Meet Ginette Merchant ๐ชท We had the recent pleasure of hosting Ginette for our 10 day juice detox retreat. Hereโs what she had to say in our Q & A ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ What inspired you to come on retreat with us? As Iโve grown in Read More
Today, weโre celebrating one of our long-time guests, Tom, who has been part of the Moinhos Velhos journey for the past 8 years! Over those years, Tom has participated in our 7 and 10-day detox programs more than 20 times. Read More
May you know in your bones that this earth is your home. May you feel in your soul you are worthy and whole. May you know in your bones that this earth is your home. May you feel that you belong. - Olivia Read More
๐น **Valentineโs Day Special at Moinhos Velhos** ๐น We still have a few spots available for our 7-day juice detox starting February 15th, and weโre offering 10% off to anyone who books in before the 15th! ๐ This is the perfect opportunity Read More
Recently we had the pleasure of hosting Paul Congdon here @moinhosvelhos ๐ฟ Paul Congdon is the founder and editor of *Positive Life*, a well-known health and wellness magazine based in Dublin. The magazine focuses on holistic living, mindfulness, nutrition, and other Read More
At Moinhos Velhos, our food forest and organic garden are a large part of what we do. Theyโre not just spaces where we grow food; theyโre living, breathing ecosystems, designed with care and intention. Weโve put so much love into Read More
๐ฟ **Beat the February Blues at Moinhos Velhos Detox Retreat!** ๐ฟ Feeling drained as winter lingers? Itโs the perfect time to reset and recharge at one of the top 10 detox retreats in the world โ **Moinhos Velhos**, nestled in the Read More
Happy New Year! IT'S TIME. We Are Here For YOU (& Your LIVER! ๐) Save up to โฌ400 ๐ฑ with the early bird! What does a juice detox do? Reduce your toxic load! Vibration and resonance - the mechanics of Read More
Give Someone The Gift of Detox This Christmas! And don't forget early bird now on, book now at 2024 prices and save an extra 15% on top! Equals saving between โฌ200 and โฌ400
Capturing Moinhos Velhos๐ Enjoying sunny days with temperatures around 20ยฐC! Weโre busy behind the scenes, preparing the space for our 2025 retreatsโจ. Taking this time to declutter, organize, and create space. Itโs a wonderful analogy to our detox program - flushing Read More
Captions of the last retreat 2024๐ Tune in, disconnect to connect, and deeply relax as transformation naturally unfolds within you. The body knows what to do; we simply provide the environment and tools for healing. At Moinhos, we are committed to making Read More
THANK YOU! From our heart to yours๐ Are you ready to immerse yourself in a magical, detoxifying journey? We offer 7- and 10-day programs. Book now to enjoy an early bird discount and lock in 2024 prices. Treat yourself to this Read More
Early Bird Discount for 2025 Programmes! Book now at 2024 rates ๐ AND receive an extra 15% Discount on Top ๐ฑ โฏ Chai Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend โฏ The Silence Of Yoga: Hear The Deeper Intelligence Read More
Early Bird Alert! This is your sign to book 2025 Detox, Yoga, Wellness Programs at 2024 prices! ๐ผ Are you ready to join us on a profound journey of inner transformation in stunning Algarve, Portugal? ๐ 7-Day Program Dates: โข Read More
๐ฑ Our gardening team is busy selecting seeds for our new garden beds, connecting deeply with the soil, and savoring the moment. Weโre grateful for the opportunity to grow organically and sustainably. By observing and interacting with the plants, weโre Read More
๐As we approach the end of the year and our final retreats, we are deeply grateful to witness so many beautiful souls coming together with the purpose of healing and making choices that support the bodyโs natural ability to cleanse, Read More
Embrace the healing power of nature as we detox and renew. ๐ฑโจ Let the earthโs gifts nourish our body and soul. Itโs time to reconnect and thrive. #thedetoxcollective #consciousportugal #visitportugal #juicefasting #algarve #moinhosvelhos
Reset, recharge, and rejuvenate. ๐ฟโจ Join us on a journey of pure bliss with our juice detox retreat! Fresh flavors, mindful moments, and a community of wellness warriors. Are you ready to transform? #JuiceDetox #WellnessJourney #moinhosvelhos #thedetoxcollective #consciousportugal #juicefasting #visitportugal Read More
Detoxing from the inside out in a place that feels like a dream. ๐๐งโโ๏ธ Finding clarity, peace, and balance in this beautiful space. This is what it means to truly nourish, not just the body, but the mind and soul too. Read More
Why is it healthier to consume organic fruits and vegetables and why juice them? One of the reasons is that theyโre full of phytonutrients, which are protective compounds. When weโre drinking juices instead of eating the fruits and vegetables with Read More
