No. Many guests are attending their first retreat. You do not need prior experience with meditation, yoga, or retreat culture. Casa Portal is designed to be welcoming, grounded, and approachable for people who are curious, not practiced. Our retreats support rest, presence, and exploration without performance.
No. All activities are optional. You’re welcome to participate in guided experiences, walk the land, nap, read, journal, or simply be present. There is no pressure to do everything on a schedule — rest and silence are part of the experience.
Most guests arrive solo. Many people come from all walks of life — creatives, caregivers, leaders in transition, entrepreneurs, people seeking nervous system reset — and community forms naturally through shared meals, time on the land, and unstructured moments together.
No. Casa Portal retreats are rooted in nature, rest, curiosity, and real-world integration. They are not intensive therapy or trauma programs.
Social silence is a designated quiet period each morning through the first scheduled session of the day. It is gentle, not rigid, and exists to support a mindful arrival and deeper presence.

Casa Portal is located in Jackson, Maine, USA.
83 Sullivan Road, Jackson Maine 04921 on google maps.
set on private land with rolling meadows, forest, and a working sheep farm.
Bangor International Airport (40 minutes), Portland International Jetport (2 hours), and Boston Logan International Airport (about 3 hours). Guests typically rent a car or arrange ground transportation. Parking is available on site.

Spaces include a living rooms, dining areas, barn workshop, house studio, screened-in porch, outdoor lawns, forest trails, swimming pond, and quiet reading nooks.

Cancellation and refund policies are set by each individual retreat and are listed clearly on the retreat’s booking page.
Because Casa Portal hosts a small number of intimate retreats each season, policies are designed to balance care for guests with the realities of holding limited space. We encourage guests to review retreat-specific policies carefully before booking and to consider travel insurance for added peace of mind.
If something unexpected comes up, we’re always open to a human conversation — final decisions are handled case by case.

Days unfold with a gentle rhythm rather than a fixed schedule. There may be optional guided offerings, shared meals, time outdoors, quiet moments by the pond or on the trails, and evening gatherings. Participation is optional, and rest is always welcome.
Only our silent retreats include designated silent periods. Even then, silence is grounded in care and connection rather than strict enforcement.
Retreat lengths vary and are specified on each retreat’s detail page. Many are long weekends or multi-day retreats designed to allow immersion without overwhelm.
Retreats typically host 8–20 guests. This small-group size supports calm community, personal space, and a contained environment.

We recommend bringing: comfortable layered clothing; shawls or blankets for outdoor time; walking shoes or sandals; rain gear and warm layers; water bottle; journal or creative supplies; bathrobe and bathing suit; socks or slippers (no shoes in the guesthouse). Optional: sleep mask and earplugs.

Casa Portal offers several accommodation options depending on the retreat: shared farmhouse guesthouse; private cabins; rustic barn bunkhouse.
Yes. Bathrooms in the guesthouse are shared and all-gender.
Wi-Fi is available in the guesthouse.
Lodging, meals, access to the land and trails, shared communal spaces, and retreat programming unless otherwise noted.

Casa Portal is a quiet, substance-free environment. No pets, firearms, illicit drugs, smoking, vaping, or alcohol. Guests remain on property unless approved. Morning social silence observed. Tech-free zones in designated spaces. Avoid strong scented products. A certified service dog and sheep live on the property.

If you’re unsure whether Casa Portal is right for you, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to help you decide if this is a good fit. casaportalretreats@gmail.com