The Spiritual Medium.
A MAGICAL AND SPIRITUALLY CHARGED MEDIUMSHIP RETREAT AT THE CONVENTO DE SÃO FRANCISCO, SÃO MIGUEL, AZORES IN PORTUGAL. SEPTEMBER 15TH, 16TH, 17TH, 18TH, & 19TH 2025. A FIVE DAY RETREAT.
The Convento de Sao Francisco is a 16th-century Monastery on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores that has been lovingly renovated into a 14-room hotel for religious and Spiritual workshops. This exceptional space radiates amazing energy and healing. It is filled with period furniture and spiritual elements. I was lucky enough to spend some time there, and the power emanating from the monastery is fantastic. Please join me for this unique retreat at this truly magical location, where we will build and strengthen our connection to the upper realms and harness the power to help us in our Mediumship and Spiritual journey.
We will be working on the following subjects and themes on this retreat;
Connecting and using the power and energy from God and the Spirit World in our mediumistic unfoldment.
Moving further down the path of our healing journey.
Building confidence with the knowledge that we are supported and loved by our friends in Spirit.
Strengthening our abilities with evidential mediumship.
Moving into the Trance and Altered States to open the door for the Spirit World to channel through us.
Experimenting with the Physical energies and paranormal phenomena.
September 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, & 19th 2025. Sao Miguel, Azores. Portugal.
Check-in is on Sunday, the 14th of September, and check-out is on Saturday, the 20th.
Every room has two single beds that can be combined to form a double bed, except for two rooms with antique double beds. Most rooms offer the option of sharing a room to cut costs.
Limited to 20 people.
I will need to pay the Convento directly for the rooms, services, and workspace.
The workshop fee for the 5 days is $600 (this includes the three catered dinners at the Convento).
The price of the accommodation for the six nights, including breakfast and morning/afternoon coffee breaks, are below, depending on the room;
Three ensuite rooms (private bathrooms) on the ground floor. $1070
One ensuite room (private bathrooms) between the ground and first floors. $1135
Six ensuite rooms (private bathrooms) on the first floor. $1135
Two connected rooms share a bathroom and a small kitchen on the first floor. $2000 or $1000 per person. Three people can also share this as two beds are in one room.
Three ensuite rooms (private bathrooms) in the annex with a shared living space and a small kitchen. $830
Plenty of Airbnbs and hotels are nearby if you prefer to stay off-site. I want to encourage everyone to stay at the Convento, but I understand some would like to stay elsewhere. The retreat without accommodations costs $600 for the five days. This price includes the three catered meals at the Convento.
If you are traveling with a partner or friend who wants to explore the island while we work, they are also welcome to stay. There will be some evening sessions, but not every night.
An orchard, inner courtyard, fire pit, pool, and lovely garden will be available during the retreat. If transport options allow, I hope we can all drive somewhere for an evening meditation by the ocean or in one of the volcano craters.
I will arrange to bring in a private chef for 3 evenings (the price of these meals is included in the workshop fee). Plenty of stores and restaurants are nearby for lunches and other dinners.
The Convento is in the parish of Vila Franco Do Campo, a beautiful area right by the harbor. Restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and nice ocean-side cafes are nearby. The Convento also overlooks a small lagoon island, which you can walk to the ocean and see. Vila Franco Do Campo is about 20 minutes from Ponta Delgada, the central city of Sao Miguel, and roughly 25 minutes from the airport. It’s also in the island's center, making sightseeing easier.
Costs can be saved by sharing a rental car, which is costly by Portuguese standards.
The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, comprises nine islands. Their natural beauty is amazing, making them one of the most beautiful places on earth. Sao Miguel is the largest island and capital of the Azores. The Azores are considered the mountaintops of the lost continent Atlantis and are known as the "Hawaii of Europe." The islands are the farthest point in Europe on the west and the closest point to North America.
The flight time from North America is about five hours. It takes around 4.5 hours from Central Europe and 2 hours from Lisbon or Porto.
There are direct flights from Lisbon and Porto with Azores Airlines, Ryan Air, and TAP. Flights to mainland Portugal on Ryanair or Azores Airlines are relatively inexpensive with early booking. In addition, United Airlines flies directly from NYC (Newark), and Azores Airlines has direct flights from NYC (JFK), Toronto, and Boston. Direct flights from Frankfurt, Paris, Geneva, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Madrid, and other European cities are also on Europe-based airlines. The airport is Ponta Delgada (PDL) in Sao Miguel if anyone wants to check flight options for themselves.The early booking of hotels, flights, and cars is critical to getting good deals.
I am adding a short YouTube film about Sao Miguel so everyone can see its beauty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gYRJUgsvi0&t=64s&fbclid=IwAR0N3gAbzYmy2uYcx7JFXs2PtP4ToIaWzJyoFStZUPXZBLU4SIvhT44iZaYFor deposit information, payment schedule, and additional information, please get in touch using the “Get in touch” button or email me at josef@josefsieglemedium.com
*There have been lovely renovations and modernizations, but this is still a 16th-century building.
It’s beautiful and sacred but also old.
