Overview
Yeotown Madeira is a boutique retreat offering an award-winning wellbeing programme . Your 6 days at the retreat will be packed with outdoor activities, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, group talks & workshops. Their modern take on a traditional detox is less about juice fast, boot camp or a strict weight loss regime, but more about healthy lifestyle focused on how you can optimise your wellbeing rather than deprivation and restriction. Delicious and nutritious meals are a key aspect as well as the massages you will receive during your stay. You will explore stunning Madeira island, and get an opportunity to rest, unwind and disconnect from it all!
Please note that retreats run from every MONDAY to SATURDAY only, programme starts on TUESDAY
When to go
What we love
- The social aspect of the retreat - you will surely meet like minded people
- The packed schedule of activities with a few surprises along the way!
- The Yeotown approach to health - focus is on joy and inspiration rather than deprivation or restriction.
Who should go
- The retreat is perfect for solo travellers who want to be in a sociable environment
- Those who love nature and being outdoors (plus Madeira is a stunning island to visit)
- Anyone who wants to be active on their holiday
Offers
- Exclusive benefit for Wellbeing Escapes
- - Additional deep tissue massage (60 minutes)
Wellness
Yeotown Madeira offers a very unique retreat concept full of fun outdoor activities as well as yoga & meditation and fitness training. You will go on breathtaking coastal and mountain hikes, do forest bathing, wild water swimming, try a cold water immersion waterfall experience and much more! There will also be educational talks on various health and wellbeing related topics.
No one day is the same and it builds upon activities of the previous day. During your stay you will be able to increase your stamina and endurance with some challenging hikes. The group activity schedule is kept a secret which encourages all participants to be more mindful and live in a present moment.
The whole retreat programme spreads over 5 nights in total and it gives you chance to disconnect from the outside world and connect with your inner world, gain a new perspective and clarity, and give yourself some precious me time.
RETREATS RUNS EVERY WEEK FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY.
Arrival is on Mondays, retreat programme starts on Tuesday. Departure on Saturdays after lunch (around 2pm).
The retreat is limited to maximum 12 guests per week and is suitable for any level of fitness
- Deep tissue
- Reiki
- Acupuncture
- Tuina massage
- Lymphatic drainage
Activities
- Hiking
- Surfing
- E-biking
- Canyoing
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga-inspired stretching for both yogis and non-yogis
- Island coastal, mountain and valley hiking
- Cold water immersion
- Natural pools & waterfall swimming
- Functional fitness and strength training
- Mindfulness & meditation sessions
- Forest bathing
- Breathwork
- A selection of various types of massages
- Reading, relaxing, unwinding by the yoga studio fireplace, or enjoying the medicinal herb gardens, fruit trees and pool
Rooms
Please note that some room categories share bathrooms while others are en-suite. Refer below for detailed descriptions.
Room facilities include: bathroom amenities (organic shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and conditioner), towels, reusable quick dry hair towel, robe, dressing gown, hair dryer, organic teas and a kettle and bottled water which is replenished each day. All beds have electric blankets.
Laundry is done every morning and returned later in the afternoon and is included in the retreat package. Dry cleaning is not included , but can arranged at an additional cost.
Retreat is limited to maximum 12 guests per week.

This room can only be booked on single use basis
Junior Classic Villa room (Gratitude) is bright and airy with floor to ceiling windowed doors.Room has a large west-facing private roof terrace enjoying ocean and valley views.
Room has a super king size bed and is a perfect entry level room for a solo traveller
Classic Villa room and Junior classic villa room share one bathroom and are separated by a large living room style hallway.

Classic Villa room (Joy) is bright an airy room with a large balcony overlooking gardens and fruit trees.
Room has a super king size bed which can be split into twins and is a perfect choice for a solo traveller or 2 people.
Classic Villa room and Junior classic villa room share one bathroom and are separated by a large living room style hallway.

These rooms can only be booked on single use basis
There are 2 of these rooms (Love & Happiness).These bright, high ceiling rooms are similar in size and lead into a shared living room and kitchen. The lodge itself has its own spacious terrace equipped with a hammock offering the view of the ocean, mountain and valley.
The two classic lodge rooms share a large bathroom with walk-in shower.

These rooms are furnished in boho-chic style with southwest balconies facing the ocean, valley and mountains.
They offer super king or twin beds.

These are spacious and airy rooms facing southwest.
Creativity is larger, with balcony offering ocean and mountain views.
Patience offers modern decor with a large living room, balcony with lovely sunset views.
Both suites have have super king size beds which can be split into twin beds.

Lodge has a super king size bed which can be split into twin.
This room has a newly refurbished private bathroom.

Both individually styled, floor to ceiling windows with expansive views of the retreat, ocean, valley and mountains.
Both have super king size beds that can be turned into twins, large private bathrooms and terraces.
What’s on the menu
The food at the retreat is colourful, creative, nutritious, and nutrient dense. All dishes have been mindfully designed to cultivate optimum gut health and Yeotown calls their foods 'Conscious Cuisine'.
A strong focus is on sustainable and balanced nutrition but also a diet that is easy to adapt to when you get home.
The retreat includes full board (3 meals a day) as well as snacks and juices and meals are consumed in communal environment.

Location
Nearest airport
The transfer time from Funchal International Airport is approx. 40 minutes by car. There are direct daily flights from London to Madeira on BA and Easyjet and the flight time is approximately 4 hours.Airport transfer details:
The transfer is not included in your retreat price but service can be arranged for you in advance. The cost is €70 per way and is payable directly to the driver. Cash is preferable (in Euros) as not all drivers have card machine readers.

Families, Children & Infants
This is an adults only retreat.Why Wellbeing Escapes?


