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3 Day: ‘Wise Woman’s Way’ Retreat | near Lisbon, Portugal
Sep
26
to Sep 28

3 Day: ‘Wise Woman’s Way’ Retreat | near Lisbon, Portugal

As feminine Beings we're pretty good at taking care of others. It's time to take care of you.

Whether you're navigating (Peri)menopause, transforming relationships, forging a new career path, birthing a business, or simply need a soulful break — do it the Wise Woman's Way.

Reflect, celebrate, enjoy good food, and go deep amidst an intimate group of wonderful women.

Return rested, with new sisters and a 2° Turn® into the direction of your wise womanhood.

Treat yourself and/or a special woman in your life to this intimate and empowering Weekend Experience.

3-Day Retreat Includes

  • 2 x Nights at Praia do Sal — Alcochete (25min from Lisbon)

    • Direct Beach Access

    • Sauna and Turkish Bath

    • Indoor & Outdoor Pool

  • Abundant Breakfast Buffet & Family Style Restaurant Dining

  • Deep Restoration through Yoga & Yoga Nidra  (all levels welcome)

  • Pinpointing your Moment on the 11-Step Heroine Journey

  • 2° Turn® Coaching to move 2° degrees towards your wise womanhood

  • Nature Walks

  • Ancient Vedic Fire Ceremony (tbc)

  • Supportive sisterhood

  • Free Time to integrate, relax by the pool or beach, or explore charming Alcochete

  • Free Gift: 100% Natural handmade portuguese Luxury Cosmetic*


    *“The handpicked cosmetic products you gifted us are some of the best we’ve ever used.”
    — Vanessa Schneider

Optional Add-Ons

  • Massages & Spa Treatments

Book at least 7 days before retreat start.

Accommodation

2 x Nights aT Praia do Sal

Private or Twin Studio with Tejo River View

In the Studio with Tejo views, the riverside essence comes to life. The wooden furniture, the inviting balcony for a moment of reading and the vibrantly colored details create a haven for rest and inspiration.

  • Balcony for a relaxing evening and sunset views

  • Buffet Breakfast & Family Style Restaurant Dining

  • Fully equipped kitchenette (if you prefer to prepare your own meals)

  • Direct Beach Access

  • Sauna and Turkish Bath

The Shared Twin Studio (2 x separate beds) features the same luxury as the Private Single Studio.

Location

Discover Tranquility in Alcochete

Escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the serene natural beauty of Alcochete, only a stone throw away from vibrant Lisbon. A charming Portuguese town nestled on the banks of the Tagus River, this hidden gem offers a peaceful retreat, perfect to relax and fill up your batteries.

Explore the town's rich history, wander through its quaint streets, and savour the local cuisine with some of Portugal’s best seafood.

 

How to get here:

By Car (25min from Lisbon Airport)

By Bus (30min from Oriente, Lisbon)

By Ferry (35min: 20min Ferry Ride: Cais do Sodre > Montijo / 15min Uber: Montijo > Alcochete)

Example Itinerary

For Saturday 27th September. Subject to change to ensure we can accommodate your needs and the weather. All activities are recommended, but optional.

8:00 AM
First Light: Morning Yoga & Breathing

9:00 AM
Breakfast

10:30 AM
Wise Woman’s Way Workshop

12:30 PM
Free Time to integrate, enjoy lunch at the local beach bar, read by the pool, treat yourself to a sauna or explore charming Alcochete.

18:00 PM
Riverside Walk to one of the Local Restaurants

19:00 PM
Shared Family Style Dinner

20:30 PM
Ancient Vedic Fire Ceremony (tbc)

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  • A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot.

    1. The remaining balance is split over 2 x payments due 12th Aug and 12th Sept 2025.
      If you cancel less than 14 days before the retreat starts, you have two options:

      • A) Transfer the amount paid (minus the non-refundable deposit) to a later date within the calendar year (12 months from the time of your initial booking) or

      • B) Transfer the amount to a friend.

    Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling, but unexpected things do happen, so we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance once you secure your booking. (see below ‘Should I have Travel & Cancellation Insurance?’)

Inquire about group booking options: hello@twodegreeturn.com

I’m Jessica Labesehr

Your Retreat Host

Founder of 2° Turn®, Speaker & Facilitator, I’ve always felt most at home on the threshold: the space between the physical and the spiritual. Blending Eastern and Western modalities I support women to move 2° degrees into the direction they most long to go.

Experience

  • Founder of 2° Turn®

  • Co-Founder of Light Mind

  • 500 hr Teacher Training: Satyananda Yoga Academy

  • Certified Breakthrough Coach: Ed Lester / Rich Litvin

  • Retreat Planning & Yoga Lifestyle: Ashrams in India, Australia & New Zealand (from the age of 16)

  • Experience Designer for Award-Winning Fin-Tech & Travel Booking Companies (like Booking.com)

  • Dipl. Social Science

  • Many Life and Career Turns later, I’ve realised a thing or two about being in Transition

What Clients Say

FAQ’s

    1. A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot.

      1. The remaining balance is split over 2 x payments due 12th Aug and 12th Sept 2025.
        If you cancel less than 14 days before the retreat starts, you have two options:

        • A) Transfer the amount paid (minus the non-refundable deposit) to a later date within the calendar year (12 months from the time of your initial booking) or

        • B) Transfer the amount to a friend.

      Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling, but unexpected things do happen, so we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance once you secure your booking. (see below ‘Should I have Travel & Cancellation Insurance?’)

    • Comfy Clothes

    • Walking Shoes

    • Swim Wear

    • Sun Hat & Sun Screen

    • Journal

  • All levels are welcome.

  • Bolt or Uber are the most cost effective options. Email us if you’d like us to arrange an airport transfer for you.

  • Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling, but unexpected things do happen, so we highly recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance once you have made your reservation.

    • Please be sure that your insurance policy covers you for all relevant SPORT ACTIVITIES you might be engaging in during the retreat (yoga, hiking, swimming, wind surfing).

    • And covers you in case of TRIP CANCELLATION.

    • With most agencies, insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation.

    • LIABILITY: The organization will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by a participant.

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2° Turn — 4 Day Retreat to Initiate and Navigate Change | By the Sea | Setubal, Portugal
May
14
to May 17

2° Turn — 4 Day Retreat to Initiate and Navigate Change | By the Sea | Setubal, Portugal

Feeling an urge to burn the bridges, buy an organic farm or re-build in a sunny location?

Or already knee-deep in change with a frazzled nervous system as you navigate a ‘failed’ marriage, a new business or a fresh start?

Before you chop off your hair or give away your chinaware, slow down with us over 4 days.

Enveloped by stunning Sétubal nature and the Atlantic Ocean, allow yourself to drift, take stock, way your options and risks, and re-calibrate towards what feels most alive.

Return with new friends and inspired next steps to tweak course. In life, love or business.

Who This Retreat Is For

Knee-Deep in Change

Navigating unknown waters

Whether a "failed" marriage, a soul-crushing job, or news that made you realise… time is precious, you’re in a major transition with a nervous system on high alert.

You’re craving answers, a break, deep support and next steps.

Craving Change

Ready to dip a toe in

You’re craving new horizons, but find yourself lost in a sea of what if’s. Unsure of the exact next step to take in life, love, your career or business.

If only you knew which way to turn and how to get started.

 

Let’s design your next chapter.

Why This Retreat?

  • Forget fleeting fixes and surface-level relaxation. Our 2° Turn® Retreat isn't just an escape; it's a potent catalyst that can shift the very trajectory of your life. (bold promise, I know)

  • Trust me, I get it. Turning my own world upside down in 2023 – leaving behind the familiar comforts of a relationship, corporate career, friends, and home to start over in sunny Portugal with a nervous system screaming "WTF were you thinking!" – wasn't easy. But staying stuck sucked.

