A five-day retreat for people in midlife who feel and are recognising:
‘I can’t go on like this – but how do I move forward?’
Next Retreat:
29th October - 2nd November 2025
Gut Thansen, Soderstorf, Lüneburger Heide
Germany
Max 16 spaces (m/f/d)
(german speaking)
A Personal Invitation
From: Julia von Winterfeldt
To: You - if you feel that something deeper is calling
To all those in midlife who appear successful on the outside —
but feel exhausted, empty, or lost on the inside:
Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, consultant, CxO, high achiever, mother, father, or caretaker —
or simply someone who has done life “right” until now — there comes a moment.
You’ve given so much.
But you’re on the verge of losing yourself.
You know what you’re capable of.
But you no longer know what you truly want.
You keep going, but barely feel yourself anymore.
Your calendar is full, your life looks fine on paper — and yet, inside, you feel:
I can’t keep going like this.
And maybe you sense:
This isn’t just about your job or your relationship.
It’s about the many roles you’ve carried — successfully — for years.
Roles that once held you, but now feel too tight.
Like a mask that still works outwardly, but silences your inner voice more each day.
You’re strong. You’ve held so much — for others, for the greater whole.
But now, something inside you is stirring.
Quiet. Persistent. True.
“Is this really all there is?”
“Or is something more — something real — waiting for me?”
I know that moment.
I’ve lived it myself.
On the outside, everything was there: success, visibility, impact.
But inside? A vacuum.
Until a friend said to me:
“If you keep going like this, you’re not really living anymore.”
That was my wake-up call.
Maybe these words are yours today.
Not because you’re weak — but because you’re ready.
It’s 2025.
The world is more connected than ever. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live and work at dizzying speed. Structures that worked yesterday are starting to crumble.
And more and more people are asking:
“What remains, when I lay down all the roles?”
“What guides me, when the compass outside stops working?”
Maybe you don’t just feel this in your mind — but also in your body. Your sleep is changing. Your nervous system is on edge. Your energy feels unfamiliar. And you’re in the middle of a transition — physical, emotional, soulful.
And in the midst of it all: a quiet knowing.
A call for depth. For connection. For truth.
When the old path no longer works —and the new one hasn’t yet revealed itself:
THE MIDLIFE CALL®
For people who no longer want to perform, but want to live again. Who no longer want to function, but want to feel. Who are done waiting for “later” and are ready to begin. To be themselves.
And that means: You.
No self-optimization tricks. No new tool to master. But a safe, clearly guided space, for people in midlife ready to rise from their depth into something new.
Are you one of them?
Then let’s talk.
A free Discovery Call is the first step to find out, if THE MIDLIFE CALL® can offer the space you need right now.
With warmth, confidentiality, and safe space environment,
Soulfully,
Julia
“Midlife is not a crisis.
It’s a calling.”
THE MIDLIFE CALL® is not just another personal development retreat.
It is a profound transitional space — for those in midlife who realize: I can’t go on like this, but I don’t yet know how to do it differently.
Over the course of five days, you’ll enter a holistic process that brings together mind, heart, body, and soul — so you can release what’s been draining you and reclaim what truly makes you feel alive.
You don’t need to perform.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to be spiritual.
You only need to be willing — to meet yourself.
Julia von Winterfeldt known from:
Your upcoming retreat dates
at a glance
Note: Each retreat is limited to just 16 participants (all genders) – to ensure depth, true connection, and personalised guidance.
29th October -
2nd November 2025
15th April -
19th April 2026
(english speaking)
Eremito
In Umbrien, Italien
3 powerful shifts
you’ll experience through
THE MIDLIFE CALL®
“I came with questions – and left with clarity.”
I arrived with so many questions – and I’m leaving with a deep clarity that doesn’t live in my head, but in my heart. I’ve done many retreats before, but this time, something truly shifted inside me — something that stays.
- Ladea, 47, Government Advisor
What you’ll take away from THE MIDLIFE CALL®
You’ll walk away with inner clarity, embodied presence, deep connection, and the courage to live from your truth.
Realness – You see yourself more clearly than ever before
You’ll recognise the roles you’ve played – and which ones no longer serve you. You’ll uncover what truly defines you now. And you’ll find the courage to stop waiting and start living from that inner truth.
Presence & Connection – You come back into right relationship
You’ll reconnect – with yourself, your body, your truth. You’ll feel: I’m not alone. I’m allowed to be fully here. And you’ll leave with an embodied presence that doesn’t just carry you through daily life – but through your life.
Orientation – You discover what truly matters now
No longer asking: What should I do? But listening for: What is my true direction – and what wants to come through me? You’ll gain a new kind of clarity – one that guides you with depth and alignment into your next chapter.
Aliveness – You awaken a new kind of vitality
You won’t leave with a master plan – but with a sense of inner fire: grounded, calm, and real. Not striving for “more” – but moving with what feels true and alive in you. You’ll access a strength that doesn’t need to push – but pulses with presence.
