OCTOBER 23 2026 – OCTOBER 25 2026
THE ACADEMY IN THE RICE FIELDS: PATHS TO HEALTHY LONGEVITY | 2nd EDITION RETREAT
In the peaceful surroundings of Comporta, The Academy in the Rice Fields returns for a second edition as an invitation to look at ageing through a new perspective, where science, wellbeing and conscious choices come together in the pursuit of a healthier life.
For three days, Quinta da Comporta becomes a place to learn, reconnect and rethink what it means to age well. At the heart of the retreat is healthy longevity: not simply living longer, but cultivating the physical, mental and emotional foundations for living better, with greater energy, clarity and quality of life.
Professor Alexandra Matias, whose work is dedicated to the science of ageing and improving health literacy around longevity, leads this second edition, translating scientific knowledge into practical insights that can become part of everyday life. She is joined by special guest Professor Conceição Calhau, specialist in Nutrition and Metabolism, bringing her extensive experience in research and nutrition to the programme.
Learning extends far beyond the talks. Guided exercise and conditioning sessions, walks through nature, massages, shared moments, balanced meals and healthy cooking workshops with Chef Luís Espadana create a retreat in which knowledge and experience naturally come together, surrounded by the distinctive landscape of Comporta.
The experience includes a two-night stay at Quinta da Comporta, healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with fresh, local ingredients, a personalised Oryza Spa treatment and access to the Spa’s outdoor and heated indoor swimming pools, steam room and sauna.
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Reserve your place by email at events@quintadacomporta.com