  • If you're as weary of small talk as I am, this retreat offers a breath of fresh air. It's an invitation to go deep, forge genuine bonds, and hopefully friendships that last a lifetime. Don’t we all want to belong?

  • I used to think if I only meditated enough, jogged enough, worked enough or ate enough greens, I’d magically fix everything. But clinging so tightly to control and security doesn’t allow space for the unexpected beauty and opportunities that can enter our lives when we soften our grip and open ourselves up (next to a little discipline). Let’s create that space.

  • You’re in for a profound nervous system reset, a surge of fresh ideas and inevitable breakthroughs. Surrounded by breathtaking views, amidst the serenity of tree tops and a vast Atlantic horizon, you’ll remember that we, too are nature.

  • What began as small, almost imperceptible shifts in myself blossomed into a life by the sea, meeting my husband and growing a business I always sensed would positively impact other’s on their path. Your own 2° Turn® helps you soften, clarify, experiment and eventually move towards new horizons.

  • We know the rubber hits the road when we return to our day-to-day, often with a vulnerability and possibility hangover. That's why we ensure you have easy access to tailored support integrating your experience long after the retreat ends.

 

4-Day Retreat Includes

  • 3 x Nights Eco Luxury at Villa Epicurea

  • 3 x Delicious vegetarian meals a day

  • Deep Restoration through Yoga & Yoga Nidra  (all levels welcome)

  • Meditation & Breath Awareness Practices

  • Ancient Vedic Fire Ceremony

  • 2° Turn® Coaching to move towards a more vibrant and peaceful life

  • Surprise Facilitator (tbc)

  • Coastal & Forest Walks

  • Natural pool

  • Sober retreat

  • Digital Detox opportunity

  • Free Time to integrate, relax by the pool or beach or rent a bike

  • Free Gift: 100% Natural handmade portuguese Luxury Cosmetic*


    *“The handpicked cosmetic products you gifted us are some of the best we’ve ever used.”
    — Vanessa Schneider

Add-Ons

  • Massages

  • Sound Therapy

  • Bike Rental

  • Horse Riding

Book massages and sound therapy at least 4 weeks before retreat start as therapists have full schedules.

What’s not included

  • Airfares

  • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

  • Airport Transfer (can be arranged or alternatively €40-50 for Bolt/Uber)

Accommodation

3 x Nights aT Villa Epicurea

Villa Epicurea will be your home for 3 nights, a private eco-friendly nature retreat with breathtaking ocean views that celebrates pleasure as the principle for a happy, healthy life.

Choose the luxury of privacy in one of three rooms located in the main house or make life-long friends in one of two tiny houses with an independent entrance located about 20 to 30m from the main building.

All accommodations offer the perfect balance between natural simplicity and comfort.

All rooms or tiny houses offer a balcony or terrace overlooking the green landscape and the ocean.

Rooms Serenity, Courage and Wisdom

Tiny House

Cuisine

Organic, Local, Plant-Based

Feeding our body has a great importance on our state of mind and soul. All products are organic and bought from local farmers.

Your breakfast includes baked bread, freshly ground coffee, a wide range of teas, fresh orange juice and a selection of cooked to order main dishes. 

Lunch will be picnic style, enjoyed at the beach or during an afternoon trip to nearby towns.

In the evening a delicious dinner awaits us.

Water, tea and coffee are available throughout the day.

Food is like a religion at Villa Epicurea and you’ll be able to experience this with every meal.

All meals are vegetarian or vegan (can be gluten and lactose free by request).
This is a sober retreat.

Location

OFF the Beaten Tracks

Setubal region is rich with natural, historic and cultural landmarks. A 35 min nature walk away from Praia das Bicas and Praia da Foz, discover conservation area paths, endless ocean, cliff shore, and pristine secluded beaches untouched by the tourism industry.