Embracing the morning stillness, while being grateful for the reset within. Starting the day with clarity and intention in this beautiful space. As the sun rises, weโre filled with gratitude for this detoxing journey, both body and mind are being renewed. Read More
Weโre very grateful for our team of loving and hard working facilitators and volunteers ๐ค Today we start a new 10-day juice detox retreat and weโre very excited and grateful to give our guests a wonderful time! ๐๐ผโจ
One of our nutritionists Belle, talks you through the reasons why fasting is so good and beneficial for us. Many people think that fasting is all about weight loss, but there is so much more to it! ๐ฆ We will be Read More
Connecting with the earth, nurturing both body and soul ๐ฟโจ We are harvesting a lot from our organic garden, where every seed, leaf, and root is grown with love and intention. Thereโs something magical about knowing that what nourishes us Read More
Dreaming of escaping to a healing place or finding peace in the heart of nature in the Algarve? Nowโs your chance! We have a few last-minute stays available at Moinhos Velhos on Airbnb from Monday, September 9th to Thursday, September Read More
Spending time in nature is like food for the soul. Gives us time to heal, regenerate, and gives us an overall sense of wellbeing.โจ In day to day life it is so easy to become disconnected from the natural beauty in Read More
In these hot summer months, remind yourself to be present, express gratitude in the right places, set out on adventures, and give back to yourself to keep your body, mind and soul in balance #nature #algarve #detoxretreat #gratitude #healing #summer Read More
hereโs to the culmination of our latest 10-day program! What vibrant fruit plates to end the juice fast! Feeling grateful for all of our beautiful guests ๐๐ we still have availability for our next juice detox retreat program โ check Read More
The monarch butterfly represents transformation, rebirth and interconnectedness. While at our retreat it is almost impossible to not admire the beauty of these beautiful delicate animals, who travel so effortlessly to the movements of the wind. At Moinhos Velhos we Read More
Deepest gratitude for all the amazing retreat members, volunteers, and staff. Everyday we are grateful to experience another moment at Moinhos Velhos Retreat โจ
To be ready, the mind needs to be still. To still the mind and enter silence requires daily practice. At early dawn and dusk the atmosphere is charged with a special energy, this is the best time to practice your Read More
Your body deserves a reset. Your body deserves to be nurtured. Your body deserves to relax. Your body deserves to feel ease. Join us at the Moinhos Velhos Retreat ๐
The experience and knowledge generated from helping thousands of people is deeply embedded in the very fabric of Moinhos Velhos, and in the hearts and minds of the facilitation team. This deep experience, confidence, and reassurance of helping people transform, Read More
Feeling all the energetic shifts from this summer solstice. Our team is aligning to continue to bring the highest vibrational healing to each and every retreat๐งก
We are so thrilled to connect people who are on their own healing journey. Healing your body takes so much courage to believe you can have the healthy life you desire. We are so thankful for all our retreat members๐ Read More
Karen has been apart of the Moinhos Velhos Retreat family for 20 years. She is a Sivananda Hatha Yoga instructor, Chakra healer, gardener and so much more. Karen is such a loving force that maintains the harmony here at Moinhos Read More
The Detox Collective is dedicated to providing the most nourishing and restorative experience for every retreat. Here is a closer look at our beautiful garden ๐ฑ
Meet Richard who has has over 20 years of experience in 5 Elements acupuncture, Dru yoga, wellness coaching, 5 Rhythms Dance, Tai Chi, Meditation, Native American Style Dance & Ceremony, and various other forms of energy and bodywork. Richard is Read More
Our peaceful location provides opportunities for simply relaxing and being bathed in the wonder of nature or taking peaceful walks and connecting with your deeper self away from the hustle, bustle and distractions of modern life.
The Detox Collective prioritizes cleansing and detoxification on all levels, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. We are energized by a multitude of tiny crystals in the Serra do Caldeirรฃo mountains. Our guests return over and over as we donโt just Read More
Just finished another amazing retreat here at @moinhosvelhos ๐โ๏ธ Thank you to all our lovely guests. Slowing down here in our nature oasis, cleansing the mind, body and spirit is quite special.
