Find yourself here
do nothing…on purpose
Casa Portal is a homestead retreat center on 100-acres of private woodland in midcoast Maine. It is a place for people who feel the pull to slow down but may not know exactly what kind of retreat they’re looking for — or whether they “belong” in retreat spaces at all.
Many guests come to Casa Portal at moments of transition: creative shifts, personal change, burnout, curiosity, or the quiet sense that something needs space to breathe.
This is a place designed for that pause.
Built for PossibilityRetreats at Casa Portal are intentionally designed around rhythm, not rigid schedules.
Guest experiences include, time in the forest and on the land, shared meals prepared with care, optional guided experiences, depending on the retreat, long stretches of unstructured time for rest, reflection, or wandering.
There is no expectation to “do” the retreat a certain way. Rest is not something you earn here — it’s built into the experience. Doing nothing is the goal.
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Silent Retreat - Letting Go into Love
Experience the art of letting go within a silent, phone-free retreat. This experience includes guided meditation, gentle yoga, breathwork, and time in the natural world, all offered in a quiet, supportive container. Practices are accessible, with ample time for rest and reflection.
Led by Surya of Rolling Meadows Retreats, this retreat invites a softening into presence and a deeper connection with love.
date: july 1–5, 2026
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Forest Bathing Retreat - Autumn Equinox
This 4 night retreat features daily guided walks with a guest forest bathing guide, solo walks with prompts, and evening fireside storytelling led by Tam Willey of Toadstool Walks. Rooted in the practice of forest bathing, the experience invites a deeper relationship with nature, the senses, and the changing season.
Held on Casa Portal’s private woodland trails—quiet, undisturbed, and free from public paths—guests are able to move slowly, listen deeply, and fully immerse in the forest.
date: september 3-7, 2026
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Silent Retreat - The Ease of Being
Experience the art of simply being. This silent retreat includes guided meditation, gentle yoga, and breathwork, held within a quiet, phone-free environment. All practices are offered in an approachable, supportive way, with ample time for rest and reflection. The retreat supports stepping away from daily noise and reconnecting with yourself.
Hosted by Surya of Rolling Meadows Retreats, it’s an invitation to slow down and be fully present in nature.
date: September 9-13, 2026
Casa Portal sits on over one hundred acres of meadows, woods, and pasture in Maine’s northern landscape.
The land includes walking trails, gardens, swimming pond, open fields, forest edges, and a resident flock of sheep.
The farmhouse itself is designed for shared living — a place where people gather naturally in kitchens, porches, and quiet corners, and where community forms without effort.
host a retreat
Casa Portal is also a place for facilitators who want to host retreats in a grounded, intimate setting. The space is best suited for hosts working with small groups, who value nature and community.
Casa Portal is not about retreating from life — it’s about creating space to meet it more honestly.
Whether you arrive as a guest or a host, the invitation is the same: to slow down, listen more closely, and experience what happens when time is allowed to open.