meet the team
This is me, Sanne. After years of traveling, I chose to settle here in the Algarve and build a life that’s artsy, surfy and full of sunshine.
In my daily life you’ll find me surfing, painting, gardening, reading, skateboarding or diving into my next hobby. Those little things keep me grounded and are my not-so-secret recipe for happiness.
This retreat grew from my own need to slow down and share my creative spark. Because honestly, nothing makes me happier than reminding women that they are the sparkle that helps others shine too.
Retreat host and creative butterfly
sanne
Meet Margot, our co-host and one of the most inspiring women I know. We met years ago in an office, quit our jobs at the same time, travelled the world together and somehow we both ended up building a life here in Portugal.
Margot is sporty, she sings like an angel, and she’s a power-mom with a heart full of insights. She asks the questions you didn’t know you needed. During the retreat she’ll share her little “TED-talk moments” about life and self-love. She is honest, grounded and straight from the heart.
Co-host and inspirator
margot
Meet Simone, the woman who makes the whole villa smell like heaven. She cooks with love, balance and creativity nourishing meals that make you feel good from the inside out. Every day she’ll surprise you with flavours, colours and dishes that feel both grounding and exciting. Her food is a huge part of the retreat experience… and honestly, you’ll probably want to take her home with you.
But Simone is more than a kitchen queen. She has this magical way of making everyone feel seen. You’ll fall in love with her warmth the moment you meet her.
Kitchen queen and heart warmer
simone
Meet Petra, the woman everyone ends up calling an angel. She brings so much warmth, softness and love into the room that you can feel your whole body exhale the moment she walks in.
Her breathwork and handpan session is one of the highlights of the week. It’s calm and deeply grounding. The kind of experience that stays with you long after the retreat ends. Petra has a gift for creating a safe space where you can drop into your body, release what you don’t need and reconnect with what really matters. You’re going to adore her.
Breathwork guide and handpan angel
petra
