The Art of Intentional Transformation Retreat with Barb Schmidt
The Art of Intentional Transformation Retreat with Barb Schmidt
In the serene landscapes of Portugal’s UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, this four-night retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your inner calm, and explore daily practices such as mindfulness and reflection to build resilience.
Led by Barb Schmidt, Peaceful Barb, the experience blends guided meditations, mindful movement, reflective workshops, and meaningful conversations designed to encourage clarity and emotional balance. Through simple and sustainable tools, Barb shares approaches that can help you notice moments of overwhelm, shift perspective, and create a rhythm for daily life.
Each day explores a new dimension of the 1 Percent Practice. You’ll be invited to cultivate presence, release what no longer serves you, nurture emotional well-being, and integrate small shifts at your own pace. The retreat unfolds gently with time for rest, spa rituals, reflection, and connection with nature.
This experience invites you to rediscover a sense of steadiness, tap into your inner strength, and return to your life feeling more centered, confident, and intentional — one moment at a time.
Dates & Information
April 23 - 27, 2026
Six Senses Douro Valley sits within the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. With 71-guest accommodations, the quinta, or wine estate, dates to the late 19th century when it was known as Quinta Vale de Abraão and its contemporary interiors reflect both this rich heritage and our modern design values.
Need further help?
reservations-dourovalley@sixsenses.com
+351 254 660 600
Calls to the Hotel are to a Portugal national fixed network. International rates may apply for calls made outside Portugal.
Is this retreat right for you?
This retreat is for you if you are:
- Feeling overwhelmed and seek grounding, clarity, and emotional balance
- Seeking simple and sustainable tools to navigate daily stress
- Curious about mindfulness practices that fit naturally into everyday routines
- Ready to create positive change through small intentional shifts
- Looking to reconnect with yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment
- Drawn to meditation, gentle movement, restorative workshops, and meaningful conversation
No previous experience with meditation or mindfulness is required. All you need is openness to slow down, breathe, and explore your personal 1 Percent.
Benefits
- Cultivate inner peace through daily meditation and gentle movement
- Learn practical tools to support emotional well-being
- Build clarity and resilience through reflective workshops
- Connect with nature
- Participate in meaningful conversations and community experiences
- Enjoy spacious time for rest, self-care, and personal reflection
- Integrate the 1 Percent Practice as a supportive rhythm in daily life
What’s included
- Four nights’ accommodation in a signature room
- Half Board Meal Plan including breakfast and dinner
- One 60-minute spa treatment
- Ten private workshops and meditation sessions with Peaceful Barb
- One guided 90 minute hike
- Group meditation, movement sessions, and reflection circles
Daily Schedule
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Your Accommodation
EUR 4,405 Single Occupancy
EUR 6,210 Double Occupancy
Prices include all taxes
For more information please contact the resort directly, reservations-dourovalley@sixsenses.com or call +351 254 660 600
Extra treatments, consultations and activities are available on request.
About the presenters
Barb Schmidt
Barb Schmidt, known as Peaceful Barb, is a motivational speaker, meditation teacher and mindset coach who helps people cultivate emotional well-being and inner calm. She founded Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing accessible mindfulness tools with individuals and communities.
A bestselling author and co-host of the podcast Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb brings decades of experience to her work in personal growth and mindful living. Her teachings encourage clarity, compassion, and resilience while offering a grounded sense of support.
Her own path was shaped by significant personal challenges that led her to explore meditation and healing practices. Today, she shares heartfelt messages, reflective exercises, and practical workshops that invite people to feel more centered and confident in daily life.
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