Held Space - Retreat and Gathering Venue

"We all felt so “held” at Held Space! I brought a group of women from North America to Porto in July 2025 for a woman’s retreat and I couldn’t have chosen a more Idealic location for us to call home for the week. I initially reached out to Lynn when I was in the research phase to find a venue. I was already sold from the images of the location, but what sealed the deal was Lynn‘s amazing communication, flexibility, and support behind the scenes while I planned the retreat. Not only is the house immaculate, and absolutely gorgeous; the outdoor temple was perfect for sipping cacao and doing restorative yoga at dusk, the yoga Shala was the perfect space for our ayurvedica massages and morning yoga, and we utilized the common space downstairs for equal amounts of hanging out and laughing, and practicing Breathwork and Dance! And let’s not forget about our incredible house support staffer, María, who not only helped get our breakfast service ready in the morning, but she also provided massage therapy, logistical support, and even the most incredible walking tour of the city core! Our chefs that privately catered for us were phenomenal, and I couldn’t say more better things about our experience at Held! If you’re looking to book an intimate getaway with your family or bringing a group for a retreat Hekd is the place to be in Porto!"

"Held Space has held me in so many ways. A safe haven in the city of Porto for one to explore their potential & expand from there. The retreat space we've all been waiting for here, at my hometown. I've collaborated with the Space Holders, Lynn & her daughter Kaela, for so many beautiful events, with Workshops & Massage Therapies. From the start, it became a place for me to create & be, freely. Truly, where I've felt finally at home being the way I am, the way I sing, the way I paint, the way I dream. The way we all wish to dream, where bounteousness rules in the most harmonious, balanced way. Give yourself the space to be Held."

"We had a wonderful retreat, thanks to both the beautiful space and our incredible facilitator, Lynn. As a close-knit group of colleagues, we wondered if it would be hard to fully embrace the yoga practice. Lynn welcomed us as we were, giving us the freedom to connect in our own way. The space is stunning. Elegant, well-equipped, and designed with great care. The garden is a little paradise, though the rain kept us from fully enjoying it. Instead, we balanced our time between practice and the sauna, which added to the experience. We left feeling recharged, more connected, and eager to return. A perfect retreat for uplifting and deepening bonds. The catering was excellent."

"A Lovely Sacred Spot. A true Pearl in the middle of the city. Lynn Welcomes You with Warmth and Love and makes sure you have the best experience. And the Space does everything else. Holding a Vibrant and Expanded Frequency, Held is the perfect venue for your events and meetings. I feel so blessed to have hold a session at Held and look forward to return to Porto to book more events and enjoy this amazing space."

"Since the first day I put my feet on Held Space I felt almost as I was coming home. It's not only a name. HELD really holds space. You can feel it. And that energy is not only in the ground, in the earth beneath our feet. Is not only in the walls or in the surroundings. It's also in the people. Lynn and all the collaborators work to provide and respect everyone that comes and wants to play along. I am really grateful to HELD: a place where dreams come true ❤️"

• 📍 R. do Padre António Vieira 179, 4300-031 Porto, Portugal
• 📞 +351 926 662 764
• 🌐 https://www.heldspace.pt/