30 DEC ~ 02 JAN 2026 ⫸ TOMAR ~ PORTUGAL ⫸ 4 DAYS OF PURE ECSTASY & CONNECTION
Registration for the big New Year’s Gathering is open! 🔥
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We will dance a lot, Sing around the fire, Let go of what needs to go and open a portal of intentions for the new year > this will be the most wanted gathering of this year!
And this time we have lots of news : ) ✨
⫸ ECSTATIC NEW YEAR’S GATHERING > 30 Dec - 2 Jan > Tomar
End the year and start the new one in the best way: dancing, singing, connecting and always with the great fire at the center 🔥
PS:
- We always sell out our gatherings, but this is the one that sells out the fastest.
- There are several accommodation options, but few rooms.
- To guarantee your place, simply buy the ticket (or half of it now) > accommodation and meals are only paid for on December 30th. ✨
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We hope you can join!
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Hugs from the whole team <3
4 days dancing, singing, connecting, awakening.
We are organizing again, for the 9th time in a row, this New Year’s Gathering, which has always been so special : ))
A ritual to end a cycle and begin a new one, where we leave renewed, ecstatic and with great peace to step in the new year.
We will be around 80 people at this unique moment, for 4 days and 3 nights, with the energy of the full moon : ))
This time we have loads of news!
A special and ritualized New Year’s Gathering, where we will dance a lot, sing and express what is inside, in deep connection with ourselves, with others and with nature!
Free from additives (alcohol, drugs) where our infinite energy reveals itself naturally!!
Organized by Virgílio Beatriz, with amazing Facilitators, Musicians, Artists and Therapists.
> Virgílio Beatriz: Host, Facilitator and Musician in Ecstatic Dance & Voice Portugal & Nós Voz mantras. In this gathering >> 1 Ecstatic Dance + 1 Healing Voice Awakening session + Canta! Canta Canta!* + 2 Rituals + general Host.
> Rute Novais: Facilitator, DJ & Host in Ecstatic Dance Lisboa & Sintra. In this gathering >> 1 “Vision Dance” session.
> Taban: DJ & Host in Samadhi Ritual Aljezur. In this gathering >> 1 Samadhi Ecstatic Dance + Musician (percussion)
> Dina Fonseca: Facilitator in Corpo Medicina. In this gathering >> 1 “Corpo Medicina” session
> Kopal: DJ & Musical producer in Wattusi Music. In this gathering >> DJ “New Year’s Tropical Party” + Musician (percussion)
> Javier Karuá: Musician & Composer. In this gathering >> Musician (Violin & Guitar)
> Diogo Quaresma: Musician & Handcraft. In this gathering >> Musician (Flute, Ngoni & Kora)
> Aguabel: Musician & Artist in Visionary Art Residence. In this gathering >> Musician & Live Painting.
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> Tiago Bento (operational coordination); Sofia Frutuoso (team coordination & production) Mónica Barbosa (registration & communication); STAFF: Carolina Higgs (translation), Filipe Patrocínio (production), Pedro Esteves (photo & video), Hugo Garcia (fire keeper) and more volunteers.
>> Present organizations: Ecstatic Dance & Voice Portugal, Ecstatic Dance Lisboa, Ecstatic Dance Sintra, Nós Voz , Samadhi Ritual, Wattusi Music e Quinta São José dos Montes.
4 unique days!
⫸ PROGRAMA:
: : from Tuesday (30 DEC) at 2pm, to Friday (02 JAN) at 6pm : :
*It is also possible to come for just 2 nights (30 DEC – 01 JAN)*
The last night and last day are optional (Fade-out) where we will have a more relaxed program with 2 sessions.
20 Unique Moments!
Ecstatic Dance > with the special waves of Virgílio Beatriz.
Vision Dance > to open the new year intentions in our bodies, with Rute Novais.
Samadhi Ecstatic Ritual > a mystical and electric Ecstatic Dance with Taban.
New Year’s Tropical Party > long night with the warm rhythms of Kopal.
Healing Voice Awakening > one of the most requested workshops with Vírgilio Beatriz.
Corpo Medicina > a special journey into our body and our being with Dina Fonseca.
Rituals > in the fire and at New Year’s Eve – magical moments.
Canta! Canta! Canta! > A space around the fire to sing together, where we invite everyone to share their songs.
Personalized Astral chart analysis (each person chooses the area they want to be analyzed).
Morning practices > with yoga, stretching and meditation.
We will also have available (with extra payment): Sauna Gus, Cold plunge, different Therapies, Market and“Calma Bar” (Cacau & snacks).
⫸VENUE/ LOCATION:
Quinta São José dos Montes (Tomar):
One of the most emblematic retreat centers in Portugal, 150 km north of Lisbon.
With a large forest, swimming pool, a huge lake (1 km away) and a 300m2 “Dance Temple”, a 180m2 dome, living room with fireplace, stoves and heating in the various rooms and a large fire with benches around it.
This retreat center, beside the large area and plenty of sleeping capacity, is well known for its incredible vegetarian meals.
⫸ CONTRIBUITION:
There is a price for the Ticket and another for Accommodation + Meals.
Ticket price: €235
Ticket Includes:
4 days and 3 nights gathering
Sessions, Rituals and Workshops
Personalized Astrologic Chart Analysis
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ACCOMMODATION + MEALS PRICE:
30 DEC -1 JAN:
(Includes 2 nights / 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 1 supper)
Prices per person:
Tent*: €133
Caravan/Van*: €133
Dormitory: €153
Exterior Double room for families: €153
Double yurt: €168
Double room: €168
Double room with private wc: €198
Double dome with private wc: €198
30 DEC -2 JAN:
(Includes 3 nights / 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and 1 supper)
Prices per person:
Tent*: €198
Caravan*: €198
Dormitory: €228
Exterior Double room for families: 228€
Double Yurt: €244
Double room: €244
Double room with private wc: €297
Double dome with private wc: €297
*Prices for tent and own caravan/van.
// The ticket price is the same for both day options.
// Accommodation and meals are only paid on December 30th at check-in at the Retreat Center : )
The days might be getting darker and colder, but our lives need not. To keep our bodies warm and our spirits high, we’ve gathered an explosive duo for this month’s dance! 💥
🔹 @kula_lisboa – Percussionist, facilitator and alchemist of rhythm, who transforms each beat into a portal of presence and surrender
🔹 @chakana_official – DJ and sound collector who unites cultures and beats in a tribal and spiritual sound journey
This duo of friends and alchemists promises a powerful session. Join the magic on 18 October! ✨
Let's dance! We gather on the 3rd Saturday of the month
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