Calipo: A Soulful Sanctuary & Creative Hub in Alentejo (Stay

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Hosted by Gilles

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Overview

About this venue

Located in Vila Viçosa (1.5h from Lisbon), Calipo is an ecosystem of nature, wellness, and creativity. A renovated estate offering a 120m² sunlit yoga studio, modernist apartments with fireplaces, and farm-to-table cuisine. The perfect canvas for your next retreat Welcome to Calipo, a "Slow Life" haven rooted in history yet embracing a new chapter. The Venue: We offer a dedicated 120m² interior studio bathed in natural light (equipped for 30 mats) and a wooden outdoor platform open to the Alentejo countryside. The Stay: Your group will stay in our 26 modernist apartments. Designed for connection, they feature open-plan architecture, local craftsmanship, and cozy fireplaces for winter evenings — consciously free of TVs to encourage mindfulness. The Experience: Between sessions, guests can unwind in our dry sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, or swim in our pool and marble quarry lake. We cultivate a farm-to-table philosophy with 80% of produce coming from our own gardens

The space

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Property details

Hotel or Lodge

Property type

30 guests

Sleeps

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Sleeping arrangements: 26 renovated modernist apartments ranging from T1 to T3. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, living area with fireplace (perfect for winter retreats), and private bathroom. Minimalist design using reclaimed materials and local crafts.
What makes this property special: Calipo is a soulful sanctuary dedicated to mindful living and creative flow. We provide professional practice spaces, including a luminous 120m² indoor studio and a wooden deck facing the Alentejo horizon. Our farm-to-table philosophy delivers organic, garden-sourced nourishment (80% form our land), while our natural lake and silent landscapes offer the perfect setting for deep introspection and community connection.
Guest access: Guests are invited to treat Calipo as their own sanctuary. You have full access to our wellness facilities, including the 120m² sunlit indoor yoga studio, the outdoor wooden practice deck, and our spa area (dry sauna, Turkish bath, and jacuzzi). Nature lovers can wander through our agroforest and organic vegetable gardens, swim in the main pool, or enjoy a wild dip in our unique natural lake nestled within a marble quarry.
Contact times: Our team is dedicated to making your experience seamless. We are available at the reception daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM to assist with any requests. For peace of mind, a 24/7 emergency contact number is provided to the retreat leader upon arrival for any urgent matters outside of reception hours.

Amenities

Air Conditioning

heating

wifi

Hot Tub

spa

sauna

Swimming Pool

Meditation Area

deck

Views & surroundings

Forest Views

Peaceful Quiet

Cultural Experiences

Spiritual Experience

Location

Where you’ll be

Map shows the approximate area. The exact address is shared after your booking is confirmed.

Practical

What to know before you go

Policies

Additional details: Reservation & Payment: A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining 70% must be paid up to 7 days before check-in. A Rooming List must be sent at least 15 days prior to arrival. Cancellation Terms: Cancellations of up to 50% of the number of rooms are accepted free of charge up to 1 month before check-in. After this date (less than 1 month), the cancellation fee is equivalent to the total daily rate.

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