The Shanti Space
The Shanti Space is a family-run retreat sanctuary in a woodland valley in the hills of Mafra, Portugal, half an hour from Lisbon and fifteen minutes from the sea at Ericeira.
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The Shanti Space is a family-run retreat sanctuary in a woodland valley in the hills of Mafra, Portugal. Run by Jessica and Jack Weaver and their daughter, Skye, it is a place to rest, restore and remember, half an hour from Lisbon and fifteen minutes from the sea at Ericeira.
Jessica, Jack and Skye
A shared love of nature, adventure and holistic wellbeing brought Jessica and Jack to this land in Portugal, and to a long-held dream of creating a place for retreat and renewal. Their work is guided by a reverence for nature, a love of simplicity and a commitment to kindness.
Jessica shares Hatha, Restorative and Kundalini yoga, complemented by gong baths and singing bowls. She has over 850 hours of yoga training and specializes in trauma-informed Kundalini and Yin yoga. Jack (Bsc.Lic.Ac.) is a practicing acupuncturist and biodynamic craniosacral therapist, and a teacher of Qi Gong and Yin yoga. He trained in the UK at The International College of Oriental Medicine, where he was awarded a first class honours degree.
Quinta dos Lobos
The sanctuary sits on 3.2 hectares at Quinta dos Lobos, beside the Tapada de Mafra National Park, surrounded by ancient forest. There are fruit and nut trees, giant cork oaks, grape vines and a stream at the bottom of the garden, where deer and wild boar are often seen.
Practice takes place in the Garden Shala, a converted Victorian glasshouse, and on the outdoor yoga deck among the trees. The farmhouse has three fireplaces, and the land includes a permaculture garden, an outdoor shower, and paths to wander. The centre uses natural energy, all of its water is restructured, and it is low-EMF.
Visits are by appointment only. The family shares the land with their own animals, so dogs and other pets are not invited.
Come to rest, to host or to gather
Teachers and facilitators from around the world share yoga, women's work, breath, sound and ceremony here. The venue is also available for hire from spring to autumn, with two shalas, cosy shared and private rooms, and wild land made for inner work.
The Shanti Space also holds its own gatherings, including monthly Kirtan and Ecstatic Dance, and hosts Wild Woman Remembrance, a five-day women's retreat to come home to the body, its cycles and its creative power. Upcoming retreats are listed on their site.
Connect with The Shanti Space
Explore the sanctuary, upcoming retreats and venue hire at theshantispace.com. For general enquiries, email info@theshantispace.com. For an existing booking, email booking@theshantispace.com.
Quinta dos Lobos, Estrada da Tapada 1360, Vale da Guarda, 2665-418 Vila Franca do Rosário, Mafra, Portugal.
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