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Gateway Slider (2025)

Gateway to Your Greatest Potential
with Helen Rothberg and Paula Coyne

Save the Date: March 14-22, 2025

We cordially invite you to experience a Gateway to Your Greatest Potential at Close to Heaven, in the mountain town of Monchique in the Algarve Region of Portugal, from March 14 to 22, 2025.

 

The Journey Begins Where the Familiar Ends

 

The Gateway is an opening. This week-long program will help you embrace your truth, access clarity and direction, and develop tools that will support you at all stages of your journey. As you step through limiting beliefs you activate your greatest potential.

 

Combining the strategic wisdom, tools and methods of Helen Rothberg & Paula Coyne, this thoughtfully designed program combines physical, spiritual, and mental practices to connect you with your highest self. We will engage in art, workshops, group activity, and self reflection. There is independent time each day for you to rest, explore, and connect with other members of the community.

See what past participants are saying

  • The Gateway opened the door to the version of myself that I had been holding at a distance for so long. It's hard to describe the impact one week of your life can have; but thanks to the incredible combined wisdom of Helen + Paula, I came back to my "real life" transformed, aligned to my "highest self", and empowered to make hard decisions. The Gateway not only served as a conduit for necessary change in my life, but gave me tools to integrate into my daily life that I still reach for. Thanks to this experience, for the first time in my life I can say I'm truly aligned to my purpose. If you're ready to meet your truly empowered self, this experience is for you.

    Erica B., Former Technologist Emerging Healthy Living Influencer

  • The Gateway retreat was a game-changer. In just one week, I gained fresh insights, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. I returned energized, with a stronger vision for my next chapter. Highly recommend for any executive seeking personal and professional transformation.

    Heather H., Transitioned Technology Executive to Executive in Residence

  • The Gateway offers a one-of-kind pedagogy that includes productive workshops, group work, movement and self-reflection required to help you get to the outcome you’re looking for.  As a man, working alongside other men—whether fathers or executives—was invaluable. The openness and shared thinking made the process incredibly supportive.

    Brandon H., Brand & Experience Consultant, Entrepreneur

  • Yoga and dance, combined with breathwork and visualization, opened gateways to both physical and emotional growth. The workshops, rituals, and introspection sessions fostered profound insights, while the collaborative environment allowed for meaningful connections with others. This retreat was a perfect balance of rest, exploration, and personal transformation and the wisdom and care from our guides made this journey “ unforgettable.

    Allie G, Mental Health Specialist

  • What a transformative experience I had on the retreat. I was expecting to find new connections, enjoy myself, and feel restored. I accomplished those things! I had not expected the deep transformation that I experienced.

    MRD

Meet Your Instructors

Helen and Paula, friends for over 20 years, bring together their collective experience and passion for supporting the expansion of human potential.

About Your Stay

 

We will stay at Close to Heaven in Monchique’s mountainous setting. Monchique is regarded as, “the best-hidden town in the mountains,” combining nature and craftsmanship with beautiful views of the Atlantic and Mediterranean waters and the cork oak forest, hikes, and expertise in ceramics. The Romans spoke of Monchique as having “healing waters.”

The Gateway opens in Faro, the capital of the Algarve region.

 

Plan to arrive by Friday, March 14, 2025. We recommend that you stay at Hotel Faro & Beach Club. Please tell them you are with the March 2025 Gateway. We are negotiating a special price.

The Journey

 

We begin our journey together on Saturday, March 15, experiencing the beautiful waters of Formosa National Park.

During the week, we will have an afternoon at a select beach in the Algarve.

The Gateway to Your Greatest Potential formally opens after dinner Saturday. Power and potential ignite in these natural elements of water and mountain; we will take them on as a mirror of what lies within us. We hold the opportunity to see what can become.

10% of our profits will be donated toward the well-being and culture of the local people.

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What’s Included:

 

  • 7 nights of accommodation at the beautiful Close to Heaven in the cork oak forest.
  • Ground Transportation
  • 3 delicious, healthy meals daily (vegan, vegetarian options available daily)
  • 7 Morning practice experiences: Yoga or other movement practice, accessible to everybody (mat & props provided), meditation.
  • A combination of intentionally- curated workshop sessions, ceremonies, and excursions to support your best experience
  • Boat tour of Formosa National Park
  • A guided hike from Monchique
  • Cacao and despacho (gratitude) ceremony
  • Sound bath session
  • Hot Tub with exceptional starry night views and refreshing dips in the beautiful pool
  • Personalized guidance by Helen and Paula, with options for 1:1 consult.
  • Tips for all staff and drivers
  • A preparatory Zoom session to receive information and meet your guides and the group. Suggested reading material and regular emails with supportive information.

What’s not Included:

 

    • Flight to/from Faro, Portugal
    • Anything from the Smoothie/ Juice Bar
    • Spa treatments (on-site). Highly recommended!
    • Tips for services and excursions you choose at your own expense.