Fitness, Adventure & the Algarve Coast
Join us in Lagos for eight days of coastal adventures, coached workouts, Portuguese food, and time with a group of people who share your love of being active and exploring somewhere new.
We’ll spend the week based at Dom Manuel I, with Lagos as our starting point for discovering the Algarve. Our plans bring together kayaking along the coast, learning to surf, scenic walks, a Portuguese cooking experience, and an afternoon out on the water.
Between it all, there will be time to wander town, grab a coffee, relax by the pool, and sit down to meals that turn into some of your favorite moments of the trip.
Come with a friend, bring your partner, or join us on your own. We’ll take care of the planning so you can settle in and enjoy the week.
Your Week at a Glance
Dates: August 28–September 4, 2027
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Home base: Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
Accommodation: Dom Manuel I
Training: Workouts with options for different fitness levels
Group size: Typically about 20 guests
Retreat price: From $4,200 per person
Deposit: $500 per person
Remaining Balance: Interest free installments available
Get Out and Experience the Algarve
The coastline will be a big part of this week, but we also want you to experience the food, towns, and everyday moments that make a place memorable.
Our proposed adventures include paddling around Ponta da Piedade, trying surfing with local instructors, walking a scenic stretch of coast, and taking a boat trip with time to swim and enjoy the views.
Back on land, we’ll explore Lagos, share Portuguese food, and come together for a cooking experience. There will also be room in the schedule for your own discoveries, whether that’s a little café, a favorite beach, or another afternoon by the pool.
Workouts That Fit the Week
We’ll move together throughout the retreat, with a mix of coached strength and conditioning, partner workouts, outdoor sessions, and lighter recovery work.
The sessions will fit around our adventures. On a day spent surfing or hiking, we’ll keep any additional training lighter. On other days, we’ll have more time for a full gym session and some friendly team competition.
You don’t need to be an experienced athlete to join. We’ll offer workout variations so you can take part at a level that suits you, and you’re always welcome to take a break when you need one.
What's Included?
- Seven nights at Dom Manuel I in Lagos
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Scheduled workouts and coaching
- All scheduled activities and excursions
- Transportation
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Custom Grown Strong Retreat shirt
We handle the planning, reservations, and coordination so you can spend your vacation enjoying where you are and who you’re with.
Not included: Flights, travel insurance, personal shopping, and alcoholic drinks.
Itinerary
The itinerary is subject to potential changes
Welcome to Koh Samui
August 28th
- Arrivals
- welcome workout
- Dinner in Lagos
*Only a $500 deposit today and interest-free payment option available.
Is This Retreat for You?
This week is a good fit if you:
- Enjoy being active and spending time outdoors
- Want a mix of workouts, local experiences, and downtime
- Like the idea of a vacation with the planning already handled
- Are open to meeting people and sharing the week as a group
- Want to explore Portugal with a friend, partner, or on your own
Expect an active week with walking and proposed water activities alongside the workouts. If you have questions about a particular activity or what an alternative could look like, reach out before booking. We’re happy to talk through the plans with you.
Come for the Trip. Get to Know the People.
A lot of people join a Grown Strong Retreat without knowing anyone else. The week gives you plenty of ways to get to know each other, from being paired up in a workout to sharing a kayak or sitting together over dinner.
There’s time to be part of the group and time to do your own thing. You can join every adventure or take an afternoon for yourself.
If you’ve been waiting for someone to travel with, this is a chance to book a trip where meeting people is already part of the experience.
I just recently attended my very first retreat, and it was with Grown Strong. Before we even arrived, our arrival transport to the hotel was already organised, all activities were planned and spaces out quite well. Food selections were delicious and had a large variety. Training sessions were fun and enjoyable! Travelling back to the airport for our departure was already organised. No stress or worry about what to do next. The best part was the community and the people I met from all around the world! Instantly, I want to do another retreat with them. They make travelling fun, enjoyable and an experience worth loving again and again!
What Makes Grown Strong Retreats Different?
We’ve spent years hosting retreats around the world and one thing always stands out:
People come for the destination, but they leave remembering the community and experiences shared together.
Our retreats are designed so you can:
- Train together with fun and hard workouts.
- Explore amazing destinations with an incredible group.
- Eat incredible food and experience local culture.
- Step away from routine and reconnect with yourself.
- Build friendships that last long after the trip.
By the end of the week, most people say it felt like traveling with a group of lifelong friends.
Your Home for the Week
We’ll spend seven nights at Dom Manuel I, a charming hotel in Lagos with classic Portuguese design and a pool for those slower moments between adventures.
Its location puts us near the town center and local beaches, giving you options for getting out during your free time. Head into Lagos for a coffee, explore the shops, or return to the hotel for a swim and some time to yourself.
