pacified & quiet, my yoga practice deepened & balanced. A special tranquility & peace combined with beautiful views & lightheartedness allows reconnection with simplicity, nature & slowness. I leave with a renewed motivation for my practice, greater attention to my body, reaping the benefits of a macrobiotic lifestyle. There is a certain magic here exuding from warm open hearts & a happy acceptance………..a unique & special retreat.
Juliette, Geneve, Suisse.
….the sun illuminated the area & took my breath away. What a special place! Both Sue & Peter gave totally unconditionally, sharing, showing patience & Compassion. Next time I come I will remember the parachute to soften my ‘egoic’ challenge. Bless you both, I feel a connection that I’ll carry throughout my life…………
Tony, Sheffield, England.
Saluting the sun, the sunflowers & the tree-top sky, there is a magic in this place, you travel between movement & stillness, between serenity & happy chaos. Thank you for opening our minds & deepening our yoga practice.
Sandra & Andre, S. Ireland.
Thank you for a strengthening & relaxing week. Day after day I enjoyed the yoga & this beautiful atmosphere more & more……… I got what I was looking for: total relaxation, fitness, calmness & of course excellent yoga lessons And I absolutely loved the food.
Kirsikka, Finland.
.....Anyways to cut a long story short I came for a week & stayed for a month. I was lucky to have the space in my life to do that & I will always be grateful to the Peter & Sue show for their hospitality & warmth & smiles & their great way of sharing their gifts.
Rosie, C.Cork, Ireland.
………An amazing week of inspiring yoga & beautiful food. I will miss the beautiful surroundings of your magical hilltop place…….. I know I will return shortly if not only to revisit my friend Willow!
Gareth, Lancashire, England.
….Thank you for allowing me to be part of your world this week. This is a truly beautiful place. I know the fresh piney air & the healthy lifestyle has done me the world of good. I have enjoyed befriending the animals. Queenie wins the prize for the sweetest dog in the world & Willow gets the award for the loudest ee-aw! I really appreciate your help & patience with the yoga. As a beginner it can be a bit frightening coming to a retreat but you both put me at my ease & encouraged me……I am so impressed with your attitude to life, openness, kindness & sensitivity. You two are a great craic as well………….
Karen, Belfast, N. Ireland.
…..From the moment I arrived I was welcomed warmly. The retreat soon began to feel like home with family & animals around me….Yoga practices were amazing, Sue & Peter are great teachers with patience & understanding. They have different styles of teaching that compliment each other so well. Each student was put at ease through emphasis on not going beyond our own edge & being comfortable in each Asana. I have learned so many basic principles that have helped my practice to develop. I was able to take the philosophy & understanding of the five elements that we worked on in Sue’s classes, through to Peter’s Ashtanga classes…. The practice room is perfect, peaceful & natural, never before have I felt so focused……The food is delicious, Sue puts so much thought into the dishes she prepares & is always happy to share her knowledge of nutrition & cooking…..The animals were a delight to have around….. sensitive & Friendly, Sue & Peters influence no doubt. The views from the retreat are wonderful…..numerous paths take you to a hammock, swing or deckchair… peaceful places to sit & relax. The rustic buildings are so beautiful. The energy uplifting yet grounding. The star filled night sky encourages you to be still & ‘be here now’………….I’ve met two inspiring teachers who are living a simple natural yogic lifestyle, who are down to earth and have a good sense of humor, a great outlook on life, who don’t preach, who share everything with you & are open & honest…………..
Helen, Lancashire, England.
……warm & caring atmosphere. Thanks for sharing some of my journey in life & Yoga, Thanks for understanding. The Dynamic yoga classes gave new dimensions to my Ashtanga practice & made my practice more peaceful & Relaxing. The people, place, yoga & all the lovely animals make the changes possible.
Matleena, Finland.
