New Life’s New Life Portugal is a mindfulness center for burnout recovery. Their mission is to provide support for anyone who wishes to cultivate their sustainable wellbeing.

New Life is located in the silence of Serra Da Estrela Natural Park, the oldest and largest UNESCO protected area in Portugal. Under the guidance of professionals, you will find complete tranquility in the middle of a protected nature reserve for self-reflection, meditation, awareness, movement and stress reduction. The retreat is easily accessible from Porto (2 hours drive) or Lisbon (3 hours drive).

New Life’s New Life Portugal is quite unique in Europe. A Mental Balance center, a warm environment were you get tools and support to recover and to grow, a place where your mind gets a real rest. Holistic and integrative, their approach to wellbeing operates at the intersection of engaged community, mindfulness, compassion, physical self-care, counselling, life coaching, and nature. We know from years of research that we can shift our neurologically embedded patterns when we mindfully and compassionately bring awareness to our present moment experience – and then practice change. Studies also show that a key component of wellness comes from being part of a community: a sense of ‘meaningful belonging’ or feeling like you’re contributing in a purposeful way. The holistic programs consist of a mix of therapies and sessions: one-on-one coaching, meditation, yoga, awareness, movement and various holistic workshops. New Life is the perfect place for your personal development, improving your mental and physical health and burnout recovery. And all this in a peaceful place surrounded by nature.

You can relax in this beautiful nature reserve, but New Life goes a lot deeper into the mental state, rather than just de-stressing and me-time. Studies show that that people who live in the moment, do something meaningful and have warm social contacts are the happiest. New Life's coaching and programs therefore focus on paying attention to the here and now, giving meaning to your life and not just me-time but also we-time. The three holistic programs help to bring yourself and your life back into balance with an engaged social life, mindfulness, compassion, physical self-care, counseling, life coaching and attention to nature. From a new consciousness you can make better choices for your well-being. Choose the intense Resilience Program (minimal 28 nights) for burnout recovery, mental balance, personal growth, one-on-one coaching and workshops. The Wellness program (minimal 14 nights) offers the same structure as the Resilience Program but less intense. The program has one-on-one coaching, balance recovery, physical well-being and nature expeditions. The Relax & Rejuvenation program revolves around relaxation, mindfulness and nature. If you like you can have some one to one coaching sessions 

On the premises is a heated swimming pool, sauna and (small) fitness facilities. New Life offers holistic activities such as yoga, Qi Gong and meditation and group activities such as mindful exercise, forest bathing, game nights and thematic group discussions. 

Mindful eating is New Life's motto. No longer mindlessly putting things in your mouth, but enjoy the meal with attention and amazement. Eating is self-care: nourishing the body in a healthy way. During your stay you will enjoy tasty and healthy buffet meals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low glucemic index foods and probiotics. The dishes are prepared with fresh, unprocessed products as much as possible, grown on the land in their own vegetable garden or from local farmers and craft businesses in the region. The food is mainly vegan or lacto-ovo vegetarian, but there are also options for light meat or fish.