Babymoon Retreats

Upcoming dates:

7 - 11 September
29 April - 3 May ‘27

A nourishing blend of prenatal yoga, massages, preparation sessions, sacred rituals, connection with other mamas and moments of real rest.

In Ericeira - Portugal.

Booking & availability:

7 - 11 SEPTEMBER

Lovely reviews

Kathleen from Germany ”The Babymoon was a unique and precious time to connect deeper with myself, my baby and a beautiful group of women who all share a similar journey. Lisanne was a calm and po (9).png

EVERYTHING THATS INCLUDED:

✔ ACCOMMODATION
In our romantic & unique quinta, option to choose between a shared or private room. Read more below about our retreat home.

✔ ALL MEALS
The most delicious food; breakfast, lunch & dinner tailored to our pregnant mama's + fruits & filtered water all day available.

✔ DAILY PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES
Movement, breathing & birth visualisations with me, Lisanne, your host & founder of these retreats. Bringing presence, flexibility and relaxation to the pelvic area and the ability to create space and let go.

✔ BIRTH PREPARATION SESSION
With the guidance of our doula, Sara, you’ll explore your options for birth in a way that feels both empowering and practical. Together we look at how labor unfolds, the role of hormones and your body’s natural intelligence and the many ways to support yourself (& for possibly your partner to support), from gentle coping techniques to medical options if needed. You’ll also gain clarity on common interventions, how to navigate choices with confidence and how to use a birth plan as a supportive tool.

✔ POSTPARTUM PREPARATION SESSION
Our doula, Sara, will in this session gently prepare you for the “fourth trimester,” looking at what real postpartum recovery can feel like and how to create support around you. We’ll explore breastfeeding foundations, mama self-care, and the essentials of newborn digestion - from feeding cues to understanding those little poops and pees.

✔ MAMA BLESSING
A deeply nurturing gathering to honour your transition into motherhood. Held with meaningful rituals, gentle words and space for reflection. A moment to be celebrated, supported, and surrounded by softness before birth.

✔ BIRTH INTENTION SHARING
A quiet, grounding moment to turn inward and gently explore what you wish to carry into your birth.

✔ SOUND BATH JOURNEY
A sound bath journey to guide you in deep relaxation while you and your baby receive the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls.

✔ RECORDED YOGA CLASSES & GUIDED MEDITATIONS
Gentle flows and soothing meditations created to bring you back to your breath, your body and your inner calm.

& extra’s to add to your retreat like a relaxing prenatal massage, a pelvic fysio massage, pregnancy photoshoot, 1-on-1 doula support to create your birthplan & additional massages/therapies.

Our Retreat Home

Nestled in the valley of Ericeira, Portugal, our Babymoon, Mama Baby Retreats & Mama Toddler Retreats are hosted at the beautiful Casa Paco d’Ilhas - a place where tranquility and charm embrace you from the moment you arrive. It’s hard not to fall in love with the vibe that this quinta carries, from the cozy & thoughtfully designed accommodations to the romantic garden. All houses with comfortable beds, mosquito nets, each space has a restful and inviting atmosphere.

Casa Paco d’Ilhas is nestled in the valley and countryside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, yet you are just a few minutes away from golden beaches, dramatic clifftops, and the picturesque fishermen’s village of Ericeira. With its romantic cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and breathtaking coastal views, Ericeira will captivate your heart - it really is a place where time slows down, and every moment feels magical.

UPCOMING BABYMOON RETREATS

Booking & availability:

7 - 11 SEPTEMBER

Feel nourished, prepared & empowered

Oh so delicious & nourishing food

Just like we give our care and love to every little detail of the retreat, the food you will be served is one of the most important of all.

Our chef, Mama Elizabeth, will treat you each day of the Babymoon Retreat to a delicious breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner, served buffet-style in the charismatic main house, complete with a bar and fireplace.

The food is extremely nourishing for our pregnant mama’s and off course she adjusts to any dietary requirements you might have.

The food she serves is diverse and always has vegetarian as well as vegan options but also sometimes chicken or fish as an option.

