Mind Over Matter
A Chess & Culture Retreat - Hosted by Tunde Onakoya
‘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 2026: Reset
Mind Over Matter: Retreat
Where chess meets soul, and our spirit becomes our lifestyle.
This April 15–19, 2026, join us in the mystical hills of Sintra, Portugal, for an immersive retreat hosted by chess champion and changemaker Tunde Onakoya.
Each year around this time, Tunde has broken the Guinness World Record — twice. In 2026, instead of another record, the invitation is to reset. This retreat is a celebration of endurance, legacy, and the radical rest required to dream forward.
We’ll gather in the spirit of joy, reflection, and realignment — welcoming a global circle of creative minds, thinkers, and cultural seekers to reconnect with themselves and each other.
Private Location: Sintra, Portugal
Dates: April 15–19, 2026
The Experience Includes
☉ 5 Days, 4 Nights
☉ 8 Workshops & Sessions
☉ Nourishments — daily breakfast, thoughtful lunches, and curated chef dinners
☉ Immersive Activities & Guided Explorations
☉ Exclusive Retreat Gift Spread
☉ Shared or Private Room Options
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, clarity, and purpose through the game of strategy.
Textile & Creative Alchemy
An intimate exploration of African textile traditions reimagined through futurist minimalism, blending ancestral memory with contemporary vision.
Movement & Meditation
Gentle yoga, breathwork, and grounding practices to deepen awareness and expand stillness.
Communal Nourishment
Celebrated chefs — including Emmanuel Mawuli Dzansi and friends — will guide long-table dinners, farm-to-table meals, and soulful supperclub gatherings. Expect flavors that tell stories and spark connection.
Celebration & Ceremony
Beachside music, live performances, and spontaneous DJ sets — moments of joy, rhythm, and community woven into ceremony and celebration.
Exclusive Gift Spread
A curated retreat gift collection — leave space in your luggage.
When: April 15–19, 2026
Where: Private Hillside Sanctuary, Sintra, Portugal
Who: 12 guests seeking meaningful rest, connection, and creative realignment
5 days and 4 nights at a secluded sanctuary surrounded by exotic gardens, stunning valley views, and nearby beaches. 6 rooms available.
Shared or Private Rooms
Options for individuals, partners, or friends. Pricing is per room, not per person.
All sales are final | No refunds.
Included:
Full accommodations, all workshops and sessions with Tunde Onakoya and guest collaborators, daily meals, tea & coffee, and the exclusive retreat gift spread.
Not Included:
Flights not included; transfers from the airport in Lisbon to location can be arranged upon request.
