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MOVE WITH US UNDER THE OPEN SKY

 

Step out of the rush of daily life and immerse yourself in a week of attentive movement, deep breathing, and connection to your body and surroundings. Set in the peaceful landscapes of Portugal, this ITCCA retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your Tai Chi Chuan practice—whether you're a beginner or an experienced student.

Each day combines the meditative strength of the Original Yang Style with space to rest, reflect, and reconnect. Through solo form, partner work, and focused training sessions, you'll refine your alignment, awaken your internal energy, and rediscover how ease and strength can move together.

This retreat is organized for the fifth consecutive year by the Tai Chi Ch'uan teachers

Stefan Diderich and Maya-Matthea van Staden. 

Trees in the Wind
Retreat 3th-10th October 2026
2024 bidsprinkhaan retreat

2024 bidsprinkhaan retreat

training room

training room

2023 retreat pushing hands

2023 retreat pushing hands

retreat group 2023

retreat group 2023

2023 blow the horn

2023 blow the horn

2024 retreat ITCCA EU hoody

2024 retreat ITCCA EU hoody

LOURAL VILLAGE

LOURAL VILLAGE

Vegan food with elegance

Vegan food with elegance

the valley

the valley

learn from the best

learn from the best

group 2024

group 2024

2023 Room for beginners to join

2023 Room for beginners to join

2023 retreat touch & play

2023 retreat touch & play

​More than a place to learn techniques, this retreat offers a welcoming environment to nourish presence, deepen awareness, and reconnect with embodied vitality. Practicing in nature enhances the experience, allowing you to tune into your surroundings and return home with a grounded body and a quiet mind.

Whether you're looking to deepen your practice, recharge your energy, or simply enjoy Tai Chi in a beautiful setting—this retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and move with intention.

 Come move with us under open skies.

Loural Eco Village 

An inspiring environment for reflection, creative exchange, and shared visions on health and permaculture gardening. Throughout the week, we offer a full schedule of Tai Chi Chuan training, complemented by collaborative activities initiated in partnership with the team from Loural Eco Village.

 

Loural Eco Village is located southeast of Coimbra, in an area of spectacular natural beauty.. Accommodation costs will be invoiced directly by the Loural Village organization. A prepayment to Loural is required and will be invoiced around August 1st, 2026, following your registration.

Address:
Aldeia Velha, 3330-072 Colmeal, Goís, Portugal (near Arganil)
Phone: +351 969 000 866
The Loural Eco Village website is worth visiting to learn more about the surroundings and facilities.

The price for accommodation includes all taxes, three vegetarian meals per day, Wi-Fi, and access to all facilities.

Updated Accommodation Prices – Effective January 2026: option1: Shared stay at the glamping site (Lotus Belle tent, max. 3 people): €90.00 per night Option 2: Private stay in a shared indoor room (max. 2 people): €110.00 per night Optie 3: Private indoor stay in a multi-bedroom space (single occupancy): €130.00 per night Please note: lunches and dinners outside of the residence are not included. We will coordinate transport from Coimbra to Loural together. Once everyone’s flight details are confirmed, we can also arrange to travel together to Coimbra. Taking the train is very easy and manageable. For the return journey, we’ve previously rented a shuttle bus to travel back in groups. In our experience, most participants fly to and from Porto. Please use after registration for the retreat the shared Signal group to check in with others if you’d like to coordinate your journey.

The price for the Tai Chi Chuan classes,
6 days:
€ 330,00

Arrival and Daily Schedule We aim for all participants to arrive on Saturday before sunset, ideally around 17:00. After a light dinner, we’ll gather in the meditation hall for the opening of the retreat. Daily class schedule: 07:30–09:00 – Morning practice 09:00 – Breakfast 10:00–13:00 – Midday session 13:00 – Warm lunch 16:00–19:00 – Afternoon session 19:00 – Dinner Retreat Fee: €330 Payment is preferred via bank transfer to: IBAN: NL27 ASNB0950 3823 29 Reference: Please include your full name and “ITCCA Retreat 2025” If needed, an invoice can be provided. Please ensure payment is completed at least two weeks before the retreat begins. Cancellation Policy Your registration becomes binding after July 31st. In case of cancellation, 50% of the retreat fee will be charged. In situations of force majeure, individual cases will be considered for a possible refund.

Regular classes in Portugal

It's possible to join regular weekly classes in Porto Maia district. Teacher Adrian

Workshops in The Netherlands and Portugal

In January and February 2026 teacher Charley Holtrop will be teaching in Portugal Arganil, Coimbra, Lisbon

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