Flow de Vida

24/10/2026

The Reset Retreat- Day 6

Our final morning together. We gathered at the farmhouse ready to make our way to Oleiros where our guests would be catching their coach to Lisbon to catch their flight home.

The drive was spectacular through the valley, the view of the mountains and seeing all the beautiful colours of dawn.

When we arrived into Oleiros, we were greeted with a lovely Continental Breakfast at the central cafe, where our guests could have a bite to eat and wam drink before continuing on their journey.

As the coach arrived, we said our final goodbyes to everyone, hugs and tears were shared and we waved them off on a safe journey.

23/10/2026

The Reset Retreat- Day 5

Our last day together on retreat, waking to dawn with the cockerel crowing and another bright sunny day.

As we gathered in the Shala for Carly’s final class, everyone arrived with a lightness about them, a smile on their face, a sense of calm in their being.
A gentle class of movements, finishing with a little time to sit and reflect on the week we’ve had together before heading down to breakfast.

Sarah and her ‘dance crew’ filmed their final performance (which we think is amazing 😍) and then joined us in the dining area.

After breakfast, the opportunity to take a walk or sit and just be, before meeting for our women’s circle.

In our circle, we started with opportunity to share further if anyone felt the calling, then we sat and wrote down a few words of what we would be taking away from the week, those that wanted to then shared with the group. We each then wrote on a little piece of card, an intention to take with us on our journey, small enough to keep it with us and remind ourselves of this beautiful week in the valley together.

After circle, we headed back to the farmhouse for lunch together, before having a few hours to relax before Caroline’s Pilates class.

Some chose to stay , to relax in the space, others had a Reflexology treatment with Carly and a few took the opportunity to head to a river beach close by for a change of scenery and to have a swim in the natural spring waters.

A few came together for Caroline’s class, some deciding to take the opportunity for further rest in the sun, before coming together for our final meal as a group.

An early night for most, to finish packing and get a good nights sleep before our early start in the morning to start our travels home.

22/10/2026

The Reset Retreat- Day 4

As we gathered in the Shala for our morning class, watching the sun flood into the valley, welcoming in a new day, there was a sense of gratitude among us, gratitude for our surroundings, gratitude for the women we stood beside, gratitude to be able to move and strengthen the body, gratitude for the time we had given ourselves this week.

After practice, the smell of cinnamon in the air, breakfast was served. We sat together enjoying our meal, feeling the goodness in our bellies before having a little time to find a hammock and relax or take a forest walk before meeting for our women’s circle.

In our circle, we started with a grounding exercise and breath work to bring us into the space and then the opportunity to share. The group had formed a close bond over the last days making the space feel safe and a container of trust. We finished with a ‘Shaking it Out’ exercise which helps to stimulate your proprioceptors and vagus nerve, lowering your heart rate and sending signals to your brain that you are safe, shifting you out of the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) state into the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest).

We then headed up to the farmhouse for our lunch, followed by some more free time to read, journal or relax in the calming space of the treatment room for some Reflexology.

A couple of the group also used this time to take part in the pottery workshop with Ana Magro , our wonderful host Vale de Moses

We then came together for Caroline’s class at 5:30pm, and then down to the dining area for our evening meal, which we were greeted by the yummiest and healthiest chocolate tart for dessert.

After dinner and our bellies full, some of us took a walk down to the fire pit where Carly had lit a fire for us all to gather around, to sit, chat, and enjoy watching the fire, allowing the mind to wander into a meditative state.

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21/10/2026

The Reset Retreat- Day 3

By Day 3, the signs of slowing down and disconnecting from the fast pace of everyday life were showing themselves within the group. No rushing to get to anywhere, no time restrictions, just following the flow of what the mind and body needed. Some, a longer lay-in in bed, others, finding a quiet corner to journal, read or just sit and watch the beauty of nature.
Those that felt the calling joined Carly for a morning Pilates class.

