Welcome

Welcome to this majestic valley where two rivers meet. We are humbled to call it home, and have built it for lovely people like you to retreat to nature.
Ashley & Rory

Our indoor yoga shala with inviting natural cork yoga mats, open glass doors, lots of light and a large wood burning stove for winter practice.

A group of Yoga students and teachers on the river beach . Class of 2023

A view over our ecological swimming pool, showing the aquatic plants, our shady relaxation area and one of our bespoke accomodation pods.

A group of guests enjoy dinner outside after a day on retreat.

A large, luxurious canvas tent, pyramid in shape surrounded by nature

A group of students practicing yoga in our Indoor Shala.

Pentagonal Pods with a window and a door that rolls up so you can admire the view from bed, or lounge on the large private deck.

Two guests relaxing next to our private river beach

A fire pit surrounded by trees, perfect for groups in the evening
Immersed
in Nature
Lounge by the natural infinity pool; star gaze from the hot tub; break a sweat in the sauna; sing around the fire pit; experience our guided Sacred Sweat Lodge, rub on locally sourced clay to detoxify your skin before rinsing in the river; read a book on our private beach; explore the Mondego river by stand up paddle board; try the rock jump or a leisurely swim in the creek; practice yoga in the cozy indoor shala or on the panoramic outdoor shala; hike to the nearby waterfall; visit the neolithic dolmen site; treat yourself to a holistic therapy of your choice...
There are so many ways to enjoy Cara Creek Eco Lodge...

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Off Grid Yoga School Portugal Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours Affordable
Investment: €3960
August 11th - September 1st 2025
To be a teacher, your own practice needs to take priority. We practice Therapeutic Hatha Yoga every morning to support your development as a yoga practitioner. Therapeutic Hatha Yoga uses traditional asana held with complete presence to hold the space for you to heal the nervous system.
Living and learning Yoga together with a diverse group of yoga teacher trainers is a unique aspect of the training. Our teachers inspiring paths and sharing motivates students to step into their own path.
There is no better place to integrate these topics and teachings than being totally off grid in nature. Nature is our biggest support on the training and the ideal setting for this life changing journey as we rest to the sounds of the passing river and wake to the sounds of the birds.
The material is taught to fit diverse learning styles. We mostly learn through the morning practice reflections, we also practice teaching from very early in the course so that by the time week 3 comes, students are confident to teach a full class!
Our Off Grid Yoga School community consists of all alumni from all cohorts who cheer each other on and support one another on the yoga practice and teaching journeys. 21 days with your small group of peers and teacher trainers delving deep into ourselves and yoga forms a close bond which students have forever.



Coming up at Cara Creek
- Yoga & Pilates RetreatThu, May 08
- Venue Booked for a Private GroupSun, May 18
- Yoga Retreat with Eryck BrahmaniaSat, May 24
- Plant Medicine with the Huni KuinWed, Jun 11
- Yoga Retreat with PaulaMon, Jun 23
- Leaning in Retreat with Tanja & JessicaFri, Jun 27
- Soul Source RetreatThu, Jul 03
- YOUR ESSENCETue, Jul 08
- Ashtanga Yoga & NatureSat, Jul 19
- Yoga Teacher Training 2025Mon, Aug 11
- Listening to Inner WisdomSat, Sep 06
- Yoga with James CassidyThu, Sep 11
- Rebirth Through the ElementsMon, Sep 15

The Eco Lodge
It is our pleasure to welcome you to our sustainably built and run retreat center. Ideal for nature lovers and animal lovers alike! This riverfront land has made a lasting impression on us and those who visit since 2017. We have worked to complement the land's beauty by building from solely natural materials and maintaining a low carbon footprint.
