NOURISHED BY NATURE
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; 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...
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.
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Coming up at Cara Creek
- Sun, May 12Cara Creek Eco LodgeMay 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – May 17, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Fri, May 17Cara Creek Eco LodgeMay 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – May 19, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Mon, May 20Cara Creek Eco LodgeMay 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – May 25, 2024, 1:00 PM
- Sat, Jun 01CoimbraJun 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jun 05, 2024, 11:00 AMJun 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jun 05, 2024, 11:00 AMEscape to the serene beauty of the Portuguese mountains for a 5-day retreat immersed in nature. This retreat is a harmonious blend of breathwork and asana, yoga philosophy and ayurveda, educational and relaxing, all tied together by the exploration of nature’s elements.
- Thu, Jun 06Cara Creek Eco LodgeJun 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jun 11, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Thu, Jun 13Cara Creek Eco LodgeJun 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jun 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Wed, Jun 19Cara Creek Eco LodgeJun 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jun 23, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Mon, Jun 24Cara Creek Eco LodgeJun 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jun 28, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Thu, Jul 04Cara Creek Eco LodgeJul 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jul 09, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Sat, Jul 20Cara Creek Eco LodgeJul 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jul 27, 2024, 11:10 AMJul 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – Jul 27, 2024, 11:10 AMImmerse in nature, dive deeply into Ashtanga yoga, meditation and the philosophies supporting it, stay in a sustainably built and run off-grid retreat center, connect with community, carve out time to pause and reflect, swim in rivers, sleep under the stars. July 20-27, 2024
- Fri, Aug 09Cara Creek Eco LodgeAug 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – Aug 30, 2024, 12:00 PM
- Sun, Sep 01Cara Creek Eco LodgeSep 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – Sep 07, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Tue, Sep 10Cara Creek Eco LodgeSep 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 15, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Wed, Sep 18Cara Creek Eco LodgeSep 18, 2024, 3:00 PM – Sep 21, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Mon, Sep 23Cara Creek Eco LodgeSep 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – Sep 29, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Thu, Oct 03Cara Creek Eco LodgeOct 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – Oct 08, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Wed, Oct 09Cara Creek Eco LodgeOct 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – Oct 13, 2024, 11:00 AM