At breakfast, we all met back at the farmhouse and as you looked around you could see a beautiful bond was starting to form, new friendships evolving. Stories and experiences being shared, 12 women coming together on this journey they’d embarked on.

Following on from breakfast, some decided to take a forest walk, before heading to our women’s circle where we would continue our topic of control & flow and share our experiences of where these show up in our daily lives.

After the circle, Sarah (West Sussex Dance Teacher | Sarah ) and a few of the others stayed behind to learn a dance routine that Sarah had offered to teach them. Walking away you could hear the joy and happiness all around.

Followed by another amazing lunch, and then some free time for the guests, to do as they please, some joining Carly for a grounding and re-centring Reflexology treatment and others taking the opportunity to visit the Ayurvedic spa just up the road from Vale de Moses

Later we met for Caroline’s Pilates class, a stronger practice this time and with the use of bands to create resistance within the movements.

Followed by a warming soup, vegetable bake and some local cheese in the dining area, we then made our way down to the fire pit where Carly had lit the fire for us all to get cosy around and an opportunity for us to continue to share life’s experiences with one another.

20/10/2026

The Reset Retreat- Day 2

As we woke from our slumber, we could hear the dawn chorus of the birds, the cockerel crowing good morning, the sun kissing the mountain tops and mist rolling in the valley.

We started the day in silence, collected a warm herbal tea from the kitchen & slowly made our way down to the ‘fire pit’ where we gathered for our women’s circle.

We arrived into the space, settled on a cushion, & allowed the mind to settle.
Carly guided the group through a short grounding session and introduction to breath work, followed by a group exercise called the ‘Web of Connectedness’. A ball of yarn, passed between each woman in the circle, giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, before passing it onto the next, resulting in a visible interconnected web that links every person in the room, representing unity, a sacred, confidential container of trust and collective strength.
Caroline then introduced the topic of ‘Control and Flow’, the theme for our daily women’s circle, and how we acknowledge these not only in our Pilates practice but in our everyday lives.

After our women’s circle, we made our way up to the farmhouse as our nutritious and fulfilling breakfast was awaiting us, where we came together to eat & enjoy our meal.

Our tummies full, we then took a walk together on the famous Vale de Moses trail, up onto the mountainside where we could view from a different perspective. The air filled with the aroma of wild lavender, rock rose cistus and pine and you could hear the natural waters of the stream running down below us.

We then made our way to the Shala for our morning practice, lead by Carly.
Starting with some gentle stretches followed by an energising Pilates flow, connecting the mind, body and spirit.

Followed by another nutrient dense meal and then some free time for guests to just rest & relax, a chance to journal or read before Caroline’s class at 5:30pm.

We all met for Caroline’s class in the Shala where she guided the group through some more gentle Pilates movements, working on form and technicality.

Finishing the day with a light meal, so our bellies could rest through the night, then making our way to bed to gather the energy for the following day.

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19/10/2026

The Reset Retreat- Day 1

As the sun began to rise and flood the valley with light our guests were beginning their journey to Vale de Moses for their 5 night retreat into nature.

Meanwhile, we were finishing last minute touches and getting ready for their arrival.

At 10:30am our first guests arrived through the red gate, greeted by smiles, hugs and a warming tea. Once everyone had arrived into the space, we had a nourishing brunch together, gifted our welcome packs, including a natural soap and lip balm, lovingly made by Aldeia Sabão ,before showing our guests to their accommodation.

Guests then had some time to settle in, unpack and simply land into the haven they found themselves in.

Later in the day we re gathered at the shala for our first Pilates practice. A gentle class, covering the fundamentals of Pilates, giving them the tools to get the most out of their practice throughout the week. Followed by a flowing stretch and a grounding relaxation.
As the class finished, we unveiled the beauty of the mountain and the setting sun, giving our guests the chance to sit and be still, taking in all the beauty that surrounded them.

When ready, we greeted our guests downstairs for a delicious dinner and then an early night for some replenishing sleep ready for Day 2 of the Reset Retreat.

24/09/2026

Do you need a Reset..?