Join us for our juice fasting retreat! Discover the transformational effects of Juice Fasting! ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ Interested in learning more? We offer nutrition workshops during our retreats with our head nutritionist, Ed van Tegelen, to help you not only understand the fasting Read More
This is a review of a special guest Natalie! This last session the group had a great bond and we were so happy to have the place full of beautiful souls taking time to fill up their cup. Detoxing, swimming, walking, Read More
We just ended today a wonderful program here at The Detox Collective. We are so grateful for all the lovely humans we hosted here, the juice we shared, and the nature surrounding. ๐๐ See you next week for our next Read More
fill up your cup ๐ต #retreats #detoxretreats #yogaretreats #healthretreats #retreatportugal #retreatcentre #retreatseurope #juicecleanse #juicedetox #meditation #yoga
Another week just ended today ๐ we are so grateful for all the kind people we hosted here, the food we shared and the nature all around us ๐๐๐ See you from the 27th of April for a new retreat !!! Read More
The first retreat of the month just ended yesterday! We wanna thank all the beautiful and incredible people who have participated in this beautiful journey ๐๐ Here you can have a little glimpse of how it was ! Thank you ๐๐ป
We are so grateful to start our first retreat of the month and the spring ๐ท Welcome to @moinhosvelhos for this beautiful detox retreat week ๐๐
We are blessed to have such an abundant organic garden & greenhouse here at Moinhos Velhos. Full of delicious fruits, vegetables & healing herbs. ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฆ Love and gratitude to our amazing garden team!!! โจ #organicgardening #organicfood #pesticidefree #gardeninspiration #growyourown #harvesting #farm #healingthroughfood Read More
Moinhos Velhos, the place we come to, for healing our body, mind and soul. Surrounded by fragrant flowers, rolling hills, pristine countryside, and beautiful wildlife. We reconnect to ourselves, alongside nature. #nature #detoxretreat #soulawakening #retreatcenter #bodymindsoul #wildlife #algarveportugal
Preparing your stay with love and light โจ๐ฅฐ We are so grateful to all the people that keep @moinhosvelhos so beautiful ๐ท๐ป๐ชท We are honored to be rated one of the top detox retreats in the world! ๐๐ Link in Read More
How our most recent group broke their 10 day juice fast! ๐ Beautiful fruit plates created by our chef extraordinaire @edvantegelen ๐๐๐๐๐ฅญ Our upcoming programs are filling fast, link in the bio to reserve your spot or learn more! ๐ Read More
The perks at @moinhosvelhos โจ A sauna detox has many benefits for the body and mind, followed by a cold plunge in our salt water pool and youโll be feeling renewed๐ Link in our bio for all our upcoming programs!
โThose who find beauty in all of nature, will find themselves at one with the secrets of life itself.โ Remember, you are powerful, you are worthy, you are capable. It is time to give YOURSELF everything you DESERVE! #detoxretreat #yogaretreatportugal #juicefasting #naturelovers #gardenofeden Read More
Congratulations to this wonderful group of people for finishing their juice detox with @moinhosvelhos โจ๐ We enjoyed such a lovely beach day here in the Algarve! โขWe have 2 spots left for our next retreat starting on the 17th of Read More
In Memoriam: Frank Jensen - our co-Founder ๐น Today marks 4 years since our co-founder left this physical plane and started a new chapter of his journey. We dedicate today, in particular, to celebrate your passage on Earth, which was so significant! Without Read More
Winter days in the paradiseโฆ a piece of heaven in earth! โฅ๏ธ Today is the LAST DAY to join our 2024 programs with 2023 prices. Lets make this year the best of our lifes? ๐ #yogaretreatportugal #yogaretreat #holisticalgarve #portugalretreat #juicedetox #moinhosvelhos #earlybird Read More
take care of your body not because you hate it as it is now, but because you love yourself enough to change for your better version โฅ๏ธ #yogaretreatportugal #yogaretreat #holisticalgarve #portugalretreat #juicedetox #moinhosvelhos #earlybird
This is a gentle reminder to all the wonderful souls who accompany us: This is the last week to book 2024 programs at 2023 prices! ๐ฑ Donโt miss the opportunity to live this TRANSFORMATION experience! ๐ซ We are waiting for you with us Read More
