W H A T D O E S S H A N T I M E A N ?

Shanti is a Sanskrit word meaning peace, rest, calmness, tranquility, or bliss.

Or in the words of T.S Eliot: "The Peace which passeth understanding"


J E S S I C A & J A C K W E A V E R

The Shanti Space is a collaboration between Jessica and Jack Weaver. With their passion for exploration, self-discovery and well-being they were inspired to create a retreat space that embodies and offers this. They love healthy organic food, music and being surrounded by nature.

Both held a vision of running a retreat venue for many years, life took them on a journey of discovery in which on their way, they found one another and eventually their beautiful home in Portugal.

Now an enriching venue in an enchanted forest, The Shanti Space continues to be a space for restoration, retreat and calm abiding.

Their intention is that together with the people they live and collaborate with, they live in a harmonious environment and cultivate a deeper connection with Nature inside and out.

Both trained in holistic therapies such as acupuncture, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, yoga, qi gong, reiki and are vipassana meditation practitioners also facilitating retreats each year.

Their home is in nature, simplicity and kindness.

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T H E S H A N T I S P A C E

The venue, an old Quinta set in a national park and is endowed with beautiful fruit trees, giant oak corks, grape vines, vistas and a stream at the end of the garden where we often encounter our neighbours; deer and wild boar.

Within a 15 minute drive we reach the beach, see the fierce waves of the Atlantic coast and the charming surf town, Ericeira. Only half an hour from Lisbon and the airport, we are in an ideal location for Lisbon connections.

Our farm is the perfect venue for hosting groups, it is quiet and secluded. Our Garden Shala is a beautiful converted glass Victorian Greenhouse, a great workshop space along with our incredible yoga deck overlooking the valley of high trees. 

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T H E L A N D P R O J E C T

With 3.2 hectares of land surrounded by ancient forest alongside the Tapada de Mafra National Park, the land here is calling for regeneration and support for the trees native to these lands.

We are also investing our time harvesting the beautiful orchard fruit and nut trees readily available in the fairer months.

Over time we hope to continue to develop the biodiversity of these lands whilst we seek to support and encourage people to deepen their connection with nature, thereby deepening their connection to themselves and others.


V A L U E S

The Shanti Space is a space to facilitate
transformation, healing & well-being.

A U T H E N T I C I T Y

Being truthful & natural is important to us, we do our best to align with the Nature
& hold a safe space for transparency & healing.
Every month we contribute to the reforestation of our planet by making donations to TreeSisters.

K I N D N E S S

We assume the best, respect & support healthy boundaries
with a sincere care & understanding for life & the challenges we all face.

S I M P L I C I T Y

It is not always easy in our world today but we seek to live an uncomplicated
life, not holding on too tightly as we honour the resources of our planet.

C U R I O U S I T Y

An active interest & genuine curiosity supports self-discovery, deeper thinking & creativity.
We appreciate an inquisitive nature & wonder!

D I V E R S I T Y

We recognise how essential diversity is to thriving life. Our community is at the heart of all we do, we encourage self-responsibility & support the essential growth & learning needed to live, work & play harmoniously.