 

How to get here:

By Car

45min from Lisbon Airport

20min from Sesimbra

The property has plenty of parking.

Airport Transfers can be arranged on request.

Example Itinerary

Subject to change to ensure we can accommodate your needs and the weather. All activities are recommended, but optional.

7:30 AM
First Light: Morning Yoga & Breathing

8:30 AM
Breakfast

10:00 AM
2° Turn: Kick-Off and Navigate Change

12:00 PM
Walk to the Beach and Picnic Lunch

13:30 PM
Free Time to integrate, enjoy the beach, read by the pool or rent a bike.
Or explore the charming seaside town of Sesimbra (20min by car).

18:00 PM
Yin & Yoga Nidra (Conscious Sleep)

19:00 PM
Dinner

20:30 PM
Ancient Vedic Fire Ceremony

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Rooms Serenity, Courage and Wisdom

Tiny house

  • A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot.

    1. The remaining balance is split over 2 x payments due 28th Feb and 30th Apr 2026.
      If you cancel less than 14 days before the retreat starts, you have two options:

      • A) Transfer the amount paid (minus the non-refundable deposit) to a later date within the calendar year (12 months from the time of your initial booking) or

      • B) Transfer the amount to a friend.


      Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling, but unexpected things happen. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance once you secure your spot. (see FAQ’s below)

Inquire about group booking options and deals: hello@twodegreeturn.com

I’m Jessica Labesehr

Your Retreat Host

Yogini, Perspective Shifter and Founder of 2° Turn®, I’ve always felt most at home on the threshold: the space between the physical and the spiritual. Blending Eastern and Western modalities I support people to move 2° degrees into the direction they most long to go.

Experience

  • Founder of 2° Turn®

  • Co-Founder of Light Mind

  • 500 hr Teacher Training: Satyananda Yoga Academy

  • Certified Breakthrough Coach: Ed Lester / Rich Litvin

  • Retreat Planning & Yoga Lifestyle: Ashrams in India, Australia & New Zealand (from the age of 16)

  • Experience Designer for Award-Winning Fin-Tech & Travel Booking Companies (like Booking.com)

  • Dipl. Social Science

  • With various life and career turns, I’ve experienced the impact & power of small change

A 💛 Felt Message from Me

With global instability, more remote & lifestyle opportunities, data suggests that we now spend nearly half our lives in a state of transition.
It’s no longer the exception — it’s the rhythm of modern life.

So, if you’ve been unsure which way to turn, you’re definitely not alone and this retreat is for you.

Whether dipping a toe in the water to test out an idea, a lifestyle, a new venture or completely turning your life upside down, you have a tremendous opportunity to determine what you’d like the next chapter of your life, love or business to look like.

And I’d feel honoured to support you.

What Clients Say

Book Now

FAQ’s

    1. A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot.

    2. The remaining balance is split over 2 x payments due 28th Feb and 30th Apr 2026.
      If you cancel less than 14 days before the retreat starts, you have two options:

      • A) Transfer the amount paid (minus the non-refundable deposit) to a later date within the calendar year (12 months from the time of your initial booking) or

      • B) Transfer the amount to a friend.

    Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling, but unexpected things do happen, so we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance once you secure your booking. (see below ‘Should I have Travel & Cancellation Insurance?’)

    • Comfy Clothes

    • Walking Shoes

    • Swim Wear

    • Sun Hat & Sun Screen

    • Journal

  • All levels are welcome.

  • Bolt or Uber are the most cost effective options. Email us if you’d like us to arrange an airport transfer for you.

  • Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling, but unexpected things do happen, so we highly recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance once you have made your reservation.

    • Please be sure that your insurance policy covers you for all relevant SPORT ACTIVITIES you might be engaging in during the retreat (yoga, hiking, swimming, wind surfing).

    • And covers you in case of TRIP CANCELLATION.