I met Sue & Peter soon after they arrived in Portugal & witnessed all their hard work that they have put into creating this lovely peaceful place. It has been great to experience their teaching which I found informative, caring & with a focus to enhancing the techniques needed to help me go deeper into my Yoga practice. It’s lovely to see you begin to realize your dream & to see you sharing your teachings & helping to spread a bit more peace & harmony. Thanks for a lovely fulfilling week. …The food is amazing, the animals are a joy, I’ll be back!
Mark, Madeira, Portugal.
I arrived tense & am leaving calm, happy & revitalized. What a great place to be you Guys have created here………it is wonderful to see you realizing your vision…. It’s inspiring. Doing Yoga with you felt so good…. I am going to carry with me how I felt in that warrior pose…strong & graceful & calm. I’ll draw on it when times get tough………
Diana, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
…..a great stay that allowed me to reconnect with nature, myself & others who are also walking the road of self development. …….loved the wholesome food……
Ana, Portugal/ England.
Sue you are the Jamie Oliver of Macrobiotic cooking…. I will make sure I keep my Yin/yang balanced. Peter – I am now ready, willing & able to start bringing my practice into my life- just the kick up the arse I needed………
Jacqui, London, England
Thank you so much for your classes, your cooking, your kindness & humor, your warmth & hospitality but, most important for showing us that another way of life, in harmony with nature & ourselves is possible………..It is people like you who are saving this world, by helping us find our own truth in life…..from a sunset in the blue tent……..
Albert, Barcelona, Spain.
I feel so nourished after an amazing week close to nature with energizing yoga & wholesome yummy food. ……..your help in developing my Yoga- it was exactly what I was looking for. The Dynamic workshops have taught me the foundations from which my Ashtanga practice can develop further….. Sue I hope my hanging round the kitchen while you cook will rub off on me- thank you for your tips & wide knowledge on healthy & balanced food. Your property is beautiful & so are the animals & the sunset…Your fun-loving & warm spirits are alive here……
Brooke, Sydney, Australia.
…….Thank you for the fortnight. Thank you for calling me on how hard I can be on myself (& why). Thank you for taking my practice somewhere softer & deeper & better………
Chris, London, England.
….Thank you very much to everybody, to be so kind, patient, listening to me, taking care of me………..
Sandrine, Chamonix, France.
……a true inspiration & brilliant teachers… I have learnt, laughed, cried, rested, seen, heard, felt, grounded, breathed, been nourished in so many ways & made friends. I have also made friends again with my body & calmed my mind……………….Your unique approach to teaching Yoga, uniting the elements, the drishti, the bandhas & soft core, grounding…… this has given me a new understanding & foundation fro which to continue my practice……. Thank you so much for all you have given & for the beauty you have & continue to create together. I really look forward to seeing & enjoying your growing & evolving dream …..it is BEAUTIFUL !.................
Laura, London, England
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Tusinde tak for en helt over forventning fantastisk uge. Det hav vaeret en gave et vaere hev, med tid og focus til fordypet se og eventyr med yoga. Mine ojne er ibuet en smule mere, og det er med forventning om foramdring at jeg vender naesen hjem til kobenhavn……..Thanks for your hospitality food & loving character.
Yanu, Sweden.
MMM…..We love you both & look what you have created here! Everyone who arrives here at your beautiful home, including ourselves have the stresses of the world on their shoulders. You can see that stress gradually melt away over the week. This is achieved by the healing nature of these beautiful surroundings, by our daily practice & by the incredible nourishment created with love, by the wonderful Sue. You have such a special place here & share that with such generosity to all who stay here……We look to you both with awe & for inspiration to realize our dreams too……..A big thank you goes to all the animals too. We laughed so much at their antics, despite the morning silence, sorry Peter !!!......
Kay, Sheffield, England.
Om Namah Shivia. Thank you so much for the Yoga, the food, for sharing your lovely home & animals & especially for your open- heartedness…………..
Heather, England.
