About us
Meet Your Hosts
Get to know us a little better.
Hi, I'm Rita
Born and raised on São Miguel Island, Azores, I've been immersed in hospitality since 2003, working with hotels, public organizations, and advertising agencies. Today, I co-run A Villa by the Sea B&B, where, in addition to hospitality, I practice Conscious Cooking - blending traditional recipes with macrobiotic principles - and explore what I call the Art of Living.
Since 2015, I've been studying and practicing a variety of ancient and holistic disciplines, including Astrology, Yoga Nidra, Tarot, Reiki, the Body Mirror System, Aura Reading, Analytical Psychology (Jungian tradition), and Macrobiotics. I am also a Yoga Alliance Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher. I am passionate about the mysteries of the self, the mysticism that surrounds it, and its infinite potential for transformation and growth. I believe that by understanding and aligning our energies, we open the door to deeper, more authentic experiences.
My life philosophy is simple: "Take care of your energy" - a reminder of the importance of inner balance and well-being.
Hi, I'm Pedro
Hi, I'm Pedro - poet, surfer, and your co-host at A Villa by the Sea B&B.
Born in Lisbon, I've been in love with the islands since childhood and chose to make them my home right after finishing college.
Together with Rita, I run our Bed & Breakfast, while also pursuing my work as a writer with several published books spanning poetry, history, and essays.
Surfing is my greatest passion, and living by the sea allows me to experience it to the fullest.