SHE IS
THE WANDER WOMAN
She is slow.
Embracing a gentler pace, long walks, peaceful moments, and breathing free from endless tasks.
She is grounded.
Reclaiming balance, stepping away from stress to reconnect with her own rhythm in supportive spaces.
She is nourished.
Embracing gut-friendly, plant-focused foods, knowing they ripple through her mind, spirit, and total well-being.
She is curious.
Exploring new places, sampling flavors, learning traditions, and immersing in experiences.
She is empowered.
She loves herself. She trusts herself. And she knows that she has the power within her to overcome any obstacles.
She is mindful.
Welcoming daily rituals like yoga, meditation, or quiet reflection to guide her toward clarity and self-awareness.
Women’s bodies, minds, and daily demands are different from men’s—yet most retreats and vacations aren’t designed with these differences in mind.
At The Wander Woman, every element of your wellness retreat is thoughtfully crafted for women, from yoga practices that honor female physiology to nutrition designed to support women’s well-being.
This is a space where you can step away from daily obligations, reconnect with yourself, and embrace the time you truly deserve.
Why Women Only?
Who Are We?
Carlotta is originally from Italy and spent several years working in the fast-paced world of advertising. Over time, the constant pressure and stress began to impact her health and well-being, prompting a deep need for change. In 2013, she and her partner took a sabbatical, stepping away from city life in search of a more balanced, nature-connected way of living.
That journey marked a turning point. After returning to Berlin, their son was born, and soon after, they moved to Ericeira, Portugal—a coastal town where life follows the rhythm of the sea and nature. It was there they found the space to settle and grow their family truly.
Yoga had long been a quiet presence in Carlotta’s life, but it was in Ericeira that she completed her first teacher training and began a deeper journey of study and self-discovery.
As a mother, Carlotta understands the profound need for time and space to reconnect with oneself, and found that yoga offered her a daily moment to do just that. Having experienced exhaustion and overwhelm firsthand, she discovered her own healing during a women’s yoga retreat—the first time she had ever taken time away from her children.
That experience became a new beginning, shaping the way she now shares yoga: with presence, empathy, and deep respect for each woman’s unique path.
It was from this place that The Wander Women was born.
Learn more about our daily Yoga during your European wellness retreat here.
Hey, I’m Carlotta!
Hey, I’m Samantha!
Samantha is originally from Canada, where she spent several years working in high pressure corporate environments. After nearly a decade in sales and business development, she began to feel the weight of chronic stress, and the growing sense that something important was missing. Craving space to breathe and reconnect, she moved to Portugal, where life felt slower, softer, and more in tune with her natural rhythm.
It was there that she began a deeper journey of self-discovery, learning to listen to her body and reimagine her approach to wellbeing. Drawn to women's health and nutrition, she immersed herself in studying how food, hormones, and stress uniquely impact women and became passionate about sharing that knowledge.
Surprised by how often mainstream health advice overlooks women's real needs, Samantha felt inspired to create a space where women could reset, reflect, and return to themselves, not through rigid programs, but through presence, connection, and deeply intentional care.
With that vision, The Wander Woman was born. A retreat experience rooted in nourishment, community, and the belief that when women are given space to rest and be seen, they remember who they are.
Learn more about our holistic approach to Women’s Nutrition here.
