Trip Postponed by MNR Retreat, LLC.

Read the full policy and terms in our Yoga International Retreat Agreement before reserving your spot.

Trip Cancelled by Participant

• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Remaining balance must be paid 90 days before trip start date.
• We are not responsible for any delays or cancellations due to lack of proper travel documents, including proof of vaccination, COVID-19 test results, and any and all other documents that may be required.
• We strongly recommend you purchase “Cancel for Any Reason” travel insurance to cover your expenses in the event you must cancel for any reason, including COVID-19. Most policies must be purchased within 14-21 days of your first trip payment.
  
• If you decide to cancel your trip for any reason, the following fees apply at the time we receive written notice of your cancellation.

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. We don’t recommend a specific company or policy, but we’ve partnered with InsureMyTrip as the best option to compare plans. They have thousands of travel insurance plans, as well as a recommendation engine to help travelers find the right plan. They will also provide support before, during, and after your trip if you should need anything, including help with a claim.

We recommend “Cancel for Any Reason” (CFAR) coverage, which will cover your trip in the event you are unable or choose not to attend for any reason. CFAR insurance typically reimburses 50 or 75 percent of your trip cost and requires the following conditions:

• Purchase the policy within 14-21 days of first trip payment.
• Insure all prepaid and non-refundable travel expenses prior to departure.
• Cancel more than 48-72 hours prior to your departure date.

Read the policy terms. If you miss the window for CFAR coverage, you can still buy other policies.

This trip has been set up to receive a $500.00 deposit, plus a plan of 3 equal payments at no additional charge. If you would like to request any changes, reach out to discuss.

This trip is valued at a higher rate than some Portugal retreats you may come across due to the following factors:

• We know that most of our travelers will fly into Lisbon and will not rent a car. A one-way transfer from Lisbon for just 1 person is about €300.00 (€600.00 return). To avoid surprising travelers with unexpected high, yet essential costs, we have included round-trip group transfers to/from Lisbon.
• We’ve also included several traditional arts workshops, as well as excursions (with transport) to 3 coastal regions so that you can see the Algarve without having to decide where to go and how you’ll get there.
• Monte Velho is a beautiful, spacious center with top-notch, gourmet food. They typically host two groups at a time or one very large group. In order to keep the grounds fully private for our group and maintain an intimate group size, we must charge accordingly.

I’m working toward a business model that makes our retreats more financially accessible. Prior to the pandemic, I had begun a partial scholarship program providing two guests with retreat experiences they would not otherwise be able to afford. Unfortunately, I am not yet able to restart this application process, as my business has yet to recover from the pandemic and I continue to experience an unprecedented number of traveler cancellations. My costs have increased by 20 percent with many of my partners in Portugal, and I’m doing my best to avoid passing all those increases onto you.

If you would like to be notified when I’m able to offer scholarship opportunities again, email info@melissanoelrenzi.com to be added to my list.

Weather: Late September continues to enjoy warm temperatures during the day (upper 70s °F). Days tend to be sunny and dry, but there is a small chance of rain. Nighttime temperatures can dip down to the low 60s °F, so it is a good idea to pack layers for the evening.

Food: Monte Velho serves well-balanced vegetarian meals that are inspired by Ayurvedic principles and cooked with care. Ingredients are fresh and sourced from their own garden and local farmers as much as possible. Animal products such as eggs and yogurt will be offered. You will have an opportunity to eat seafood or meat during our visit to Lagos. Please inform us of your dietary needs so that we can do our best to accommodate.

Alcohol: Monte Velho does not serve alcohol. Alcohol is not prohibited, but we kindly request that retreat guests refrain from bringing alcohol into the retreat center—not for any moral or health reason, but to be sensitive to those in recovery and the way in which alcohol has potential to change the group dynamic. Guests are welcome to consume alcohol while visiting towns such as Lagos and we trust your decision-making.

Smoking & Other Drugs: Smoking and illegal drugs are not permitted on the property. If you smoke tobacco, please reach out to discuss.