Following our recent recce, we’ve secured the most incredible private 200-year-old Madeiran family estate overlooking Funchal, set within a beautiful green oasis just minutes from the city.
And this destination is particularly special to Natalie. Her mother lived in Madeira, she has a deep personal connection with the island and she speaks Portuguese — so this is a place she is excited to share from a much more personal perspective.
🧘♀️ Yoga, meditation & breathwork
🔔 Sound baths & restorative practices
🌿 A beautiful private estate & yoga pavilion
🏊♀️ Swimming pool & peaceful gardens
🍷 Madeira wine tasting
🌺 Tropical botanical gardens
🛷 The iconic Monte toboggan ride
🎶 Traditional Portuguese Fado dinner
🏖️ Beach & lido time
💆♀️ Optional spa & holistic treatments
🍍 Funchal Old Town & famous market
🥾 Mountain walks & Madeira’s spectacular landscapes
🍽️ Delicious local food experiences
🚶♀️ Time to explore the beautiful streets of Funchal
We want to create a Journey Within — combining meaningful yoga and wellbeing practices with the culture, food, nature and adventure of this extraordinary island.
There will be time to explore.
Time to practise.
Time to rest.
Time to connect.
And plenty of time simply to be.
Natalie and YAR have already begun working together. Natalie joined us on a Kerala recce and has booked her own Kerala retreat with YAR for January 2028.
We’re also developing a deeper approach to supporting retreat guests before they travel, including 1-to-1 Journey Intention consultations with Clare, helping guests pause and consider what they would like to receive from their retreat before the journey even begins.
Madeira is the next chapter — and hopefully just the beginning of a beautiful collaboration between Rise by Natalie Nardi and YAR.
This journey is for those who are ready to step away from the rhythm of everyday life and give themselves a little more space, to breathe, to explore, to enjoy, and to reconnect with what feels good.
It’s for people who appreciate the beauty of a thoughtfully designed experience: slow mornings, meaningful practices, beautiful surroundings, delicious food, and the pleasure of discovering somewhere new. There is space here for both stillness and adventure, for nourishing the body and awakening the senses.
You don’t need to be an experienced yogi or a seasoned retreat-goer. You simply need to arrive with curiosity and a willingness to be present. The days will have a gentle rhythm, leaving room for you to participate fully, wander, rest, or simply enjoy the island at your own pace.
Above all, this is a journey for those who want to feel more connected to themselves, to nature, to others, and to the simple pleasures of being alive.
💫 Pricing and booking details coming soon.
If you feel called to experience Madeira with us in 2027, we invite you to register your interest now.
A full detailed itinerary, pricing and booking information will be released soon.
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We’re happy to hear from you — whether you’re ready to book or simply curious.
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