Plant-Based Retreats · Portugal · Multilingual
Five days that may change you.
A deep respite in the unspoilt mountains of central Portugal. Multilingual support. Small group. A holistic approach combining psychedelic experience, breathwork and lucid dreaming.
Welcome
Imagine coming back, and something has shifted.
You feel lighter. Clearer. Connected to something that was still buried five days ago. You do not return with grand words, more with a different way of standing in life.
At Lucid-Dream, we create the space for that. In an old schist house in the Aldeias do Xisto, with people who understand the depth of this work, and with full understanding, no language barrier in the way, because some parts of us only open when we feel truly understood.
Our approach
Three paths: one process.
We do not believe in a single key. We bring several powerful approaches together into one coherent experience, individually tailored to you.
At the center
Psychedelic experience
Two carefully prepared ceremonies form the core of the retreat. Guided by experienced facilitators, in a protected setting that allows you to be fully present. What shows itself to you is your own experience. We hold the space so you can meet it.
The way in
Breathwork
Conscious, connected breathing can bring you into an expanded state of consciousness under your own power, something you can control at any moment. Our first ceremony is an intensive breathwork session: it lets you experience what inner spaciousness feels like, and gently prepares the ground for the deeper work. Alongside this, we work daily with different breathing modalities for self-regulation.
The distinctive element
Lucid dreaming
You learn to become conscious within the dream. We provide an introduction and techniques, supporting you in utilizing your nightly experiences as an independent space of exploration. A deep bridge to integrate whatever emerges.
Your surroundings
A place that holds you.
The Aldeias do Xisto are a network of old schist villages in central Portugal. Little traffic, few visitors, an abundance of silence. This is where you will live for five days.
- Accommodation in a traditional schist house, tipi or bell tent
- Vegetarian / vegan full board, mindfully prepared
- Movement and guided nature experiences
- Music, sound work and creative expression
- Daily group and individual conversations
Who it is for
Perhaps now is the moment.
You don't have to be a certain kind of person to belong here, but something in you has to be ready to look.
- You're at a turning point, professionally, personally, or both.
- You've already tried a lot, and now you're looking for depth rather than breadth.
- You want to meet yourself, fully understood, without a language barrier, in a protected setting.
- You're ready to truly switch off for five days, no phone, no obligations.
This work comes with clear health requirements. Please check beforehand →
"I came with the idea of changing myself. I left with the feeling of having finally found myself again."
Upcoming dates
October Retreats 2026
Two intensive retreats in autumn. 6 to 8 places each. A small, carefully selected group.
- Retreat I: Date to be announced shortly
- Retreat II: Date to be announced shortly
Investment: €2,100 · Includes the initial consultation, five days full board, guidance and an integration call
Open questions
We answer honestly.
Safety. Suitability. Setting. Schedule. Everything you should know before signing up, in our detailed FAQ.
Are you ready?
The first step is a free initial consultation. 30 minutes by phone or video, in which we check whether this is a fit, no pressure, no expectations. You decide afterwards, in your own time.