Portugal with Dr. Larry Cammarata: September 2025

Resting, Moving, and Healing with Mindfulness

September 19 - 25, 2025

Ponte de Lima, Portugal

with

Dr. Larry Cammarata & Linda Cammarata, RYT 

Learn and explore within a friendly, supportive small group setting.


Click the play button below for a video overview of the retreat location and surrounding area.

Ponte de Lima is the oldest town in Portugal, and predates the establishment of the country. Of all the towns in Europe we have ever visited, we have spent the most time in Ponte de Lima, a place of exquisite natural scenery, beautiful gardens, a charming village, culture, and warm-hearted people. Complementing its relaxed ambience, Ponte de Lima is a health and wellness-oriented destination where you will see kayakers, runners, hikers, walkers, bicyclists, and enchanted nature lovers enjoying the activities along the Lima River. An iconic medieval/Roman pedestrian bridge in the center of town connects to the Caminho Português de Santiago and a trail system along the Lima River known as the Ecovia. A popular travel destination, Ponte de Lima is in close proximity to the world-class cities of Braga and Porto, in the north of Portugal.

Our retreat setting is the elegantly beautiful Paço de Vitorino, a former palace (pictured above) that offers a variety of cultural and leisure activities due to the proximity of the Lima River with its extensive trails, the Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding mountains, and the Caminhos de Santiago. The Paço de Vitorino originated in the 16th century, and was completely reconstructed in the 18th century. During 2015, it was fully modernized with WIFI and a saltwater swimming pool. The first owners of this mansion were the Portuguese explorer Captain António Ramos and the Incan princess Catarina Capac Yupanqui. 


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

For complete CE information for licensed mental health professionals, physicians, and nurses, please click on Educational Programs prior to registering. 


Mindfulness Skills in Clinical Practice with Dr. Larry Cammarata

This educational program provides a comprehensive foundation for the application of mindfulness in clinical practice. Research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions have been successfully applied to diverse clinical populations of individuals suffering from mood disorders, addictions, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, chronic pain, and insomnia. Mindfulness training has been shown to benefit the clinician by increasing attention, empathy, self-compassion, and affect tolerance. Select topics include: defining mindfulness; understanding the philosophical and ethical foundations of the practice; becoming a mindfulness-based clinician; mindfulness-based and acceptance-based interventions; understanding and applying mindfulness through the orientation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); the science and practice of mindful movement; how psychological knowledge and social ethics can enhance mindfulness-based treatment; self-compassion; addiction; wellbeing; and how mindfulness can increase psychological flexibility. We will also explore how mindfulness and ACT-based interventions can be applied to relationship problems. The application of mindfulness, mindful movement, and body-centered interventions in the treatment of various clinical populations will also be covered.

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Educational Programs

Mindfulness Skills in Clinical Practice with Dr. Larry Cammarata (18 CE/CME credits pending approval)

For complete CE information for licensed mental health professionals, physicians, and nurses, please click on Educational Programs prior to registering. 

Also included at the retreat

  • Beautiful accommodations with WIFI

  • All meals included

  • Scheduled excursions to places of historical, cultural, and/or scenic interest

  • Yoga classes with Linda Cammarata, RYT

Retreat Fee, Registration, and Contact Information

$ 3250: Double occupancy (USD credit card, per person, double occupancy; airfare not included)

$ 3650: Single occupancy (USD credit card, per person, space is limited for single occupancy; airfare not included)

Register now to reserve your place. Space is limited.

Registration and Payment: Please email Linda Cammarata to register or to inquire about private room availability prior to submitting your payment. After registering, you may pay by credit card through an online invoice that will be emailed to you.

Questions? Email Linda Cammarata

Please see Instructor Bios and additional photos and videos below.


MEET OUR TEAM

Larry Cammarata, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who specializes in mindfulness-based therapy, coaching, and education, including the science and practice of mindful movement. He is the Director of Education of Mindfulness Travels and is also the Director of Training for East Bay Mindfulness Center. Larry is also an instructor of Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Qigong who has received advanced training in China and in the US. He was designated as an "Author-Expert" by IDEA for his writing, teaching, and service in the fields of mind-body health, fitness, and wellness. His mindful movement work was presented at the 11th Annual International Scientific Conference of the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine.  Along with renowned mindfulness teachers Jack Kornfield, Daniel Siegel, Tara Brach, Sharon Salzberg, Sylvia Boorstein and others, Larry made a contribution to the book A Year of Living Mindfully: 52 Quotes & Weekly Mindfulness Practices (edited by Richard Fields, Ph.D.).

Linda Cammarata, RYT is a Registered Yoga Teacher and retired Registered Nurse who specializes in applying mind-body practices of self-regulation to stress, mood, and sleep health. She is the Founder and Director of Mindfulness Travels. Linda has designed and presented wellness programs at world renowned spas in the US and internationally. She integrates mindfulness, gentle yoga, qigong, and contemporary science into her teachings. Her professional experience spans over 30 years in tradtional and complementary healthcare and wellness settings.

More photos and videos

The gentle and scenic Ecovia trail along the Lima River is within walking distance from our accommodation, and provides access to the old town of Ponte de Lima, with places for contemplation and meditation along the way.

The town of Ponte de Lima offers many historical and cultural remembrances in the forms of statues, stories, and poems. You will surely be charmed by what you discover here

Click the play icon below for an overview of our accommodations.

Click the play icon below for a brief overview of Ponte de Lima.

Considered the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães was named the European Capital of Culture in 2012. The historic town center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Click the play button below for an introduction to the nearby city of Guimarães.