A secluded retreat center in the volcano of
Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores.
We invite conscious beings to connect with the land — to be with the raw beauty and love of nature’s embrace — from a place of respect, humility, and reverence for life.
ABOUT
Laughing Orchard is a secluded retreat center inside the volcanic crater of Furnas, at the São Miguel Island of the Azores.
Nestled in the volcanic valley of Furnas on São Miguel Island, the Laughing Orchard is a sanctuary surrounded by hot springs, ancient forests, and the Atlantic breeze. Our land is a living portal for connection — with self, with others, and with the unseen forces that shape life. Here you’ll find orchards of citrus and figs, meadows where the mist rolls in at dawn, trails leading into quiet forests, and spaces to gather in stillness or celebration.
We honour the land as our teacher and our partner. Every stone, tree, and stream holds a story that invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and remember our place in nature’s web.
The Laughing Orchard is a place one comes to ignite a spark of creative manifestation inside and receive a little boost on your journey - whilst synchronistically coming across other like-minded and curious souls.
Find Your Place on the Land
However you come to the Laughing Orchard — to lead your own retreat, to spend quiet days in nature, or to live and learn with us as a volunteer — the land welcomes you to be part of its unfolding story.
