About Catrinandes

Catrinandes is a retreat place birthed to welcome you home – hOMe - to YourSelf. Here, in the Heart of Portugal you will find an open, safe and sacred space, a home enveloped by nature that will nurture your mind, body and soul. Catrinandes invites connection, self-expression and awakens the whole with her innate vibration of Love, Peace and Harmony. Come and rest, relax and renew with us.


Expand yourself. You are a gift. Welcome hOMe.

Our history

Catrinandes has been in the Dias de Matos’ family for at least the past century. The oldest known photo dates back to 1920, and the owner at the time was Father Luíz de Matos Dias da Silva (Sr. Abade). Mass used to be shared here with family members and workers of the estate. Traditionally, Catrinandes was passed on to the next generation of priests in the family. The last of this line was Father Luiz Henriques Dias de Matos. You can see him in the picture below, late 1940s, with his sister and two of his nieces.

Quinta Catrinandes, 1920's.

Quinta Catrinandes, late 1940's. From left to right: Maria da Piedade Dias de Matos, Maria Rita da Costa, Zélia Augusta da Costa Dias de Matos and Father Luiz Henriques Dias de Matos.

While we don’t know the origin and meaning of the name ‘Catrinandes’, we know that this was the name given and we make up that it means an old soul that possesses great wisdom and insight. We feel that keeping it carries a legacy of rest and renewal, as it was also sometimes used as a holiday retreat place.

Over the years Catrinandes lived to see many generations care for her. Her most recent chapter is lovingly referred to as a re-birth and re-awakening. It started many years ago with a dream and a clear vision.

Building works started in 2020, and the pictures below speak for themselves as to the transformation.

The old and faded got loved back to life and integrated with the new. Those that dreamt, worked and prayed for her to be manifested also say they were transformed and restored during the process. It feels wonderful and an honour to serve Catrinandes. And Catrinandes reciprocates that love, through her presence and open heart. It feels like hOMe.

Catrinandes held her first retreat in 2022! And so it is.

Our mission

The Earth is changing its consciousness and the vibration of this planet is rising. We believe each of us is going through our own process of awakening, expansion and ascension so we can really live from a place of Love and Trust. That place that is hOMe, the home in your Self.

 

Our mission is to help raise the vibration of the Earth by creating safe and sacred spaces for deep connection and nurturing with nature, with your true nature (Self) and with the world.


Our purpose is to guide you in the experience of living from that place of Love and Trust, that place of Peace, Truth and Joy, that place we call hOMe in YourSELF, that higher vibrational space of awakeness and expansion.


We abide by the values of right conduct, integrity, respect, forgiveness, compassion, balance and moderation, simplicity and contentment.


At Catrinandes we are committed to serve you in your process and we believe that whatever we give we receive. 


Let's all walk each other hOMe to OneSelf

Welcome hOMe to YourSelf

Our team

Helena Matos - Quinta Catrinandes
Helena Matos
Co-founder / Chief Healing Officer

Helena’s paternal family is from Molelos, and Quinta Catrinandes has been cared for by her loved ones for generations. She grew up in Caldas da Rainha and used to spend holidays right here in Molelos. One of her most treasured memories of getting here is the moment when majestic views of the Serra do Caramulo mountain range would fill her heart with joy.

Helena trained in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and worked in this field for over two decades, mostly in a corporate setting. She lived and worked in London for many years, where her journey of self-discovery unraveled a love of traveling, food, and inner peace. She trained in Theta-healing, Yoga and Reiki before deciding to follow her dream to co-create a place that nourishes the mind, body and soul. She knew intuitively where to go - the place that had always given exactly that -  Catrinandes!

Part of Helena’s rituals include acknowledging and celebrating connection to herself, nature, and other living beings. Awakening the land, restoring and expanding the retreat center have all been part of these rituals, and the result is that at Quinta Catrinandes, she has found hOMe. Now her doors are wide open, and the invitation is for you to come visit, or stay, for a little or a while, and rest, relax and renew with us. A vegetarian for many years, Helena is now studying raw and living food plant based nutrition, and we can't wait to see what that new chapter will bring!

Gifts
  • Yoga certified teacher 300h
  • Special Yoga practitioner for children with special needs
  • Reiki Master
  • Master Akashic records healer
  • Co-Active trained coach
  • Co-Active Leadership graduate
Tânia Teixeira - Quinta Catrinandes
Tânia Teixeira
Co-founder / Chief Joy Officer

Tania is a professional leadership coach, and sees leadership as an expression of who we came to be, the opportunity to shine our light, and to bring our unique gifts into the world.

She grew up in Lisbon, trained in Pharmaceutical Sciences and lived and worked in the UK and the US for many years. Experienced in corporate life, Tania led teams through challenges and facilitated interactions between two of the biggest health regulators in the world. These experiences gave new meaning to the value of relationships, and the importance of being in meaningful relationship with self, others, and the field around us - or force, as the Jedis would say. Finding purpose in the everyday. Her love of travel, humour and possibilities brought Tania to yoga, coaching, and other energy and spiritual practices, and she became ever more interested in the travels within and how to support others in their own journey.

Tania believes the journey is an ongoing discovery of an inner sanctuary, and the practices to access, nurture and live in it, finding peace and connection through embracing the whole of who we are, now. And this is what she is co-creating at Catrinandes, a place that invites transformation, and also a place where you can rest, and feel welcome. A place you call hOMe. That, and singing in the corridors!

Gifts
  • Co-Active Certified Professional Coach (CPCC)
  • Co-Active Leadership graduate
  • Master Akashic records healer
  • Reiki Healer
  • Yoga certified teacher 200h 
  • Certified stress management instructor
Lurdes Marques - Quinta Catrinandes
Lurdes Marques
Local Fairy / Magic Maker

Lurdes was born and raised in Molelos, is part of the local community and has a vast practical wisdom that speaks to the land and its soil with nurturing love. Her feet know the paths, and her hands magically create beauty everywhere. You will find it in the daisies that sprout along the house, the lettuces that adorn the garden, and the herbs that perfume it.

She is passionate about planting and flowers and is always ready to share her passion with you. And if you happen to put on some cool music, you may just see her eyes light up and her inner child kick off her shoes and dance. Family is at the heart of what Lurdes does and she is an expert homemaker - needless to say her two grandchildren give rave reviews. Lurdes supports us in keeping everything running smoothly and looking beautiful, and making Catrinandes a Home for you.

Gifts
  • Master planter
  • Co-creator of joy
  • Flower certifier
  • Keeper of things clean, tidy and orderly
  • Breakfast goddess

Our location

Fun facts about our location

We are located in Molelos, near Viseu.

Molelos is known for Barro Preto, and to this day there are several families that dedicate themselves to the art of making pottery.

Serra do Caramulo, one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in Portugal is within xxxxx min driving range. It offers woods and scrublands with pure water streams and small waterfalls.

Quinta Catrinandes is easily reached if you are coming from Porto (1.5 hours) or Lisbon (3 hours).


Where we are

+351 918 114 797

Rua da Pedra da Vista, 51-A, Molelos

3460-234 Tondela, Portugal

hello@catrinandes.com