About Us
Quintinha do Mar is, since 2012, at the service of the balance of the being, the body, the mind and the spirit. We offer retreats that promote self-awareness, healing, transformation and well-being.
We are in a privileged location, between the mountains and the sea, where you can enjoy a full retreat with no external distractions.
Here, we take care of the smallest of details. We invite you to be present in every moment, to create intention, to slow down, to rest and detox, at your own pace. You can propose yourself to do emotional work and contribute profoundly to your own self development. Here, you can Be.
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Welcome!
The Why
“This space was born from the search of my own purpose in life. Believing in Love, in knowledge sharing, in trust and surrender to life’s wisdom, in inner intuition, in cooperation with natures’ intelligence and learning with mother earth… In a service attitude towards others for the Greater Good, one small step at a time, leaving big footprints. In the search for our bigger Self Quintinha do Mar was born.”
Paula Maria - Founder
Our Philosophy
We believe that a full, happy and healthy life depends not only in the practice of all the activities that address the balance between body, mind and spirit, but we find also fundamental the healing and regenerative potential in being close and taking care of nature.
Our focus is helping to create healthy and conscious life habits, learn to listen and respect the natural rhythms of our body.
Our approach is directed to improving the health and not to eliminate the symptoms of the disease.
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We act on the principle that, when our diet is rich in fresh and living food, based in vegetables and fruit, at the same time that we integrate holistic practices and are in contact with nature, we become more present and centred, and become able to express our emotions more fluidly.
That’s the path to healing.
We encourage active listening because it’s fundamental to listen and support others without judgement or criticism.
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We embrace the mission to welcome everyone who wish for a non-religious spiritual experience.
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Sustainability is also one of Quintinha do Mar pilars. You can see it in the materials we use, in our recipe’s ingredients and in our lifestyle. We respect our space the same way we hope our visitors to respect.
The team
Paula Maria
Founder and Host
Paula Rodrigues, 58 years old, is the founder of the project. In 2012 she idealized about creating a place for retreats that makes us feel at home and at the same time invites us to accomplish deep self-awareness, healing and transformation work.
Pedro Rodrigues
Host and Coordinator
Pedro, as Paula’s son, grew among the groups of guests of the most diverse locations of the world. Quickly he realized how much he felt accomplished when receiving and taking care of others as if they were family members, making them feel at home. Pedro is always ready to help. Nowadays he studies different self-development practices and is in charge of managing the volunteers’ team and the sustainability of Quintinha do Mar.
Angelica Monteiro
Qi Gong Teacher & Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapist
Angélica got to know Traditional Chinese Medicine through Qi Gong, when in 2004 she started the course of Qi Gong instructors at the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
She had the opportunity to learn from Portuguese and foreign teachers and to get to know China.
She worked with elementay school children and did her internship prisoners at the Lisbon Prison. In 2010, she started the course in Traditional Chinese Medicine and today she is a Qi Gong Teacher and Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapist.
Susana Severino
Spiritual Therapist
Therapist, Woman, Mother, Bridge between Worlds and Being GPS.
I see Auras since I was born and during a long time I didn't accept this gift. I tried to fit in. I tried to adapt. I tried to forget who I really am. The first part of my life was dedicated to studies and books, which took me to Law school in Coimbra University. But I wanted so much more.
I remember my elementary school teacher asking me what I wanted to do when I grew up and I replied I wanted to embrace the world.
And that has been my motor in my path: To Embrace the World!
Sónia Gameiro
Qi Gong Teacher & Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapist
Sónia Gameiro finished her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine at ESMTC in 2019. She attended and completed the internship in a clinical context in the discipline of Tui Na (2015-2016) of about 220 hours. Starting an independent and constantly amazed and fascinating journey in the discovering of a universe as challenging and exciting as Tui Na. Since 2017 in partnership with the “Place to pause” retreat in Sintra which uses Tui Na therapy.
Sónia considers Tui Na as one of your favourite therapies complemented by Suction cups and Gua sha to which she gives her body and heart.
Silvana Correia
Astrology, Chinese Medicine and Family Constellations
Since early on Silvana looks at the celestial body movements in the skies as a sacred language that helps understand the evolutionary cycles of existence, of our walk in the stages of life. Her work in Astrology intends to awaken the individual to his "plan", inspiring him to follow plans more aligned with his soul, with his purpose - in joy. In 2008, she initiates her studies in Astrology with Andy Spencer, Cláudia Kock and Nuno Michales. In 2018, she initiates her studies at the Faculty of Astrology Studies. In 2020, she studies the "Astrology of Relationships", with Molly McCord, and "AstroGenealogia - Cosmosistémica" (AstroGeneology - Cosmosystemic), with Enzo de Paola. In parallel, and since 2004, she studied several therapeutic areas - Chinese Medicine, Familly Constellations (ongoing), among others.
Inês Marques
Digital Communication
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By embracing branding, graphic design and digital marketing, Inês discovered self-awareness tools as well as a holistic approach with the ultimate goal of reaching a sterling digital communication.She truly believes that brands are made and exist to have a positive impact on the world.With these believes in mind and having these ideas into consideration, one of the key features of Ines is to provide a well-defined and needful support focused not only on strategy creation but also on the communication through interactive or digital media.