My Library
About Contact

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop.

 
Not give up. Not check out. Not distract. Just stop long enough to hear yourself again.

That is what five days in Portugal can do. Not because there is magic in the location (though there is), but because when you give yourself real space, real support, and real depth, something in you remembers.

And if you have already done inner work, if you know yourself well and still feel something more calling you, this is for you too. Not to start over. But to go deeper than you have gone before.

JOIN US IN PORTUGAL

A 5-day immersive retreat guided by Kat

Hosted by Vicky at her wonderful private estate in Portugal

Over these five days Kat will guide you through a powerful combination of subconscious work, energy practices, embodiment and group connection, in a setting that is as nourishing as the work itself. 

This is not just a wellness retreat.

It is a space where you can:

  • Gain insight into what is currently holding you back
  • Reconnect with your intuition and inner truth
  • Allow clarity, shifts and new direction to emerge naturally
All held within a supportive group and the calm, grounding rhythm of nature.

When you give more to others than to yourself. 

 

So many of the women I work with are not exhausted from what they have done. They are exhausted from living outside of themselves.

Constantly in their head. Anticipating, worrying, giving, fixing, scrolling social media. Always tuned into everyone else but somehow disconnected from their own body, their own needs, their own truth.

This is especially true for the woman who feels deeply. Who picks up on the energy of others without even realising it. Who gives so freely that somewhere along the way she stopped coming back to herself.

Whether you identify as an empath or simply feel like you have lost the thread back to yourself, these five days will help you find it again. To move from your head back to your heart, and to stay there.

I will share practical, life-changing tools to help you understand your energy, where you are giving it away, why, and how to call it back. Not just for the retreat. For life.

JOIN US IN PORTUGAL

 

 

 

A place to soften. To recalibrate. To be supported. 

As your nervous system settles, awareness deepens, intuition sharpens and the body becomes a trusted guide once more. This pause is not just restorative; it offers insights that continue to unfold long after you return home.

" KATELIJN RETREAT GAVE ME SOMETHING RARE — A REAL PAUSE "

Being held by a warm, inspiring group of women and led by Kat who is masterful made going deeper possible. The space she created in a magical setting allowed me to address things about myself I’d been too busy to notice.

I’d recommend it to anyone needing to properly stop and reset.

— Joanna Vestey, 2026 Retreat Guest

Meet Your Host & Facilitator

Katelijn (Kat) Schutte - Retreat facilitator

Katelijn (Kat) Schutte is an International Transformational Coach, Advanced RTT & Clinical Hypnotherapist and Energy Mastery Mentor with over 24 years of experience guiding women into deep and lasting transformation. She supports conscious, heart-centred women to reconnect with their true selves, heal self-doubt at the root, and step into their power, purpose and success.

In her twenties, after completing a Law degree and working in a high-demand Human Resources role, she faced serious health challenges that left her bedridden for years. When conventional medicine had no answers, she began a deep journey inward, exploring the connection between mind, body, and energy - discovering a life-changing truth: the answers were not outside of her, but within.

Today, Kat combines advanced clinical hypnotherapy (RTT), strategic coaching and powerful energy work to create real, grounded shifts. Her approach is both deep and down-to-earth, blending warmth, humour and practical tools with transformational inner work. Her work is deeply personal.

Over the past 24 years, she has empowered thousands of women to heal emotional and physical blocks, reconnect with their inner truth, and step into their full potential. Through 1:1 sessions, online programs, workshops, and retreats, she guides her clients to live with greater freedom, self-trust, and purpose.

To read more about what Kat does, go to her website here.

Or go to the FAQS section at the bottom of this page to book a Chat or a Reading with her.

During our days together

 

Together, we’ll rise each morning with nature connection and guided practices that align the body and clear the mind.

We’ll gather for deep inner journeying and meaningful ritual, exploring somatic embodiment and feminine wisdom in ways that are both gentle and profoundly transformative.

Throughout the days, there is space to move, to feel and to share. Time to write, to rest, to walk among the trees, to play padel at the private court or to unwind by the pool. Moments of laughter and lightness sit naturally alongside depth and reflection. Held in the strength of the group, something gently begins to shift.  

Join us June 16 – June 20, 2027 for a journey into the wild beauty of Portugal and the untamed power within you. 

JOIN US IN PORTUGAL
SPENDING FIVE DAYS IN A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION, WITH AMAZING WOMEN AND STEPPING INTO A BUBBLE WAS VERY NOURISHING FOR BODY, MIND AND SOUL. – Irene ‘t Hoff | 2026 Retreat Guest

I could completely relax and let go of things back home. I felt seen and safe to share anything.

I followed several programmes with Kat online and doing this retreat was a deepening and expansion of what I’d already learned. A whole toolbox to connect with myself, my energy and what’s subconsciously in the way of what I want. These tools are really a great way to retrieve all the information and answers within you.

