Mind Over Matter
A Chess & Culture Retreat - Hosted by Tunde Onakoya in Collaboration with Bubu Ogisi
‘Mind Over Matter Retreat’
Return to the root, so you can rise.
In the hush between moves on a chessboard, we hear what our ancestors knew: that stillness is strategy, and silence is sacred. Raised on the rhythm of Nigerian wisdom—where stories were lessons and discipline was love—we carry a knowing older than words.
This retreat is a homecoming for the spirit. A space to be spiritually pampered, not in excess, but in essence. To write not for the world’s noise, but from the soul’s need. To think slowly. To become deeply. To honour the quiet brilliance that has always lived within you.
Let us help you remember time—not as something to chase, but as something to hold.
Location?
Portugal
The Chess Holiday
Mind Over Matter: The Chess Holiday Retreat
Where chess meets soul, and our spirit becomes our lifestyle.
This October 7-12, join us in the mystical hills of Sintra, Portugal, for an immersive retreat hosted by chess champion and changemaker Tunde Onakoya, and visionary artist and designer Bubu Ogisi.
We’ll begin by celebrating Tunde’s birthday which is on October 6 — setting the tone for the weekend of joy, reflection, and radical rest. Held in the tranquil area of Sintra, this intimate gathering invites a global circle of creative minds, thinkers, and cultural seekers to reset and realign.
Private Location: Sintra, Portugal
Dates: October 7-12, 2025
The Vacation Includes
☉ 5 Days, 4 Nights
☉ 8 Workshops & Sessions
☉ Nourishments — Breakfast, lunch and chef dinners
☉ Immersive Activities
☉ Exclusive Retreat Gift Spread
☉ Shared or private room
Who It’s For
Creative thinkers, artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural pioneers ready to connect, reflect, and recharge.
What to Expect
Strategic Inner Work
Chess sessions and soulful talks with Tunde Onakoya, exploring focus, power, and purpose.
Textile Alchemy & Ancestral Memory
Transformative art and rituals led by Bubu Ogisi, weaving the physical and spiritual into practice.
Movement & Meditation
Yin yoga, breathwork, and grounding sessions to deepen awareness and expand stillness.
Communal Nourishment
Supperclub farm-to-table meals, long-table dinners, and moments of connection across firelight, forest, and sea.
Celebration & Ceremony
From a birthday ritual to beachside music, live music and spontaneous DJ performances, this retreat will also be a celebration of life, legacy, and bridging communities.
Exclusive Gift Spread
Leave extra space in your luggage, please.
When: October 7–12, 2025
Where: Private Location, Sintra, Portugal
Who: 12 guests seeking meaningful rest, connection, and creative realignment.
5 days, 4 nights, at a secluded hillside sanctuary with exotic gardens, stunning valley views and nearby beaches. 6 Rooms Available.
Shared or Private Rooms
Shared and private room options for you and possibly a partner or friend. The price of the retreat is per room. Not per person. All sales are final | No refunds
What is included in THE HOLIDAY?
Full accommodations, workshops and sessions with Tunde Onakoya and Bubu Ogisi, all meals, tea, coffee and giftbag are included. Please note travel is not included. Travel from the airport can be arranged upon request.