Merci pour cette merveilleuse aventure. Un mai netour aux sources! Je m’avais jamais passé d’aussi belles vacances. Vacances entre parenlheue con il y a eu aussi cet enorme travail intenieu. Gare a l’alimentation macrobiotique, la forme com Sue & Peter nous enseigment le Yoga, leur mode de vie, ce profound respect pour notre planete….et cette nolonte qu’ils ont de partager, de nous transmethe leus connaissance sans me jamais rien attendre en retour.Merci encore pour cette belle lecon de vie.
Miss ‘what what’ Sandy, Lisbon, Portugal.
…….tremendously stupendous hospitality, your patience & your learnings. I arrived stressed & not knowing what to expect & within a few days the stress was left far behind & the yoga & your wonderful home so much more than I could have wished for.
Karin, Christchurch, New Zealand.
No expectations, No dislikes, loads of LIKES. Thank you so much for the Yoga, the food, all of it brilliant……. You deserve happiness, you give out enough.
Meg, England.
Thanks for creating this sanctuary. My batteries feel recharged & ready to go back to the big, bad world!!
Sheena, Ireland.
…………A wonderful two weeks. The combination of peace & tranquility with laughter & great conversation has made for a very special time at a perfect point on my journey. After some much needed space, fantastic food & grounding Yoga, I am leaving feeling revitalized & balanced, highly motivated & enthused about the next part of my path…….
Elsbeth, Manchester, England.
……..Head in the clouds, ,feet on the ground………..Fantastic Yoga classes which balanced & complimented each other. Your different styles gave me more insight, understanding & awareness. I felt welcomed into a family home & all your creations make a wonderful space/place……..delicious meals & caring for all your animals as well as the yoga practices… inspirational. Your life here is a wonderful story & I hope to read/hear about you in the future………………..
Koren, Edinburgh, Scotland.
…..My body feels rested & energized, my mind pacified & quiet, my yoga practice deepened & balanced. A special tranquility & peace combined with beautiful views & lightheartedness allows reconnection with simplicity, nature & slowness. I leave with a renewed motivation for my practice, greater attention to my body, reaping the benefits of a macrobiotic lifestyle. There is a certain magic here exuding from warm open hearts & a happy acceptance………..a unique & special retreat.
Juliette, Geneve, Suisse.
….the sun illuminated the area & took my breath away. What a special place! Both Sue & Peter gave totally unconditionally, sharing, showing patience & Compassion. Next time I come I will remember the parachute to soften my ‘egoic’ challenge. Bless you both, I feel a connection that I’ll carry throughout my life…………
Tony, Sheffield, England.
Saluting the sun, the sunflowers & the tree-top sky, there is a magic in this place, you travel between movement & stillness, between serenity & happy chaos. Thank you for opening our minds & deepening our yoga practice.
Sandra & Andre, S. Ireland.
Thank you for a strengthening & relaxing week. Day after day I enjoyed the yoga & this beautiful atmosphere more & more……… I got what I was looking for: total relaxation, fitness, calmness & of course excellent yoga lessons And I absolutely loved the food.
Kirsikka, Finland.
.....Anyways to cut a long story short I came for a week & stayed for a month. I was lucky to have the space in my life to do that & I will always be grateful to the Peter & Sue show for their hospitality & warmth & smiles & their great way of sharing their gifts.
Rosie, C.Cork, Ireland.
………An amazing week of inspiring yoga & beautiful food. I will miss the beautiful surroundings of your magical hilltop place…….. I know I will return shortly if not only to revisit my friend Willow!
Gareth, Lancashire, England.
….Thank you for allowing me to be part of your world this week. This is a truly beautiful place. I know the fresh piney air & the healthy lifestyle has done me the world of good. I have enjoyed befriending the animals. Queenie wins the prize for the sweetest dog in the world & Willow gets the award for the loudest ee-aw! I really appreciate your help & patience with the yoga. As a beginner it can be a bit frightening coming to a retreat but you both put me at my ease & encouraged me……I am so impressed with your attitude to life, openness, kindness & sensitivity. You two are a great craic as well………….
