We're Going to Portugal. And You're Coming With Us.
If you've been showing up to class in Belmar week after week, sweating through burn sessions, lifting heavier than you thought you could, and building something real inside these walls, this is your next level.
We're taking Rowdy to Portugal!
May 22 - 27, 2027.
Six days. Twenty-eight people. One private estate in the Portuguese countryside. And a week that will genuinely change you.
This is the Fire & Salt Yoga & Fitness Retreat, and it is unlike anything we have ever done.
More Than a Workout. More Than a Trip.
From day one at The Rowdy Mermaid, we have stood for three things: sweat, support, and showing up as your true self. Every class we teach in Belmar is built on the belief that movement is medicine, that community makes you stronger, and that the confidence you build inside these walls carries far beyond them.
This retreat is all of that, taken somewhere extraordinary.
It is not a vacation where you happen to do a yoga class one morning. It is a full immersion experience co-hosted by Amelia and Rowdy instructor Eleonora Zampatti, designed from the ground up to be everything Rowdy stands for, just set against one of the most breathtaking backdrops on earth.
Every single day you will move your body in ways that challenge and surprise you. You will sweat through 90-minute classes that blend the best of what we do at the studio: Burn, Sculpt, Power, Yoga, and deep restorative work, all woven together in a setting that will make you wonder why you ever worked out indoors.
And then, when the workouts are done, you will surf the Atlantic. Hike dramatic coastal trails. Wander medieval towns. Eat the most incredible farm-to-table meals you have ever had in your life. Sit around the pool with twenty-seven other people who get it, who get you, and who are all there for the exact same reason you are.
To grow. To feel strong. To leave more alive than when they arrived.
That is what we do at Rowdy. We are just bringing it to Portugal.
The Place: Quinta Carvalhas, Santarém
We will be staying at Quinta Carvalhas, a luxury farm stay and holistic retreat center in the heart of Santarém, Portugal, that is somehow both wildly beautiful and genuinely feels like home. The moment you arrive, it will make sense why we chose it.
Picture a reimagined farmhouse on a private estate, surrounded by nature, with walking paths, a pool, quiet corners to sit and breathe, and a small family of horses named Janis, Toby, and Mr. Blue whose presence alone is somehow healing. The food is grown on the farm and prepared daily by a private chef. The grounds are exclusively yours for the entire week. The golden light of the Portuguese countryside makes everything look like a movie.
It is the kind of place that invites you to slow down and actually feel what is happening. That is intentional. Because at Rowdy, we have always believed that mental strength matters just as much as physical strength, and this environment was chosen to nourish both.
How the Week Unfolds
Every day has its own rhythm: structured enough that you always know what is coming, free enough that you can truly breathe. Here is how the week flows.
Day 1: Arrive, Exhale, Connect
You land. You settle in. You exhale. That evening, we open with an intention-setting ceremony and a chance to connect as a group before moving through a grounding yoga flow designed to open the body after travel and bring you fully back to yourself. We close with a long sound bath and then gather for a welcome dinner under the stars. This is how we begin at Rowdy, by creating space for you to show up exactly as you are. That does not change just because we are in Portugal.
Day 2: Strength and Softness
The morning starts with our Burn + Restore class, high-energy cardio and sculpt work that challenges your strength and endurance, followed by deep stretching and recovery that helps you feel both powerful and grounded at the same time. The rest of the day is entirely yours. Pool. Walking paths. A book. Nothing you have to do. This is the balance we chase at the studio every single day, and it lives here too.
Day 3: Nazaré
We head to Nazaré, one of Portugal's most iconic coastal towns, known for its dramatic cliffs and world-famous surf. For those of us who grew up on the Jersey Shore, the pull of the ocean is not just familiar. It is home. Spend the day however you want: take a surf lesson, walk the beach, explore local shops, have lunch in town, or simply sit by the water and breathe. The Atlantic has a way of reminding you who you are.
Day 4: Óbidos and Peniche
We begin the morning with Sculpt + Restore, a full-body toning session focused on strength, endurance, and control, followed by a deeply restorative stretch. Then we are off to explore the enchanting medieval streets of Óbidos, rich with history and charm, before continuing to the rugged coastal beauty of Peniche. Wander. Shop. Soak it in at your own pace. This is the kind of day you will talk about for years.
