About Valada Viva
Valada Viva Retreat Center is a place of pause, presence, and possibility.
Located just six minutes from the ancient and living village of Figueiró dos Vinhos, in Central Portugal, Valada Viva is a retreat center rooted in nature, creativity, and care.
Created by artists and hosts Debórah Eliezer Adabachi and Noor Adabachi, Valada Viva brings together their shared love for the natural world, the arts, cultural exchange, and social justice.
Here, time slows down.
Guests are invited to step away from the rhythms of daily life and enter a space designed for rest, reflection, and renewed curiosity.
Whether you come to restore, to create, or simply to breathe more deeply, Valada Viva welcomes you as you are, for a few days, a season, or a meaningful pause.
Connection
We value deep listening
to people, to place, and to the rhythms of nature.
Care & Hospitality
We believe in hosting as an act of love, where food, space, and attention are offered with intention.
Creativity & Expression
Artistic practice, in all its forms, is central to how we explore meaning, healing, and collective imagination.
Simplicity & Presence
We honor slower ways of being, making space for rest, reflection, and authentic experience.
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WHAT's NEXT
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12 days to the eventFri, Sep 04Figueiró dos VinhosStep away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in the peaceful Portuguese countryside. At Valada Viva, you are invited to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience a carefully curated journey of meditation, creative practice, and meaningful connection.
for more details about booking your retreat contact
valadaviva@gmail.com
OUR MISSION
To cultivate spaces where people can reconnect: with themselves, with one another, and with the living world around them.
We believe rest is not a luxury, but a necessity. Through retreats, gatherings, shared meals, and creative practices, we offer experiences that nourish the body, mind, and spirit, while honoring the land and local community that hosts us.
Valada Viva exists at the intersection of hospitality, artistic practice, and social awareness, creating room for transformation that is gentle, embodied, and grounded.
the facilities
At Valada Viva, our facilities are designed to support both collective and individual experiences, balancing comfort, creativity, and connection with nature.
The space includes a swimming pool, an indoor yoga studio, an outdoor yoga platform, and a welcoming indoor living room for rest, reflection, and shared moments. For communal meals and gatherings, there is an outdoor eating area.
The land also offers two gardens, inviting quiet time, exploration, and grounding, as well as a dedicated camping area for those seeking a more immersive, close-to-nature experience.
the hosts
Debórah Eliezer Adabachi
A mixed-identity Arab Jewish artist and cultural advocate, Debórah’s work centers on human transformation through embodied practice. She is the Artistic Director of Aviva Arts, an arts and wellness education center based in San Francisco, California.
As a professional voiceover artist, her voice has been featured in over 25 LeapFrog toys, The Sims 2, 3 and 4 video games, as well as radio advertising. She holds a B.A. Cum Laude in Drama from San Francisco State University, is a Certified Sound, Voice and Music Healing practitioner through the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and a 200-hour Kaula Tantra Yoga instructor.
Her work weaves together theatre, voice, ritual and somatic practice, supporting both personal and collective awakening.
Noor Adabachi
Noor Adabachi’s life and work are shaped by resilience, creativity, and hospitality. A refugee from Beirut, Lebanon, Noor is an environmental and scenic designer, a California fire survivor, and co-owner of Valada Viva.
A graduate of CalArts, where he studied set and costume design, Noor’s furniture and design work have been featured in architectural publications and on E! The Entertainment Channel.
At Valada Viva, Noor shares Lebanese and pan-Mediterranean dishes inspired by local ingredients and his deep joy in hosting others around the table.
figueiró dos vinhos
Nestled among hills, forests, and rivers, Figueiró dos Vinhos is a historic village in Central Portugal with deep roots in craft, agriculture, and community life.
Known for its lush landscapes, stone architecture, and proximity to nature, the region offers abundant opportunities for walking, swimming in river beaches, and quiet exploration. Life here moves at a human pace, shaped by seasons, local traditions, and long-standing relationships with the land.
Valada Viva is honored to exist in dialogue with this place, learning from its rhythms, supporting local economies, and welcoming guests into a living cultural landscape.
Lilla
"Muito obrigada. It was a joyful week and I enjoyed every minute of it!"
marie-Helene
"A beautiful experience"
anonymous
"Thank you for organising, (...) it's just a very nice way of learning :-)"
