Arrival & Departure
Check-in at Casa Paco D’ilhas is from 3 pm on the day of arrival. You are welcome to arrive earlier but your room might not be ready yet. If the room isn’t ready when you arrive, you can enjoy the beautiful garden, take a walk to the nearest beach or chill at the veranda.
- Welcome circle starts at 4 pm on arrival day
- Check-out is at 11 am on our last day
Location & Transportation
TAXI
If you wish to share a taxi (with other trainees) from Lisbon or Lisbon Airport to Casa Paco D’ilhas on the arrival day, we are happy to connect you with others. Please send us your flight number and time of arrival and your phone number. We find that WhatsApp works well for connecting internationally, so please install if you are not already using it. The taxi ride from Lisbon Airport is around 35 minutes and a little bit more from the centre of Lisbon. We recommend you arrange a taxi through Casa Paco D’ilhas (contact info below) or through Taxi Barata +351 919 854 560 (Whatsapp).
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We don't recommend public transportation at the moment
CONTACT INFO VENUE
Casa Paço D'Ilhas, Estr. Da Junceira Paço D'Ilhas, 2640-825 Ericeira, Portugal
GPS: 38.998629, -9.404309
Email adress: info@casapacodilhas.com
Telephone number: +351 960 055 361 or +351 938 880 186
CONTACT INFO ELIN & LISA
Lisa: Cell + WhatsApp. +46 764 220 489
Elin: Cell + WhatsApp +46 733 518 595
CASA PACO D’ILHAS
Casa Paco D’ilhas is located in the countryside 10 min drive from Ericeira, a small surftown/fisherman's village right by the Atlantic Ocean. From Casa Paco D’ilhas you can easily walk down to the nearest beach Ribeira D’ilhas, the walk takes about 20 min. Casa Paco D’ilhas has a huge garden with two swimming pools, two outdoor yoga decks and several chillout spots both outside and inside the main building.
If you wish to share a taxi (with other trainees) from Lisbon or Lisbon Airport to Casa Paco D’ilhas on the arrival day, we are happy to connect you with others. Please send us your flight number and time of arrival and your phone number. We find that WhatsApp works well for connecting internationally, so please install if you are not already using it. The taxi ride from Lisbon Airport is around 35 minutes and a little bit more from the centre of Lisbon. We recommend you arrange a taxi through Casa Paco D’ilhas (contact info below) or through Taxi Barata +351 919 854 560 (Whatsapp).
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We don't recommend public transportation at the moment
CONTACT INFO VENUE
Casa Paço D'Ilhas, Estr. Da Junceira Paço D'Ilhas, 2640-825 Ericeira, Portugal
GPS: 38.998629, -9.404309
Email adress: info@casapacodilhas.com
Telephone number: +351 960 055 361 or +351 938 880 186
CONTACT INFO ELIN & LISA
Lisa: Cell + WhatsApp. +46 764 220 489
Elin: Cell + WhatsApp +46 733 518 595
CASA PACO D’ILHAS
Casa Paco D’ilhas is located in the countryside 10 min drive from Ericeira, a small surftown/fisherman's village right by the Atlantic Ocean. From Casa Paco D’ilhas you can easily walk down to the nearest beach Ribeira D’ilhas, the walk takes about 20 min. Casa Paco D’ilhas has a huge garden with two swimming pools, two outdoor yoga decks and several chillout spots both outside and inside the main building.
Good to know
MONEY
We recommend that you bring at least 200 € in cash for your stay at Casa Paco D’ihas. There is no ATM on the premises (you'll find one in Ericeira). Though you might need to spend nothing, there's a good chance you'll want a massage, do laundry, get something from the snack bar or other small extras, or some cash for a cab ride on self-study days. Portugal is a cash sort of country for the most part.
WIFI + USE OF CELLPHONE
Free Wifi is available at Casa Paco D’ilhas. It's available in the living room/dining area and does reach some rooms but not all. We highly recommend that you DISCONNECT as much as possible during these three weeks. Try to minimise your time on the internet/social media to immerse yourself fully into the training. It’s quite a rare opportunity to have this amount of time to yourself, so make the most out of it!
ELECTRICITY
Portugal has 230 volts and a plug that has two round pins (type C).
LAUNDRY
The cost for laundry at Casa Paco D’ilhas is 10-15€ for one load (try to share with others if you don’t have a lot to wash) payable onsite in cash.
WEATHER
Temperature will most likely be between 14-22 degrees celsius - quite unpredictable, some days sunny and warm, other days it might be raining. In the evenings it can feel quite chilly.
FOOD
All the meals served during the training will be vegetarian. NOTE: If you have any food allergies, please let us know as soon as possible. We have breakfast at 9.30am, lunch at 1.45pm and dinner at 7pm. Some days we'll adjust the times slightly. The meals at our venue are abundant. This being said, most of us need a little snack sometimes. An honesty bar will be available all day with healthy snacks, fruit as well as coffee, tea and cold drinks.
WATER
You can drink the tap water in Portugal. There will also be filtered tap water available in the common area. Please bring a REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE for your stay. If you drink a lot of tea, bring a small thermos.
