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A retreat sanctuary for women in the heart of Lisbon

Clarity. Expansion. Transformation.

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The exterior of Magic House, a century-old villa in Lisbon's Estrela neighbourhood
The Magic House Retreat Center

 — a renovated, elevated bohemian sanctuary inside a century-old building in Lisbon, Portugal.

It’s proof that magic isn’t found in perfection, but in the courage to renew, restore, and reimagine what’s been there all along.

With tastefully appointed, themed rooms (inspired by my favorite things; think sunrises, forests, beaches, and of course magic), luxurious beds and linens, and the ultimate sense of comfort, you’ll want for nothing.

 

Who This Is For

For women who are ready to put something down

Magic House is for the woman who's been holding it together for everyone else — who knows something needs to shift but hasn't had the room to find out what. Small groups. No performance. No one asking you to have it figured out before you arrive.

A quiet corner at Magic House
A Day at Magic House

Slower than you're used to, on purpose

There's no schedule built to impress anyone. A typical day moves through:

Morning light in a Magic House bedroom

Morning

Slow starts and tea on the terrace — never a forced 7am wake-up call.

A workshop in progress at Magic House

Midday

Workshops and bodywork, held by practitioners who've done their own inner work first.

Wandering a path near Magic House

Afternoon

Unstructured time. Rest, journal, wander Lisbon, or do nothing at all.

An evening tea ritual at Magic House

Evening

A shared table, then a nightly ritual with tea, that turns strangers into a circle.

Angela, founder of Magic House
Who's Holding This

Founded by someone who does this work herself

Angela

Angela is an alcohol-free life coach who has spent years helping women change their relationship with alcohol — without shame or all-or-nothing rules.

Magic House grew out of that same work: a real, physical space in Lisbon's Estrela neighbourhood where the transformation her clients do virtually could happen in person, together, entirely alcohol-free.

Two Ways In

This house holds two kinds of gatherings

Angela runs her own retreats here throughout the year. She also opens Magic House to a small number of trusted facilitators who bring their own groups to hold space in these rooms.

Angela's Retreats

Guided by Angela herself — for women ready to reconnect with rest, movement, and each other, entirely alcohol-free.

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Host Your Own

Bring your group and your work to a space built for it. A limited number of facilitators host here each year.

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Angela's Retreats

Two ways in, so far

A taste of what's been held here — each retreat has its own full story on its own page.

Activate Your Senses retreat

Activate Your Senses

May Retreat · Lisbon

A sensory, slow-paced week for women ready to reconnect with their bodies and each other.

The Pre-Retreat Retreat

The Pre-Retreat Retreat

Dates TBA · Lisbon

A smaller, quieter gathering for women easing into retreat life for the first time.

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Guest Stories

What people carry home from Magic House

“Angela's retreat was the best investment I could make in myself — my growth, my healing, and my goals. It was worth every penny.”

Retreat Attendee

“You get to experience incredible, like-minded women, and the opportunity to look beyond your goals and expand your life in ways that blow your mind.”

Retreat Attendee

“The retreat experience allowed me to build connections with other like-minded women and overcome deep fears I had held onto for years.”

Retreat Attendee

Come exhale at Magic House.

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