In Transition Retreat
June 1st -June 6th, 2026 • Alentejo, Portugal
A retreat for people navigating turning points in life or work
Life moves in seasons. There are moments when something has ended, something new has not yet fully formed, and we are asked to pause in between. Transition is the space of potential between what has been and what is becoming.
"In Transition" is a retreat for those standing at a threshold – when clarity is needed, but not urgency; when movement is desired, but not forced.
Every element of this retreat is intentional.
From nourishing food and a deeply restorative natural setting, to daily practices designed to reset your nervous system: there is structure and space for guided inquiry, reflection, creative expression, and mind-body work.
What to expect
Full accommodation at Monte das Casolas, in the Alentejo countryside
Seasonal, nourishing shared meals and honest conversation
Facilitated sessions drawing on inner development, personal/professional coaching
Nature-based and creative explorations (e.g. writing, painting)
Daily embodiment practices: yoga, breathwork, meditation, dance
Dedicated time for personal reflection and integration
An intimate group to share with, be witnessed by, and learn from
Open space to offer skills, experiments, or ideas to the group
The daily rhythm balances guided sessions, individual focus, rest, and time in nature, providing you with both with structure and spaciousness.
If this resonates with you, join a multi-generational, international community of people in this space of shared inquiry.
Approach & Philosophy
The retreat host’s work and approach draw on established institutions, frameworks, and methodologies in the field of leadership development, inner and collective transformation. These include, but are not limited to, Presencing Institute & Theory U, Systemic Constellations, Design Thinking, Liberating Structures, Art of Hosting, Emergent Strategy, Authentic Relating, Somatic Resourcing, Warm Data, Narrative & Storytelling, Body-Mind Centering, as well as Yoga and Meditation practice.
They further ground their philosophy in the work of influential leaders such as adrienne maree brown, Minna Salami, Bayo Akomolafe, Tyson Yunkaporta – and of course nature and the living world, the greatest leader of all.
This is for you, if…
You find yourself in a transition, in work, identity, life direction, or relationship
You seek clarity without urgency or fixing
You want to reconnect with what truly matters
You are ready to listen more deeply to your inner voice
You are looking for meaningful company and a sense of place
Transitions may include: Career or role changes, including retirement; Moving countries or homes; Entering or leaving partnership; Becoming a parent or caretaker; Navigating loss or new beginnings; Stepping into leadership or self-employment; Starting a creative project, practice or endeavour.
What you’re leaving with
Greater clarity, direction and momentum to act
Nourished, grounded and supported
Reconnected to confidence and creative energy
Resourced and committed to their next steps
Part of a meaningful lasting network of connections
No prior retreat experience is required, only openness and curiosity. This is not a therapeutic space; some prior engagement with inner work is recommended.
Participants often leave feeling…
Retreat location
Monte das Casolas, Alentejo, Portugal
Nestled in the serene Alentejo countryside, Monte das Casolas offers a peaceful, nature-immersed setting that perfectly supports the rhythm of this retreat. Surrounded by oak forests, rolling hills, and open skies, the landscape invites grounding, clarity, and creative presence - both individually and collectively.
“Invest in yourself and your creative re(dis)covery: You will be gifted with magical time and space for nurturing yourself and your creative process in a beautiful regenerative setting, for connecting and co-creating with like-minded, creative and inspiring genuinely supportive humans! Surrender to this experience - it’s so worth it.”
– Previous Participant
Investment
Private room and bathroom: 2.000,00€
(prices per person, including 23% VAT)
Meet your hosts
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Valerie is a social impact strategist, experience designer, facilitator, and yoga guide.
Building on previous roles with the BMW Foundation, her work today revolves around creating spaces of resonance and sense-making in aid of a more connected world – inspiring possibility, movement, and mindfulness. She is a co-founder of an emerging cultural platform that celebrates heritage in contemporary design, co-produces a documentary and teaches yoga in Berlin.
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Pelin is a storyteller, writer, facilitator, and coach of British-Turkish origin.
Founder of the popular !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival, as well as a regional screenwriters lab and partnership with the Sundance Institute, she was also a correspondent for TIME magazine and The Independent. She teaches storytelling at institutions across Europe, supports several award-winning filmmakers on their scripts and works with impact-led companies on how to tell their story and build authentic community.
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Anna is a transcontextual artist, space holder, and facilitator.
With a decade of experience at IDEO, the Hans Sauer Foundation and more, her background is in psychology, design, regenerative leadership, and mixed movement arts – inviting deep connection and creative flow. Anna bridges the personal and the systemic with deep presence, playful exploration, and a fluid dance between structure and emergence.
Do you have any questions?
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