Requirements

Because we are a Bespoke / Tailored program, it depends on your situation and needs. Our experience and recommendation are to have a minimum of 3 weeks, but we can change and adapt to your specific situation and the progress and experience you make. You also can do stages at different times if we agree that can benefit you.

If you have any medical conditions or are currently using medication, an assessment by one of our medical consultants is required. Our consultancy team consists among others of a psychiatrist and medical general doctor, who are willing to see you as part of the residency. If you have any questions on your physical health in regard of your residency, please contact us freely.

We cannot accept substance dependency for residency, as we are not a detoxification centre, But we can provide outsourcing Detox in Portugal or many other countries. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your specific condition/ situation regarding your residency.

We do not expect you to have any experience regarding the therapies, activities or workshops we offer at Time to be you®.

Our costs start at 8400/week or 1200€/Day. Please contact Jorge for more information.

Accommodation, all meals, workshops, daily individual sessions, activities, outdoor adventures and usage of equipment are included.  

,There is no compensation from the health insurance for your residency at Time to be you®.

See below a general packing list: 

• Casual clothes suitable for in- and outdoor activities, gardening and excercising. April to September: light summer clothing, including some layers and a rainjacket for lower evening temepratues and showers. October to March: warm, waterproof clothes including different layers for any snow and minus temperatures on our adventures
• Clothes for possible camping: please bring several layers to layer up in the evening/night, including warm socks
• Rain jacket and waterproof shoes
• Shoes suitable for outdoor activities, hikes sports and gardening
• Clothing that can get dirty from working in the garden
• Swimsuit and flipflops for outdoor activities
• Large beach towel for surfing or swimming
• Personal medications you might require
• Toiletries (shower gel, shampoo and soap can be  provided)
• Earplugs 
• Daybag
• Sunglasses
• All required travel documents (passport, health insurance card, creditcard/bank card)
• Cash money to pay for own expences in local shops

An agreement regarding behavioural guidelines will be presented once you contact us for detailed explanations.

We work with ONE CLIENT AT THE TIME at  Time to Be You.® please contact Jorge Venceslau for further questions.

Yes, you can have visitors, and when appropriate family members can stay at the farm too, and you need to discuss that with Jorge Venceslau. Most visitors are always welcome for related therapy or coaching family sessions.

We encourage residents to take notes and journal during their stay at Time to be you®. You are encouraged to bring your device on your laptop or tablet if you desire to do so. But as a Tailored program, we can always discuss your specific situation.

We do not allow any substance(s) (use) on or out of the property when you are at the program of Time to Be You®. Please see our behavioural guidelines and agreement before entering a residency. 

Smoking sigarettes (tabacco) is allowed at Time to be You, at specific area(balcony of your room.) But also we can help you to quit smoking if that is one of your goals!

The ecological farm offers simple and comfortable accommodation in a secluded, peaceful environment surrounded by nature overlooking a valley with vineyards and forests. There is your ensuite bedroom, with also your private area room. The rooms have spacious wardrobes and a terrace with a sitting area. Sheets, pillowcases, duvets and towels are provided. The Hot showers, soap, shower gel and shampoo are supplied if need it. The farm is designed explicitly on ecological and sustainable principles, so the inside temperature remains cool without air conditioning. 

A large open common area has a spacious kitchen, dining table, fireplace, and lounge. A separate space is dedicated explicitly to workshops and physical exercise with some gym equipment. 

Outside is a big terrace overlooking the valley, a fireplace and several spaces to withdraw and enjoy some quiet time. In addition, we have a large vegetable garden and greenhouse, providing us with beautiful fresh produce.

• In-suite and private room, including spacious wardrobes and bed linen 
• Shared kitchen providing all kitchen equipment.
• Typical refrigerator and freezer to be used for any specific individual foods.
• Dining facilities (outside and inside)
• Fireplace (outside and inside)
• Large vegetable garden and greenhouse for everyday use
• Outdoor shower
• Laundry machine, including soap
• Basic gym facilities
• Notebooks and other materials used for workshops
• Wifi
• Beamer used for educational purposes

Yes! You will have in-suite room with another private room

All meals are provided and can be cooked by the team and you. We offer healthy, seasonal and diverse meals. In general, you are expected to join in the shared meals. We are able to take dietary requests into consideration. Food is a Key element for your transformation.