And what stays with you after the retreat?
A vision that aligns with your maturity
A purpose-driven mindset that carries you through even the rougher seasons
Tools for embodied self-leadership
Deep clarity about how you truly want to live
A sense of wholeness and inner arrival
Kindred companions to walk with you beyond the retreat
“This journey was a valuable in-between space.”
No to-dos, no noise, no pressure – just a true pause. I was amazed at how deeply the silence could touch me. What remains? A sense of spaciousness.
And the knowing: I’m allowed to slow down – and feel more deeply.
— Wolfgang, 59, Entrepreneur
SoulShift® - Method
A Journey Back to Yourself. In Four Clear Phases. With You. For You.
Unmask – Shedding the masks
You begin to see the old roles and patterns that have shaped you — and release what no longer belongs to you.
Explore – Diving deep
You listen inwardly. You feel what has long been pushed aside. And you make space for what is ready to be seen.
Reclaim – Remembering your essence
You reconnect with your inner truth, your voice, your longing —
and begin to trust it again.
Evolve – Stepping into the new
ou develop a new inner orientation — grounded in clarity, maturity, and connection. No fixed plan. But a steady pulse.
THE MIDLIFE CALL® is not an intellectual concept. It is lived experience.
Not about optimisation — but integration. Not group coaching — but a held space for your own, honest process.
Each space is professionally guided, psychologically grounded, lovingly held — and deeply transformative.
What Awaits You – From Preparation to Return
This journey doesn’t begin at the retreat location.
It begins the moment you choose to answer the call.
Part 1 – Preparation & Intention
About three weeks before the retreat, we meet for an online onboarding call.
You’ll get to know the group, clarify your personal intention,
and begin to prepare—internally and emotionally—for your journey.
You’ll receive initial reflection prompts and gentle practices to help you arrive:
in yourself, in the group, and in your process.
Part 2 – The Retreat Process (5 Days On-Site)
This is where your deep self-exploration begins.
You’ll leave everyday life behind and step into a new atmosphere—
held by silence, nature, and a carefully curated group
that doesn’t judge you, but truly sees you.
You will…
– reconnect with your life story and the patterns that shaped you
– release blocked energy and open emotional space
– meet your essence—beyond roles, expectations, and adaptation
– develop a new inner vision—one that guides rather than pushes
Each day follows a grounded rhythm of meditation, group work, embodiment, nature, shared reflection, and integration.
There is nothing you need to perform.
Just show up.
And turn inward—with honesty and care.
Part 3 – Integration & Continued Support
This kind of process doesn’t end on the last day of the retreat.
That’s why we continue to walk with you beyond the retreat space.
Over the six weeks following our time together, we meet for two online integration sessions.
You’ll have space to make sense of what emerged, ask questions, deepen insights,
and consciously shape your re-entry into everyday life.
You’ll also receive a complimentary one-year membership
to the Unmasking Midlife community—a space for continued reflection, connection, and growth.
THE MIDLIFE CALL® isn’t a retreat you attend and check off.
It’s a space that moves something within you – and continues to carry you forward.Whether this path is right for you is something we’ll explore together in a personal Discovery Call.
“I came with questions. I left with myself.”
I had no idea what I was really looking for – only that something in me no longer wanted to keep going the old way. Today, I move with a sense of purpose. I’m clearer, calmer, gentler with myself.
And somehow… ready for what’s next.
— Alexandra, 39, Entrepreneur
Is THE MIDLIFE CALL® for you?
This journey is for you if…
you sense that something in your life is ready to shift – even if you can’t yet articulate what it is
your drive to achieve is still intact, but your desire for truth, alignment, and depth is growing stronger
you’re ready to pause the performance – and lead from a more honest, grounded place
you want to write a new chapter – not out of urgency, but from clarity and conviction
you’re longing for real connection: with yourself, with others, and with what truly matters now
You don’t need to have done a retreat before. You don’t need to be spiritual. You simply need the courage to meet yourself – as you are, right now.
THE MIDLIFE CALL® may not be the right space for you if…
you’re looking for fast solutions, tips, or hacks
you’re not yet ready to step out of performance mode
you prefer intellectual input over embodied experience
What Makes This Retreat Unique
✅ Curated group, not a mass format
No more than 16 participants – selected through a personal conversation. Because real depth requires trust. And trust begins with familiarity.
✅ Like-minded people in midlife
You’re not the only one asking: “Is this all there is?”
In this circle, you’ll meet others walking a similar path—
not small talk, but real resonance.
✅ Embodied process, not just head work
This isn’t about more insight alone—
it’s about lived experience.
Through body, voice, breath, movement, and stillness.
✅ Midlife wisdom, not self-optimization
This space was created by people who know midlife as a turning point—
and walk with you through it. Here, nothing is rushed. Everything is integrated.
✅ Ongoing support, not a quick fix
The journey continues after the retreat—
with reflection, integration, and connection.
