AZORES, PORTUGAL

MAY 23-27, 2026

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

São Miguel Island, the largest of the Azores, is a world unto itself. With breathtaking natural beauty, unique volcanic properties, fresh food and local wine, the opportunities for adventure are endless. A short 4.5 hour flight from the East Coast of the US (NYC or Boston has direct flights), this island (and its 293 square miles) is the perfect place to retreat—everything is close, everything is delicious, everything is easy.

Small fishing villages, mountainous thermal baths, black sand beaches, and a rich local culture—there’s no better way to kick your summer off and delight in a slower pace of life.

On the southern coast, we’ll find our home (tucked inside a renovated monastery) for five days of exploration, yoga, rest, adventure, and traditional Azorean gastronomy with fresh ingredients.

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Itinerary:

A small waterfall cascading into a natural pond surrounded by dense green foliage.

Saturday - Arrivals & Furnas

7:00am - 9:00am: Arrivals & Coffee/Snack
10:00am - 4:00pm: Hike, Eat & Bask in Thermal Baths
4:30pm - 5:30pm : Check In & Settle In
5:30pm - 7:00pm : Yoga
7:30pm: Dinner

Sunday - Relax & Regroup

7:45am: Optional HIIT
8:15am: Yoga
9:15am: Breakfast
10:00am - 1:00pm: Chill Time
1:00pm: Lunch (Home-made Pizza Party!)
3:00pm - 4:30pm: Optional Hike/Walk Around Town
5:30pm-7:00pm: Yoga/Opening Circle
7:15pm: Dinner

A group of people sitting cross-legged on the floor in a circle, participating in a meditation or mindfulness session, with flowers arranged in the center.

Aerial view of a large lake surrounded by green mountains and forested land with buildings and roads in the foreground and cloudy sky overhead.

Monday - Sete Cidades

7:30am: Optional HIIT
8:00am: Yoga
8:45am: Breakfast
9:30am: Departure for Day Trip - Pack a bathing suit, towel, and a change of clothes!
6:30pm: Return & Regroup
7:30pm: Dinner
8:45pm: Sound Bath

Tuesday - Ocean Fun, Hike & Chill

7:00am: Optional HIIT
7:45am: Breakfast
8:30am: Optional Whale Watching OR Hike
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Lunch & Free Time
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Yoga
7:30pm: Dinner @ Fabulous Local Fish Restaurant (not included)

Person sitting cross-legged outdoors playing singing bowls on a bamboo mat

Wednesday - Explore & Depart

7:15am: Optional HIIT
7:45am - 9:15am: Yoga
9:30am: Breakfast
11:00am: Check out
12:30pm: Final Lunch @ Restaurante Associação Agrícola (not included)
5:30pm: Flights to Boston/NYC Depart

A whale's tail submerged in the ocean with a mountainous coastline in the background.

a collection of volcanic islands in the middle of the atlantic ocean.

Accomodation

A view of a coastal town with white buildings and red-tiled roofs, overlooking the ocean with islands in the background.

Convento de São Francisco, Vila Franca do Campo

Renovated 17th century monastery facing the sea
Historical & boutique with large terraces, cozy nooks, a pool, lovely gardens & contemporary decor
Twelve spacious rooms (king or two twins beds)

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Included:

Accommodation: four nights at a boutique hotel in a traditional fishing village
Food & Wine: all meals but one lunch and one dinner are included. Meals will be both at the retreat center, prepared by the local chefs, as well as out and about so we can see and experience different the rich local culture. Alcohol is not included.
Thermal baths
Day trip to Sete Cidades
One hike
Sound bath
Two yoga classes per day with Amy, including asana, meditation, restorative and breathwork
Optional HIIT classes
Access to the stunning property, including pool, gardens, terraces & wifi
All ground transportation during the retreat

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Optional (not included):

Whale watching tour
Kayaking
Massages

Ground & Flight Transportation (not included):

Fly to Ponta Delgada Airport. Plan to arrive around 7am on Saturday, May 23rd (if coming from the US, you’d catch a fly leaving in the evening of Friday, May 22nd).
Plan to depart from Ponta Delgada Airport in the late afternoon (around 5:30pm) on Wednesday, May 27th.
Amy can coordinate shuttle service (approximately 30 mins) to and from the airport for a fee.