During our adventures(when nights out), basic accommodation will be provided, varying from camping in tents to staying in basic cabins to Hotel—all equipment, including tents, sleeping bags, camping matrasses, backpacks, torches and food. You will be expected to carry your individual and shared materials during the trip. Basic sanitary facilities will be available. Please contact us if you have any specific questions or requests regarding the outdoor accommodation.

Waking up at 7, you get ready to start your day at 8  o'clock for a guided meditation session.  You will lay the foundation for a heart-centered day. Together with the other residents you will make/have breakfast. Around 10 o'lock we will start with a workshop, which will include topics like "your extra-ordinary life", "your blueprint" and "the eight levels of consciousness". You will be actively engaged in the workshop, setting up your own goals and your learning points. After the workshop you will have a nourishing lunch provided for you by our team. In the afternoon, there will be a variety of activities available: you might take care of our garden and plant seeds, have another (individual) session wth our therapist, and go for a walk or run in the surroundings. In the evening we cook mindfully and enjoy a nutritious meal together. After dinner, we do a check in with the group and end our day with an evening meditation. There will be space for journalling or connection with the group: talk, meditate, sing, fire! Feeling fulfilled and tired, you will get ready for bed to switch of your light around 23 o'clock.

We offer a wide range of workshops, both in the farm as well as during our adventures. All workshops are hands-on, practical, and related to topics that are relevant for you. As we offer many different workshops, pleae find out more here for further information.

Our adventures include trekking, spending a day with a shepherd, sailing, ziplining, stand-up paddle boarding, canyoning, camping, surfing, and a balloon flight. Duration varies from a day- to several days. All transportation is provided. Depending on your desire and needs t a specific program will be created for your adventures.

You will be able to pick a specific adventure,  However, if there are any specific needs or contra-indications regarding specific adventures, we will take these into account.

You don't need to bring any specific equipment, however, you do need to bring suitable clothes and footwear. Please read the section on what to bring to Time to be you.

As the program is based upon the activities related at the Ecologic farm and the adventures, we highly recommend taking part in both parts of the program. However, if for any reason you are not able to go on adventures, please contact us and we will discuss what options would be available.

Although we have quite a complete program, we ensure you have plenty of time during your stay at the farm or the adventures. There will be enough time to explore the beauties that Portugal has to offer you. We will personalise your desires and needs and let you experience what Portugal has to offer: Culture, History, Arts, Food and friendly people.

Cultural activites are included in the program, our team is happy to suggest you recommendations regarding cultural activities that we can schedule with you.

Yes, you can. We highly recommend you stay for a minimum of 3 weeks before taking a break. A break between the program will help you integrate, practise and reflect upon what you have learnt and experienced at Time to Be you®. All decisions with be agreed upon by the team and you, always focus what

All meals are inlcuded. We cook with local, fresh, whole-food, almost fully organic products. Special dietry requests related to food intolerances or allergies will be taken into account.

There is no set menu: our cooking is based on what the seasons offer us—healthy organic food. We have evidence that food is one of the fundamental aspects of your transformation.

If you have any special dietary requests please contact us. We cook according to any food allergies or intolerances. Also, you will have a nutritional assessment and a plan will be provided for your specific situation and needs.

The payment needs to be done before your arrival or at your arrival, depending on the time we agreed for your stay. But we can always discuss that before your arrival.

If you have a medical urgency, yes, you can reschedule your admission, otherwise, we need to be informed 14 days before.

Please visit the payment and conditions page for further information.

Please inquire at your own ambassy or at the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Portugal about the visa policies: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/who-needs-a-visa. 

You do not need any specific insurance regarding outdoor activities. Our Outdoors activities have insurance by the law of Portugal.