LISA MARIE STAAB
The Mindful Foodie & Conscious Living Mentor
Portuguese Camino
Luxury Walking
Retreat
11th - 21st April 2027
10N/11D - Camino Portugués
(The Portuguese Way)
Approx: 120km
THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PILGRIM WALK
A Mindful Walking Retreat
Begin in Porto, walk from Tui to Santiago de Compostela.
A small-group Camino experience with Lisa Marie Staab and Sahara Sotomayor, combining mindful walking, memorable food and thoughtfully chosen accommodation.
11th - 21st April 2027
10N/11D - Camino Portugués
(The Portuguese Way)
Approx: 120km
TWO EXPERIENCED HOSTS
One Shared Love of The Camino
For this very special 2027 journey, Lisa will be joined by Sahara Sotomayor as co-host and Camino guide.
Lisa and Sahara have walked three Caminos together. Sahara first joined two of Lisa’s retreats as a guest before they returned to walk their third as friends, united by a shared love of the Camino, its people and the way it invites us to slow down, pay attention and connect more deeply.
Together, they bring complementary experience in mindfulness, yoga, movement, wellbeing and retreat facilitation.
Sahara also speaks fluent Spanish, adding another layer of cultural connection and practical support throughout the journey.
With two experienced hosts accompanying this intimate group, you’ll receive more individual support, greater flexibility and two people genuinely invested in helping you experience the Camino in your own way.
Are you ready to not only walk the Camino, but have time to truly experience the Camino?
There’s something about the Camino that invites you to pay attention. To the countryside, the people you meet, the conversations over coffee—and perhaps to what you need a little more of in your own life.
We begin with a night in Porto before transferring to Tui to walk the Portuguese Central route into Santiago de Compostela.
Along the way, we’ll pass through Galician villages, woodland and vineyards, pause for good food, and settle into accommodation chosen for its comfort and character.
Two rest days give us time to enjoy where we are and let our feet recover.
Mindfulness is part of how we experience the journey: noticing our surroundings, finding moments of quiet and making space for reflection. There’s no need for previous meditation or yoga experience.
You’ll have the company of a small group and the support of two experienced hosts, with opportunities for shared conversation and time to walk quietly at your own pace.
A proper walking adventure, with good beds, memorable meals and plenty of heart.
IS THIS WALK RIGHT FOR YOU?
This is an active walking retreat. You’ll need to be comfortable spending several hours on your feet and walking on consecutive days with our longest stage approximately 25 km.
Expect a mixture of paths, paved surfaces, hills and uneven ground. You’ll carry a daypack with your daily essentials; your main luggage will be transferred between accommodations.
You don’t need to be an experienced pilgrim, but preparation matters. We’ll meet online before departure to discuss training, footwear, packing and what to expect.
There is no dedicated support vehicle. If you need to stop walking, we can help arrange a taxi (at your cost) where access allows. Please contact us before booking if you’re unsure whether the walking demands suit you.
Your Only Task: Take One Step at a Time
Let us handle the details; your focus should be on the incredible journey ahead. So, what are you waiting for?
Embrace the Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Walk, and let the transformation begin.
Buen Camino!
Lisa & Sahara
Transfer from Porto to Tui
Luggage transfers between all accommodations
Pre-departure preparation led by Lisa and Sahara
The Camino Pilgrim Passport
(Credencial del Peregrino for achieving 120kms+ walk)
Retreat Gift Bag
Mindfulness, breathwork and optional gentle yoga-inspired practices
Fluent Spanish-speaking support throughout the journey
What’s Included
10 Nights LUXURY Accommodation (Camino Luxury, not The Savoy Luxury)
Two experienced Camino hosts accompanying the group
10 x Breakfasts and 9 x Dinners
To keep things flexible and honour everyone’s walking pace, lunches aren’t included (except our Michelin lunch)—just set aside €10–€20 a day to enjoy a bite wherever you feel called to pause and soak in the Camino vibe. I'll provide recommendations along the way.
Lunch in a Michelin-starred restaurant (we swap the inclusive dinner for a Michelin starred lunch on our day off in Pontevedra)
PACKAGES & INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Choose the plan that works best for you—all payments are handled securely through WeTravel,
so you can book with ease and confidence.
