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Check Out the Schedule

All-inclusive as per the itinerary

Aug

27

wed

day 1

Embrace

Arrive in Lisbon, check into your hotel, and exhale. We’ll gather over a welcome meal, followed by an afternoon cultural activity that gently opens space for creativity and connection. In the evening, we step into a unique sensory experience that sets the tone for what’s ahead.

Aug

28

thur

day 2

Observe

We explore how our internal filters shape what we see and how we respond. After a morning coaching session, we head into breathtaking environments that reflect the theme of perspective and presence. The evening includes free time—rest, reflect, dine solo or with new friends, or just be.

Aug

29

fri

day 3

Choose

After a grounding morning, we head out for an adventurous seaside day. You’ll be invited to notice the choices you make—both big and small—and how intention can shift your experience. We return for a group dinner in the evening, offering space for casual connection and reflection.

Aug

30

sat

day 4

Adapt

We travel north, stopping in a walled village that becomes a metaphor for the inner walls we carry. The journey continues as we walk a record-breaking suspension bridge—embodying what it means to adapt through uncertainty. Evening reflection brings the physical and emotional together.

aug

31

sun

day 5

Advance

We begin with clarity: What are you ready to move toward? Later, we visit a legendary coastal site, where surfers take on some of the world’s biggest waves. What feels impossible may be your next invitation. We close the day with tapas, and conversation that moves us forward.

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01

mon

day 6

Celebrate

Today is yours to integrate. After a reflective morning session, we enjoy a hands-on experience, then sail into the evening on a sunset catamaran. The night closes with a celebration dinner, final reflections, and a shared sense of what’s been revealed and reclaimed.

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02

Tue

day 7

Depart

Your time in Portugal may be complete, but your journey is just beginning. You return home with a renewed rhythm, deeper clarity, and the continued support of others who’ve witnessed your becoming.

This isn’t just a trip—it’s your next level.

For women 40+—leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs—this is your invitation to rise. Anchored in the OCAA Model™ and supported by two expert coaches, you’ll spend seven days in Portugal moving from burnout to breakthrough.

Join a circle of 10 women for a journey that reconnects you with your purpose and sets you on a path of clarity, courage, and renewed spirit—long after the trip ends.

What if one week changed everything?

This isn’t just a trip—it’s a threshold.


A 7-day, 6-night journey designed to move you out of what’s familiar and into the life that’s quietly calling. With intention, space, and the right support, you’ll move from transition to transformation.

Join us for a 30-minute information session to meet your coaches and see why this experience was designed—with purpose—for women like you.

 

Ready to claim this moment? You’ve spent years leading and caring for others—now, it’s your turn. Pay your deposit today and step into what’s next.

Why This Retreat is Unique

You don’t need more noise or surface-level solutions.You want something deeper—a clear, flexible pathway that meets you exactly where you are. That’s why this retreat is built around the OCAA Model™—a simple but powerful coaching framework that helps you:​

Observe what's true

Choose what matters

Adapt with courage

Advance with confidence

This isn’t a rigid formula—it’s a rhythm.

A cycle you can return to every time life shifts. You’ll not only experience it—you’ll embody it, through daily coaching, movement, and immersive exploration.

 

And woven through every part of the journey is acceptance—of your past, your present, and your unfolding self. It’s the quiet turning point that makes growth real. And you won’t face it alone. With the support of skilled coaches and a circle of women walking beside you, acceptance becomes something you can lean into, not carry alone.

Who It's For

This retreat is for women over 40 who feel the nudge toward something more—clarity, connection, and change. Whether you're navigating a transition or simply craving space to reconnect with yourself, this experience is your invitation to move forward—on your terms.

This is real transformation, in real time, designed—with purpose—for reflection, movement, and meaning. We start and end in Lisbon. What happens in between is the journey of becoming.

This is for you if...

