The place

 

Casa das Águas Calmas

 

The place – Casa das Águas Calmas

Casa das Aguas Calmas is a project close to my heart that I set up with my then wife Cristina in 2009 and where retreats have been offered since 2015. It is located in the Algarve, in the quiet hinterland, near Boliqueime, just 30 minutes from Faro airport.
The wonderful beaches of the Algarve can be reached in just 15 minutes by car.

The heart of Casa das Águas Calmas is the meditation room, which is completely open and oriented towards nature.
Inside and outside merge into one.
Added to this is the garden, which has become ever richer over the years, with the biological swimming pond at its center.
There are three apartments and additional rooms where guests can find peace and retreat.

Meditation room

Our meditation room, also known as “Zendo”, is a place of silence where people meditate regularly during the courses and in the house community.
This room was created with the support of many people and therefore carries an energy of connection and community.

Bioswimming pond

As an alternative to a conventional swimming pool, we deliberately opted for a biological swimming pond.
The water is oxygenated by the aquatic plants.
A so-called skimmer ensures that organic particles are removed from the water surface so that the water always remains clear and clean.
The result is soft, completely chemical-free water, surrounded by a diverse plant world that only thrives outside the swimming zone.
Even if you don’t want to swim, the pond is a place of peace and relaxation.
Whether for meditating, lingering or eating, the swimming pond is a visual and sensory experience that brings joy to swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
We are very happy with our decision to opt for this natural alternative.

The apartments

The thick stone and clay walls remain pleasantly cool in summer and absorb moisture in winter.
All rooms can also be heated!
Welcome are individual guests or groups up to max.
15 people who are consciously looking for a place of peace and quiet. What’s more, our guests can help themselves to the produce from our organic garden and give an amount of their choice for their harvest at the end!
Many guests really appreciate this.

“Casa Azul” –the blue house, is a large house with 3 bedrooms, a living room with a Swedish stove, a dining kitchen, a large roof terrace with sea views and a private, secluded garden. It has two bathrooms with shower/WC.It is suitable for groups of up to 6 people.The 3 bedrooms are furnished as double rooms.For larger groups, the two other apartments (“Casa Laranja” and “Casa Verde”) can also be rented.

“Casa Verde ” – the green house – is also a former stable with a living area that has been converted into an apartment with a staircase and a mezzanine bedroom.
On the first floor there is a living room with a small kitchen and a bathroom (shower/WC).

“Casa Laranja ” – the orange house, is a former stable and living area of the former farmers, which has been converted into an apartment with a bedroom, a living room with sofa or, if desired, a 3rd bed, a bathroom (shower/WC) and a kitchen.