A transformational retreat with
Peaceful Barb at Six Senses Douro Valley
April 23–27, 2026
The 1% Practice: The Art of Intentional Transformation
Phone: +351 254 660 600 (Portugal; international rates may apply)
Email: reservations-dourovalley@sixsenses.com
For questions regarding availability, bookings, dietary needs, travel assistance, or retreat details, please contact Six Senses directly using the information above.
A Retreat Designed to Empower You
Discover the power of small, consistent, intentional shifts to build unshakable resilience, transform your mindset, and awaken inner strength. In this immersive retreat, Barb Schmidt (“Peaceful Barb”) guides you through a deeply restorative journey rooted in mindfulness, presence, and The 1% Practice—a simple, adaptable 14-minute daily ritual designed to bring calm, clarity, and self-connection into everyday life.
Key Benefits
Build emotional resilience
Return to calmand clarity
Reconnect with your center
Learn sustainablemindfulness tools
Release what
no longer
serves you
Experience dailypresence practices
Why the 1% Practice
We’re living in a time of intense overwhelm—constantly connected yet increasingly disconnected from ourselves. The solution isn’t doing more; it’s doing differently.
The 1% Practice is Barb’s signature approach:
Just 14 intentional minutes a day to pause the noise, regulate your nervous system,
and create the inner space required for growth.
This is not self-care. It’s self-preservation.
It’s about showing up as the person you want to be, not the version stress creates.
Retreat Schedule At-A-Glance
- 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Arrival and check-in
- 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm: Welcome dinner and opening session
- Setting Intentions for Your 1 Percent Journey
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am: Morning meditation and movement
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am: Breakfast
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am: Workshop – Cultivating Inner Peace and Releasing What No Longer Serves You
- 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Lunch and rest
- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Free time for spa or relaxation
- 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Optional Q&A and check-in circle
- 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm: Dinner
- 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm: Evening session – Returning to Calm and Clarity
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am: Morning meditation and movement
- 9:00am to 10:00 am: Breakfast
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am: Workshop – Emotional Well-being Toolkit
- 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Lunch
- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Guided hike
- 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Optional reflection and journaling
- 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm: Dinner
- 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm: Evening session – The Practice of Presence
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am: Meditation and gentle movement
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am: Breakfast
- 10:00 am to 11:30 am: Workshop – Living the 1 Percent Practice
- 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm: Lunch and rest
- 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Personal reflection, spa time, or optional private sessions
- 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm: Closing dinner and celebration with gratitude circle
- 7:30 am to 9:00 am: Farewell breakfast and closing meditation
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am: Free time to prepare for departure
- 12:00 noon: Check-out
What’s Included
Included with your retreat experience:
• Nourishing meals at Vale Abraão & Open Kitchen
• One 60-minute spa treatment (April 24)
• Nine private workshops & meditation sessions with Peaceful Barb
• Morning meditations and mindful-movement classes
• Guided hike through the Douro Valley (April 25)
• Reflection circles & evening sessions
• Access to Six Senses facilities: spa, pools, trails, wellness areas
Accommodations
Single Occupancy
Approximate USD Price (including taxes): $5,175
Double Occupancy
Approximate USD Price (including taxes): $7,295
Note:
- Double occupancy pricing includes retreat participation and accommodations for two guests
- Guests booking a shared room with a non-partner may be matched with another guest only with mutual agreement
- Room-sharing requests should be discussed directly with Six Senses during booking
Have Questions?
Email or call Six Senses’ team directly:
Phone: +351 254 660 600 (Portugal; international rates may apply)
Email: reservations-dourovalley@sixsenses.com
or filling out this inquiry form.
Or email our team: hello@barbschmidt.com
Additional Information
Flying In
- Nearest Airport: Porto Airport (OPO) — approximately 75 minutes by car
- Lisbon is approximately 3.5 hours (350 km) by car from the resort
Ground Transportation Options
- Private transfer from Porto: Available through Six Senses upon request (approx. EUR 285 per way)
- Transfer from Lisbon: Available upon request (approx. EUR 735 per way)
- Train: Lisbon, Porto by train, followed by private transfer or local train toward the Douro Valley
- Car rental: Available at Porto Airport
Departure & Return Travel
- Transfers back to Lisbon or Porto can be arranged at the end of the retreat
- Guests may choose to return to the U.S. via Porto (OPO) for the most convenient departure options
Meal Plan
- Half-board is included, featuring daily breakfast and dinner. This allows guests the flexibility to enjoy lunch at their own pace—whether dining on-site, exploring local options off property, or taking personal time to relax and recharge.
Dietary Needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary accommodations are available with advance notice.
- Guests should confirm specific needs directly with the resort.
Dining Venues
- Vale de Abraão Restaurant: Seasonal, local, and regional cuisine served throughout the day
- The Dining Room: Market-inspired dishes highlighting regional ingredients
- Wine Library & Terrace: Local wines and tapas in an intimate setting
- Quinta Bar & Lounge: Cocktails, tapas, and afternoon tea
- On-site emergencies: Contact the Six Senses Douro Valley front desk immediately
- Portugal emergency number: 112
- Guests are encouraged to share their travel itinerary with a trusted contact
- Payment, cancellation, and refund policies are set by Six Senses Douro Valley
- Full terms and conditions will be provided during the booking process
- Guests are encouraged to review all policies prior to confirming their reservation
Guests who wish to arrive early may be eligible for a special pre-retreat rate, subject to availability. Please note that on April 23, the only scheduled group activity is the welcome dinner at 7:00 PM.
Spa treatments, private consultations, and curated experiences are available upon request.
For details or to make arrangements, please contact Six Senses Douro Valley directly at reservations-dourovalley@sixsenses.com
or +351 254 660 600.
The Destination: Six Senses Douro Valley
Located in the heart of Portugal’s breathtaking Douro Valley, Six Senses offers a sanctuary of nature, wellness, and timeless beauty. Expect world-class spa treatments, forested walking paths, nourishing cuisine, and spaces designed to soothe the senses.
Your 14 minutes begin here
You don’t need more time, more willpower, or a different life.
You just need a moment—your moment—every day.
Give yourself the gift of intentional transformation
Rediscover your calm. Rebuild your resilience. Return home to yourself.
Or email reservations-dourovalley@sixsenses.com for a more personalized booking experience!
Meet Peaceful Barb
Barb Schmidt—known to millions as Peaceful Barb—is a globally recognized motivational speaker, mindset coach, and meditation teacher. Founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life™, bestselling author of The Practice, and co-host of the podcast Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, Barb has dedicated over three decades to helping people cultivate inner peace and emotional well-being.
Her journey—from childhood adversity to entrepreneurship to deep inner healing—fuels her life’s mission: to make peace accessible, practical, and possible for everyone.