I feel more relaxed and grounded in my body. There’s a softening in reaching my goals. I feel space.

Something magical happened when all these women opened their hearts. Everyone felt very safe. There was joy, laughter, tears, and it was all good. We held space for each other. I learned from them and they all inspired and touched me in their own way.

I’ve known Kat for 9 years. She sees and feels you and empowers you to find all the information within you. She has so much passion for her work and is a great teacher. She makes sure that everything you learn is very practical, so that you can use it in your daily life. And very importantly, she brings a lot of humour to it. So it’s deep stuff combined with a lot of lightness.

Overall, the retreat was a special experience that I wish for every woman. I’m grateful for all the new insights, the women that I met and the inspiration to go and create the life I want. It’s really a gift.

WORKING WITH KAT IS ALWAYS A JOY BECAUSE SHE HELPS YOU DISCOVER COMPLETELY NEW INSIGHTS THAT MOVE YOU FORWARD IN LIFE. – Thea Prins | 2026 Retreat Guest

Even more importantly, she gives you practical tools that allow you to return to your true self long after the retreat has ended.

You open yourself to yourself. This isn't a retreat you simply understand with your mind - it's something you genuinely experience and feel.

And what better place to reconnect with the deepest core of yourself than the beautiful Castelo Ventoso estate in Portugal's Alentejo region?

 

 

 

What's Included 

Optional Massages are available at an €85 additional cost.

Please note: The program is fluid and may change slightly when it is obvious in the moment. Our retreats are a beautiful mix of transformation, depth, and fun. Come ready to drop in, laugh, cry, dance, and reconnect to what really matters.

JOIN US IN PORTUGAL

Our retreats are a beautiful mix of transformation, depth, and fun. Come ready to drop in, laugh, cry, dance, and reconnect to what really matters.  

I’VE WORKED WITH KAT FOR MANY YEARS, AND HER TEACHINGS HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE IN ALMOST EVERY AREA. – Jolijn | 2026 Retreat Guest

Seeing Kat in person and experiencing her wisdom and exercises face-to-face was incredibly meaningful. The sessions gave me deep insights and practical tools, and they shifted something in me that I had been struggling with for a long time.

I completely turned my health around. I went from struggling with my health to feeling fully healthy and full of energy. I emigrated to my dream country, found a job that I genuinely enjoy and that gives me freedom, and I now share my life with the love of my life.

Spending five days in Portugal surrounded by an incredible group of women was a truly special experience.

And all of this in the very safe circle of women, created by Kat. I cannot describe how this feels. We were all there for each other, and everyone had the space to be who they are, show emotions and share anything they want.

In our free time, we had so much fun together – swimming in the pool, walking through the beautiful gardens or relaxing in our beautiful rooms. Castelo Ventoso is an absolutely stunning location. Everything is taken care of by Vicky with so much attention and care. I also really enjoyed our morning walks in the forest. The food was delicious and made with local products. One of my favourite moments was the dancing in the evening!

I’m so grateful for Kat and all the women on the retreat. It was a truly unforgettable experience.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. IN JUST FIVE DAYS, I EXPERIENCED AN INNER SHIFT I DIDN’T KNOW WAS POSSIBLE. – Jantien van der Laan | 2026 Retreat Guest

Kat is incredibly skilled, professional, and genuinely attentive to every single person. The location is beyond beautiful, the food is delicious, the rooms are stunning, and the beds are so comfortable.

Add in massages, padel, and swimming, and you have the perfect retreat for anyone wanting to switch off from everyday life and reconnect with themselves.

Love love love love love love!

Meet Your Host

Vicky van Beuningen - Host of Castelo Ventoso Estate

Vicky brings over seven years of experience in recruitment, working closely with people and supporting them in finding clarity around who they are and what truly drives them. Her work has always centred around listening deeply, recognising potential, and helping others refocus with their own direction and purpose.

After a transformative six-month journey through the Rocky Mountains, she chose to step away from the fast pace of life in Amsterdam, Munich, and Shanghai, and move to the Portuguese countryside. There, together with her husband Hein, she restored the family farm and began building a life more closely connected to nature and a slower, more intentional rhythm.

Together with family and Portuguese friends, they later acquired the monastery of Castelo Ventoso Country Estate. The restoration was undertaken with great care and deep respect for the building’s history, honouring its original character and architectural integrity. Thoughtful, understated modern comforts were gently introduced, allowing the space to remain quiet, authentic, and deeply connected to its past.

It is Vicky’s absolute passion to facilitate groups - especially inspiring women - on her estate, creating a nurturing space for them to reconnect with nature, with themselves, and with one another.