Single Rate
5 rooms available
Standard Rate | €5,477 per person
Deposit: €600 (non-refundable)
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Secure your spot with a €600 deposit.
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Pay the remainder of your balance by 21st February 2027.
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Available until 21st February 2027.
EARLY BIRD RATE ~ SAVE €500
BOOK AND PAY IN FULL BY:
31 December 2026
Camino Retreat April 2027
Save €500 | €4,977 per person
Deposit: €600 (non-refundable)
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Secure your spot with a €600 deposit.
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Pay the remainder of your balance in full by 31st December 2026.
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Early bird available until 31 December 2026.
twin Rate
one room available
EARLY BIRD RATE ~ SAVE €500
BOOK AND PAY IN FULL BY:
31 December 2026
Camino Retreat April 2027
Save €500 | €4,377 per person
Deposit: €600 (non-refundable)
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Secure your spot with a €600 deposit.
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Pay the remainder of your balance in full by 31st December 2026.
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Early bird available until 31 December 2026.
Standard Twin Rate | €4,877 per person
Deposit: €600 (non-refundable)
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Secure your spot with a €600 deposit.
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Pay the remainder of your balance by 21st February 2027.
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Available until 21st February 2027.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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All deposits are non-refundable.
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Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.
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Payments are settled safely via WeTravel.
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Strictly no more than 7 guests
YOUR ACCOMMODATION
We'll be staying in a mix of Luxury Paradors, selected apartments and boutique accommodation throughout our journey, ensuring that everyone has some private time on the journey to unwind and process the day in their own space.
No nasty dormitory bed bugs for us.
11th - 12th April 2027
Beginning with 1-night in beautiful & vibrant Porto, we'll taste the classic Portuguese Tart and indulge in a taste tour of the Central Market
Private Accommodation at FLH Santa Catarina
12th - 13th April 2027
Transfer to Tui after breakfast & check out
Private Accommodation at The Parador de Tui
13th - 14th April 2027 | Approx 18km
Today we begin walking, arriving in O'Porrino after a 18km walk
Private Accommodation at Saraiba Rooms
14th - 15th April 2027 | Approx 20km
Today we walk approximately 20 km from O Porriño, continuing through Redondela before taking the back forest track to As Chivas. At this characterful rural property, we’ll settle in and say hello to the resident goats!
Private Accommodation at As Chivas in Rendondela
15th - 17th April 2027 (2nts) | Approx 16km
We walk approximately 16 km into Pontevedra, where we’ll stay for two nights. Tomorrow is a day to rest, explore this beautiful town and enjoy our included Michelin-starred lunch.
Private Accommodation at The Parador de Pontevedra
17th - 18th April 2027 | Approx 23km
Today is a 23km walk into the stunning Caldas de Reis where we get to pop our tired feet into the many thermal pools around town and soak up the beauty of the river.
Private Accommodation at Casa Herreira
18th - 20th April 2027 (2nts) | Approx 20km
After a good soak of the feet, we depart Caldas for a 20km walk into beautiful Padron and stay at one of my favourite places that oozes serenity. Here, we get to drop into a true 'retreat' day, immersing in various Mindfulness Practices and quiet reflection on the journey so far.
Priavte Accommodation at Os Lambrans
20th - 21st April 2027 | Approx 25km
Our final walk into Santiago and it's a big one - 25km's but oh so worth it!
Private Accommodation at the stunning Parador de Santiago
21st April - Check Out and Say our Heartfelt Goodbyes.
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THE ITINERARY OUTLINE:
This Retreat is
FOR YOU if:
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You want to challenge yourself
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You'd like a practical way to learn and instill some Mindfulness practices
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You love exploring new cultures and cuisines.
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You've thought about doing something like this, but don't feel like you want to do it on your own.
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You love food and different cuisines and understand how you get to explore a culture through its’ food & connect to the land and its’ people.
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You’re ready to have a few laughs, immerse yourself in glorious countryside, and just see what unfolds along the way.