THERAPIES/MASSAGES
As you’ll be practicing A LOT (most likely much more than you usually do) you might want to book yourself a body work/massage session at Casa Paco D’ilhas. There isn’t much spare time as we have a lot to cover during the training, but there will be some self study time / days where it will be possible, as well as in the evenings before/after dinner. You’ll get more information about the different therapies offered as you arrive. The treatment rates vary depending on how long and which type, from 50 - 90 €, to be paid in cash.
SELF STUDY DAY
During the training we will not have any days off. There will be two full self-study days where you can take your studies to the beach (if the weather allows for it), to nature around Casa paco D’ilhas or wherever you like. We’ll give you the tasks a day or two ahead so you have the option to rest or take a little field trip for part of the self-study day. We can really recommend a little trip to Ericeira! We will give you all practical details and more information about these days and when it will be at the beginning of the training.
We recommend that you bring at least 200 € in cash for your stay at Casa Paco D’ihas. There is no ATM on the premises (you'll find one in Ericeira). Though you might need to spend nothing, there's a good chance you'll want a massage, do laundry, get something from the snack bar or other small extras, or some cash for a cab ride on self-study days. Portugal is a cash sort of country for the most part.
WIFI + USE OF CELLPHONE
Free Wifi is available at Casa Paco D’ilhas. It's available in the living room/dining area and does reach some rooms but not all. We highly recommend that you DISCONNECT as much as possible during these three weeks. Try to minimise your time on the internet/social media to immerse yourself fully into the training. It’s quite a rare opportunity to have this amount of time to yourself, so make the most out of it!
ELECTRICITY
Portugal has 230 volts and a plug that has two round pins (type C).
LAUNDRY
The cost for laundry at Casa Paco D’ilhas is 10-15€ for one load (try to share with others if you don’t have a lot to wash) payable onsite in cash.
WEATHER
Temperature will most likely be between 14-22 degrees celsius - quite unpredictable, some days sunny and warm, other days it might be raining. In the evenings it can feel quite chilly.
FOOD
All the meals served during the training will be vegetarian. NOTE: If you have any food allergies, please let us know as soon as possible. We have breakfast at 9.30am, lunch at 1.45pm and dinner at 7pm. Some days we'll adjust the times slightly. The meals at our venue are abundant. This being said, most of us need a little snack sometimes. An honesty bar will be available all day with healthy snacks, fruit as well as coffee, tea and cold drinks.
WATER
You can drink the tap water in Portugal. There will also be filtered tap water available in the common area. Please bring a REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE for your stay. If you drink a lot of tea, bring a small thermos.
THERAPIES/MASSAGES
As you’ll be practicing A LOT (most likely much more than you usually do) you might want to book yourself a body work/massage session at Casa Paco D’ilhas. There isn’t much spare time as we have a lot to cover during the training, but there will be some self study time / days where it will be possible, as well as in the evenings before/after dinner. You’ll get more information about the different therapies offered as you arrive. The treatment rates vary depending on how long and which type, from 50 - 90 €, to be paid in cash.
SELF STUDY DAY
During the training we will not have any days off. There will be two full self-study days where you can take your studies to the beach (if the weather allows for it), to nature around Casa paco D’ilhas or wherever you like. We’ll give you the tasks a day or two ahead so you have the option to rest or take a little field trip for part of the self-study day. We can really recommend a little trip to Ericeira! We will give you all practical details and more information about these days and when it will be at the beginning of the training.
Packing list
SUGGESTIONS
- Your favourite yoga mat (there are mats and props to borrow if you prefer)
- Notebook / Journal + pens (this will be your go-to bible so get a really nice one!)
- A big scarf or small blanket for savasana and/or cold nights
- Yoga clothes
- Casual and comfortable clothes
- Thicker sweaters for the evenings
- Warm socks or comfy warm inside slippers
- Swimsuit and sun screen
- Toiletries
- Any special medications/treatments you may need
- Electric adapter (two round pins, 220 volt) if planning to use one
- Refillable water bottle
- Alarm clock
- Hiking shoes / Sneakers
- The required reading material
- Notes from pre-training tasks
- Mosquito repellent
- Earplugs
- Flip Flops (or any other open shoes that are easy to slip into between classes)
- Rain jacket
Covid-19 – our recommendations
We would like to give you all as well as ourselves a friendly reminder to be very cautious leading up to the training. For all our sakes, let’s try to stay healthy in order to protect each other and this precious time together. It might be a given at this point, but we all need to be reminded. We are assuming that everyone is fully vaccinated or arriving in Portugal with a fresh and negative covid test. Even if you are vaccinated, please look at the time leading up to your trip as a bit of a self quarantine in order to protect your investment in yourself.
- Avoid crowds
- Avoid public transportation
- Avoid close contact with individuals who may be exposed
Read all about the current regulations for travel to Portugal and regulations while in Portugal here: www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
- Avoid crowds
- Avoid public transportation
- Avoid close contact with individuals who may be exposed
Read all about the current regulations for travel to Portugal and regulations while in Portugal here: www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
Final Reminder
- Let us know if you have any food allergies / special requests
- Let us know if you wish to share transport from Lisbon / Airport to Casa Paco D’ilhas
- Let us know what time you arrive in Portugal
- Check your insurance before leaving your home
- Check your passport (if applicable)
- Check that you have paid the entire tuition before arrival
- Finish the pre-training tasks
For anything that isn’t covered here and you’re till wondering about, send us an email!
lisa@truenorthvinyasa.com / elin@truenorthvinyasa.com