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September 27th - October 2nd | Starting at $1.960A 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
October 18th - 24th, 2026
November 22nd - 28th, 2026
December 13th - 19th, 2026
January 24th - 30th, 2027
March 21st - 27th, 2027
April 4th - 10th, 2027
Program
DAY 1 - ARRIVE. Leave the outside world behind.As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
| Airport private transfer | Check-In | Dinner |
DAY 2 - REGULATE. Safety before change.We 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 | Morning: Mobility + Outdoor Training session 60´- 90´ | Afternoon: 1:1 Health Consultation | Local transfers | Dinner |
As the system begins to settle, movement combined with cellular renewal is introduced. Independent gentle hiking - forest bathing and healing thermal waters 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 | Morning: discovering the island's most beautiful spots by e-bike and forest bathing | Afternoon: Thermal baths - Relax & silence | Local transfers | Dinner |DAY 3 - AWAKEN. Come back into the body.DAY 4 - STRENGTH AND FAITH. Move and let the island move you.Guided 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.
Breakfast | Morning: Outdoor guided Movement & Strenght session | Local transfers | Dinner |
Quiet. 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 | Morning: 1:1 Health Consultation | Afternoon: local excursions - natural environment discovery or gastronomy highlights | Local transfers | DinnerDAY 5 - RESTORE. Allow recovery to do its work.STRENGHT & FAITH
Move and let the island move you.
DAY 6 - REACTIVATIONFree day to be immersed in the island’s quietness. Celebration of this week’s achievements.
Feeling yourself again. Soft. Rooted. Positive. Strong. Calm.
Breakfast | Morning & Afternoon: Free time | Local transfers | Dinner |
DAY 7 - RETURN. Leave differently than you arrived.The 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.
Breakfast Kit | Morning: Free time | 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, breath work, 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.
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.
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.
Movement & Strength Specialist; Personal Trainer.Marcos Fortuna
How It Begins
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A private conversation to understand where you are, what you need and where this Reset feels right for you.
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Before arriving, you will receive personal guidance so your experience can begin before you reach the island.
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Everything else is held for you. Come as you are.
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