Innovative Longevity Retreats For Older Adults To Unlock Vitality In Aging

This month saw the opening of Bluceira, a new type of retreat that offers a unique approach to a holiday that focuses on improving the quality of life for seniors. Inspired by the principles of the blue zones and the picturesque beauty of Ericeira, Bluceira is a novelty for those who are interested in longevity and eager to age better.

A Dream Realised

Founders Amélie Roujou de Boubée and Antonie Debuse, the lifelong friends and leaders behind Bluceira, combined their personal and professional experiences to create this longevity project.

A Positive Holistic Approach to Aging

Three core principles of longevity are the fundamentals of Bluceira's retreats :

Being Active: Professional coaches lead daily physical activity sessions to enhance mobility, flexibility, balance, and muscle strengthening,

Eating Well: Private chefs prepare all the meals, celebrating fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Meaningful Social Interactions: The role of the community in improving the quality of life is essential. Bluceira offers daily workshops and activities to promote and facilitate exchanges with the various local communities.

Creating a new narrative around the silver years

Bluceira’s retreats offer to change our perspective on aging, to not let preconceived ideas shape how we age and to get a taste, over 3 weeks, of all the possibilities that the coming years have to offer.

Unique venues

The retreats are held at two carefully selected venues: Quinta Raposeiros and The Long Barn, both locations provide comfortable accommodations and are surrounded by natural beauty, designed to offer relaxation and sense of freedom.

Pricing and details

Price start at at €290 per day per person for a double room or €350 for a single room, including accommodation, meals, beverages, all activities, guided visits,and daily coaching in physical activities. Participants are responsible for their travel arrangements, insurance, and any additional personal expenses.

Antonie and Amélie’s comment:

“Bluceira is not just an escape, it’s an experience that can change your daily life for the better. By coming to us, seniors make a conscious and positive choice for better aging: three weeks to adopt new habits that remain in place once they return home. We are both proud to create this caring and dynamic place!”

2025 RETREATS

Retreat 1: 18/02 -10/03 Retreat 2: 24/03 -13/04 Retreat 3: 23/04 -13/05 Retreat 4: 02/06 -22/06

Retreat 5: 19/09 -09/10 Retreat 6: 14/10 -03/11 Retreat 7: 14/11-04/12


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