AUGUST 31 – September 5, 2026
The Supreme Realization
The summer retreat 2026 with Shai Tubali in Portugal
What if your greatest challenge could become a gateway to realization?
In summer 2026, Shai invites you to explore what he considers the most important spiritual teaching ever written: the Yoga Vasistha. Beginning with a state of deep depression, the wise sage Vasistha guides prince Rama all the way to enlightenment — revealing a direct way of seeing that dissolves confusion, transforms suffering into a doorway, and uncovers the unchanging ground beneath all experience.
Amid the quiet mountains of the Serra da Estrela, this retreat is an invitation to share in the joy and wonder of this teaching of spiritual liberation — and to bring its living truth into your own life.
If you wish to join this profound journey, add your name to the waiting list and be the first to receive access when registration opens.
A place of tranquility in the midst of the timeless beauty of the Serra da Estrela.
Here, where granite peaks reach for the sky and ancient glaciers have carved dramatic valleys, is a place to reconnect with nature and yourself.
Surrounded by the rugged splendor of Portugal’s highest mountain range, a land of whispering forests, crystal-clear streams and panoramic vistas.
Escape the ordinary, discover serenity.
Your mountain adventure awaits.
Discover boundless Silence.
ABOUT THE RETREAT VENUE
Estrela Serenity
Fresh mountain air, the calming silence, and breath-taking sunsets…
Estrela Serenity offers the perfect blend of peaceful tranquility, modern rooms and the grandeur of the majestic Serra da Estrela mountains.
Your ideal escape – discover a hidden gem.
Travel
Since we will not start the retreat until the evening of the 31st, it is basically possible to arrive on the same day despite the flight.
The closest airport is Porto.
From there, we will be happy to organize a shuttle for the 31st that will take you directly from the airport to the retreat location, Estrela Serenity, for around €40 per person.
Alternatively, you could take the train to Viseu and be picked up by someone from the team, or rent a car yourself. The shuttle service is probably the most comfortable option.
Organizational Details
Date
August 31-September 5, 2026
Time
The retreat begins at 6:00 p.m. with a shared dinner. Arrival from 3:00 p.m.
The retreat ends on the last day after lunch at 2:00 p.m.
Retreat Venue
Estrela Serenity
Caminho das Regadas, Nº1
6290 – 081, Folgosinho
Gouveia – Portugal
Organization
Carlos J. Stickel
carlos@shaitubali.com
+49 178 5175 114
As a thank you for registering already, you have the opportunity to register for a special retreat price that is only available now and exclusively for you.
Rooms and Prices:
All rooms have their own bathroom and are air-conditioned (it can get very hot at this time of year).
- The Retreat Programm (waiting list discount): 440 EUR
- Hotel Price: 725 EUR in a shared double room, or 950 EUR in a single room
The total prices are accordingly:
Standard single room (Special Waiting List Price per person): €1,390
Standard double room (Special Waiting List Price per person): €1,165
The number of available rooms is limited this year. That’s why we highly recommend to book!
Fill out the booking form now, and then pay the deposit of €190 in the next step to secure your place.
Escape the ordinary, discover serenity.
Your mountain adventure awaits.
Discover boundless Silence.
Fill out the booking form now, and then pay the deposit of €190 in the next step to secure your place.