Host your retreat in Rio. In the city, but not of it.

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Ever thought of leaving the city without being stuck in traffic? Close to the sights, beaches and trails, while also remotely tucked into the hills of Rio? This is our privileged location. Surrounded by the greenery of the Tijuca National Park and at walking distance from Christ the Redeemer, you can have it all.

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Eclectic Villa in the Hills of Rio de Janeiro

soulrebel rio is a small pousada and retreat house in Santa Teresa, the hilltop neighborhood where Rio keeps its artists, its old trams and its views. The house sits between forest and city: bay and mountains on one side, the edge of Tijuca National Park on the other. The trailhead for the most beautiful hike up to Christ the Redeemer is literally at our gate.

We built this place slowly and on purpose. We buy in bulk every few weeks, cook from scratch, ferment whatever stands still long enough, and walk to the farmers market on Sundays. That is the house your group arrives in — not a venue that performs wellness, but a home that practices it. Your people will taste the difference at breakfast.

We rent the whole house, exclusively, to retreat leaders whose work fits the scale: around ten guests. Small is the point. Ten people can actually know each other by day two.

The house and the beds

Three floors, all suites with private en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and panoramic views. Your group gets the whole house; nobody else is here.

Room	Floor	Setup	Sleeps
Tiny Suite	2nd	En-suite, forest & city views	2
Big Suite	2nd	En-suite, own kitchenette, extendable single bed	2–3
Luminous Suite	2nd	En-suite, shared kitchenette	2
Master Suite	3rd	Walk-through closet, large bathroom, panoramic views	2
Luxury Loft	Top floor	118m² private floor, independent access, 40m² terrace, 6m glass front, king bed + extra sleeping, private kitchen, 65" TV, 2-person jacuzzi	2–4
Facilitator room	3rd	Double sleeping couch, service WC, pool shower — included in the house rate	1–2

Standard capacity 10 guests: four suites with doubles (8) + the loft as a double (2). 12 max when the loft sleeps four — at 118m² it can, and how to use it is your call as facilitator.
Capacity includes you and your team (apart from the facilitator room). Plan paying participants accordingly.
All rooms: air conditioning, mosquito nets, blackout curtains, workspace, linen and robes.

Amenities

What the house does for your group

soulrebel rio is not a hostel with a retreat bolted on. It's a small boutique house, built slowly and on purpose — and everything in it exists so that ten people can feel held for a week.

The rarest amenity is the location itself. At the foot of the hill: Rio — the beaches, the noise, the beautiful chaos, minutes away. Around you: cooler mountain air, forest on three sides, birdsong instead of traffic. The house bridges the two. Your group gets the remoteness that makes people finally exhale, put their phones down and turn toward each other — the thing that makes a group of strangers leave as something like a family — without the four-hour transfer that remoteness usually costs.

Inside, the practical magic: real mattresses with toppers and linen we chose ourselves, air conditioning, blackout curtains, fast wifi for the ones who must. The coffee and tea station is always stocked, and mountain drinking water is free and there around the clock — small things, until you want them at 5 a.m. before sunrise practice.

And the cherry on top of the cake: Every room comes with our spa package — a foot bath waiting on arrival, a soft robe, a Bluetooth sleep mask, a warm water bottle (for cozy sleep, cramps, sore muscles — and liver packs, if you're a fasting group), a wooden dry brush and massager, good incense. And outside: the pool deck, which has hosted more honest conversations than most conference rooms, and the winter garden for rainy afternoons.

Extra Comfy Beds

The bed is the most important item during your stay. We guarantee great mattresses with toppers and high quality linen for you.

Aircon

All our rooms are equipped with split Air Conditioning.

Bathroom

All our rooms have private bathrooms. We provide towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner.

Workspace

Dedicated workspaces and strong Wifi for our guests that need to get some work done during their stay.

Pool

The pool is accessible year round and surrounded by abundant nature. The deck is a great place for a yoga practice or meditation, too.

Laundry

For a little fee you can wash your clothes during your stay. We provide fresh linen and towels if you stay for a longer period.

Parking

We have a space for a car on premises, but there is plenty of safe parking space in front of our house, too.

Views

Last but not least all our rooms have big windows with incredible views.

And many more

During your stay you will be able to use a fully equipped kitchen. You can enjoy some outdoor time even on rainy days in our lounge area and the garden.
During your stay you can book one of our 5-star rated experiences, like yoga brunch or cooking experiences. Or you could treat yourself to a massage, an acupunture session or a private yoga class.

