Melissa Lefort

Melissa Lefort is the retreat's Portugal Operations Manager and co-guide. A former educator who left burnout behind and rebuilt her life from the ground up, Melissa now lives in Portugal with her family — grounded in the slower pace and presence that this retreat is designed to offer. She is an author, innovator, and podcast founder focused on reinvention. She didn't just recover from burnout. She redesigned her life around what matters — and she does it in the country where this retreat takes place. Every element of the on-the-ground experience has been shaped by her insight and her hands.