Portugal Silent Retreat - December 2025

An Invitation into Presence: A Year End Silent Retreat

Join us for our first ever Silent Retreat in the Algarve, Portugal

This December, we invite you to wind-down the year by disconnecting entirely from the distractions of daily life. During this retreat, we’ll be going within to find the ever-present silence that permeates us and all we encounter.

As Sri Ramana Marharshi said, “Oral lectures are not so eloquent as silence. Silence is unceasing eloquence. It is the best language.”

You will contemplate and meditate on your true nature, while building an energy and momentum that is a powerful accelerant in your path to self-realization.

After our welcome and orientation on your arrival, our evening Opening Ceremony will begin our dive into the sacred, alive Silence. For the next three days, we will remain in complete silence with opportunities to ask questions via written notes. The only time we will use our voice is to sing evening mantra as it guides us back into the quiet that can be found in-between every syllable. The days in silence will be a balance between self-guided discipline and support from Hareesh and the TI Team. Each day you can expect one guided contemplative meditation, one Q&A, and one evening mantra meditation from Hareesh. We recommend that participants have experience with meditation and feel comfortable with extended, self-guided practice.

On our fourth day together, we will break silence after brunch and have the remainder of the day to ask for more clarification on our experiences, or any questions that may have arisen during our time in silence. We will also have the opportunity to connect with each other, share, laugh, cry and feel the richness and depth of community. The following morning we will practice together one more time before departing with a well of Shakti, and the ever tangible presence of Silence, to carry us forward into the holiday period. We highly recommend spending one night in the neighboring town of Aljezur.

This retreat will be in the stunning landscape of Monte Velho, Portugal. Surrounded by coastal flora, breathtaking vistas, and a serene atmosphere. This retreat invites you to step into a space of deep practice, contemplation and community.

Please note, this retreat is entirely device free. You will be required to hand your phone in during the orientation session. There will be a number provided to you for your family and loved ones to contact in the unlikely event of an emergency.

Please read the full break down of the schedule further below to ensure you understand the commitment.

Arrival Day

3:00pm – Arrival
5:30pm – Orientation
6:45pm – Dinner
8:00pm – Opening Ceremony & Silence Begins

Days in Silence

7:00am – Meditation
8:45am – Pause
9:00am – Embodiment
10:45am – Brunch
12:00pm – Contemplative Inquiry & Meditation with Hareesh
2:00pm – Pause & Snack
4:00pm – Optional Meditation
5:00pm – Q&A with Hareesh
6:30pm – Dinner
7:45pm – Mantra & Meditation with Hareesh

Day of Breaking Silence

7:00am – Meditation
8:45am – Pause
9:00am – Embodiment
10:45am – Brunch and Breaking of Silence
12:00pm – Midday Teachings
2:00pm – Pause & Snack
5:00pm – Afternoon Teachings
6:30pm – Dinner
7:45pm – Evening Practice, Poetry, Satsang and Song

Departure Day

7:00am – Meditation
7:30am – Embodiment
8:30am – Pause
9:00am – Closing Ceremony & Sharing
10:45am – Brunch
12:00pm – Departure

Your booking includes retreat tuition, accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals each day.