The Midlife Reset
23-26 March 2026
An immersive off-grid gathering in the Catalan hills, where 12 people in the messy middle of life will step away from the day-to-day grind and chart a more fulfilling path, together.
Your next chapter starts here
Maybe your life looks successful from the outside. You've built something. Achieved things. Ticked the boxes.
But lately, something feels... off.
The career that once excited you now feels hollow. The identity you've worn so comfortably suddenly feels tight.
The life scripts you've been following - about what success should look like and what you should be doing - are starting to feel like someone else's story.
It’s time to write a new one that is more… you.
“Midlife isn't a crisis - it's a chrysalis. It's the most transformative time of your life, a marathon that spans decades, from 35 to 75.”
– Chip Conley
Off grid.
On purpose.
The Midlife Reset is a 3 day experience to be held at Off Grid Girona that will change you for the better.
It’s a place to rest, re-connect and re-imagine what’s next, together with new friends and supportive guides.
Arrive feeling stuck, leave feeling equipped to pursue your next chapter with ease and excitement.
3 days back to yourself
By hitting the pause button you can listen to what’s really going on. Not the noise from the outside, which is largely out of our control. But what’s going on for you, on the inside. Where the good stuff happens.
In this liminal space, with all distractions removed, you can get back to yourself. Connecting back to that fearless, bolder version of you that has been quiet for too long. And to find solace with others on a similar quest.
We’ll guide you through a a grounded process to get you unstuck and dreaming about a brighter future. This is a shared journey of accountability where you have their back, and they have yours, Good things start here.
“I got way more than I expected... answers to questions I've asked myself a million times. And I now believe it's never too late to start something new.”
– Midlife reset attendee
Recognise any of these?
I’m ready for something different, yet held in place by old habits.
I’m craving more meaning, but too busy to slow down and taste it.
I’m scared to make a change, but also know I can’t wait any longer.
The Midlife Reset is for:
Founders and business owners seeking soul, not scale
Career changers exploring where money and meaning meet
Empty nesters questioning what this new-found freedom means
You’re not over the hill
You’re entering your best years.
Where all that hard-earned wisdom bears fruit.
Where you don’t throw away everything you’ve built, you harvest it.
The self-knowledge
The experience
The networks
And channel this into something that is more you.
The second act awaits. Are you ready to pull back the curtain?
The 3 day effect
Scientists have found that when we spend just 3 days off-grid, something shifts.
“It takes the first 2 days and nights to wash away whatever veneer of civilisation you have brought with you. The new reality begins on that third day.”
- Ken Sanders
When was the last time you gave yourself 3 unhurried days?
What to expect
Delicious food
Our in-house chef will provide an all day menu with a ‘Kilometer Zero’ concept, focusing on organic and locally-sourced produce, with a special emphasis on seasonal dishes and relaxed family style communal dining. Drawing on the rich culinary traditions of Catalonia, with inspiration from further afield, dishes are tasty and soulful.
Rustic luxury
All the rooms are ensuites with double beds and are a delicate blend of old and new. Natural materials and textures combine to create a peaceful atmosphere in harmony with the surroundings. All rooms feature walk-in showers, beautiful views of the La Garrotxa countryside, and carefully chosen elements to elevate your stay.
Experiences
You’ll enjoy a menu of mindful activities and experiences that promote feeling good and getting out into nature. From walks that revel in the natural beauty on our doorstep, to yoga, qi gong and creative workshops that expand your horizons in other ways – there’s plenty to get you into your most grounded and creative state.
Your hosts
Carlos Saba and Laurence McCahill are co-founders of The Happy Startup School, and vastly experienced coaches and facilitators.
Over the last 20 years they have hosted dozens of transformational retreats, including their legendary Summercamp.
They live and breathe meaningful work, having been through their own midlife reset, and have helped thousands of others find their true path.
They will be joined by the visionary Gerard Greene, former co-founder and CEO of Yotel, a £1bn global hotel chain. He’s now on a different journey building Off Grid Girona, all while staying true to his hospitality roots. He’s excited about this collaboration, to help others to live their best life, in the second half of life.
“And then the day came, when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
– Anaïs Nin
Logistics & info
Schedule
Mon 23rd March
Pick ups from Barcelona airport (1pm) and Girona airport (2pm)
3pm Check-in at hotel
Evening session
Tue 24th and Wed 25th March
2 full days of sessions and activities (and plenty of downtime)
Thu 26th March
Morning session
12pm Check-out / shuttle departs
Local area
Located at the base of Mare de Déu del Mont – one of the highest mountains in the Alta Garrotxa – our venue is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty. Pyrenean peaks line the horizon, and volcanic forests stretch as far as the eye can see. The beautiful nearby towns of Besalú, Banyoles, Girona and Cadaqués offer a taste of Catalonia’s rich cultural history, should you wish to extend your stay.
Getting here
Arriving by plane:
Barcelona airport – 2 hour drive
Girona airport – 45 minute drive
Arriving by train:
20 minutes drive from Figueres Vilafant TGV station, with trains from Barcelona, Madrid, Paris and Marseille.
Free shuttle provided within set times
Costs
Private double room (8 available)
£2500+vat
Shared twin room (4 available)
£2000+vat
Payment plans available on request.
Fee includes 3 nights accommodation, all meals and activities and airport transfers both ways.
Limited to 12 spots
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Join us at The Midlife Reset
23-26 March 2026, Girona, Spain
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