The Location

⟟  Castelo Ventoso

Castelo Ventoso Country Estate is a family-run private estate, set within a beautifully restored monastery, an intimate and peaceful place to rest, feel at home, and simply be. Rolling hills of cork oaks and ancient olive trees create an open, ever-changing scenery, rich in wildflowers, native herbs, and diverse plant life. The wide horizons, soft light, and quiet rhythm of the land bring a deep sense of calm and connection with nature - it’s pure magic.

At the heart of the estate lies the 16th-century monastery, once the residence of Jesuits from the University of Évora. Today, Castelo Ventoso Estate seamlessly blends its historic character and old-world traditions with modern comfort, creating a serene, authentic, and refined place to stay. 

Accommodation Options

Castelo Ventoso Estate offers a sense of quiet luxury, combining comfort and elegance in an exclusive private retreat where guests can slow down and reconnect. The suites are designed for comfort and rest, with soft Portuguese high-quality linen, sunlight, and stillness. All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.

Private Ensuite Room

Enjoy one of the 9 distinctive Classic Ensuite bedrooms set within the historic main house or the modern residences across the monastery estate, each offering its own character, peaceful atmosphere, and a private ensuite bathroom. 

9 PRIVATE ENSUITE ROOMS AVAILABLE |  €2490 p/p

BOOK PRIVATE EN-SUITE

Shared Ensuite Room

Enjoy one of our spacious shared Ensuite bedrooms, where modern design meets quiet comfort, offering a bright and welcoming space to relax, with private access to the garden. 

4 ROOMS AVAILABLE | €2190 p/p

BOOK SHARED EN-SUITE

Scenic Modern Room - Shared Bathroom

Enjoy one of our Scenic Modern rooms located within the contemporary residences of the monastery estate, offering natural light, open views across the surroundings, and a calm, comfortable atmosphere, with access to a shared bathroom nearby.

2 ROOMS AVAILABLE 

Private €2390 

BOOK THIS ROOM

 

 

 

Claim your spot

The payment includes accommodations, all sessions & all meals.

Prices are per person. All prices are in Euro.

A non-refundable €900 deposit is required to reserve your spot.

Private

Ensuite

For one guest · En-suite bathroom

Payment plans below

  • 1 time payment of €1390 (after deposit)
  • 2 monthly payments of €695 (after deposit)

€2490 p/p

BOOK THIS ROOM

Shared Modern Ensuite

Two guests · En-suite bathroom

Payment plans below

  • 1 time payment of €1090 (after deposit) 
  • 2 monthly payments of €545 (after deposit) 

€2190 p/p

BOOK THIS ROOM

Scenic Modern Suite

One guest | Shared Bathroom

Payment plans below

  • 1 time payment of €1190 (after deposit) 
  • 2 monthly payments of €595 (after deposit)

€2390 p/p

BOOK THIS ROOM

Disclaimer 

This retreat is lovingly created as a space for self-discovery, transformation, and heartfelt connection. Many women experience profound inner shifts, healing insights, and meaningful breakthroughs during our time together. At the same time, this retreat is not intended as a substitute for professional therapy, psychiatric support, or clinical trauma treatment. 

We deeply respect the unique path each woman is walking and we honour the full range of emotions and experiences that may arise within this sacred container. While the facilitators guiding this retreat are trained in a variety of transformational and holistic modalities, we are not licensed mental health or medical professionals. 

If you are currently experiencing severe mental health challenges, PTSD, or deeply unresolved trauma, we strongly encourage you to seek ongoing support from a qualified therapist or healthcare provider, either alongside or before joining us. 

Our role is to hold a steady, compassionate space for your unfolding - not to diagnose, fix, treat, or provide clinical care. You remain your own deepest guide, and we trust your wisdom in knowing what additional support you may need beyond this retreat space. 

 This retreat is about the full spectrum… from deep transformation to pure joy.

JOIN US IN PORTUGAL

 

 

Hear from our guest

Press play on testimonials from some of our 2026 retreat guests

 
 

FAQS

Have you read the FAQ and you still have questions?

We’re here to help. If anything is on your mind, please reach out to Vicky for a direct conversation: +351961698811 or info@casteloventoso.com  - we’re here to ensure you feel fully supported, informed, and excited for your retreat journey 

This is not about becoming someone new. It is about becoming fully you.

 

Where the patterns of overwhelm and self-doubt no longer run the show. Where you stop living in your head and start trusting the quiet voice that has always known.

You will leave with more than memories. You will leave with a steadiness, a clarity, and a trust in yourself that does not waver when life gets loud. Tools and embodiment you carry into your everyday life. 

Not just for a moment. For good.

 

This is deep work. At the level of your subconscious, your energy, your soul.

And if you are ready to raise your frequency and reconnect with the fullest, most aligned version of who you are, this is your invitation.

JOIN US IN PORTUGAL