Dance between Dimensions

Move freely, reconnect with the living world

Portugal Pedrogrão Grande paid

Gravito makes the landscape part of the work: its grounds stretch across forested hills, with walking trails, a meditation garden, an open-air yoga deck and bathing spots by a waterfall. Dance between Dimensions centers on embodiment and empowerment, with a stated aim of helping people live more freely and fully. The retreat’s social side is grounded in relationship and community, while the setting leaves room for quiet time outdoors beneath broad, clear skies. Meals are freshly prepared vegetarian or vegan, using ingredients grown on site or sourced locally, and organic options are listed. The nonprofit center is concerned with developing consciousness and protecting natural heritage, giving the place an ecological thread alongside its personal-growth focus. Retreat prices start at €360. Lisbon and Porto airports are each about a two-hour drive away; the center can arrange group shuttles, making arrival easier when participants coordinate together.

Highlights

Meditation garden set among extensive grounds
Waterfall bathing spots close to the retreat land
Open-air yoga deck with mountain and sky views
Fresh vegetarian and vegan cooking with homegrown and local ingredients
Walking trails threaded through the surrounding forest

Good for

People exploring embodiment and empowermentNature loversYoga practitionersVegetarian and vegan travelersPeople drawn to relationship and community work

Setting

Gravito’s broad grounds sit among forests and mountains, with open views and clear skies. Visitors can find quieter corners in the meditation garden or spend time on the trails, at the waterfall bathing spots or on the open yoga deck.

A typical day

Daily structure varies by retreat, so confirm it with the center. The grounds offer space for practice and time outdoors, and the program’s stated focus is embodiment, empowerment, relationship and community.

Accommodation

Room types and sleeping arrangements are not described. Ask the host directly about lodging options when planning your stay.

What to bring

Bring comfortable clothes for movement and outdoor time, plus layers for cooler days. Average temperatures are around 17°C, with warmer, drier weather in June through August and wetter conditions more likely in January, March and November, so a light rain layer is useful.

Address Gravito Retreat Center, Rua do Gravito 96

How to get there

Gravito Retreat Center is at Rua do Gravito 96 in Pedrogrão Grande. Flights are self-arranged; Lisbon and Porto airports are each about a two-hour drive away. The center can coordinate group shuttles, or visitors can arrange a taxi or Uber.

Nearest airport: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) (5 km)

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is about 5 km from central Lisbon, and the drive from the airport to Gravito takes roughly two hours. The center can arrange a shuttle for groups of four to nine for €30–€60 per trip, depending on group size; taxi and Uber are alternatives.

Nearest city: Lisbon

Languages

English

Pricing

Retreat prices start at €360. Extra nights for early arrival or post-retreat integration cost €60 per night, payable at the center; shuttle fares are additional.

Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: Aug, Jul, Jun

Avoid: Jan, Mar, Nov

The annual average temperature is 17°C. June, July and August are the warmest and driest months, while December, February and March are among the coolest; January, March and November tend to be wetter.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What does a typical day at Dance between Dimensions look like?

The daily schedule varies by retreat. Confirm the session times and rhythm with the organizer before booking.

Can I attend if I’m new to embodiment work?

The program focuses on embodiment and empowerment. Ask the organizer whether a particular retreat assumes prior experience.

Are meals suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets?

Meals are freshly prepared vegetarian or vegan, with ingredients grown on site or sourced locally. Organic options are also listed.

Can the retreat center arrange a ride from the airport?

The center can organize shuttle buses for groups of four to nine people. The fare is €30–€60 per trip depending on group size; taxi or Uber are other options.

What language are the sessions in?

Ask the organizer to confirm the teaching language for your retreat.