โ๏ธA QUICK REMINDER FROM THE PARADISEโ๏ธ The year has changed, but your goals will only be achieved if you also change your attitudes! ๐จOur early bird offer is only up to January 10th! Donโt miss this opportunity!๐จ Happy new year and we hope Read More
If you are afraid of coming to a juice detox and being tired and without energy all the time... or if you think that a retreat is a super restricted and serious environment... This video is for you! ๐๐ป look how tired, sad Read More
This is your calling! ๐จ The year is already endingโฆ ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Your body deserves love and care! โฅ๏ธ #moinhosvelhos #yogaretreatportugal #holisticalgarve #retreatsportugal #juicedetoxretreat #southofportugal
take care of your body because you love it, not because you hate it! ๐น photos from our program representing all the care, peace and tranquility here ๐๏ธ Fasting is love! โฅ๏ธ #yogaretreatportugal #holisticalgarve #yogaretreat #algarveportugal #wellness #juicedetox
Nowadays we are super connected: Phone, computer, headphones, television, bluetooth, wi-fi ๐ This excess electricity in our body causes stress, a turbulent mind, anxiety ๐คฏ so, whenever possible, ground your body! connect with nature and walk barefoot on the earth ๐ณ๐ฃ๐ฟ You will feel Read More
In these times of so many promotions, itโs easy to get carried away and spend all our money on not-so-important thingsโฆ Do you remember what you bought on Black November last year? If you donโt remember, maybe it didnโt make that Read More
This is a review of a super special guest! โฅ๏ธ Hollie has already participated in 7 programs with us and she can properly say how is living this experience: a cleansing of body, mind and soul! ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ Would you also like to Read More
Welcome to Moinhos Velhos, our sacred space for connection with body, soul and spirit! This is an invitation to get in touch with nature and enjoy all the benefits of a detox program. 2024 program dates are now available! We are waiting Read More
We said goodbye to these beauties today, Josefina and Giuliana whoโve worked with us this season. They were our first ever employees and as I said to them last night, we literally couldnโt have asked for two better people! Dedicated, Read More
Time for the breaking of the fast ๐บ๐ Cheers to @edvantegelen for this beautiful masterpiece ๐๐ Each bite is a journey into mindfulness and nourishment for the soul. Grateful for the culinary blessings that awaken the senses! ๐๐ธโจ #juicefast #breakingfast #wellnessretreat
The transformative power of Juice Fasting! ๐๐ฟ Swipe through to discover the incredible benefits, from increased energy to improved gut health. Ready to revitalize your body and mind? Dive deeper on our website and take advantage of our Early Bird Read More
These are the friendly facilitators faces waiting to greet you at Moinhos Velhos! We can't wait to connect and welcome you to our sacred retreat ๐ฟ๐
Welcome to Moinhos Velhos, a hidden gem nestled in a secluded valley with an abundance of natural quartz crystal energy ๐๐ Equal parts beautiful, energizing and regenerative- Moinhos Velhos, meaning โThe Old Mills,โ is not just a place; itโs a centuries-old Read More
๐ Early Bird Alert! This is your sign to book 2024 Detox Programs at 2023 prices ๐ Join us for a transformative experience in the stunning Algarve, Portugal. ๐ฟโจ ๐ 7-Day Program Dates: * Jan 27 - Feb 03 * Feb 03 - Feb Read More
Movement Meditation led by Richard โ a journey that brought us together, body and soul. ๐ฟ๐งโโ๏ธโจ Grateful for the connections made and the shared energy that's grown among everyone โบ๏ธ๐คธ๐ผโโ๏ธ Here's to the beautiful souls who joined us for the program Read More
Our yoga templeโ a beautiful setting for the morning classes and evening meditation workshops ๐๐ Hanging inside the temple we have pictures of 40 ascended masters, to remind us that ultimately we arenโt just here to detox our bodies but also Read More
The wait is over โ our new dates for 2024 are here, and we're thrilled to share them with you! ๐๏ธ๐ฟ Enjoy our early bird special and secure your spot for 2024 at 2023 rates โบ๏ธ๐ Visit our website for all the Read More
Did someone say pool day? ๐คธโโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ While enjoying our salt water pool, dive into a deeper understanding of life with our facilitator Richard's book, 'Understanding the Human Experience: A User's Guide to Lifeโ This book will help you understand the answers lie Read More