
Family Getaway: Surf & Build
A week for entrepreneurial families who want more than a holiday. By Journey Reload.
17–22 August 2026
Surf, Creativity & Slow Summer Living for Curious Families
Mafra, 30 min from Lisbon
What is Surf & Build Family Getaway
Welcome glass of sparkling wine
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the evening
Fire-cooked finger food
Family-style shared dinner

The Experience
Surf Together as a Family
Each morning begins on the Atlantic coast of Ericeira with coaching from Joana Andrade and the team at Progress Surf School.
Unlike a typical surf holiday, the focus is not simply getting in the water. It is measurable progression. Surfing becomes the shared adventure that brings the entire community together.
For kids 7+ and adults.
Learn from the Best
Your surf coach is Joana Andrade – Portugal's leading big-wave surfer. Joana has coached athletes at every level – from first-timers to competitors – and founded Progress Surf School in Ericeira, known for structured, safety-first, high-performance coaching.

Built Something Real
Children participate in the Startup Lab, where they learn how ideas become products, projects and simple businesses through collaborative challenges, creative exercises and hands-on building. Parents join in conversations and workshops sharing their stories about building, investing and innovating.

Exhale
Parents have access to ATMOS Steam Centre and outdoor SPA complex with hot tub, cold plunge and ice tub, yoga classes, meditation sessions, Ajurvedic massages and quiet cowork spaces.

Connect Naturally
Children form friendships and move freely between activities while adults connect naturally through dinners, surf sessions and shared rituals.






