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A 12-day, fully curated walk & talk retreat along the Camino in Portugal for women navigating real change - in their lives, their bodies, and how they want to live going forward.
The Path Forward - in good company
Curated by Qmooniti Travel & Lifestyle
A Moment We Were Never Prepared For
We don’t need to explain what’s changing.
We’re living it.
Our bodies are shifting — hormonally, physically, neurologically. Energy, focus, sleep, and resilience aren’t what they used to be. At the same time, the structures that once organized our lives are loosening. Children become independent. Roles change. Time opens in unfamiliar ways.
The ground is shifting, and many of us are trying to stay steady while everything recalibrates at once.
This isn’t a crisis.
And it isn’t a spiritual awakening.
It’s a real, practical moment of choice.
For the first time in a long time, there is space — and with that space comes an important question:
If you were designing the next chapter intentionally, what would you choose?
Why The Path Forward Retreat
That question is difficult to answer inside the noise of everyday life.
Clarity doesn’t come easily when you’re managing changing energy, shifting roles, and constant responsibility. Most women don’t lack insight — they lack the conditions to access it.
The Path Forward Retreat was designed to create those conditions.
Not through therapy.
Not through self-improvement.
And not through withdrawal from real life.
But through time, movement, perspective, and the company of other women who understand this moment because they are living it too.
Why Walking the Camino
Walking is not symbolic here — it’s functional.
Day after day, steady movement settles the nervous system. The rhythm of walking clears mental clutter and creates space for perspective. Distance from familiar environments interrupts old patterns of thinking.
The Camino in Portugal offers exactly what this moment requires:
A clear path, walked at a humane pace
Daily structure without constant decision-making
Beautiful surroundings that hold attention without demanding it
Enough repetition to calm the mind, enough variation to keep it engaged
Walking side by side also changes conversation. Without agendas or performance, insight emerges naturally — often through listening to other women articulate questions you haven’t yet put words to yourself.
This is not a spiritual pilgrimage or a test of endurance.
It’s a practical and powerful setting for regaining footing and seeing the path ahead more clearly.
Why in Good Company
Designed for the Body You’re In
This stage of life brings real physiological change. Ignoring it doesn’t work — and neither does over-correcting.
Mind–body health is woven throughout the retreat in grounded, practical ways:
Daily walking that supports strength, balance, and nervous system regulation
Nourishing food that supports energy and recovery
Built-in rest to support sleep and resilience
Time outdoors that sharpens focus and perspective
There’s no wellness agenda to follow.
No prescriptions.
No pressure.
Just conditions that support better decisions about how you want to live going forward.
This retreat is intentionally designed for women.
There is deep value in shared lived experience at this stage of life. Hearing how other women are navigating health, identity, work, family, and time creates perspective that doesn’t come from introspection alone.
No one is required to share personal stories.
And yet, in the right environment, sharing happens naturally.
Connection here isn’t manufactured — it’s a by-product of walking, talking, eating, resting, and spending time together. Over time, trust builds. Insight sharpens. Decisions feel less abstract and more grounded.
This is why the community begins before the journey, deepens during it, and continues afterward — because the relationships formed are real, not situational.
What the Retreat Is
The Path Forward Retreat is a 10-day, fully curated walking journey along a beautiful section of the Camino in Portugal.
Every detail is thoughtfully handled — route selection, pacing, accommodations, meals, and logistics — so you can focus on why you came.
We walk.
We talk.
We eat exceptionally well.
We rest deeply.
An expert travel partner manages the complexity behind the scenes, ensuring comfort, safety, and individual preferences are taken care of throughout.
This is a bucket-list journey — not because it’s extreme, but because it’s rare to give yourself this kind of time, space, and clarity.
Thoughtfully curated. Exceptionally well cared for.
Our Team
Jane Iannacone
Your Host
Her role is not to teach, coach, or direct outcomes — but to bring women together intentionally, set a steady tone, and shape a rhythm that allows clarity, connection, and insight to unfold naturally.