Meet our loving team

Our team is made up of incredible human beings who bring their unique gifts to every retreat—expert doulas, skilled & specialised therapists, a passionate mama chef, we are all dedicated to creating a space of healing and deep care.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Founder, your host & yoga teacher
My name is Lisanne, 38 years, and I am living since 9 years in Ericeira, Portugal, but born in the Netherlands. After teaching yoga for a few years, I had the desire to go much deeper into my 'home base', the root, our sacred pelvis. I had the feeling that I always felt a constant holding or bracing in my root and pelvic area. Dedicated to feel more relaxed in my root, I deepened my training in Pelvic yoga, as fascinated as I was later also Pre- and Postnatal yoga.
Guiding expecting moms in the last years through yoga classes and bringing them together in an intimate group, has been the most profound feeling. There is a magical energy that is shared and felt.
In the beginning of 2022 I was lucky enough to be pregnant of my first. Somewhere in this journey of pregnancy, I dreamed of a pregnancy retreat where I could go to while being pregnant, to have a relaxing time among other parents, and have the time to prepare ourselves for what is to come, including my partner. This pregnancy retreat is my creation after one year of motherhood.
Read more about my journey here.

Doula
Our doula Sara, a loved and respected doula who has made a significant impact on the realm of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.
She loves how Motherhood can be sacred and transforming. The paths it makes us take, the adventures we encounter along the way, and the unexpected twists and turns. She recognises how the journey of motherhood acts as a vehicle for self-discovery and a powerful means of forging connections with others.
She is passionate about breathwork, and bodywork connected to pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She trained as a Doula in the UK with Nurturing Birth, and has the honour of witnessing babies being born in varied contexts, choices and situations. Her experiences have also sensitised her to the disparities in birth options available to women in different countries, prompting her to take action in Portugal. This led her to found the Portuguese Birthrights Association where she puts her energy into every day so that human rights in pregnancy and birth become reality in Portugal. More about her work here.
During the retreat, Sara's presence will be invaluable in supporting you on your journey. Her expertise will shine through as she facilitates birth and postpartum preparation sessions, mama blessings, closing the bones ceremony’s & more.

Pelvic fysio & massage therapist
Marta, our warm and experienced pelvic physiotherapist who brings a deep passion for women's health to her practice. With over a decade of specialised expertise in this field, Marta has been dedicated to helping women and couples during one of the most transformative phases of their lives – pregnancy and postpartum.
In our retreat, Marta offers a unique one-on-one treatment that includes a soothing massage of key areas such as the belly, hips, gluteus, buttocks, and lower back. This therapeutic touch serves not only to alleviate pain or discomfort during pregnancy but also to create space for the growing belly.
Optionally, her expertise extends to performing an internal massage of the pelvic floor muscles, targeting pain and tension in this important area. Through this practice, she can also assess and screen the pelvic floor muscles, evaluating your ability to relax and engage them, thus enhancing your bodies awareness and control during birth as well.
At our Mama Baby retreat, her treatment consists of a check of your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. She will teach you how to strengthen your pelvic floor and core again. Includes a soothing massage of key areas such as the belly, hips, gluteus, buttocks, and lower back. Marta will also lead the postpartum strengthening work out at the retreat.
“Marta’s pelvic floor massage is special and I would recommend any pregnant woman to do at least one such pelvic floor massage during her pregnancy. In a short time, I learned so much about my pelvic floor and how to support it for smoother and easier labor. Also, the massage itself was effective and relaxing. Truly recommend her!“
My personal experience can only support this, after birth the doctor could not believe I only needed 1 stitch, when she would have expected me to have a lot more. My recovery therefore was super fast and smooth. I am forever grateful to have found Marta on my path during pregnancy.

Doula & massage therapist
Mayra, our doula & specialised massage therapist. Mayra is a compassionate and dedicated birth doula who is committed to providing unwavering support to women and families throughout their transformative journey from pregnancy to postpartum. Her mission is deeply rooted in her belief in the power of connection, care, and the profound impact of touch during this remarkable time in a woman's life.
Her approach to touch goes beyond mere relaxation; it delves into the realm of connection, creating a bridge between a woman and her own body. Mayra understands that touch is not only a physical act but a means of fostering a deeper bond between a woman and her changed body, allowing her to fully embrace the experience of pregnancy & motherhood.
For our retreat, Mayra will offers her Prenatal & postnatal full body massages, based on Ayurvedic Yoga massage, the treatment she offers is not only restorative but also promotes essential elements of well-being, including enhanced blood circulation, relaxation, and the flow of prana (life force energy).

