1 - 7 MAY 2025
We are so excited to announce our first Hoop retreat at Monte dos Amores! There will be 6 fully scheduled days of hoop workshops, yoga, silk fans workshop, sauna sessions, meditation and sound baths, performances, jams and visits to the city and the beach. The arrival and departure days are reserved for spending time with each other and enjoying one another's company and a welcome ceremony.
The amazing vegetarian meals will be served to us by the incredible Cozinha Azeitona - chef Olivia Bourne - Her cooking is simply divine - 6x breakfast, lunch and dinner plus in between snacks and drinks! Alcoholic beverages will not be served but can be ordered and delivered at an extra cost.
Our teachers:
Sofia Pilloni (IT) - @sofiapilloni Professional performer and juggler, Hulahoop teacher
Sofia began her career as a dancer for 13 years in Florence, Italy. From the age of 16 she began with juggling and in particular with flowarts, but only in the last 4 years she discovers a passion for hula hoops on which an in-depth and personal research begins. Now she's ready to share what she can do from basic to advanced levels.
Anja Lotta (DE) - @lotta.anja - hoops, led performances with entourage berlin and solo
Anja Lotta is a Berlin based professional circus performer. Her hooping journey started over 10 years ago with a strong passion for dance and manipulation, and since then she has been performing solo as well as with her collective Entourage Berlin all over the globe.
Judy Young (NL) - @younghoops - hoops, silk fans and clowning performances, yoga and sound bath guide www.younghoops.net
Judy is a performance artist based in Amsterdam and originally from Australia. Her background is in theatre and these days integrating circus in her performances. She is the director of Young Hoops Cabaret and Sour Silk Cabaret and has performed worldwide. Young Hoops is the co-host of Círculos Hoop Retreat and will be giving a silk veil fan workshop and sound bathing sessions.
Sharna Rose (UK) - @sharnarosebevan - Hula Hoop Dancer, Wire Wrapper, Reiki Master, Breathwork Coach, Yarn Artist and all around Creative Powerhouse www.sharnarose.com
Sharna Rose is passionate about exploring the flow state. A sublime place where time stands still and the limited idea of perfection is lost. The wonderful, magnificent and perfectly imperfect present moment is a gift. Dipping our toes in the river of implicate reality, where all potentiality and possibilities exist, our mistakes often become our best friend. Dancing, creating and sharing... that is where she finds her joy. With 18 years of play embodied she is truly an OG hoop dancer and Teacher, one of the first of her kind in the UK. Prepare to think outside the box.
Vanloop (UK) - @vanloop - www.vanloop.com
Vanloop has been both performing and filming circus since he was a wee lad, and has a lifelong passion for aesthetic expression through prop manipulation and mastery. A true fan of flow arts, he considers it his mission in life to show off people showing off.
Diana Marques (PT) - @dhyanaygapath - yoga, osteopathy
Diana began her yoga path 10 years ago. She has been teaching and is now studying to become an osteopath. She has a 400hr Yoga Alliance Certification and focuses on Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation.
Diana brings a unique and inspiring approach to her sessions, focusing on breath work, body awareness and deep relaxation of body & mind.
The Retreat
The retreat will be held at Monte dos Amores, Algarve. Here one can enjoy panoramic views to the South over sand dunes and the Atlantic ocean, the Alvor skyline and delta, home to small fishing and sailing boats all year round. To the North lies Monchique, a mountain range which stretches accross the whole of the Algarve thus providing ample trails for the hiking novice or professional. A 10 minute drive away is Lagos, a historic town, known for its charming little streets, fish market, cafés and cliffs. To get to Lagos, where you will also find boutiques, supermarkets, restaurants, bars and discos one must first drive along Meia Praia, the longest beach in the algarve.
The swimming pool is surrounded by grand palm trees and exotic flowers, through which one can still catch a glimpse of the Atlantic ocean to the south and the Monchique mountains to the north. Whilst the children play on on the large, safe green areas, adults can use the tennis court or the sauna. Whilst hitting the occasional smash, one can enjoy being in the idyllic company of old almond and fig trees.
The perfect open air space for hooping with an ocean view!
The price for the 6-day retreat will vary depending on the room preference.
The costs will cover:
- Food (breakfast/lunch/dinner, snacks and drinks);
- Hula hoop workshops;
- Silk fans workshop;
- Yoga;
- Meditation sound bath;
- Access to pool and sauna,
- Excursions to the historical city center of Lagos and to the stunning beaches.
Accomodation
In the Villa - Quinta Amarela
In the villa there are 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The Villa will also be the space where the food will be served and most of the workshops will be held on the terrace with an ocean view.
Oceanview En Suite Master Bedroom - This is the most beautiful room on the property with a direct view to the ocean and direct access to the grand terrace where many workshops will be held. It has a private bathroom attached with a shower and bathtub.
Price 1.650€ - single occupancy / 1.425€ - shared occupancy
Garden View en Suite Bedroom 2 Single beds - This bedroom in the villa has a view out towards the pool and garden.
Shared occupancy only - 1.395€
Garden view front En Suite Bedroom 1 Kingsize bed - This bedroom is spacious and has a view out onto the garden
Price single occupancy - 1.620€ / Shared occupancy - 1.410€
The other accommodations are the cottages Casa Carmen and Casa Tunje
Each of these have 2 smaller bedrooms, a large living room, a kitchen, a bathroom and an outdoor terrace. These can be shared between 4 hoopers.
Casa Carmen has one room with a double bed and one with 2 single beds.
Casa Tunje has one room with a queen size bed and another with a queen size bed and a single bed on a mezzanine.
Price single occupancy 1.530€ / Price 1.365€ shared occupation
Lotus Belle Tent - Our two lotus belle tents are positioned in a beautiful quiet paddock with stunning surrounding countryside and ocean views. The large canvas tents are very sturdy and suitable for use in all weather conditions. Each tent sleeps up to four adults. Toilet and shower facilities are just a short walk away.
Shared occupancy only - 1.300€
Registration
For a registration we ask for a deposit of 50% of the ticket total, this can be paid through Paypal or bank transfer if paypal is not an option. The remaining amount should be paid until March 1st. In case the event is canceled, we will give you a full refund or you can keep your reservation until further notice (summer 2025). If you decide to cancel or are unable to attend please do so before March 1st otherwise the ticket is non-refundable.
We are excited to meet you and if you have any further questions please get in touch.
Let’s enjoy the late summer in the sunny Algarve together, and breathe in new tricks, self care and love.
More about Monte dos Amores:
https://www.montedosamores.com/
Thank you for your interest! We hope you'll join us,
Kind regards,