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what attendees have said

"I had never done yoga before attending one of Amy's retreats. Despite being a complete novice and being at a retreat with advanced students, Amy helped me fit right in and not feel out of place. Her instruction was relevant to me and the more experienced people. I was so taken by her skill and teaching I signed up for private sessions three times a week after the retreat."

Rob, 68
"I went on my first yoga retreat with Amy in 2022 and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was everything you want on a retreat: all of the logistics taken care of, a spectacular location, incredible food, and a wonderful group of people gathered together for a shared purpose. With all of these boxes ticked, I was truly able to focus on my practice and being in community. I can't recommend traveling with Amy enough!"

Kara, 28
"My Well By Wolfe retreat was a truly magical, glowing experience. Amy took care of every detail, which left me nothing but space to relax, explore, and grow. Amy knows how to teach any level of student, and she gave personalized, deeply caring attention to all both in and out of class -- whatever came up and wherever we were on our individual journeys. The uniquely wonderful locale featured awe-inspiring, healing nature, and if you know Amy at all, it's no surprise that the food was amazing. Finally, the people -- there's really nothing like practicing and just being with a group who are all there for the same reason, and Amy attracts a fascinating, delightful, and supportive set of humans!"

Steve, 64
"Amy’s yoga retreats are great fun and excellent stress-reducers. From Morocco to Mexico, Crete to Upstate New York, they are the perfect combination of active practice, meditation, hiking, hanging out and absorbing the local color, customs, food, and drink."

Kate, 74
"We all need a break - sabbath time - as part of a healthy life worth living. An Amy retreat makes for a perfect sabbath. The work - where to go, the schedule, what the excellent yoga classes will be - is all handled by Amy, though still with plenty of freedom to experience the retreat how you want. Amy picks great places that enhance the sabbath quality of the time away, always ensures that there is excellent (generally very local) food (and wine!). And the other retreatants are like minded and often make the retreats special themselves. Do the right thing and go."

John, 58
"I recently attended a Thursday-Sunday yoga and wellness retreat, and it was absolutely transformative. The location was convenient yet just far enough from home to feel like a true escape, and the length of the retreat made it feel like an extended, rejuvenating getaway. The food was incredible—home-cooked meals that nourished body and soul. I loved the small group setting, which made it easy to connect deeply with others and form new friendships. This experience left me feeling relaxed, inspired, and part of a wonderful community. I’d highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking to recharge and connect with like-minded people. 10/10!"

Mariah, 42
"Fabulous experience all around - clear, concise packing list, recommendations, travel directions and daily agendas. Each class complemented what we did that day, and the meals only exemplified those experiences more. I measure my trips and experiences by restfulness and cuisine and totally give my FIRST retreat with Amy a 12/10!"

Sandra, 31
"A yoga retreat with Amy is a sure fire way to have a perfectly dreamy vacation. Amy's attention to detail and expert planning means you can let go of the stress of planning a trip. The food is always amazing, the locations truly special, and you can't beat the dynamite yoga classes. You'll feel refreshed as you've been edified, mind and body. Amy truly understands the concept of holding space and each attendee is cared for and supported. I've been on several retreats with Amy and I can't wait for my next one!"

Brittany, 39

AZORES, PORTUGAL

MAY 23-27, 2026

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Itinerary:

a collection of volcanic islands in the middle of the atlantic ocean.

Accomodation

"Amy’s yoga retreats are great fun and excellent stress-reducers. From Morocco to Mexico, Crete to Upstate New York, they are the perfect combination of active practice, meditation, hiking, hanging out and absorbing the local color, customs, food, and drink."