KUKUU Healing Retreats in Azores islands, Portugal.
This is not a vacation. It’s a recalibration.
Held in silence, nature, and one-to-one care on Graciosa Island.
Guided by nervous system intelligence, not force.
Plant-based medicinal nourishment, breath work, and embodied restoration.
The Rhythm of the Retreat
Rather than a fixed schedule, each immersion follows a living rhythm — guided by the body, the land, and what unfolds naturally.
Arrival Into Quiet — grounding, orientation, first recalibration
Remembering Rhythm — morning rituals and nervous system settling
Returning to the Body — nourishment, breath, and nature
Where the Body Softens — volcanic elements and integration
Rest Without Guilt — thermal waters and deep release
Breath, Presence, Stillness — meditation and embodiment
Feeling Yourself Again — reflection and gentle closure
The final day is about continuity, not endings.
Volcanic Energy and Silence: an Healing Experience in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
There is a place where the world stops its frantic spinning. It is a speck of emerald green lost in the deep sapphire of the Atlantic: Graciosa.
This is not a crowded spa resort. This is not a scheduled group “one fits all” fitness camp. This is a bespoke Solo healing immersion designed specifically for the woman who is ready to reclaim her peace, regulate her spirit, and return to her essence.
Graciosa is known as the "White Island," the most serene and untouched of the Azores archipelago. Here, the energy is different. It is primal, grounded, and profoundly still. The island doesn’t just offer a view; it offers an embrace.
When you arrive, the first thing you will notice is the silence. It is a living silence, filled only with the rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic waves and the soft whistle of the wind through volcanic rock. For a woman whose nervous system has been stuck in "fight or flight" for years, this silence is the first step toward medicine.
The volcanic nature of the island provides a unique energetic backdrop. The earth here is alive with transformative power. From the cathedral-like depths of the Furna do Enxofre to the natural thermal pools carved into the coastline, the island itself acts as a catalyst for your healing.
Your Nervous System: From Resonance to Rest
In your 40s, 50s, and 60s, your body speaks a different language. It no longer responds well to "pushing through." It requires attunement.
Most retreats offer a one-size-fits-all itinerary. But you are not "most." Your life experiences, your stressors, and your physical needs are unique. This is why I host only Solo Retreats. For the duration of your stay, my entire focus is on your regulation.
We work together to move your body from a state of chronic sympathetic dominance (stress) into the parasympathetic—the state of Rest and Digest. Utilizing Graciosa island’s natural high-vibration spots to anchor your new sense of calm.
True healing cannot happen without proper nourishment. On Graciosa, the soil is enriched by volcanic ash, producing fruits and vegetables with a mineral density rarely found in the modern world.
Your culinary experience here is a cornerstone of the retreat. We move away from restrictive "dieting" and toward deep cellular nourishment.
• Plant-Based Artistry: Every meal is handcrafted, organic, and locally sourced.
• Azorean Essence: We celebrate the island’s bounty—from the sweetness of local melons to the grounding earthiness of root vegetables grown just miles from your plate.
• Tailored to You: Whether you need anti-inflammatory support, hormonal balancing, or simply the luxury of someone else mindfully preparing your meals, the menu is built around your body's specific requirements.
This is food that makes you feel light, vibrant, and profoundly cared for. It is an act of love, served in the quiet corners of the island.
Nourishment: the Alchemy of Volcanic Soil
The Luxury of being seen and supported
There is a specific type of exhaustion that comes from being the one everyone else relies on. At this stage of your life, the greatest luxury is not a golden faucet or a thread count—it is the luxury of being truly seen and supported.
During our time together, I am your dedicated guide and anchor. There is no performance here. No "polite" dinner conversation with strangers. No schedule that doesn't serve you. If you need to sleep for twelve hours, we honor that. If you need to spend the afternoon sitting on a basalt cliff watching the horizon, that is our "practice."
I am here to hold the space so you can finally let go.
What Transformation Looks Like:
A week on Graciosa is a journey back to the "Self" you may have left behind. Guests often describe the experience as a "resetting of the clock."
