THE ORGANIC PATH
TAI CHI & QI GONG
THE RESET
Retreat in Portugal
30.04.2026 - 04.05.2026
A place to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself.
Time to Reconnect With Your True Self & Nature
This retreat is an invitation to step into that same quality of presence. Through Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and time in nature, you slow down, reconnect with your body, and return to your natural rhythm. Surrounded by ocean, light, and open space, you are guided back to simplicity, balance, and inner clarity. This is not about doing more. It is about remembering what is already there.A quiet return to yourself in movement, in stillness, and in nature.
The LaCotufa Retreat Centre
A Place for Deep Inner Growth
We offer a light, accessible framework that creates space for slowing down, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Health Kung Fu and meditation. A gentle, nourishing path into depth without pressure or overwhelm.
While the journey leads inward, community and integration are important to us. Before and after the Practice phases, we come together to share, reflect, and gently integrate what has been experienced into everyday life.
The Reset Retreat Schedule
08:00 Morning Practice
08:30 Qi Gong & Taichi
09:15 Breakfast together
10:30 Hendrik Lasse Berberich "Dare to Grow"
11: 30 Tai Chi & Qi gong
13:00 Mindful Lunch, Together
13:30 Time for rest or walk
16:00 Tai Chi & Qi Gong
17:00 Wu Dang Stretching & Qi gong Meditation
18:30 Dinner
Accommodation
You’ll be staying at the LaCotufa Retreat Centre, in one of the many beautiful rooms available. The property is spacious, with plenty of indoor and outdoor areas to relax, reflect, or enjoy time alone.
During the retreat, you’ll be nourished with simple, wholesome, and delicious meals. Each plate is thoughtfully prepared to help you feel balanced, light, and centered in your meditation practice.
The meals are intentionally uncomplicated and nourishing, providing your body with exactly what it needs.
Food
Overview over the Week
The first day is dedicated to arrival. We come together as a group, take time to get to know one another, and familiarize ourselves with the house and its surroundings. In a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, we begin to connect with the group, the place, and ourselves. This day is an invitation to settle in, slow down, and gently prepare for the days ahead.
From the second day onward, the retreat follows a clear morning rhythm. Each day begins with practice, including meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi, complemented by courses and guided sessions. These elements support a deepening process, offering both structure and spaciousness, with time for rest and personal integration.
Over the following days, the practice continues and unfolds further. Meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi, and the courses create a steady yet gentle framework, allowing for continuity, depth, and inner exploration. Movement, stillness, learning, and personal time flow naturally together.
As the retreat draws to a close, we create space for reflection and integration. There is time to look back, to acknowledge personal experiences, and to bring the shared journey to a conscious completion.
“I never thought I would feel physically so much better in such a short time. My posture has improved, my back pain has significantly decreased, and I simply have more energy in my everyday life.”
Alexandra Folk
Client Review
“I was very skeptical at first, but Qi Gong completely surprised me! The slow, flowing movements help me manage my stressful daily life much better. The teacher is incredibly patient and explains everything in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Highly recommended!
Diana Carla
Client Review
“For me, the Tai Chi classes are a perfect balance between physical movement and mental calm. The sessions are very well structured, and the teacher pays attention to each individual, offering gentle corrections and constant encouragement.
Claudia Ernst
Client Review
Christoph Wede
Christoph Wede has been practicing and studying internal arts and healing disciplines for over ten years. He trained extensively with Christopher Cheetham and deepened his path through further guidance within the Wudang Pai lineage at the Yellow Cloud Temple, under masters of the sacred Wudang Mountains in China. Each human carries an inner current of awareness, healing, and creation. When this source is awakened, one walks in harmony with life and serves others effortlessly. In essence, we are all one, connected through spirit.
Hendrik Lasse Berberich
Hendrik Lasse Berberich is a German-born coach, author, and experience designer who weaves together science, story, and embodied practice to support people in living with greater intention, purpose, and emotional depth. Over the past 15 years, he has worked in more than 20 countries, designing and facilitating programs that help individuals and groups slow down, listen more deeply, and connect what they know in their minds with what they feel in their bodies.
In this Organic Growth retreat, Hendrik will serve as host and co-facilitator of the space, holding the container for shared learning, meaningful conversation, and integration of the practices into everyday life. While Chris guides participants into the depth of Daoist Health practice that includes Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Helath Kung Fu and Meditation. Hendrik will bring a complementary lens of systems thinking, emotional literacy, and the science of nervous system regulation, making the experience both grounded and accessible.
The Reset Retreat Date & Price
The participation fee encompasses the complete program, daily guidance, as well as all shared meals.
The immersion is limited to a maximum of 6 participants to ensure a supportive experience.
Shared Room 796€
Privat Room 969€
Register
To sign up, please email us via the button below and let us know which retreat dates you’d like to attend.
Save your spot
Confirm your spot with a €400 deposit using the link below. Upon receipt of payment, you’ll receive all necessary preparation details.
Balance
The remaining balance is due one month before the immersion begins.
Getting to LaCotufa Retreat Center Areia Branca, Portugal
The Organic Grow Retreat takes place at LaCotufa Retreat Centre, a secluded on the Coast of Areia Brance. Surrounded by nature, panoramic views, and a deep sense of stillness, it’s an ideal place to step away from daily life and turn inward.
Closest Airport:
– Lisbon Airport (LIS): Approx. 50min by car or Bus
How to Get Here:
– By car: The most flexible option, especially if you want to explore the area before or after the retreat
– By shared taxi/shuttle: We’ll help connect participants interested in ride-sharing
– By public transport: Buses run from Lisbon to Lourinha. We can support you with travel planning if needed
The Organic Path
We offer gentle tools to harmonize mind and body, guiding you toward a healthy, joyful, and purposeful life. Through Qi Gong, Meditation, and Tai Chi, you reconnect with your natural flow and awaken the quiet power that already lives within you.