Just like they we give our care and love to every little detail of the retreat, the food you will be served is one of the most important.
Our chef, Mama Elisabete pours her love into our meals. We could not be happier and more grateful having her in the kitchen during our retreats.

All our retreat mama’s rave about the food that is served. Such quality and quantity, many options to choose from, vegan, vegetarian but also fish and chicken.
A delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner, served buffet-style in the charismatic main house, complete with a bar and fireplace. The food is extremely nourishing for mama’s and off course she pays close attention to any dietary requirements you might have.

Answers to your questions

You can yes. Many of the retreats attracted mainly women. But we have had some retreats where partners have joined, and they also loved it. They can attend the birth & postpartum preparation sessions and have this time too to consciously prepare themselves.
Booking is simple! Just follow the link to your desired retreat dates and choose your accommodation. You’ll be referred to a payment link to pay your deposit, and afterwards a booking form will appear for you to fill in more details to complete your reservation. You’ll receive a personal welcome email from me within 24 hours.
If you want to add your partner, you receive a separate payment link afterwards to include him/her (or at any later stage it’s still possible to add them to your booking).
The deposit amount is €575 per person. The deposit is made in advance to secure your spot at the retreat. It helps me manage reservations and ensures commitment. It is typically non-refundable, as it goes toward upfront costs and commitments. However, please see our cancellation policy on the booking page for more details.
Yes, that’s sometimes possible! If you’d like to arrive a day or a few days earlier or extend your stay after the retreat, just let me know. I’ll be happy to check the availability of the retreat centre for you and see what options are available.
If the retreat centre is fully booked for extra nights, I can also recommend nearby accommodations in or around Ericeira, so you can fully enjoy your time in Ericeira before or after the retreat. It’s such a nice way to decompress after the retreat ends with a night or a few nights extra.
Let me know what you need, and I’ll do my best to help you!
✔ Check-in: from 4:00 PM on the day of arrival. You can possibly arrive a bit earlier and relax in the garden.
✔ Check-out: 12:00 PM on the day of departure (the room check out is at 11 AM but we have the time until midday)
Lisbon Airport is just 40 minutes away from Ericeira, and there are several easy ways to get to the retreat center:
✔ We order a Private Transfer: €70 one way, a driver will be waiting for you outside the arrivals hall.
✔ Uber/Bolt: Approx. €40 one way. Uber/Bolt are only allowed to pick you up from a specific location, the P2 Parking Area outside the arrivals hall. When you exit the baggage area into the arrival hall, turn left and walk outside towards the P2 Park (1 minute walk).
✔ Car Rental: Pick up from the airport or have it delivered to the retreat center.
To make things even easier, we’ll create a WhatsApp group with the other mamas before the retreat starts, so you’ll have the option to coordinate and share a taxi with another mama arriving around the same time if you’d like.
You’re welcome to enjoy this retreat at any stage of your pregnancy—whether you’re in the early months or nearing the final stretch, this time is for you to rest, connect, and prepare for birth in a way that feels right for you.
If you’ll be flying to Portugal, we recommend checking with your airline, as regulations can vary. Some airlines allow travel up to 36 weeks, while others may require a medical certificate confirming that you're fit to fly. It’s always best to check in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
No matter where you are in your pregnancy, this retreat is a beautiful way to nurture yourself before your baby arrives.
If you are unable to attend the retreat due to a pregnancy-related medical reason, such as complications or being advised not to fly, we strongly recommend having travel insurance in place.
When purchasing travel insurance, make sure it:
✔ Covers pregnancy-related medical reasons (such as complications or doctor-advised travel restrictions)
✔ Covers trip cancellations within 30 days of departure
✔ Includes reimbursement for non-refundable costs, including retreat fees and flights
Having the right insurance ensures that you are financially protected in case your travel plans need to change.
If you have any questions about booking or need assistance, feel free to reach out! I can share with you an insurance broker that is specialised for Portugal to give you a quote.
When you book your retreat I will share with you the photographers portfolios and verify if you’d like to book a shoot, either on around the beach/cliffs or around the retreat centre for example.
We will book the photoshoot at a convenient time frame during the retreat.
If in a very rare case the retreat is cancelled by me (the organizer), you will receive a full refund of your deposit and any payments made. I have never had to cancel any retreat though and we have 3 Babymoon Retreats a year, usually all fully booked.
The remaining balance is due 45 days before the retreat start date, you will receive a reminder via email.