  • You’ve spent years showing up for others—and now it’s time to show up for yourself

  • You’re in a life transition—or sensing one on the horizon

  • You’ve come through a transition—but haven’t had the space to fully process, integrate, or rediscover what it changed in you

  • You’re craving space to reset, reflect, and reconnect

  • You’re looking for a unique experience—you’re ready for a shift

  • You want community, depth, and real momentum

What's included...

  • All-inclusive as per the itinerary (flights separate)

  • Daily excursions + group coaching

  • Private Mercedes mini-bus transfers with a professional guide

  • Shared meals, artful experiences, and cultural moments that connect you to Portugal’s soul

  • A small, purpose-driven group of women navigating change

  • Double-occupancy rooms (private upgrade available)

  • Guided by the OCAA [OK!] Model™

Secure Your Spot

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Retreat Deposit
Total retreat cost: $5,750. It's all-inclusive as per the itinerary—accommodations, meals, curated excursions, and daily group coaching—flights separate). After your deposit, choose to pay in full or in two equal payments—due by July 25. Secure your spot for this transformative journey today!

Join an Info Session

  • OCAA Coaching & Travel Retreat—Info Session
    OCAA Coaching & Travel Retreat—Info Session
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 05
    Jun 05, 2025, 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    You’ve given so much to others. Now it’s time to give something back to yourself. Join us at an information session to learn more. This isn’t just a trip—it’s sacred space, real coaching, and purposeful adventure for women over 40.
  • OCAA Coaching & Travel Retreat—Info Session
    OCAA Coaching & Travel Retreat—Info Session
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 07
    Jun 07, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
    Zoom
    You’ve given so much to others. Now it’s time to give something back to yourself. Join us at an information session to learn more. This isn’t just a trip—it’s sacred space, real coaching, and purposeful adventure for women over 40.
  • OCAA Coaching & Travel Retreat—Info Session
    OCAA Coaching & Travel Retreat—Info Session
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jun 08
    Jun 08, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    You’ve given so much to others. Now it’s time to give something back to yourself. Join us at an information session to learn more. This isn’t just a trip—it’s sacred space, real coaching, and purposeful adventure for women over 40.

Meet Your Coaches

Two coaches. Two paths.

One shared belief in transformation through travel, context, and connection.

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Mari

With roots in education, HR, and coaching—and as a certified yoga teacher—I create a grounded, focused space for women leaders to pause, reflect, and reconnect. My intuitive approach combines deep listening with insightful questions that help you cut through complexity, clarify what matters, and find your authentic way forward.

 

As a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, I draw from ontological coaching principles—paying close attention to the language you use, how it resonates in your body, and the emotions that shape your choices—because this is where courageous leadership begins. Guided by deep spiritual wisdom and lived experience, I developed the OCAA Model™Observe, Choose, Adapt, Advance—as a practical framework for transformation, helping you lead with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

For two decades, I’ve walked alongside women in leadership, helping them access their inner wisdom and rise to life’s defining moments. During retreats, I blend coaching conversations with mindfulness and movement practices, offering a clear, actionable path for you to show up powerfully, lead boldly, and inspire others with clarity and impact.

 

Join us. I can’t wait to meet you!

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Lizabé

With over three decades of business and leadership experience, I’ve built ventures, led teams, and traveled to more than 25 countries across 4 continents. My journey has been shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of transformation.

 

Whether you're leading others or navigating a personal crossroad, I believe real change starts by embracing your full context—your story, your strengths, and where you are right now. Purpose isn’t a fixed destination; it’s something we shape with clarity and intention. Mental and physical fitness, creative flow, and cultural connection are all part of that process.

 

As a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, I bring my lived experience into this retreat for women over 40. Grounded in the OCAA Model™Observe, Choose, Adapt, Advance—this experience in Portugal is designed to help you pause with intention and take the next step toward living your purpose.


I join Mari in this work, having been meaningfully connected to the OCAA process from its inception. Together, our lived experiences have woven a unique depth and richness into the model, creating a framework that resonates powerfully with women leaders.

Join us. I can’t wait to meet you!

Together we coach with depth, presence, and joy.

We do hard things with you, and we’re beside you every day of this journey.

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