Pillar: Savor
Location: Douro Valley, Portugal
Dates: March 8 - 13, 2026
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to postpone our joy. We'll enjoy it when work slows down. When the house is cleaner. When the kids are older. Savor was created as an invitation to stop waiting.
A week in Portugal's Douro Valley dedicated to pleasure, presence, and the art of enjoying your life while you're living it.
Take a boat along the Douro River.
Learn to prepare a traditional Portuguese meal.
Create hand-painted tiles inspired by the region.
Enjoy local wines, slow mornings, and conversations that stretch long into the evening.
We've taken care of the details so you can be fully present. Your experience includes:
Five nights in a private Douro Valley villa
Daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Morning yoga and movement
Traditional Portuguese cooking class
Hand-painted tile workshop
Douro Valley wine experiences
Private river cruise
Spa day and massage
A Pillars welcome gift
Round-trip airport transportation
Not included:
Flights, travel insurance, personal spending, and any accommodations required outside of the retreat dates.
"It healed something in me that I didn't know needed healing. Through being in the company of so many amazing women I found myself again. How Alyssa managed to do all that in one week, I will never know, but I am forever grateful."
"There is something so freeing about not having to plan anything at all. Everything is taken care of and all you have to do is show up and be present."
"If you want to experience belly laughing at the kitchen table until 6am, Pillars is the experience for you."
"Alyssa is like your second mom. You can tell how much intention and love goes into every part of the experience."