She takes care of the group so you don’t have to — allowing you to be fully present for the experience and for yourself.
Your Transformative Travel & Retreat Curator
Lystra Germain Sam
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Who This Retreat is For
This retreat is for women who:
Are navigating real change — in their bodies, roles, or priorities
Want time and perspective to think clearly about what comes next
Value thoughtful travel, comfort, and care
Appreciate conversation and learning from other women
Want to invest in their health, longevity, and future intentionally
This is not a therapy retreat.
Not a spiritual awakening.
And not a tour group.
It’s a deliberate pause to regain footing and choose what comes next — in good company.
Group size is intentionally limited. Details about dates, route, accommodations, and pricing are shared personally to ensure the retreat is the right fit.
Next Steps
Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
How the Journey Unfolds
Day 1 - Arrival & Travel
Arrival day is dedicated to travel and settling in.
Private transfers bring the group to our first hotel base, where there is time to unpack, rest, and recover from travel. There is no scheduled programming beyond orientation and dinner together.
This day is about landing — calmly and comfortably.
The Journey
This itinerary is intentionally designed around rhythm, recovery, and steady forward movement.
Rather than rushing into walking or packing the days too tightly, we begin by allowing the body and mind to arrive. From there, the walking days unfold at a humane pace, supported by structure, flexibility, and care. The journey ends as deliberately as it begins — with time to reflect, celebrate, and decompress before returning home.
This is not a schedule to perform.
It’s a flow designed to support clarity, connection, and good decision-making.
At a Glance
Total length: 12 days / 11 nights
Walking days: 7 days
Base accommodations: 2 eco-luxury hotels
Daily distance: Approximately 8–14 km per day
Pace: Steady and unhurried
Transportation: Private transfers to and from daily walks
Accommodation: Carefully selected hotels and guesthouses
Meals: Daily breakfast + group dinners
Support: Local guides and full logistical support throughout
Day 2 - Adjustment, Grounding & Local Culture
This day is intentionally gentle — designed to help the body adjust to travel while beginning to experience the place we’re in.
After breakfast, we’ll head out together for a locally rooted outing that introduces us to the culture, landscape, and rhythms of the region. This may include a short walk, a village visit, time along the coast, or another experience chosen for its ease, beauty, and sense of place.
The focus is not on covering ground, but on arriving — orienting to Portugal, to one another, and to the pace of the days ahead.
The afternoon allows time to rest, explore independently, or enjoy the hotel and surroundings. Dinner together closes the day and sets the tone for the walking days to come.
Day 3-6 - Walking from Our First Base
For the first phase of walking, we stay at our first eco-luxury hotel, returning to the same room each evening.
Each morning begins with breakfast together, followed by a private transfer to that day’s walking section. We walk a carefully chosen stretch of the Camino, then return by transfer to the hotel in the afternoon.
This approach allows for:
Consistent rest and recovery
A calm, predictable rhythm
Time to enjoy the hotel, surroundings, and evenings together
Dinner is shared each evening at the hotel or a nearby restaurant.
Day 7-10 - Walking from Our Second Base
Midway through the journey, we transition to our second eco-luxury hotel.
From here, we continue walking daily sections of the Camino using the same supported structure: breakfast together, private transfer to the walk, steady walking at a humane pace, and return to the hotel in the afternoon.
This phase deepens the rhythm of the journey — physically and mentally — while maintaining comfort and continuity.
Day 11 - Celebration & Decompression
With the walking complete, we slow the pace again.
This day is about integration and appreciation. There is time to rest, reflect, enjoy the surroundings, and celebrate the journey — without an agenda or schedule to meet.
Dinner together marks the close of the experience.
Day 12 - Departure
Next Steps
Departure day is dedicated to travel home.
Private transfers are arranged, and support is available as the group disperses. The journey ends deliberately — not abruptly — so you leave feeling grounded rather than rushed.
Group size is intentionally limited. Details about dates, route, accommodations, and pricing are shared personally to ensure the retreat is the right fit.
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.