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September 26th - October 2nd | Starting at $2.199
A whole-person reset on a small volcanic island in the Azores.
What to ExpectA deeply personal wellness experience, shared with only a handful of women.
Seven days to step away from the noise, reconnect with your body, restore your natural rhythm and rediscover strength — without pressure, performance or rigid schedules.
Through personalized health guidance, intelligent movement, medicinal nourishment, nervous-system regulation, thermal waters and immersion in nature, KUKUU brings together what the body often needs most:
Rest. Nourishment. Movement. Nature. Connection.
Not a fitness retreat.
Not a wellness bootcamp.
A return to yourself.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SMALL-GROUP RETREAT
KUKUU was created for women who carry a lot.
Women who are capable, independent and accustomed to continuing even when their body is asking for something different.
Sometimes what is needed is not another routine to follow.
It is a different environment.
A place where the nervous system can soften.
Where food becomes nourishment again.
Where movement rebuilds connection rather than demanding performance.
Where nature sets the rhythm.
For six nights, a maximum of four women share this experience on Graciosa — one of the smallest and quietest islands of the Azores.
Small enough to remain personal.
Spacious enough to simply be.
❋ Intentional StructureWe blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.
❋ Collaborative EnergyConnection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
❋ A Supportive SpaceOur events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Next Small Group Reset DATES
September 27th - October 3rd, 2026
Ñovember 22nd - 28th, 2026
January 17th - 23rd, 2027
March 21st - 27th, 2027
ARRIVE
Leave the outside world behind
Day OneArrival on Graciosa, welcome, settling in and the beginning of slowing down.No need to achieve anything.The first invitation is simply to arrive.| Airport private transfer || Check-In || Dinner |
REGULATE
Safety before change.
Day TwoWe begin by supporting the nervous system through rhythm, nourishment, breathing, gentle movement, rest and time in nature.Your individual health consultation helps us understand what your body needs during the week.| Breakfast Kit || Morning: Mobility + Outdoor Training session 60´- 90´ || Afternoon: 1:1 Health Consultation || Local transfers || Dinner |
AWAKEN
Come back into the body.
Day ThreeAs the system begins to settle, movement combined with cellular renewal is introduced. Gentle hiking and forest bathing are today’s two allies to awaken.Mobility. Awareness. Breath. Balance.Not to burn calories or push limits — but to feel the body again, in connection with natural elements. | Breakfast Kit || Morning + Afternoon: Walking and discovering the island's most beautiful spots and guided forest bathing || Dinner |
STRENGTHEN
Strength without pressure.
Day FourGuided by our Movement & Strength Specialist, personalized functional training helps rebuild strength, stability and confidence.Sessions are adapted to the women in the group and their individual abilities.You don't need to be fit to begin.Relax and disconnect supported by local ancient Thermal waters. | Breakfast Kit || Morning: Outdoor guided Movement & Strenght session || Afternoon: Thermal baths - Relax & silence || Dinner |
RESTORE
Allow recovery to do its work.
Day FiveQuiet. Nourishing food. Restorative movement. Space.Walking volcanic landscapes, breathing Atlantic air, entering the forest, swimming when conditions allow, discovering Graciosa slowly.
Nature is not an excursion at KUKUU. It is part of the treatment environment.Being heard and respected, a second individual Health Consultation is needed on this day, to set new goals and priority. | Breakfast Kit || Morning: 1:1 Health Consultation || Afternoon: local excursions - natural environment discovery or gastronomy highlights || Dinner |
STRENGHT & FAITH
Move and let the island moves you.
Day SixAnother functional training group session, a resume of the first two, to fix the best future routine. We bring together what you have discovered about nourishment, movement, energy, stress and your body's rhythms.Celebration of this week’s achievements and talking about each woman’s future vision. Feeling yourself again. Soft. Rooted. Positive. Strong. Calm.| Breakfast Kit || Morning: Outdoor guided Movement & Strenght session || Afternoon: Free time - Recommended: Cold & Hot Baths in Carapacho | | Dinner |
RETURN
Leave differently than you arrived.
Day SevenThe final part of the experience is about continuity.You return home with practical guidance for nourishment, movement and nervous-system regulation — and a clearer understanding of how to support your body in everyday life.The retreat ends.