In just over a week, we will be gathering for our Reset Retreat.

Five days to reconnect with the woman beneath the responsibilities.

Designed for women who want to move, rest, reflect and recharge before returning home feeling stronger, calmer and clearer about what’s next.

Through movement, relaxation, nature and meaningful connection, you’ll learn to work with your body rather than constantly pushing against it. Discover how to build strength and confidence when you feel capable, and how to slow down, soften and give yourself grace when you need rest.

This is not about becoming someone new. It’s about creating the space to reconnect with yourself, restore your energy and return home feeling more like you.

If this sounds like the reset you’ve been needing, DM us today.

We are currently offering 50% off this incredible experience.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

We look forward to seeing you there.
Carly & Caroline 🙏🏼💚

01/09/2026

✨SOLD OUT✨

We are pleased to announce that our Reset Retreat on the 5-10th October is now sold out.

However, due to popular demand we have decided to open up two more places at our special FOUNDERS RATE. ✨

If you’re in need of some rest, to recharge in nature and reconnect with you; the woman beneath the responsibilities, then contact us today
Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

03/08/2026

A few moments captured yesterday at our Reset Morning Retreat.

The day unfolded exactly how we had envisioned. A community retreat, close to home, simple, nourishing, with movement, birdsong, sound, shared food, and an opportunity to rest and recharge.

Thank you to all who joined us, and for all the beautiful messages we’ve received this morning.

If you weren’t able to join us this time, our next Morning Reset at Limiar is confirmed for Sunday 6 September. Contact us for more information or to make a booking. 🌿

In the meantime…

Limiar continues to hold other small gatherings. There are still a few places for the evening Gong Bath / Sound Journey on 14 August — a more intimate evening experience, perfect if you’d like to come with a friend, lie down, listen deeply, and ease into the night.

Also…

After a fantastic response, Flow de Vida have now opened up 2 more spaces to join our Reset Retreat at Vale de Moses on 5th-10th October.
If a day wasn’t enough, come and immerse yourself in 5 days of pure escapism to get you back in touch with nature and most importantly, yourself.
For more information and bookings contact us at flowdevida.com

06/07/2026

Flow de Vida & Limiar Nature Stays & Retreats, coming together to create a relaxing morning for you to rest and reset.

Join me, (Carly Tomei Pilates) and Matteo Bonini Baraldi on 2nd August, where you'll begin the day with a gentle Pilates Stretch class, tailored to the groups requirements, designed to get the body moving and energy flowing. You'll then have a moment of rest, before you move indoors for a guided sound journey with Matteo.
We will then come together for a shared, nourishing lunch and close the day at 2pm.

If this sounds like the morning your soul has been needing contact us today to reserve your space. (Limited spaces available.)

We look forward to welcoming you 🙏

🌿 Morning Reset at Limiar
Pilates Stretch · Sound Journey · Shared Lunch
Sunday 2 August · 9:30am
Limiar · Mata da Rainha

A half-day reset in nature, created in collaboration with Carly / Flow de Vida.

We’ll begin the morning with a Pilates Stretch session guided by Carly, in a small-group setting. The practice can be adapted to individual bodies, needs, areas of tension or discomfort, so you don’t need to arrive “fit” or experienced — just willing to move with attention.

After a pause with water / juice, Matteo will guide an Extended Sound Journey with gongs and resonant instruments: a deep resting space to unwind, listen inwardly, release the week, and soften back into the body.

We’ll close with a shared lunch, time in nature, and the possibility to refresh in the jacuzzi.

The Pilates Stretch practice will take place in a shaded outdoor area, and the Sound Journey will be held in the indoor room with air conditioning, so the morning stays comfortable even in summer.

Flow
9:30 · Arrival
9:45 · Pilates Stretch with Carly
11:15 · Pause / water / juice
11:30 · Sound Journey
13:00 · Shared lunch
14:00 · Soft closing

Sliding scale: 35–50€
Recommended: 40€
Small group · booking required

Message to reserve your place or ask for details.