Step out of the routine, step into connection

A Parent-Child retreat to nourish your 1:1 connection with your child… because some of the most important conversations happen when you’re not rushing anywhere.

An invitation to rediscover each other and create memories that linger long after you’ve returned home.

Step away from the constant motion of everyday life, where to-do lists blur and time rushes by. Instead, enter a space designed for parents and children, where connection can unfurl like wildflowers, trust can root itself deep in the earth, and joy can dance in the quiet moments between laughter and stillness.

This retreat is for you if:

  • You’re craving deeper, more joyful moments with your child.

  • You want to embrace more presence.

  • You’re ready to pause and remember what truly matters.

JOIN THE BRANCH OUT

Parent & Child Retreats

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Parent & Child Retreats .

A three-day retreat in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo, designed to help you and your child reconnect with each other and with yourselves. This is an opportunity to slow down, share playful moments, and create memories and bonds that last far beyond the weekend.

What to expect.

Three days of reconnection and renewal

  • Pre-retreat coaching session (30 min): A one-on-one session for the parent, helping you arrive ready and open to the experience ahead.

  • Post-retreat coaching session (45 min): A chance to reflect and integrate, redeemable within four weeks of the retreat.

  • A beautiful, retreat-style setting thoughtfully designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and truly connect.

  • Guided conversations skillfully facilitated to nurture trust, spark curiosity, and build a stronger bond.

  • Playful bonding activities: Choose from yoga, painting, dance, or ceramics, designed to help you discover new joys together.

  • Time to wander and play: Enjoy the link, glide across it on paddle boards and canoes, explore trails, or enjoy the game room and bikes.

  • Farm-to-table feasts included that nourish and delight. Dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and a final breakfast and lunch on Sunday.

  • Expert facilitation throughout the weekend by Patricia, an ICF PCC-credentialed and certified conscious parenting coach.

The next Branch Out Parent & Child Retreat will be hosted at Cucumbi from:

October 10 - 12, 2025

  • “The Branch Out conscious parent retreat allowed me to share and learn so much about myself in a short time and within a safe place. It pushed me in the right direction for understanding more about the effects of my actions and most of all, about the unmet needs from my past.”

    Emma A, Mother of 2

  • “Patricia's father-daughter retreat was for us a magical gift which brought my daughter and I closer and offered us precious insight.”

    B. Flagg, Father of a 12-year-old

  • “At the closing ceremony of the mother-daughter retreat, my daughter committed to staying true to herself. As her mother, I will always remind myself to make sure that I don't become the one who gets in the way of her being herself.”

    Iris X, Mother of a 14-year-old daughter

  • “I always felt that I had an amazing relationship with my son. But this retreat gave me tools to keep improving on it, listen deeper, and see his life through his eyes.”

    Jason N, father of a teenage boy

The venue

Cucumbi Farm is more than a place to stay—it’s a way of life. With beautifully restored accommodations, a pool, farm-to-table meals, and a landscape that invites you to explore, it’s the perfect backdrop for rest and reconnection. Here, days flow to the rhythms of rural Portugal: slow, simple, and deeply restorative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this retreat for?

Parents and children (ages 10–16) who want to nurture connection and create meaningful memories together.

How do I book?

You can reserve your spot directly on our website here or contact Patricia for more information.

Is there anything else we should know?

Just bring your open heart and a willingness to slow down. Cucumbi and Patricia will take care of the rest.

What’s included in the price?

Accommodation and meals for both the parent and child, guided activities, pre- and post-retreat coaching, and free time to explore.

Do I need to prepare anything before coming?

Once you secure your spot, I’ll be in touch with all the details you need. As part of your journey, you’ll also have a 30-minute pre-retreat coaching session to help you arrive ready and open to the experience.

Let’s raise connected kids by growing connected parents.

We can’t wait to meet you.