Before you arrive
Preparing for your retreat
None of this is compulsory — guests arrive straight from espresso and deadlines and still have a wonderful week. But a gentle two-week glide into the fast makes the first days easier on your body, so here is the rhythm we suggest.
Two weeks out
Start the gentle taper
- Begin easing off caffeine — step down gradually (coffee to green tea to herbal) rather than stopping overnight, and most of the withdrawal headaches never happen at all.
- Cut back on alcohol, and start letting go of processed food and refined sugar.
- Drink more water than usual — arriving well-hydrated makes the first days noticeably smoother.
One week out
Lighten the plate
- Shift your meals towards plants: more vegetables, fruit and whole grains, less meat, dairy and anything fried.
- Keep portions a little smaller in the evenings, and keep the water going.
- If you smoke, this is a kind week to cut down — many guests use the retreat itself as the stopping point.
Two to three days out
Almost there
- Eat mostly plants now — soups, salads, smoothies, steamed vegetables. Think of it as meeting the juices halfway.
- Ease off intense exercise; gentle walks and stretching are plenty.
- Caffeine and alcohol are ideally at zero by now — the fast lands far more softly this way.
The day before
Pack and wind down
- Keep it a light eating day and have an early night before you travel.
- Pack loose, comfortable clothes with layers for cool evenings, swimwear, walking shoes, sun protection, a refillable water bottle — and a journal, if you keep one. Bring any medication you take, and make sure it's listed in your booking details.
- Confirm your arrival plan: check-in is between 4 and 7 pm, pick-up in Lagos is always free, and Faro transfers are arranged in advance.
Arrival day
Travel light, arrive easy
- Eat lightly on the way — fruit is perfect — and keep drinking water, especially if you're flying.
- Aim to arrive between 4 and 7 pm. You'll be shown to your room, have your welcome check-in with the team, and your programme begins that evening.
- From here, the only job is to let the week do its work.
A note on health
The retreat is a complementary, non-medical environment. If you have an existing condition or take regular medication, check in with your own doctor before changing anything — and make sure it’s noted in your booking details so our team arrives prepared for you, too.
Questions before you travel?
Reply to any of our emails, or call or WhatsApp us on +351 926 225 201 — we’re happy to help you plan the landing.