Karen, Belfast, N. Ireland.
…..From the moment I arrived I was welcomed warmly. The retreat soon began to feel like home with family & animals around me….Yoga practices were amazing, Sue & Peter are great teachers with patience & understanding. They have different styles of teaching that compliment each other so well. Each student was put at ease through emphasis on not going beyond our own edge & being comfortable in each Asana. I have learned so many basic principles that have helped my practice to develop. I was able to take the philosophy & understanding of the five elements that we worked on in Sue’s classes, through to Peter’s Ashtanga classes…. The practice room is perfect, peaceful & natural, never before have I felt so focused……The food is delicious, Sue puts so much thought into the dishes she prepares & is always happy to share her knowledge of nutrition & cooking…..The animals were a delight to have around….. sensitive & Friendly, Sue & Peters influence no doubt. The views from the retreat are wonderful…..numerous paths take you to a hammock, swing or deckchair… peaceful places to sit & relax. The rustic buildings are so beautiful. The energy uplifting yet grounding. The star filled night sky encourages you to be still & ‘be here now’………….I’ve met two inspiring teachers who are living a simple natural yogic lifestyle, who are down to earth and have a good sense of humor, a great outlook on life, who don’t preach, who share everything with you & are open & honest…………..
Helen, Lancashire, England.
……warm & caring atmosphere. Thanks for sharing some of my journey in life & Yoga, Thanks for understanding. The Dynamic yoga classes gave new dimensions to my Ashtanga practice & made my practice more peaceful & Relaxing. The people, place, yoga & all the lovely animals make the changes possible.
Matleena, Finland.
I met Sue & Peter soon after they arrived in Portugal & witnessed all their hard work that they have put into creating this lovely peaceful place. It has been great to experience their teaching which I found informative, caring & with a focus to enhancing the techniques needed to help me go deeper into my Yoga practice. It’s lovely to see you begin to realize your dream & to see you sharing your teachings & helping to spread a bit more peace & harmony. Thanks for a lovely fulfilling week. …The food is amazing, the animals are a joy, I’ll be back!
Mark, Madeira, Portugal.
I arrived tense & am leaving calm, happy & revitalized. What a great place to be you Guys have created here………it is wonderful to see you realizing your vision…. It’s inspiring. Doing Yoga with you felt so good…. I am going to carry with me how I felt in that warrior pose…strong & graceful & calm. I’ll draw on it when times get tough………
Diana, Castelo Branco, Portugal.
…..a great stay that allowed me to reconnect with nature, myself & others who are also walking the road of self development. …….loved the wholesome food……
Ana, Portugal/ England.
Sue you are the Jamie Oliver of Macrobiotic cooking…. I will make sure I keep my Yin/yang balanced. Peter – I am now ready, willing & able to start bringing my practice into my life- just the kick up the arse I needed………
Jacqui, London, England
Thank you so much for your classes, your cooking, your kindness & humor, your warmth & hospitality but, most important for showing us that another way of life, in harmony with nature & ourselves is possible………..It is people like you who are saving this world, by helping us find our own truth in life…..from a sunset in the blue tent……..
Albert, Barcelona, Spain.
I feel so nourished after an amazing week close to nature with energizing yoga & wholesome yummy food. ……..your help in developing my Yoga- it was exactly what I was looking for. The Dynamic workshops have taught me the foundations from which my Ashtanga practice can develop further….. Sue I hope my hanging round the kitchen while you cook will rub off on me- thank you for your tips & wide knowledge on healthy & balanced food. Your property is beautiful & so are the animals & the sunset…Your fun-loving & warm spirits are alive here……
Brooke, Sydney, Australia.
…….Thank you for the fortnight. Thank you for calling me on how hard I can be on myself (& why). Thank you for taking my practice somewhere softer & deeper & better………
Chris, London, England.
….Thank you very much to everybody, to be so kind, patient, listening to me, taking care of me………..
