For years I was caught in a cycle of pursuing things and situations that did not honor my natural rhythm and essence of who I am. To me, a large cause of ill health is living with an unease in your soul, an uneasiness in your being. This brought me after many years of travels ( I speak SPANISH, ITALIAN, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE & ENGLISH), to a self-discovery focused journey. I brought life to my grand father's house here in Portugal which was abandoned for many years where I now share my healthy lifestyle with guests and invite my guests to slow down. Through this project deeper connections rise with others, also with nature and animals. Most importantly which makes me feel fulfilled is that I found a way to honor my ancestors and give life to their creations through my own vision and dream. I shifted away from my corporate job as a concierge for 5-star hotels to spending my days working in farmers markets and gaining certifications as an integrative health coach and Yoga/therapeutic teacher. I was at a meditation retreat in India in the Himalayas when I was struck by a vision: I saw myself inviting people from all around the world to our family home in Portugal to explore the possibilities of their self growth. Empowering them on their healing journey through nutrition and meditation. I am .honoring the vision of my grandfather that was to build a home where love and connection could be shared amongst family. And so Swara Slow living Home was born! Welcome!!!

KINDLY READ: We are not a Hotel. Our family Azulejos - traditional tiles home, was built by my Portuguese ancestors in a RURAL area. I transformed it into a space for HEALTH, CONNECTIONS & SLOW LIVING. Rooms are LUMINOUS & SPACIOUS with an ANTIQUE STYLE. The meditation & Yoga space has an ORIENT flair. The ORGANIC VEGETATIAN BREAKFAST is included. We serve eggs from our chicken, sourdough breads, local cheese, jams, nut butters, fruits, coffee & tea. If you plan a longer stay, we can customize a plan for your needs as your host is a dedicated Health coach . As you come and visit AVEIRO we invite you in our home to slow down and revitalize offering you healthy activities we recommend you. We are LOCATED 6KM from Aveiro center. There is a FREE parking available facing the house. We are a PET FRIENDLY home. The cost is 20E for the stay of your pet - you can pay on arrival. All units are complete with a SHARED bathroom, air conditioning and equipped with comfortable bed linen and towels. We offer alkaline water in all rooms and fruits from our garden when available. Enjoy the opportunity to do a MEDITATION, RELAXATION & YOGA class upon reservation. We also offer Plant Based COOKING WORKSHOPS with the following themes: How to use spices, aromatic herbs, how to better digestion, how to make delicious dressings, how to combine food for wholesome meals with only plants. We cook for our guests on demand, a GARDEN TO TABLE delicious meal. Try our CHEF inspired menu of the day! You can reserve prior to arrival any of these activities. We have helped guests with their diets and had great success after a couple of weeks of cooking and sharing. Regardless if you stay only a few days, we hope to plant a seed of joy and health in your life. Enjoy a memorable stay with us!

Quinta do Picado, our village is very quiet, located just 7 min. driving distance from the city center of Aveiro. Sometimes there is a wedding or celebration in the village you might hear some music and some fireworks at night. It is a very safe village, and the neighbors will probably want to chat with you if they see you walking around. Just say: Bom dia! There are convenience stores, pharmacy and bakeries in the village. The closest is a café and restaurant called Pinto about 7 min walking distance which serves homemade meals with meat or fish depending on the dish of the day and a Supermarket Primavera about 10 min walking. Abilio Marques and Buraco do Velho are the restaurants we like to recommend to our guests.