Welcome to Arrifana, one of Europe’s most beautiful surf spots.
Right on the rugged Portuguese coast, an exclusive surf villa becomes your refuge for a week, where movement, nature, personal development and community spirit come together.
This Retreat is not about escapting life for a few days. And it’s certainly not your common surf camp.
It’s about stepping out of your routine, challenging yourself in a supportive environment and reconnecting with a stronger, calmer version of yourself – both in the water and in everyday life. This retreat is for you if you want to feel more resilient and confident in one or more aspects of your life and you are willing to really experience change, instead of just talking about it.
Here, nature becomes your training ground. And real experiences replace endless overthinking.
This retreat is so much more than a vacation.
You’ll take home unforgettable moments and practical tools and experiences that help you navigate challenges with more resilience, confidence, and ease.
Every element of the week is intentionally designed to support real, embodied change:
physical challenge, guided reflection, recovery, and integration for your everyday life.
Whether you’re a beginner or already experienced, surfing becomes a powerful mirror for your mindset.
Together with an experienced local surf school, you’ll work on technique, balance, and flow, but also on trust, courage, and staying calm after wipeouts.
The ocean teaches you how to deal with uncertainty, how to commit, and how to get back up: lessons that translate far beyond the surfboard.
Yoga sessions with Hendi are not about performance.
They are about reconnecting with your body, calming your nervous system, and building stability from within.
In the private yoga room of our villa, you’ll slow down, release tension, and create space, both mentally and physically.
What you cultivate on the mat supports you in the water and in daily life.
Each day includes a guided mindset session* where we reflect on experiences from the water and beyond.
Through journaling, reflection, and practical coaching tools, you’ll learn how to:
handle fear and uncertainty
build self trust
recover set backs
move forward with clarity and intention
This is science-based coaching grounded in real experiences, not theory alone.
Our villa is a place to slow down, connect, and feel at home.
You’ll share the experience with a small group of like-minded people (max. 10 participants), creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for growth.
Our private chef takes care of nourishing vegetarian and vegan meals on five days: fresh, local, and prepared with care.
7 nights in out beautiful portuguese villa
5x surfing lesson incl. equipment and drive to the beach
5x yoga lesson incl. equipment
5x mindset coaching and tools to take home
3 meals per day: vegetarian & vegan, all freshly prepared by our private chef
coffee & tea all day
day trip (based upon wishes of the group, e.g. Lagos)
Airport Transfer from Faro available (+ CHF 60,-)
check-in on Oct 10th from 7pm
we recommend a flight to Faro Airport (e.g. from Zürich with Swiss)
airport transfer available (+ CHF 60,- return)
check-out on Oct 17th until 10am
07:30 – Yoga
08:30 – Breakfast
10:00 – Surf
13:00 – Lunch
14:00 – Free Time
17:00 – Mindset Coaching
19:00 – Dinner
beautiful portuguese villa with chimney, central heating, Yoga Room, etc.
big common space
Garden with Pool and BBQ area
every room is equipped with a desk and a wardrobe
private chef (vegetarian & vegan meals)
coffee & tea all day
Founder of Outdoormind and Mindset Coach and with a deep connection to outdoor sports. Through her own experience, she’s learned how powerful it can be to move, learn, and challenge yourself in nature – no matter your age or skill level.
Hendi is a powerful and grounded teacher who is a Yoga and Boxing instructor. For her, the connection between body and mind is essential. Her mission has always been to support people through meaningful, healing transformations and to help them grow into a stronger, more authentic version of themselves.
Shared Twin Room on the ground floor, bathroom shared with one other room
Shared Twin Room on the first floor, bathroom shared with one other room
Shared Twin Room on the first floor with private bathroom
10% bring a friend discount when booking for 2 people
Deposit of CHF 500,- is due within 7 days from booking, the rest of the payment is die 6 weeks prior to the event.
Do you want to have a call before booking?
Already made your decision? Great!
1. Fill in the Form to join
2. We confirm your desired room via Email
3. You pay the Deposit of 500,- or the full amount within 7 days
4. We will reach out to you 1-2 weeks before the trip (normally via WhatsApp Group)
– Cancellation up to 8 weeks prior to the event: Refund of 80% of the invoice amount
– Cancellation 4-8 weeks prior to the event: Refund of 50% of the invoice amount
– Cancellation 2-4 weeks prior to the event: Refund of 25% of the invoice amount
– Cancellation less than 2 weeks prior to the event: No Refund
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Phone: +41 (0)77 239 91 12
Email: Anja@skillup-outdoors.ch