This Retreat is
NOT FOR YOU if:
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You're not the adventure type
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You're not adaptable
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You don't like to be with other people
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You don't like trying new things
Hello,
I'm Lisa Marie Staab
Mindfulness Teacher • Retreat Host • Longevity Mentor • Chef • Traveller
I’m a retreat host, Camino guide and mindfulness teacher with a background that blends wellbeing, food and travel—and a deep love of creating experiences where people can genuinely slow down, reconnect and feel well cared for.
I’m a Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher and Wellness Mentor, a trained chef and—because why not—I also hold a Diploma of International Travel. I’m a member of Meditation Australia and the Wellness Tourism Association, and I work as a Fora Travel Advisor. This means the retreats I create are not only meaningful, but professionally planned, responsibly run and thoughtfully curated.
I’ve been hosting small, intentionally paced retreats for several years, weaving together mindful walking, nourishing food, rest and real conversation—alongside evidence-informed principles from the Blue Zones: longevity, community and living well for the long haul.
My approach brings mindfulness out of the meditation room and into real life—onto the trail, around the table and into the everyday moments that shape how we live.
I’m also a LUXlife Award-winning retreat facilitator, a mother of two adult children, an ex-corporate chick turned life adventurer, and someone who believes deeply in good food, shared laughter and creating spaces where people feel safe to simply be themselves.
At the heart of everything I do is this: retreats that are grounded, human and beautifully run—without fluff, pressure or pretence.
Hello,
I'm Sahara Sotomayor
Yoga Teacher, Curious Wanderer & Intentional Facilitator
I’m a yoga teacher, retreat facilitator and lifelong traveller with a background spanning movement, health, fitness and public health and a deep curiosity about the many ways we can live, move and experience the world more intentionally.
Yoga has been part of my life for more than 35 years. I hold both 200-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher qualifications, a Bachelor of Science in Fitness, Nutrition and Health, and a Master of Public Health with emphases in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Before becoming an international flight attendant, I spent more than a decade working as a fitness instructor and later as a fitness director in San Diego. My experience across community, corporate, private and commercial settings has shaped me into a warm and adaptable facilitator. I’ve also hosted retreats for those wishing to deepen their yoga practice and for yoga teachers undertaking continuing education.
I’ve walked several Camino de Santiago routes and hiked sections of California’s Big Sur and the Appalachian Trail. I’ve also spent extended periods living in Puerto Rico, Italy and Nepal, studying Italian in Italy and exploring the spiritual foundations of yoga while in Nepal.
I speak fluent Spanish and love the deeper cultural connection that comes from meeting people in their own language.
My approach to yoga centres on intention, breath and presence. I believe yoga can happen anywhere; on the mat, along the trail or within the ordinary moments of everyday life.
I’m also the mother of a wonderful adult daughter, devoted to my two dogs, and happiest when travelling, reading, running or exploring somewhere new.
At the heart of my approach is childlike curiosity: meeting life one breath, one step and one experience at a time.
GET INSPIRED with a glimpse into the adventures over the years
"the best possible camino journey"
"This experience provided the best possible Camiño journey. Lisa is outstanding in every way. Her organizational/communication skills combined with her ability to find the best solution when the Camiño presents a challenge ( the power outage), only reinforced the need to be present on this adventure. The beautiful accommodations/ amazing food and mindfulness exercises further enhanced the experience. It was truly an epic experience that brought me peace, joy and understanding. Doesn’t get any better.
- Janet, USA ~ April 2025
"This experience provided the best possible Camiño journey.
Lisa is outstanding in every way. Her organizational/communication skills combined with her ability to find the best solution when the Camiño presents a challenge ( the power outage), only reinforced the need to be present on this adventure.
The beautiful accommodations/ amazing food and mindfulness exercises further enhanced the experience. It was truly an epic experience that brought me peace, joy and understanding.
Doesn’t get any better.
Janet, Camino 2025, U.S.A
Frequently asked questions
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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
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Airfares
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Visas (if applicable)
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Personal shopping
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Alcohol
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Personal Travel Insurance (mandatory to join - to cover any unexpected emergencies or cancellations)
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