Portugal Is Calling.

Without rest, we risk running on empty. Without adventure, our lives can start to feel a little too predictable.

And without space to step away from the noise, it can be hard to hear the answer to one of life’s most important questions:

What do I want next?

Finding Purpose in Portugal is your invitation to step out of the everyday and into something more intentional, more beautiful, and more alive.

For five unforgettable nights, we’ll journey through two completely different sides of Portugal.

We’ll begin in Porto, surrounded by colorful tiled buildings, winding cobblestone streets, cafés, river views, incredible food, and the unmistakable energy of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.

Then we’ll trade the city for the breathtaking Douro Valley, where rolling vineyards spill down toward the river, time seems to slow down, and there is finally room to breathe, reflect, reconnect, and listen to what is calling you next.

Think:

Long dinners overlooking the Douro River…

Port wine tastings + charming European streets…

Vineyards, beautiful food + lazy afternoons by the pool…

A private day exploring the spectacular Douro Valley by boat…

and the kind of meaningful conversations that seem to happen when women step away from their normal lives and give themselves permission to ask bigger questions.

This is where adventure meets intention.

A girlfriend’s European getaway meets wellness retreat meets soulful personal reset, created for women who want depth and transformation but also want to laugh, explore, drink beautiful wine, get dressed up, eat incredible food, and feel completely alive while doing it.

The Purpose Experience

This retreat is intentionally designed to give you the best of both worlds:

Morning movement + meaningful transformation sessions + extraordinary Portuguese experiences + plenty of space to simply enjoy where you are.

Our mornings will begin slowly and intentionally, with movement, reflection, and conversations designed to help you reconnect with yourself and get clearer about what you want in this next chapter of your life.

Then we explore.

One day might mean wandering the colorful streets of Porto, stopping for coffee, shopping, taking in the architecture, and enjoying a traditional Port tasting overlooking the river.

Another might mean slipping into your swimsuit and spending an afternoon by the pool surrounded by vineyards.

And one very special day, we’ll take to the water for a beautiful Douro River experience, cruising through one of the world’s most spectacular wine regions, stopping for food and wine, taking in the scenery, and simply enjoying the fact that there is nowhere else we need to be.

Our evenings are just as special.

Beautiful dinners.

Great wine.

Long conversations.

Getting dressed up.

Laughing until your cheeks hurt.

And those magical moments when you look around the table and realize how grateful you are that you said yes.

No exhausting itinerary.

No racing from attraction to attraction.

No pressure to fill every minute.

Just enough structure to create a real internal shift and enough spaciousness to remember how good it feels to explore, rest, connect, dream, and feel inspired again.

Where You’ll Stay

Porto: Infante Sagres

We’ll begin our journey in the heart of Porto at Infante Sagres, one of the city’s most iconic luxury hotels.

Elegant, historic, and beautifully designed, Infante Sagres gives us the perfect home base for our first days in Portugal. We’ll be right in the heart of the city, surrounded by Porto’s winding streets, cafés, restaurants, shops, architecture, and unmistakable European charm.

Think leisurely breakfasts, afternoons exploring Old Town, getting dressed up for dinner, and stepping outside knowing that one of Europe’s most beautiful cities is waiting for us.

This is where our retreat begins with energy, culture, beauty, and possibility.

Douro Valley: Lamego Hotel & Life

Then we’ll leave the energy of the city behind and head into the breathtaking Douro Valley for three nights at Lamego Hotel & Life.

Surrounded by rolling landscapes and overlooking the valley, Lamego Hotel & Life gives us exactly what we want for the second half of this retreat: nature, spaciousness, wellness, and room to slow down.

Here, the pace changes.

We’ll wake up to beautiful valley views, gather for meaningful morning retreat sessions, enjoy slow breakfasts, relax by the pool, make time for wellness and spa experiences, and venture out to explore the vineyards, villages, and river that make the Douro one of Portugal’s most unforgettable regions.

The hotel also puts us perfectly positioned for some incredible adventures, from Douro River boat trips and wine tastings to vineyard tours and other experiences throughout the valley.

This is where we exhale.

Where the outside noise gets quieter.

Where we reflect on where we’ve been, reconnect with what matters most, and create space to imagine what we want next.

The perfect setting to rest, reset, reconnect, and rediscover your sense of purpose.

Itinerary at a Glance

Wednesday, Sept 1: Arrive + Exhale

Arrive in Porto and check into Infante Sagres, our elegant luxury hotel in the heart of the city. Settle in, exhale, and ease into the retreat with a welcome circle, cocktails, and a beautiful opening dinner as we begin our Portugal adventure together.

Thursday, Sept 2: Porto Adventure Day

Morning retreat session, then explore Porto: Ribeira, tiled streets, cafés, bridge views, and a Port wine tasting. Free time to shop/wander, then dinner on your own.

Friday, Sept 3: Porto → Douro Valley

Breakfast and morning circle in Porto, then we’ll leave the city behind and travel by private transfer into the breathtaking Douro Valley. We’ll check into Lamego Hotel & Life, our beautiful countryside retreat surrounded by rolling hills and vineyard views. Settle in, exhale, explore the property, and ease into the slower rhythm of the valley before gathering for a relaxed evening together.

Saturday, Sept 4: Retreat + Rest Day

Morning transformational session, a leisurely lunch, then a completely spacious afternoon for the pool, spa, journaling, naps, quiet reflection, or simply soaking in the peaceful beauty of the Douro Valley. This is our day to slow down, reset, and let the experience really sink in.

Sunday, Sept 5: Douro “Wow” Day

Morning session, then our big excursion: private Douro River boat experience + winery/lunch experience. Back to La Rosa to relax, get dressed up, then our closing celebration dinner.

Monday, Sept 6 — Departure

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