What it costs

Exclusive house rental: R$3,900 per night, minimum 5 nights, prices are valid for April–November 2027. Other rates might apply for different dates.

Included in the rate, always:

The whole house, exclusively — no other guests, no shared spaces
Plant-based breakfast, cooked by Rosy — not a buffet, breakfast
Our team: Rosy (resident chef) and Terra, who live on-site and keep the house running while you run your retreat
Facilitator room, linen, robes, towels and yoga mats
Our in-room spa package for every guest: foot bath waiting in the room on arrival, bathrobe, Bluetooth sleep mask, warm water bottle (for cozy sleep, cramps or sore muscles — and it doubles as a liver-pack companion for fasting groups), wooden dry brush and massager, premium incense. Massages and treatments with our practitioners bookable per person.

One flat rate for the entire house, regardless of your final guest count — so run your numbers at your minimum viable enrollment, not your dream headcount.

For comparison: comparable exclusive-use properties in established retreat markets run US$750–1000 or more per night before food and staff. We include both.

The food

We are a fully plant-based house, and we don't apologize for it — Rosy's kitchen is the reason half our guests rebook. Breakfast is always included. One food package applies to the whole group, confirmed in advance:

Half board (breakfast + one main meal): +R$80 per person/day
Full board (all meals): +R$160 per person/day
External catering is not permitted — all meals are by Rosy, built around your group: local, seasonal, mostly from the Sunday farmers market
Allergies and dietary needs: tell us in advance and we handle them properly
Arrival and departure meals: the price includes breakfast after each slept night. For other arrangements please request using the application form below

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On-site extras

Bookable per person, arranged with our practitioners:

Marmaterapia (Ayurvedic therapy): R$320
Abhyanga: R$420 ·
Combo therapie: R450
Shiatsu: R$360
Private yoga: R$190

Plus what the location does for free: hiking from the door (Christ the Redeemer trail, Tijuca forest), Santa Teresa's ateliers and bars reachable by foot, and Rio's beaches within easy reach when your group needs a city day. For culinary and wellness retreats Juju offers her in-house experiences as add-ons:

Brazilian Flavors Cooking experience: R$550 per person (minimum 4 participants)
Market Tour with local food & fruit tasting: R$ 220 per person (minimum 4 participants)
Fermentation Workshop: R$ 480 per person (minimum 4 participants)
Cacao Cooking experience with tasting: R$ 480 per person (minimum 4 participants)

Practicalities, honestly

Getting here: Rio (Galeão/GIG) has direct flights from North America and Europe; Santos Dumont (SDU) is closer for domestic connections. Galeão (GIG) is 45–75 minutes by car depending on traffic; Santos Dumont (SDU) 20–35 minutes. We can help coordinate group transfers.
The honest bits: we are a hillside house — there are stairs, and the house is not wheelchair accessible. Santa Teresa is a living neighborhood, not a gated resort: occasionally you will hear it. Our kitchen is fully plant-based, no exceptions. For most groups these are features. If they are dealbreakers for yours, better to know now.
After hours: Terra lives on the ground floor. Someone is always in the house.
Insurance & waivers: retreat leaders hold their own liability coverage and collect participant waivers; we do the same on our side. Retreat leaders hold their own liability coverage and collect participant waivers; we carry the house's coverage on our side.
Terms: House rate is fixed regardless of guest count. 50% deposit to hold dates; balance due 30 days before arrival. Cancellation tiers: 90+ days before arrival: deposit refunded minus R$800 admin · 60–89 days: 50% of the deposit back · 30–59 days: deposit forfeited · under 30 days: full balance due. At any tier, the amount can convert into a rebooking credit valid 12 months.
No smoking indoors.
Availability: we take a limited number of exclusive rentals per year, April–November b we're flexible. Get in touch to check availability for your dates.

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Is this your venue?

Yes, if you run small yoga, fasting, writing, women's, personal-growth or wellness retreats — or a mastermind that wants reflection over resort amenities — and your people value a real neighborhood, real food and a house with a point of view.

Probably not, if your group needs beachfront, elevators, nightlife at the door, or a meat buffet. Rio has wonderful options for all of that, and we will happily point you to them.

How booking works

Send an availability request with your dates and requests → click button below
We reply within 48 hours — if it looks like a fit, we schedule a video call and you meet the house and us
Hold your dates with the deposit; we block them from all other bookings
Six weeks before arrival: final numbers, food package, extras, arrival logistics
You arrive to a stocked, staffed, ready house

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