A Portugal Retreat for Mothers Ready to Exhale
A 3-day burnout reset retreat created for the mother who has been holding everything together, caring for everyone else, and quietly wondering when she gets to feel like herself again.
Join the waitlist for first access to retreat details, early pricing, payment plan options, and room selection.
Why This Retreat?
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Reflect and Reconnect
Create space to slow down, hear yourself again, and reconnect with what matters most.
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Nervous System Reset
Step away from stress, constant overwhelm, and the pressure to always be “on.”
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Rest Without Guilt
Experience deep rest, slower mornings, nourishing meals, and space to simply breathe.
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Meaningful Connection
Build supportive connections with like-minded women in a welcoming environment.
You have been carrying so much.
invisible labor
mental load
burnout
overstimulation
feeling disconnected from self
A retreat where you get to slow down enough to hear yourself again.
Imagine Yourself Here
Slow mornings overlooking the Portuguese countryside
Coffee before anyone needs anything from you
Deep conversations around a candlelit dinner table
Nervous system support without pressure
Space to laugh again
Room to simply exist
Retreat Details
May 2027
Felgueiras, Portugal
3 Days / 4 Nights
Countryside farm stay experience
One included group excursion
Coaching and wellness workshops
Shared meals and meaningful connections
Small, intimate group setting
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and join the waitlist.
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No. Joining the waitlist simply gives you early access to retreat information and future registration details.
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Yes. Payment plans will be available. We're finalizing prices and will post them soon.
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No. This retreat welcomes women from all walks of life. For this particular session, our focus is on supporting mothers and their unique needs.
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Airfare and transportation to Portugal are not included.
Because participants may be traveling from different locations and arriving at different times, transportation arrangements will vary. However, closer to the retreat date, we may be able to help coordinate shared transportation options, group transfers, discounted transportation recommendations, or shuttle arrangements depending on participant arrival schedules and overall interest.
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Yes. A limited number of both private and shared room options will be available.
Guests are welcome to attend with a friend and request to share a room together. For solo attendees who feel comfortable sharing a room, we may also help coordinate roommate matching prior to the retreat based on preferences and availability.
Whether you attend with a friend or come on your own, solo guests are warmly welcome.
Hi, I’m Barbara
I created this retreat for the women who have been carrying so much for so long that they barely remember what it feels like to truly rest.
As a mother, military spouse, counselor, and coach, I understand what it’s like to constantly pour into everyone else while quietly running on empty yourself. So much of modern motherhood teaches us to keep pushing, keep producing, and keep holding it all together, even when our nervous systems are asking for a pause.
This retreat is not about perfection, pressure, or becoming someone new.
It’s about slowing down enough to reconnect with the version of yourself underneath the stress, the mental load, and the constant responsibilities.
Over a few beautiful days in Portugal, my hope is that you feel supported, grounded, cared for, and reminded that you are allowed to take up space too.
You deserve rest.
You deserve connection.
You deserve experiences that pour back into you.
I cannot wait to welcome you.
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Retreat updates and details
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A thoughtfully curated small-group experience
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