Web Summit Retreat | The Detox Village | 14-16 November
Picture this: it’s Friday and Web Summit has just finished. You’ve got twenty business cards in your pockets, 200 LinkedIn requests, and a long list of people you still need to reach out to. You’re exhausted from all the side events and endless networking. It’s been non-stop noise, screens, pitch decks, AI hype, FOMO, and LinkedIn BS.
How good would it feel to… log out?
To simply let go of your screens for an entire weekend.
🌲 About
For (just) three days, we are stepping away from it all. No panels. No notifications. No algorithms deciding what you see next. Just real like-minded people, real conversations, and the sound of nature.
We promise you will be surprised by the results of it. In fact, science has shown that spending time offline and in nature can reduce cortisol levels by 21%.
⛰️What you get:
2 nights in a spacious home in one of Portugal’s 12 Historical Villages, surrounded by mountains and silence.
Healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Unlimited fruit, snacks, and drinks.
Time for long nature walks, reading, playing games, yoga, or just reflecting. No pressure and no schedules (you’ve had enough of those last week).
Freedom to choose your own rhythm.
Space to be yourself. Be alone, surrounded by good people.
📕 Program and Activities:
A Program? Schedules? That sounds just like… Web Summit. We’re here to completely let go of the pressure of tight schedules and being punctual!
Move at your own pace. Read, write, stretch, explore ideas. Join the group for dinner if you feel like it. You'll find games, art materials, books, and other creative activities waiting whenever you feel inspired. Or, do nothing at all.
Arrival: Friday, 17:00
Departure: Sunday, around 15:00
🏘️The Village:
The house sits in the “Jewel of Serra da Gardunha” — Castelo Novo, Fundão. You’ll be surrounded by mountains and breathtaking views, in a village where you can walk straight from the door into long hikes all the way up the mountain.
You can choose a private bedroom or share one with someone else:
1 shared female dorm (4 people)
1 shared male dorm (4 people)
3 private bedrooms (Double)
The house is spacious, with big, bright living rooms, a garden, games rooms, a pool, and a cosy dinner table for slow, relaxed meals.
👥 Who’s Coming:
10-12 like-minded people, all with the same intention: a weekend of rest and time for themselves, open to connecting and socialising if they feel like it.
Anyone is welcome: young and old, from anywhere in the world. Just bring what makes you you.
🤳 About your phone…
Detoxing from Web Summit is our main goal. It will allow you to refocus, rest, and open your mind to new ideas and creativity. That’s why, upon arrival, we collect your phone and devices and store them safely in a locked, secure space. Don’t worry, your friends and family can reach us at any time in case of an emergency, and the house even has an old-school landline.
Refunds? This idea came together right before Web Summit, so we’re keeping things simple and transparent. If you commit to joining during Web Summit week, we unfortunately can’t offer full refunds. However, if we get fully sold out, you can receive a refund minus a €75 fee to cover our fixed costs.