Coming Home to You!

A Transformative Journey into Your Essential Self, Divine Source, and a Life of Joy


April 4 – 11, 2025

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Re-treat yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Portugal and embark on a transformative journey inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS). This unique retreat is a sanctuary of safety and compassion, guided by three distinguished experts with over 90 years of combined experience. Here, healing and self-discovery go hand in hand as you reconnect with your essential self and embrace a life grounded in joy.

Through mindfulness practices, immersive exercises, intentional creativity, movement, and energy-focused techniques, you’ll engage in a profound process of self-exploration and inner alignment. This carefully crafted retreat is an invitation to awaken compassion, curiosity, and clarity within yourself, aligning you with life’s abundance and the gifts of the Divine.

What to Expect:

  • Deep Morning and Evening Sessions: Guided explorations to uncover and heal your inner world.
  • Afternoon Leisure: Time to rest, relax, or explore the stunning surroundings of the Algarve region.

Hosted By

Gale West, MA, MFA, is an internationally known teacher, entrepreneurial coach, and intuitive consultant who brings more than 35 years of experience in human potential and transformational change. A midwife to magnificent businesses, careers and lives, she is passionate about empowering clarity of vision and actively co-creating with the Divine. Her book, Money Come Dance With Me, invites a new paradigm of money as the expression of Divine love in the marketplace, a guide and loving friend, and an agent for a generous and collaborative world. She has taught business, entrepreneurship and leadership both in China and the U.S. Gale specializes in transforming personal and collective relationships to money and success through workshops, retreats, classes and breakthrough coaching. An artist and ardent adventurer, she is also a student of indigenous and earth based traditions.

Andreia Pacheco, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, IFS L3 trained certified therapist and an approved consultant for certification. She is also trained in Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) and Somatic IFS, contributing to all three modalities training as staff.

Olivia Lester,MSc., is a Psychotherapist and IFS Trainer, MSc. She founded IFSUK in 2017 and has been fully involved with staffing and organising Level 1, 2 and 3 IFS Trainings. She has also trained in Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) and Somatic IFS.

Your Accomodations:

Nestled within a picturesque National Park, the 4-star Vila Galé Albacora hotel serves as your home away from home. Located just a few kilometers from the historic town of Tavira, this serene venue offers luxurious indoor and outdoor pools, a soothing hot tub, and a rejuvenating spa.

A short ferry ride away is Tavira Island, famed for its expansive sandy beaches and charming seaside restaurants. Your eight-day, seven-night retreat includes:

  • A private room for ultimate comfort.
  • Daily buffet-style breakfast, light lunch, and dinner.
  • An afternoon on Tavira Island to bask in its tranquil ambiance.
  • A guided tour of Tavira, exploring its ancient cobblestone streets, centuries-old castle, historic churches, and the scenic Gilão River promenade.

Special Touches:

  • A welcome spa treatment (scheduled at your convenience).
  • A curated welcome bag with a journal, pen, glass water bottle, and insulated mug.
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Your Investment: 

  • Early Bird Pricing: 3,400€ or $3,650 (ends January 30th, 2025).
  • Standard Pricing: 3,600€ or $3,850.

Payment Plan:

  • A non-refundable deposit of 500€ or $550 secures your spot.
  • Early bird participants must pay half of the fee by January 30th, with the balance due by March 1st.
  • After January 30th, half of the standard fee is due upon registration, with the remainder also due by March 1st.

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Please Note:

  • No cancellations will be accepted after March 1st, 2024, but you may transfer your spot to another IFS-informed participant.
  • Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover unforeseen changes to your travel plans.

Additional Details:

  • Exclusions: Airfare to Faro, airport transfers (approximately 45 minutes), and alcoholic beverages.
  • Health/Covid Guidelines: This retreat will follow Portugal’s current health directives. At present, no mandatory testing or mask requirements are in place.

In case of extraordinary circumstances (pandemic, natural disaster, war, etc.), we will do our best to adapt. However, some expenses (e.g., venue costs) may not be refundable.

For more information in the U.S. contact Gale West at gale@successwithsoul.com. In Europe please contact Andreia Pacheco hello@heartonthematter.pt