Guide To Weekend Retreat
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What is the Longboard Camp: Weekend Retreat?
The Longboard Camp is a unique tailored program created for anyone who would like to learn longboarding, regardless of their age and level. Weekend Retreat is an intensive beginner-focused weekend perfect for anyone who would like to try out and explore longboard dancing. In four guided lessons by some of the world’s best riders and top-quality equipment, you will explore basics that will get you riding. All this in a magical corner of Portugal.
Location
We will be staying at Zen Forest. Within a 10-minute drive from Santa Cruz beaches, 5 minutes from the city of Torres Vedras and only 35 minutes from the international airport in Lisbon.
How to get to the camp?
We don’t organise transfer for this camp however you can get to the glamping the following ways:
Bus
Take a bus 700 from Camp Grande bus terminal( schedule https://www.barraqueiro-oeste.pt/downloads/info_04_01_2021.pdf - Torres Vedras (50 min, costs 5€) and then get a taxi to glamping (5 min, 3-5€)
Taxi from the Lisbon airport 30€ (50 min ride). You can share your flight infos in the WhatsApp group that will be created 1 month before the camp starts and split the costs with other participants
Address:
Zen Forest
R. de Santa Ana, 2560-109 Pte. do Rol
00351 917 360 093
What are the good arriving / departure hours for my flights?
We encourage you to arrive to the camp by 14:00 because there are activities scheduled on arrival day. However, please kindly don't arrive before as we will be preparing the property to welcome you
On the last day we will finish around 17:00.
Check in & check out. When should I arrive in / leave the camp not to miss any activities
Check in strictly from 14:00. Check out is at 12:00 but we will be staying at the property until 16:00 - 17:00
Accommodation
We will be staying in a charming glamping featuring stylish (and comfy) tipis, modern microcemented facilities with showers and toilets, jacuzzi, an outdoor pool, and even a sauna.
There are three types of tents: single, shared twin tent and 4-person tent.
Our package
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
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The program of the camp as written on the website (varies from weekend to weekend)
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All equipment for all the activities (longboard, yoga)
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Towels
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Hair dryer
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Tea & Coffee all day
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Wi-Fi
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Flight tickets
• Transfers to/from the airport
• Travel insurance
Is equipment included? Do I need to bring my own longboard? I don’t have a longboard can I come?
You don’t need to bring your longboard unless you want to. We provide high-quality equipment for the lessons and that you can use throughout your stay for free.
Can I buy longboard gear during the camp?
Unfortunately, we don't sell any gear during the camps but we will gladly share with you all the information where to buy it and even give you an exclusive discount code.
What is the average age of the participants?
30-40 y.o. But we welcomed people from 18 to 68 y.o. already, so you are the one who decides what’s “too old”. :)
Here you can read about experience of our former participants of completely different ages, skills, etc.
Can I join with my kid / with minors?
Unfortunately, we can't accommodate minors in our camps in Santa Cruz. For organizational reasons, the minimum age for participating in the camps is 18 years.
However, minors can stay with you in our Skate, Yoga & Spa camp in Feel Viana. Note that they still will not be able to participate in the longboarding activities. Please contact us for details.
What level should I have to participate?
There is no entry-level requirement to join, just your attitude: openness, trust and desire to have fun. Zen Retreat is an intensive beginner-focused weekend program.
How do I book?
Simply fill in the BOOKING FORM on our website, and we will send you payment details for the deposit, that’s it, super easy!
How do I pay?
After receiving your request, we will send you the payment details for the deposit. You can pay it via a bank transfer or PayPal. The due amount is paid upon arrival in cash
Can I cancel my trip and get a refund?
Deposits are strictly non-refundable.
Changing dates of the camp:
If you’d like to change the original dates of your booking to different ones this year, it's only possible to do it two months in advance or more and extra 10% will be applied to the total amount if we manage to sell your spot.
Can I book separate accommodation and only join longboard lessons / activities?
Due to the fact that our camps are always fully booked, we don’t divide our packages. The only rare exceptions are when we have last-minute cancellations and can offer a special deal.
Are discounts accumulable?
It’s possible to combine any of the two discounts available.
For example, if you are a Portuguese citizen AND a returning guest, then you can enjoy 5%+5%=10% OFF.
If you join us as an independent rider, the only discount that applies is 30% OFF.
Will Valeriya be present during the camp?
Valeriya is occasionally present during some weeks, depending on her schedule.
Do you need volunteers / employees?
We don’t usually work with volunteers but should there be a vacancy, we will announce it on our channels. As for working with us, we do not have any open positions at this moment.
Packing list
Some essentials we recommend taking with you:
comfortable shoes for skating
(flat sole like vans, NO airmax, platforms, running shoes)
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comfortable clothes for skating
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comfortable clothes for other activities
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warm clothes because it can get cold and windy, especially in the evening (a hoodie, a jacket, a beanie)
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water bottle
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sun protection (it ́s possible to buy it in the camp as well)
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swimwear
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headwear
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flip flops
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beach towel