Feeling an urge to burn the corporate bridges, buy an organic farm or re-build in a sunny location?
Or already knee-deep in change with a frazzled nervous system and local taxes to figure out?
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 a breath of fresh air.
But find yourself lost in a sea of what if’s.
You’re unsure of the exact next step to take in your life, love, career or business.
But you are sure that there must be more.
Let’s design your next chapter.
Why This Retreat?
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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)
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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 towards new horizons.
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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
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. All activities are recommended, yet 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
Cancellation Policy
A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot.
The remaining balance is split over 2 x payments due 11th July and 11th 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 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
If you’re unsure which way to turn, you’re not alone.
Whether you chose to turn your life upside down or a significant life event did that for you, you have a tremendous opportunity to determine what you’d like the next chapter of your life to look like.
And I’d feel honoured to support you.
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FAQ’s
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A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot.
The remaining balance is split over 2 x payments due 11th July and 11th 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?’)
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Comfy Clothes
Walking Shoes
Swim Wear
Sun Hat & Sun Screen
Journal
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All levels are welcome.
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Bolt or Uber are the most cost effective options. Email us if you’d like us to arrange an airport transfer for you.
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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.