It’s a comfortable base for a week that balances getting out and experiencing the Algarve with having somewhere to unwind afterward.
All Fitness Levels Welcome
You don’t need to be an experienced athlete to join us. Whether you’re new to fitness or have been training for years, our coaches will adapt each workout with movement options, weights, and a pace that works for you.
We’ll train together, encourage each other, and have fun along the way. There’s no pressure to keep up with anyone else, and you’re always welcome to take a rest day.
If you enjoy being active and exploring new places with good people, you’ll fit right in.
Come solo. Leave with a crew.
A lot of people hesitate to book their first retreat because they're coming alone. Then they arrive and realize half the group did exactly the same thing.
Our retreats are intentionally small because we want everyone to actually get to know each other.
You train together. Eat together. Explore together. Laugh a lot. Probably struggle through at least one workout together.
And somewhere along the way, a group of strangers starts feeling like a crew.
That's the part of these retreats that's difficult to explain until you've experienced one.
COMING SOON
We’re putting the finishing touches on this retreat. Booking details will be revealed soon.
Community booking has ended
We’re preparing public booking. Please check back shortly for availability and current prices.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
- Private Single Occupancy
Indulge in the luxury of your own private room, complete with a spacious king-size bed.
Ideal for travelers in pursuit of peace and seclusion between activities.
Total Retreat Price: From $4,595
- Private Double Occupancy (Shared Bed)
Immerse yourself in comfort with a king sized mattress to share with your partner or good friend in the privacy of your own room. If you prefer separate sleeping spaces, we can accommodate your request for two separate mattresses.
Total Retreat Price: From $3,845 (per person)
- Shared Room (Matched With Roommate)
We partner you up with someone else from the retreat of same gender. A great way to make new friends and save a little bit of money.
Total Retreat Price: From $3,845
A $500 deposit (per person) is required to secure your reservation and is non-refundable.
We understand that unexpected situations can come up. While deposits are non-refundable, you may have the option to switch to another retreat or transfer your spot to someone else. Please refer to the sections below for more details, or reach out to retreats@grownstrong.com if you need assistance.
You can choose between:
Installments (Interest-Free)
Split your remaining balance into four payments:
- January 24th, 2027
- February 24th, 2027
- March 24th, 2027
- April 24th, 2027
Pay in Full
Pay anytime before March 24th, 2026.
A $500 non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure your spot on the retreat. The remaining balance will be due at a later date and may be paid either in installments or in one lump sum prior to the retreat.
Because we must reserve accommodations, activities, transportation, and staff well in advance, the following cancellation policy applies:
- 90+ Days Before the Retreat Start Date: You may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund of all payments made, excluding the $500 deposit per person.
- 60–89 Days Before the Retreat Start Date: You may cancel your reservation and receive a refund equal to 50% of the total retreat price.
- 30–59 Days Before the Retreat Start Date: You may cancel your reservation and receive a refund equal to 25% of the total retreat price.
- Within 30 Days of the Retreat Start Date: All payments are non-refundable.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.
Any additional nights booked before or after the retreat dates are non-refundable.
For detailed information on our cancellation policy, please refer to our refund policy here.
We will always do our best to accommodate your request. However, due to non-refundable costs on our end, a $500 transfer fee applies. Transfers are subject to availability and must be requested in advance. Any difference in pricing between retreats will be applied. If the new retreat is lower in cost, the remaining balance (minus the transfer fee) will be issued as credit toward a future retreat. We recommend reaching out to our team as early as possible so we can walk you through your options and find the best solution.
Yes, with our approval. Please contact us as early as possible so we can help coordinate the transfer.
ACCOMODATION
Yes. If you sign up for a shared room, we’ll match you with another guest of the same gender.
Absolutely. Just select Double Occupancy when booking.
If you’d like us to split payments between you, reach out to at retreats@grownstrong.com and we’ll help set it up.
YES, of course you can! We always have a mix of couples, friends, and individuals so you'll fit right in.
Absolutely! If possible, we recommend arriving a day early so you have time to settle in and don’t risk missing any part of the retreat due to travel delays.
If you're interested in arriving early or extending your stay, please contact us at retreats@grownstrong.com, and we'll assist you with the arrangements.
TRAVEL
Flights are not included as our guests travel from all around the world. This approach gives you the freedom to select the flight that best fits your schedule and preferences. However, from the moment you arrive, we take over – handling all transfers from the airport to the hotel, ensuring a stress free experience for you. Once the retreat is done, we'll of course take you back to the airport.
Yes, we provide airport transportation. We'll arrange both your pickup and drop-off at the airport. Before your trip, we'll contact you to collect your flight details, ensuring we're there to welcome you upon your arrival.
