An Atlantic Boudoir women's retreat

The Choosing: Spain

You don't need a new version of yourself. You need to prove to yourself that you're worth choosing.

Granada & MálagaApril 23–30, 20277 nightsSmall group

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From $5,197 per person

$1,000 deposit holds your spot

Payment plans available

Includes a photo shoot + 10 edited images

I probably know what you're thinking

Everyone can depend on you. But can you depend on yourself?

You're the one who figures it out, keeps things moving, and makes sure everyone else is okay. And every time you get close to doing something for you, the reasons not to come flooding in:

"There are more responsible things to spend the money on."
"I can't just leave my family for a week."
"Maybe next year will make more sense."

You can call it money, timing, or responsibility. But underneath it is a harder question:

Do I believe I'm worth saying yes to?

imagine this instead

Fast-forward to April 2027. You've landed in Spain.

Your suitcase is beside you. The women around you were strangers not long ago, and soon they'll be part of the story you tell about this week for years. Granada is waiting. Málaga is ahead.

Long dinners and ridiculous laughter. Conversations you didn't know you needed. Moments outside your comfort zone, and others when you can't remember the last time you felt this free.

But before any of that, you've already done something important.

You were nervous about the money.You figured it out.
You wondered how everyone at home would manage without you.You let them.
You worried about traveling internationally.You got on the plane anyway.
You wondered if you'd fit in with women you'd never met.You showed up.
You had a hundred reasonable reasons to wait for "someday."This time, you didn't.

You chose yourself. But you're not standing in Spain yet.

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Women from a past retreat on a catamaran

this isn't just a week in Spain

The real reason I created this retreat goes deeper than the itinerary.

Yes, we're going somewhere extraordinary. Granada, the Alhambra, incredible food, wine, flamenco, the Mediterranean air in Málaga, and photographs made of you, with women who were brave enough to say yes too. And I take care of the details so that, for once, you don't have to be the one making everything happen.

But this week is really a chance to change your relationship with yourself:

To practice trusting yourself
To let yourself want something
To make a decision without everyone else's approval
To learn that prioritizing yourself doesn't mean neglecting the people you love

It isn't about proving you can go to Spain. It's about proving you can have your own back.

What you'll experience

A soft, grounded reset

You'll return home more confident, more certain, and more alive.

A supportive community

A judgment-free group of women who are done playing small, where you're allowed to take up space and be celebrated.

Curated experiences

Food, scenery, movement, exploration and stillness, all chosen so your nervous system softens and your intuition returns.

here's what you get

What's included

7 nights luxury accommodation — 3 in Granada, 4 beachfront in Málaga
Stylized petite photo shoot + 10 edited images ($1,750 value)
Guided tour of the Alhambra & Generalife
Granada walking food & tapas tour with a local
Private catamaran excursion in Málaga
Flamenco, tapas & wine evening
"Day of Remembering" — a self-guided day in Granada with curated prompts
Daily breakfast + 3 additional dinners
Airport–hotel transfers and transfer between cities
Gratuities for drivers and guides
Packing list & destination prep
Post-retreat integration guide

tentative itinerary

Your week in Andalusia

Apr 23

Arrive Granada

Settle into our boutique hotel, decompress, and ease in with the group.

Apr 24

Granada Food Tour

A morning walking food and tapas tour with a local. The rest of the day is yours.

Apr 25

Day of Remembering

A morning exploring Granada with intention and curated prompts. Free afternoon.

Apr 26

Alhambra, Then Málaga

A guided morning at the Alhambra & Generalife, then we transfer to Málaga for free time by the sea.

Apr 27

Catamaran

Free morning, then a 2-hour private sail along the coast. Swim if conditions allow.

Apr 28

Flamenco Night

Free day (I can arrange extras), then tapas, wine and live flamenco.

Apr 29

Open Day

Explore, rest, shop or beach. No schedule, just what feels good. Photo shoots.

Apr 30

Depart Málaga

Head home with a renewed sense of presence, confidence and connection to yourself.

because what happens when you come home?

A year from now, something comes up that you want.

An opportunity. A trip. A boundary you need to set. A decision you've been afraid to make.

The old version of you asks

What will everyone think?
Will this inconvenience someone?
Am I asking for too much?
Should I really do this?

Now you remember Spain.

The decision that once felt enormous
Being scared and doing it anyway
That everyone at home was okay
What happened when you stopped waiting for permission

Getting to Spain isn't just the beginning of the experience. It's evidence that you can choose what you want, do it scared, and trust yourself to follow through.

One week to practice choosing yourself, and a lifetime to remember that you can.

your investment

Choose your room

$5,197

Per person · shared room

$6,197

Per person · private room

$1,000 deposit secures your spot. Payment plans available. Airfare not included. Travel insurance is required (about $100–$200; I can book it for you).

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hear it from past participants

Women who said yes

"A once in a lifetime trip."

I have never experienced an event that was so rewarding and affirming to who I am as an individual. I can't think of a single thing I would have changed.

Faith · Portugal 2022

"A pivotal life moment for me."

Amidst all the laughter, they helped me rediscover a piece of myself I thought was long gone. The next time someone asks about a pivotal life moment, this trip will be my top pick.

Zoë · Mexico 2023

"Everyone had a phenomenal time."

The camaraderie between all the women on the trip was amazing. Our personalities blended, we bonded, and everyone had a phenomenal time.

Alexandra · Croatia 2024

hi, I'm Alisha

Your host and photographer

I'm the founder of Atlantic Boudoir in Wilmington, NC. For eight years, my work has centered on creating intentional spaces where women can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with their bodies, their voices and their sense of self.

Women arrive guarded or tired, and they leave more grounded, more alive, and more at home in themselves. It's an experience every woman deserves at least once.

worth noting

Is this trip for you?

Yes, if you...

Want adventure, laughter and real connection
Are comfortable with a little R-rated banter
Want a judgment-free space to express yourself
Are ready to stop waiting for "someday"

Maybe not, if you...

Want a G-rated, white-glove luxury tour
Prefer a tightly scheduled, every-minute itinerary
Aren't comfortable signing a model release (private-photo exceptions available)

the story

Women like us get really good at talking ourselves out of what we want.

You just imagined yourself there. Walking through Granada. Laughing around a table with women who were strangers days ago. Waking up and realizing the only person you need to think about that morning is you.

Maybe some part of you thought, God, I want that. And then another voice showed up:

"A whole week away?"
"That's a lot of money to spend on myself."
"Isn't this a little... indulgent?"

That's the story so many of us were taught about being a good woman. Be responsible. Be practical. Don't ask for too much. Make sure everyone else has what they need first. Be endlessly available.

So of course this feels uncomfortable. But what if that discomfort isn't telling you no?

What I want you to bring home

Not an escape from your real life, but a more powerful version of you walking back into the life you already love. A woman who:

Knows being there for herself doesn't make her less dependable
Doesn't assume her desires should come last
Can want something, choose it, and follow through
Has her family's back, and her own

This is Spain. But it's so much bigger than Spain.

you don't have to choose.