Sandrine, Chamonix, France.
……a true inspiration & brilliant teachers… I have learnt, laughed, cried, rested, seen, heard, felt, grounded, breathed, been nourished in so many ways & made friends. I have also made friends again with my body & calmed my mind……………….Your unique approach to teaching Yoga, uniting the elements, the drishti, the bandhas & soft core, grounding…… this has given me a new understanding & foundation fro which to continue my practice……. Thank you so much for all you have given & for the beauty you have & continue to create together. I really look forward to seeing & enjoying your growing & evolving dream …..it is BEAUTIFUL !.................
Laura, London, England
…..You have created such a peaceful haven……You have been wonderful teachers; I can’t believe how much I have learned during the week from each of your classes. Your approach carries huge wisdom. I have gained a real appreciation & clearer understanding of Yoga. The combination of Yoga- both movement & meditation- plus the delicious food has left me feeling so rested, reinvigorated & with a greater sense of wellbeing……….I hope to see the developments you are planning over the next few years & know this will become an increasingly wonderful place to visit.
Emma, London, England.
Tusinde tak for en helt over forventning fantastisk uge. Det hav vaeret en gave et vaere hev, med tid og focus til fordypet se og eventyr med yoga. Mine ojne er ibuet en smule mere, og det er med forventning om foramdring at jeg vender naesen hjem til kobenhavn……..Thanks for your hospitality food & loving character.
Yanu, Sweden.
MMM…..We love you both & look what you have created here! Everyone who arrives here at your beautiful home, including ourselves have the stresses of the world on their shoulders. You can see that stress gradually melt away over the week. This is achieved by the healing nature of these beautiful surroundings, by our daily practice & by the incredible nourishment created with love, by the wonderful Sue. You have such a special place here & share that with such generosity to all who stay here……We look to you both with awe & for inspiration to realize our dreams too……..A big thank you goes to all the animals too. We laughed so much at their antics, despite the morning silence, sorry Peter !!!......
Kay, Sheffield, England.
Om Namah Shivia. Thank you so much for the Yoga, the food, for sharing your lovely home & animals & especially for your open- heartedness…………..
Heather, England.
Merci pour cette merveilleuse aventure. Un mai netour aux sources! Je m’avais jamais passé d’aussi belles vacances. Vacances entre parenlheue con il y a eu aussi cet enorme travail intenieu. Gare a l’alimentation macrobiotique, la forme com Sue & Peter nous enseigment le Yoga, leur mode de vie, ce profound respect pour notre planete….et cette nolonte qu’ils ont de partager, de nous transmethe leus connaissance sans me jamais rien attendre en retour.Merci encore pour cette belle lecon de vie.
Miss ‘what what’ Sandy, Lisbon, Portugal.
…….tremendously stupendous hospitality, your patience & your learnings. I arrived stressed & not knowing what to expect & within a few days the stress was left far behind & the yoga & your wonderful home so much more than I could have wished for.
Karin, Christchurch, New Zealand.
No expectations, No dislikes, loads of LIKES. Thank you so much for the Yoga, the food, all of it brilliant……. You deserve happiness, you give out enough.
Meg, England.
Thanks for creating this sanctuary. My batteries feel recharged & ready to go back to the big, bad world!!
Sheena, Ireland.
…………A wonderful two weeks. The combination of peace & tranquility with laughter & great conversation has made for a very special time at a perfect point on my journey. After some much needed space, fantastic food & grounding Yoga, I am leaving feeling revitalized & balanced, highly motivated & enthused about the next part of my path…….
Elsbeth, Manchester, England.
……..Head in the clouds, ,feet on the ground………..Fantastic Yoga classes which balanced & complimented each other. Your different styles gave me more insight, understanding & awareness. I felt welcomed into a family home & all your creations make a wonderful space/place……..delicious meals & caring for all your animals as well as the yoga practices… inspirational. Your life here is a wonderful story & I hope to read/hear about you in the future………………..
Koren, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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