Please fly into Samui International Airport (USM). The airport is located approximately 30–40 minutes from our hotel.
After you sign up, we’ll contact you with exact instructions on where and how we’ll meet you upon arrival.
Ideally you would arrive anytime before 12pm on May 24th. It's about a 1 hour drive from the airport and we will try to aim to do our welcome workout at 4pm with time to freshen up before our welcome dinner at around 6pm. The earlier you get in the more time you have to relax before the retreat kicks off.
While there are no scheduled activities on the final day, we recommend booking a flight that departs after 11AM on May 31st.To ensure a smooth departure, we plan to get you to the airport at least two hours before your flight. Since the drive is about 1 hour, this will give you time to enjoy breakfast and say your goodbyes without feeling rushed. Plus, no one wants to worry about an early departure on the last night!
ITINERARY
You can find an outline of what to expect further up on this page. As the date approaches, we will share more detailed information with everyone who has signed up. We promise you won't be disappointed!
The itinerary might change slightly, but we will of course keep you updated in such case.
If you have any questions at any time, please don't hesitate to contact us at retreats@grownstrong.com.
You are most certainly allowed to do your own thing! We understand that you may not want to be around everyone 24/7 so if you find yourself needing a break, not wanting to workout or join us on an experience, just let us know. We will always give you options to follow our plan or just do your own thing, it's completely up to you.
WORKOUTS
We typically do a mix of HIIT workouts and strength training.
We'll be exercising in several locations, such at CrossFit gyms and the great outdoors. At the CrossFit gyms, we typically have access to a range of equipment like barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and pull-up racks. For our outdoor workouts, we'll embrace a more basic approach, focusing primarily on bodyweight movements.
What all the sessions have in common is their adaptability to suit your fitness level. So, there's no need to feel intimidated or discouraged by the workouts. It is all about having a great time, stay healthy, and most importantly, have fun.
YES! There will be modifications for all fitness levels, and participation in any activity is entirely up to you.
Across all sessions we have the flexibility to accommodate your fitness level, ensuring no one feels out of place. There's no need to worry about the intensity or difficulty of the workouts. Our primary aim is for you to have an enjoyable experience.
Not at all! This retreat is for all levels, ages, and genders. No prior experience is necessary! The main goal is for you to ENJOY YOURSELF! We will cater to everyone who participates, and we will scale each workout to your ability so everyone can join. We will have plenty of staff to accommodate exactly what you need.
FOOD & DRINKS
INCREDIBLE! What all our retreats have in common is our commitment to providing an excellent dining experience. We aim to deliver a blend of local cuisine with a diverse selection of other foods, ensuring a mix of flavors and experiences throughout your trip.
If you have any dietary restrictions, rest assured, we will make every effort to accommodate them. After securing your spot, we'll send a questionnaire to gather information about your food preferences and any allergies you might have.
Of course! While alcohol is not included in the retreat price, you are welcome to purchase drinks on your own at any time. Whether you want to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a casual drink during your free time, you are more than welcome to do so. If you are interested in exploring the local nightlife, we are happy to offer suggestions and help point you in the right direction.
OTHER QUESTIONS
You must be 18 years. Certain exceptions may apply. Reach out to retreats@grownstrong.com for more information.
The typical age range of our participants is 30-60 years old. However, we warmly welcome everyone, regardless of age. We've had many guests outside this range, including our oldest participant to date at 74 years old and youngest at 14, who both thoroughly enjoyed the retreat.
We've found that around 20 participants is the ideal number for creating a personalized and fun experience. On certain retreats we might go slightly over and others we will try to stay under. Each retreat is supported by at least 2 coaches or staff members, and we often include additional team members as necessary to ensure everyone receives the attention and guidance they need.
Yes, about a month before the trip, we create a WhatsApp group. Here, you can greet your fellow retreat participants and introduce yourself. It's an exciting time, allowing you to see who else is going, with friendships often starting to form even before you meet in person.
It's entirely your choice. We use WhatsApp for communication before and during the retreat. WhatsApp needs an internet connection to work, but our accommodation and most places we visit offer free Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly and easily connect to the internet at no extra cost. That said, having an international phone plan can give you a bit more flexibility while you’re out and about.
No, we don't provide travel insurance. We suggest you make sure you are either covered by your current insurance or get a specific travel insurance.
- Accommodations
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Snacks & water
- All workouts
- All activities
- All transportation
- Custom T-shirt
- Good times!
The only thing you need to provide is yourself and some extra cash if you'd like to go out for drinks or shop for some souvenirs!
Send any questions to our team at retreats@grownstrong.com or feel free to click here to book a quick call with someone from our team to help answer all of your questions.