You will leave with:
1. A Regulated Nervous System: The "buzz" of anxiety replaced by a steady, calm internal hum.
2. Physical Vitality: Bright eyes, clear skin, and a body that feels nourished from the inside out.
3. Mental Clarity: The ability to see your life's next chapter with focus and joy, rather than obligation.
4. Practical Tools: You won't just leave the peace on the island; I will provide you with the somatic tools to maintain this state once you return to your world.
Stefania Daniele, founder of KUKUU Healing Retreats and the KUKUU Nervous System RESET™
A SANCTUARY FOR NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION AND DEEP NOURISHMENT: GRACIOSA ISLAND, AZORES.
“The island does not ask you to be anything other than what you are. It simply provides the space for you to remember who that is."
Begin Your Journey
Before the Retreat: Private Online Consultation
Your experience starts with an online 1:1 Holistic Wellness Consultation with me.
Together we review your health history, current challenges, lifestyle, and intentions. This essential step allows me to design a fully tailor-made retreat, aligned with your body’s needs and your personal goals.
Your retreat is private, slow-paced, and fully tailored to you. There are no group schedules, no forced sharing, and no expectations to “achieve” anything.
Choose Your Healing Immersion
The Essential Reset — 5 Days
A gentle yet powerful pause to recalibrate body and mind.
From €3,800
The Signature Healing Immersion — 8 Days
Our most chosen experience.
Unrushed, deeply restorative, and designed for lasting change.
From €5,900
The Complete Renewal — 10 Days
For women seeking full restoration with additional spa and wellness support.
From €7,800
A Day at KUKUU (Signature 8-Day Journey)
Each day unfolds with a rhythm your body can trust.
Arrival Into Quiet — grounding, settling, first recalibration
Remembering Rhythm — morning rituals and nervous system reset
Returning to the Body — nature immersion and digestion
Where the Body Softens — Caldeira volcano, elements, integration
Rest Without Guilt — thermal waters, spaciousness
Breath, Presence, Stillness — meditation, coastline
Feeling Yourself Again — embodiment and reflection
Continuity — departure with a new internal rhythm
You leave not only rested, but reconnected — with tools that support you long after you return home.
Begin Your Journey
Spaces for these highly personalized Solo immersions are intentionally limited to ensure the highest level of care and attention. If you feel the pull of the Atlantic and the call for a deeper kind of rest, let us begin the conversation.
Click here to schedule a private consultation to discuss your needs and discover if the volcanic energy of Graciosa is the medicine you seek.
Testimonials
Meet the host: Stefania Daniele, Holistic Health Coach and Wellness Retreats Leader
The highlight of this RESET is having a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Therapist as a personal MENTOR at your full disposal to fully support your healing journey.
A Highly Personalized Healing Experience
I created these retreats for women who want more than rest — women who are ready to reconnect with their health, vitality, and inner balance in a way that feels deeply personal, discreet, and meaningful.
My work is grounded in in-depth knowledge of nutrition and health, combined with a fully holistic approach and years of experience guiding women through true inside-out healing. Even within a short timeframe, the changes we initiate together are designed to last — supporting long-term well-being rather than offering temporary relief.
Your experience begins well before you arrive in the Azores. Through a private one-to-one consultation, I take the time to understand you as a whole: your body, your lifestyle, your history, your challenges, and your intentions. This allows me to design a bespoke wellness plan for your retreat — tailored to support temporary or chronic conditions, persistent symptoms, illness, or any specific health goals you wish to address.
During your stay, I work with you closely and intuitively, guiding you through the healing power of natural remedies, nutrition, and holistic practices that respect your body’s rhythm and intelligence. Every element of the retreat is personalized, thoughtful, and unrushed — created to meet you exactly where you are.
My intention is not to “fix” you, but to support your body’s innate capacity to heal, recalibrate, and thrive — so you leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply restored, with tools and insights that continue to support you long after you return home.
If you feel called to experience a truly personalized healing retreat in the Azores, I invite you to begin with a private conversation.
Apply for a one-to-one consultation to explore whether this retreat is the right fit for you.
Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve privacy, depth, and individualized care.
ECO-LUXURY Wellness Retreat in Graciosa island, Azores, PT
Another kind of travel experience: an Eco-friendly retreat that not only respect the natural environment of the Azorean Archipelago and its pure uncontaminated Nature, but guarantees a true elevated self-care and profound in person healing therapies.
The Journey:
A Solo experience to take care of yourself, prioritize your healing and nourish your body, mind and spirit in a remote and such a high frequency area of the World, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
The following program is just an example of how your 8 days in Graciosa island may look like.
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Holistic Wellness 1:1 Consultation with Coach Stefania to evaluate your health history and current priorities and goals. This first step is essential to create the tailor-made retreat experience.
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Arrival, pick-up at the airport and private transfer to the accommodation.
Get to know your host Stefania. Relax and adjust to the island’s quiet rhythm.
First in person consultation with the Coach to set new healthy personalised routines. Depending on arrival time, lunch or dinner is included
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Set up your new morning routine and breakfast.
Second in person consultation with the coach and integration of new habits.
First activity recommended by the Coach (walking in nature, cooking something highly nutritious together, meditation, or forest-bathing)
Free time.
Dinner included.
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New healthy morning routine and breakfast.
A day in Nature can be spent at the beach, in the forest, or visiting some of the beautiful natural spots of the island.
Dinner.
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New healthy morning routine and breakfast.
Third in person consultation with the Coach, checking goals and needs to adjust the experience accordingly.
A whole day to discover the beauty of the Caldeira, the ancient volcano Park in Graciosa, free time to explore the cave, walking in the forest, and connecting to natural elements.
Free time.
Dinner.
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New healthy morning routine plus breakfast.
Free time to hike, visit an ancient traditional windmill, relax at the thermal baths and Spa in Carapacho area.
Dinner.
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New healthy morning routine plus breakfast.
Morning meditation and breathwork with the Coach.
Free time to explore and relax on the beautiful coastline of the island, swim in a natural pool or directly in the ocean.
Dinner.
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New healthy morning routine plus breakfast.
Another day in nature can be at the beach, in the forest, visiting some of the beautiful natural spots of the island. Feel the differences in your body, mind and spirit.
An extra consultation with the Coach can be integrated upon request.
Dinner.
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New healthy morning routine plus breakfast.
Free time, private transfer to the airport.
What is included?
This 8 DAYS RETREAT includes:
Online 1:1 Wellness consultation with the Coach to review your health questionnaire, health history and current condition to set the personalised retreat experience
Accommodation in a typical azorean villa or apartment exclusive use
Everyday detox organic plant-based meal plan created around your special needs and goals
Walking on easy trails to move stuck energy
1 or more days of silence to reconnect with your inner self and recharge
Meditation, forest bathing and breathing sessions in wide open azorean Nature
Full support by the Coach on daytime during the whole experience, upon request
A total of 3 (2 hours long), in person - 1:1 Health Coach wellness consultancies to set the azorean experience and a long-term wellness plan
Private transfers from/to the airport and other local essential transfers
From 1.500 € p.p.
Azorean Archipelago
Ilha GRACIOSA
The Azores islands are called the “Hawaii of Europe”.
Pristine nature is the protagonist of all 9 islands
Integrated into the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2007 due to its unique environmental, heritage, and cultural characteristics, Graciosa Island, is known as the White Island - “Ilha Branca” (due to an abundance of trachyte stone).
It is the northernmost island from the five that make up the Central Group of the Azores Archipelago, with 61 km2 and 4,390 inhabitants.
Graciosa seduces the visitors by its landscape made rounded hills covered with trees, vineyards surrounded by black stone walls, cultivated fields and the constant presence of the sea.
This volcanic island offers quiet and peaceful spots to relax and disconnect from the chaos such as the ancient volcanic crater in Furna do Exnofre (Caldeira), Barro Vermelho (a beautiful beach with red coloured sand) and Carapacho area with a natural thermal spring and natural pool.
Healing can happen anytime, we only need to look for it.
How to book a RESET:
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