    • With most agencies, insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation.

    • LIABILITY: The organization will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury sustained by a participant.

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I’m Jessica Labesehr // Your Retreat Host

I’ve always felt most at home on the threshold. The space between the physical and the spiritual.

I’ve taken many turns, personally and professionally, and realised that, sometimes, all it takes are 2 degrees to start moving towards a more beautiful version of our lives.

One that’s not without challenges.

But, we won’t die. And we might just live.

Our journeys of (woman-hood and) wisdom-hood are marked by many thresholds.

I’d be honoured to help you navigate and soften through your unfolding passage towards more ease and clarity. As I hold space, shift perspective and inspire you to move 2° degrees into the direction you most long to go. In life or business.

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Why a 2° Journey?

  • You feel in between. Knee-deep in change. Or craving change (work that fulfils, a partner, more time off, a new home, a new adventure) but not completely sure which way to turn.

  • You need a break.

  • You crave time alone. Away from Slack and WhatsApp.

  • But you also crave deep meaningful connection.

  • You need a stock-take: What feels alive. What doesn’t (any more).

  • When you travel, you want to eat like a local and feel like a local.

  • You want to be able to act on your new insights when you return home.

  • “Jessica is brilliant at asking the right questions. She never pushed me into a certain direction, but rather helped tickle out this inner knowing. She helped me make decisions into a direction of more aliveness at a point where I wasn’t sure which way to turn. And they turned out to be really wonderful decisions. I’m deeply grateful and continue to work with Jessica, and recommend her to my friends."

    Katharina Harnack — Founder of Kat&Cacao

  • "A wonderful experience! — What started out as a short getaway turned into a journey within myself. Superbly organised, emotionally engaging, and professionally guided by Jessica, who completely won us over with her calm demeanour.
Top-class yoga, extremely interesting conversations, a great hotel with a fantastic breakfast, and a very idyllic village located just across from the metropolis."

    Daniela Schneider — Co-Founder of Dres. Schneider Zahnarztpraxis

  • “As a solo sailor who also develops multiple projects ashore, I often feel 'Lonely at the Top'. Working with Jessica has provided wonderful insights and tools that are really making a very palpable contribution to my flow and happiness.”  

    Ricardo Diniz — Solo Sailor & Businessmen

  • "Thank you for the masterclass yesterday. 💓 Such a great combination of East and West!"

    Svenja Stapper — Founder of Auswandern nach Portugal

  • “I hadn’t realised how tough I’ve been with myself. Feeling I can only put my feet up once I’ve ticked everything off my list for the day. Jessica’s way of gently inquiring opened my eyes to these values I’ve never questioned. I’ve started to soften with myself and life is responding in wonderfully unexpected ways.”

    Petra Klingenberger — Mother & Founder of Aphea

  • “From our very first conversation, Jessica showed me that I didn't need to wait for perfect self-belief to start working towards my vision. Instead, small consistent steps at the edge of my comfort zone could gradually strengthen my self-belief. My vision for the future had been in my thoughts a thousand times, but voicing it aloud was not only challenging but also transformative. It’s been a true turning point. Thank you, Jess for this invaluable conversation.”

    Anika Pietsch — Founder of AP Heilpraktikerin

  • “We can’t thank you enough for the beautiful time we had with you at the retreat in Alcochete. It’s been a week now and my mum and I incorporated the yoga and breathing exercises you shared. You asked us the right questions to reflect on, helped us rediscover our femininity and even took your time to create a 5 year plan with me. We had the best time at the resort and miss the beach and beautiful Alcochete already! The handpicked cosmetic products you gifted us are some of the best we’ve ever used.”

    Vanessa Schneider

  • "Jess is one of these special humans that I call ‘perspective shifters’. Far too humble to wave her own flag, she was absolutely born to guide people and take them on journeys!"

    Martina Anguelova — Founder of The Seeker’s Circle