Residency
Collision Retreat: March 2024
Start date:
Apr 27, 2025
End date:
May 3, 2025
Description
A residency is a self-organised mini-conference with ten attendees or less that are interested and active in a specific topic or area. Each residenty typically includes a few organized excursions and hikes around the island, but we leave significant amount of time and space for self-organized activity, discussions, skill shares, games, sauna — everything that facilitates creative serendipity and connection between the attendees.
This isn’t another retreat; it’s an invitation to step into the beauty of the Azores, into a space where connection and curiosity unfold naturally. Together, we’ll create a container for shared experiences, transformative moments, and the magic of what emerges when we come together in harmony with the land.
What to expect
Natural abundance
Enjoy fresh fruit year-round, explore mineral springs, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds us.
Serendipitous moments
We believe in the power of unplanned connections. While some activities will be organized, much of your time here will be open for organic discovery.
A diverse group
We aim to gather individuals who bring unique perspectives and energy, fostering an environment where different ideas can flourish.
Flexible schedule of workshops, gatherings, therapies and excursions.
Community circles for making connections, presenting yourself and learning about each other in depth.
Exploring local plant life and nature in educational tours and hikes.
Learning about permaculture and restorative agriculture.
Learning simple practices of relating to the elemental spirits and plant beings for assistance and transformation.
Price
For one person
€400
How to join our events
Apply
1.
Select the event you would like to attend, click “Want to apply” and fill out a short questionnaire. Wait for an email with payment instructions.
Pay
2.
Within 5 days, pay a 50% deposit to hold your spot. Make travel arragements.
Follow
3.
Look for an invitation for joining our whatsapp group chat where all additional details will be discussed in the time leading up to the event.
Accomodation
Comfortable nature-based co-living with a community of like-minded people.
Single and shared rooms.
A variety of workspaces with fast, reliable internet connections.
One hectare of traditional fruit garden, young permaculture food forest and vegetable garden.
Sauna and cold plunge.
10 minute walk from local hot springs, 15 minute drive from a black sand Atlantic ocean beach.
Organic meals with vegan and vegetarian options, twice per day (breakfast and lunch). Prepared with love, attention, and care from locally-sourced ingredients (some from our own gardens).
Dinners are self-organized by the participants and restaurant options are available within walking distance. One of two kitchen always remains available for guests.
Logistics
Location: Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores (fly into Ponta Delgada, with direct flights from New York and Boston).
Transportation: You’re responsible for airfare and transportation to and from the airport. Taxi ride costs 45 euro one way. We can assist in organizing shared rides if needed.