You had life all figured out, then the world shifted.

Whether you’ve lost a loved one, the kids all grew up and out, you ended up divorced, or maybe your job changed to something you no longer enjoyed, life has changed on you. It’s left you feeling lost.

Now, you don’t know what’s next.

We get it. We’ve been there. And we want to help.

And we don’t just want to help you find your next “Next”, we want to do it in a beautiful place.

Join us in Portugal as we guide you to your next chapter.

Our retreat is set in the stunning Silver Coast, or Costa de Prata, of Portugal, near the Atlantic Ocean. We’re highlighting castles, the coast and the city, and have carefully arranged premium accommodations, top culinary experiences and authentic local flavor, along with private transportation. Our retreat is guided by travel writer and coach Desiree Miller, whose passion is sharing the world with others, along with inspirational sessions led by Certified Professional Coach Karen Grosz, author of “What’s Next?”. She guides you from “getting where you are to where you want to be.” In her book, Karen shares her own revelation, writing, “My life was pretty darn fine. I had a great husband. A nice house. I read. We traveled. We had friends. … But I felt like I was missing. Have you ever felt like that? Maybe looked at a picture of yourself and not recognized the person?” That led to her quest to find her “Next”, and she now coaches others on how to find theirs.

Here’s what we know: Life can be overwhelming, especially when you feel uncertain about your path forward. It’s easy to lose sight of who you are and what you truly want. But imagine a place where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself—a retreat where personal coaching helps you discover what’s next in your life.

Picture yourself stepping away from life’s chaos, surrounded by the serene beauty of the gorgeous country of Portugal. The air is crisp and fresh, and with each breath, you feel a little more like your true self.

You will have a dedicated coach to talk with each morning and night, someone who listens with empathy and guides you with wisdom. This is your chance to delve into your passions, values, and aspirations. Through meaningful conversations and reflective exercises, you’ll uncover insights will help you gain clarity on your goals and the steps needed to achieve them.

This retreat is more than just a getaway; it’s a transformative experience. It’s a gift to yourself—a commitment to your own growth and happiness. You deserve to find joy and purpose, to wake up every morning with a sense of direction and excitement for the future. This is an opportunity to invest in your well-being, to nurture your soul, and to emerge with a renewed sense of purpose.

Don’t let another day slip by in uncertainty. Take this step for yourself. Embrace the possibility of change, and allow yourself to be guided towards a brighter, more fulfilling future. Your next chapter is waiting to be written, and it starts with a single decision: to take this retreat and discover what’s next in your life.

Itinerary (*subject to change if necessary)

Tuesday, October 15

Meet our driver for our private airport transfer. We will meet you outside the customs area with personalized signage. Our group will begin our adventure together by traveling to our accommodations where we will share our first meal together and relax for the evening.

Wednesday, October 16

We begin our day with breakfast, followed up by our first coaching session with Certified Personal Coach Karen Grosz, who will start us on our journey of our next “Next”. Our first day will include a bonding session where we’ll work as a team, then explore our surroundings with a walk down to the sea and enjoy a picnic lunch there or back at the three swimming pools we have at our villas.  We will wrap up our day back at our Silver Coast home base, where we will work a bit on our “Next” again after dinner, prepared by a professional chef in our home.

Thursday, October 17

We’ll begin our day with breakfast and another coaching session. After this, we will head back into the city of Lisbon for a half-day tour of the city of seven hills. We will start in the heart of the capital city and take the trolley to explore everything from the Time Out Market, a market and food hall in Cais do Sodre, to St. George’s Castle, a Moorish fortification. We’ll see the stunning panorama over the city and make our way to the pair of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the 16th-century Jeronimos Monastery, and the Belem Tower on the bank of the Tagus River. We’ll then take our private shuttle back to our accommodation where we’ll enjoy dinner and relax for the evening.

Friday, October 18

We’ll start our day with a coaching session and continue diving into our “Next”, then will head up to Peniche to take a boat over to Berlenga Grande Island, a nature preserve where we’ll visit the different caves while on a glass-bottom boat, see the Fort of Sao Joao Baptista, visit the lighthouse and explore the orange sand beach. The marvelous landscapes are said to be among the most beautiful in all of Portugal. We’ll enjoy some seafood by the ocean and then return back to our home base where we’ll spend more time on our “Next”.

Saturday, October 19

We will start our day with breakfast and a session with our life coach, then venture up to Nazare. It’s a small fishing village known for its surfing and giant waves. The town’s main monument was built as a pilgrimage site in 1377 featuring an image of the Virgin, said to have been carved in Nazareth, in present-day Israel (which gave Nazare its name). We may watch some surfers, but we will not be taking part in this sport, since waves here are said to reach 80 feet sometimes. We’ll then make our way back to our home base for dinner and one final coaching session together.

Sunday, October 20

We’ll enjoy one final breakfast together and then take our private transportation back into Lisbon where we’ll catch our flights home to truly begin our “Next.”

Included:

• 6 days, 5 nights accommodation in a magnificent villa just minutes from the ocean (in either a private or shared room).
• All meals and snacks, including a few in town to give you a real taste of Portugal
• Daily coaching workshops
• Daily downtime to relax and connect with others on the journey
• Visits to the city of Lisbon, a castle and the coast
• Transportation from and to Lisbon’s Airport to our retreat house
  

Not Included:

• Your flight(s) to/from the Lisbon airport.

Retreat Pricing
A deposit of $1000 secures your trip.

• Single room (queen bed): $3497
• Shared double room (twin beds): $3197
• Double occupancy (shared queen bed, ideal for two close friends): $2997

You can pay in full or choose a payment plan.
Travel Insurance is required (unless you sign a waiver).