The reset continues, thanks to a highly personalised Wellness Plan.| Breakfast Kit || Private Airport Transfer |YOUR RESET IS STILL PERSONAL
Small group does not mean one-size-fits-all.
Every woman arrives with a different body, history, rhythm and reason for coming.
That is why the KUKUU Small Group Reset combines shared experiences with individual attention.
OUR PERSONAL JOURNEY
Before your stay:
Private 1:1 Holistic Health Consultation
We explore your current health, energy, nourishment, lifestyle, stress patterns and what you would most like to restore.
Your experience can then be adapted accordingly.
YOUR BODY
Movement sessions are guided professionally and adapted to different levels of fitness, mobility and experience.
The intention is not performance.
It is to help you rediscover:
mobility · strength · stability · confidence · pleasure in moving
THE GROUP
Some experiences are intentionally shared:
nourishing meals
movement sessions
nature immersion
thermal experiences
educational conversations
breath and regulation practices
quiet moments together
Maximum four women means there is space for both connection and solitude.
Our Team
Stefania Daniele
FounderI am a Certified Functional Nutrition Therapist, trained in Chinese medicine principles, macrobiotic philosophy, food therapy and somatic regulation.
Yet what I offer goes beyond techniques or protocols.
I offer presence. I offer time.
I offer an environment where your body is no longer asked to perform.
KUKUU was born from years of working with women who had “done everything right” and still felt exhausted, inflamed, or disconnected. What they needed was not another plan — but safety, silence, and rhythm.
I am native italian but in 2022 I took a leap of faith and instinctively decided to move with my family to a new country: Portugal.
The best part is that we jumped on this new adventure, relocating in such a remote area, in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean without knowing nothing about it or never ever being visited the Azores before. Graciosa island, was calling me.
After a few month of being immersed in this wonderful graceful and isolated environment I started to understand why I ended up here. I adjusted to a brand new rhythm and energy levels, discovered the very profound healing power of this volcanic island. While I was still supporting other women’s health through online coaching services, I realized there was a lot more I could do to be of service.
I decided to merge all my knowledge around Holistic Health, Food Theraphy, Nervous System regulation and life experience + spiritual work to be of service.
After hosting several women in Graciosa, my Mission was crystal clear. I needed to create an effective Method for a Nervous System Reset and deliver real transformation - not just a quick fix or a “one size fits all” kind of approach that is very popular in the Wellness Retreats business area at the moment.
I am here to hold the space so you can finally let go.
Movement & Strength Specialist; Personal Trainer.Marcos Lobo Fortuna
I am a Personal Trainer with 7 years of experience in the area of physical exercise and personalized coaching. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work at places like Kalorias and Be Fit—experiences that have allowed me to work with a variety of people, goals, and challenges, always with the aim of fostering a healthier and more balanced relationship with exercise.
Currently, I work at Pedro’s Gym on Graciosa Island in the Azores, where I continue to use physical exercise to promote well-being, health, and quality of life.
I’m also a soccer coach—a passion that has been part of my life for many years. Sports have taught me the value of discipline, persistence, teamwork, and, above all, the ability to overcome challenges.
But my passion goes far beyond soccer:
I believe in movement and physical activity as essential tools for caring for both the body and the mind.
In this retreat, I aim to take a personal, positive, and tailored approach for each person, using exercise as a way to regain confidence, energy, and a connection with one’s own body.
In a setting surrounded by nature, tranquility, and a break from routine, I believe that movement can play an important role in the process of recovery and transformation.
More than just training, my goal is to help each participant rediscover the joy of movement, overcome small obstacles, and realize that taking care of our physical health also means taking care of our mental health.
Because, often, the first step toward feeling better is simply to start moving.
How It Works
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Pick the dates that best suits you and consider that we host Highly Personalized Retreats all year-round in Graciosa.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 7 days before the retreat start to reschedule your Retreat within a year.
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After booking, we'll send you an invitation for a Private Online Consultation to understand your needs, your rythm and your expectations.
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We'd recommend booking your flights to and from Azores as soon as possible, our team would be happy to help you find the best solutions to reach our remote area.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new Reset adventure.