Day 5: The Hike
We wake early and head out for a guided sunrise hike along the breathtaking Fragas de São Simão Trail. Surrounded by nature, moving through something that asks something of you, this is the kind of experience that creates clarity you cannot manufacture in a gym. We return to the farmhouse for a well-deserved breakfast and then move through our Empower + Release class in the afternoon, a nourishing session of gentle strength, mobility, deep stretching, and breathwork designed to help the body recover and reconnect. At Rowdy, we have always said that more sweat equals stronger mental health. This day is proof.
Day 6: Close Strong
We end the way we do everything at Rowdy, with intention and with each other. A final Core, Power + Stretch class builds strength and stability before a long, satisfying stretch leaves you feeling open and aligned. Then time to slow down, take a walk, sit in the sun, and reflect on what just happened. You will leave grounded, recharged, and carrying something with you that no one can take away.
The Workouts
These are not watered-down retreat classes. They are Rowdy. We just brought them to Portugal. Each one is 90 minutes, co-led by Eleonora and Amelia, and designed to push you and restore you in equal measure.
Burn + Restore blends high-intensity cardio and sculpt work with deep stretching and breathwork, so you feel both powerful and soft by the end.
Sculpt + Restore focuses on high reps, pulses, light weights, and bands, targeting every muscle group before a long stretch brings you back down.
Core, Power + Stretch builds strength from the inside out through core stability, athletic drills, and standing strength work, then finishes with a full-body stretch that releases everything you have been holding.
Empower + Release is the perfect reset after a full day on the trail: gentle strength, mobility, hip openers, and grounding movement that leaves you lighter than you arrived.
Every class reflects what we believe at The Rowdy Mermaid. That fitness is not just about the body. That the real transformation happens when you are in a room full of people who are rooting for you, being pushed by someone who genuinely cares, and discovering what you are capable of when you stop holding back.
Who This Is For
If you have ever stood in class at our Belmar studio and thought I would do this every single day if I could, this retreat is for you.
If you are a Jersey Shore local who has been looking for a trip that actually feeds your body and soul instead of depleting them, this retreat is for you.
If you have been part of the Rowdy community and you are ready to take the next step, not just in your fitness but in your life, this retreat is for you.
If you have never tried Rowdy but something about this speaks to you, that is not an accident. Come anyway. All fitness levels are welcome. You do not need to have been coming to the studio for years. You just need to want to show up fully for six days and let something shift.
The zero-judgment zone does not stay in Belmar. It travels with us.
Everything That Is Included
We have taken care of everything so that you can focus on the only thing that matters: being present.
Your retreat package includes five nights of accommodation in the reimagined farmhouse on the private estate, with exclusive access to the entire property for your group. Three farm-to-table meals per day plus snacks are prepared by the private chef using ingredients grown on-site. Daily yoga and fitness workshops are led by Eleonora and Amelia throughout the week. You will have a full-day excursion to Nazaré, a full-day excursion to Óbidos and Peniche, and a morning guided hike along the Fragas de São Simão Trail. Pool access, walking paths, and all the restorative free time your nervous system has been asking for are built into every day. Group roundtrip airport transportation is included from start to finish.
Optional add-ons are available for those who want to go deeper, including massages, a cooking class, equine therapy with the estate's horses, and additional local excursions.
Pricing and How to Book
Spots are limited to 28 people and this will sell out. There are four room options to choose from:
A double room with shared bath starts at $3,699 USD per person. A double room with private bath is $3,899 USD per person. A single room with shared bath is $4,899 USD per person. A single room with private bath is $4,999 USD per person.
A deposit of $500 USD secures your spot. The booking deadline is March 31, 2027. Flights to and from Lisbon Airport (LIS) and travel insurance are not included. Travel insurance is mandatory and proof of coverage is required prior to departure.
A Note From Amelia
I built The Rowdy Mermaid because I believed fitness could be more than just a workout. That it could be a place where you find your people. Where you find yourself. Where you walk out standing a little taller than when you walked in.
Every class we teach in Belmar is built on that belief. And this retreat is that belief, taken all the way.
I have wanted to bring this community somewhere extraordinary for a long time. Portugal is raw and beautiful and alive in a way that reminds me of the ocean, which has always been where I feel most like myself. Eleonora and I have poured everything we have into designing a week that challenges you, restores you, surrounds you with people who lift you up, and leaves you with a version of yourself you did not know was waiting.
There are only 28 spots and almost all of them are gone!
Come get rowdy with us. 🧜♀️🌊
Questions? Reach out at support@the-rowdy-mermaid.com or find us on Instagram @therowdymermaid_
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