You don’t have to do this alone.
THE MIDLIFE CALL® isn’t loud – but it’s transformative.
Not fast – but deep.
Not perfect – but true.
And above all: shared.
The Initiator and Your Guide:
Julia von Winterfeldt
Host of THE MIDLIFE CALL® – Founder of SOULWORX, Soul.Life & SouldiveZ
Julia is a founder, entrepreneur, and a trusted guide for people navigating midlife transitions.
As a coach, space holder, and encourager of courage, she supports those ready to redefine how they live and lead.
After a successful international career in leadership, brand strategy, and cultural transformation, Julia founded her own company in 2015 with a clear intention: to bring more depth, humanity, and truth into the way we work and live.
Today, she works primarily with people in midlife — leaders, creatives, and meaning-seekers — who feel that the old ways no longer serve them, but the new has not yet found its language. Her approach helps them reconnect with their inner truth — beyond roles, expectations, and constant performance.
Julia draws from over 15 years of certified training in systemic coaching and therapy, purpose and life coaching, embodiment, breathwork, meditation, shamanic wisdom, and energetic healing. From this broad foundation, she developed her own holistic framework: the SoulShift® Method — a pathway to transformation you can feel.
The SoulShift® approach is:
grounded in research and psychology
practical and easy to integrate into daily life
accessible to all — no prior experience required
and lasting in its impact
What sets Julia apart:
She creates spaces not for fixing, but for remembering.
Spaces where people return to themselves, lay down their masks, and gain clarity for the second half of life.
Her message:
Midlife is not a breakdown. It’s a new beginning — from the inside out.
Additional facilitators and guest contributors will be announced soon.
Your Investment in Yourself
A Commitment to Depth, Truth, and a New Beginning
The Midlife Call® is more than a retreat.
t’s a consciously held passage—into the second half of your life.
And that requires space. Time. And trust.
Your Retreat Includes:
Four nights of accommodation at our retreat sanctuary
All meals, snacks, and beverages – vegetarian, high-quality, lovingly prepared
Daily workshops, meditations, group sessions and expert talks – guided by Julia von Winterfeldt
Sacred rituals and deep process work – to let go of what no longer serves, and reclaim what’s essential in you
A welcoming ceremony – to arrive with intention
A magical evening surprise – because transformation can hold joy and lightness
Reflection materials & a personal gift – to support your integration
Three live online sessions – one before the retreat to orient you, two after to support your integration
A community of kindred spirits – because shared experience goes deeper
Your Investment:
€2,650 Seminar costs
€2,150 Seminar costs for job seekers (with proof)
Full board accommodation (single room): €275 per night = €1,100
Payment Options
Full payment
Instalment plans on request (e.g. 2 or 3 instalments)
15-day payment term
7-day right of withdrawal after registration
€1,500 refund if canceled up to 3 weeks before the retreat (orientation call)
Your spot can be transferred to another person up to 2 weeks before the retreat
Social Ticket / Partial Scholarships
There is a limited number of sponsored spots for those with financial constraints who feel a strong call to join. Let’s talk about this in your Discovery Call.
This is not a product.
It’s a sacred space that will change you.
And an investment in something priceless: your inner truth.
Discover answers to your most burning questions about THE MIDLIFE CALL®:
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THE MIDLIFE CALL® is designed for women and men in midlife — leaders, changemakers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and seekers — who feel: I can’t keep going like this.
Whether you are…
navigating a professional crossroads,
processing a personal crisis,
struggling with outdated roles and expectations,
or simply sensing that your life looks fine on the outside — but no longer feels like yours on the inside:
This retreat offers a safe, held space for deep inner reflection, honest transformation, and a renewed sense of alignment.
Participants come from diverse professional, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds — from C-level executives to consultants, from creatives to social entrepreneurs. Most are in their late 30s to mid-60s, united by a shared longing: to come back to themselves and live from a place of inner truth.
What they have in common:
A high level of responsibility in life — and the quiet, persistent call for a turning point.
Not as an escape, but as a return.
Not out of weakness, but out of maturity.You don’t need prior retreat or spiritual experience.
Just the willingness to be honest with yourself — and let something real touch you. -
This retreat is not a program filled with tools and to-dos — it is a soulfully held space of experience.
It combines emotional depth, embodied practice, and genuine inner realignment within a structured process.
Not a concept — but a lived return to yourself. -
Each day is a balance of structure and spaciousness, depth and regeneration:
7:00 AM – Meditation, breathwork, or gentle movement
8:00–10:00 AM – Breakfast & personal time
10:00–1:30 PM – Group sessions and guided inquiry
1:30–3:30 PM – Lunch & rest
3:30–4:30 PM – Experiential spaces: integration, nature, deepening, or ritual
From 8:00 PM – Evening: sharing, reflection, guest input – or simply space to beEvenings are designed flexibly, shaped by the needs and energy of the group.
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Your Retreat Package Includes:
4 nights at a peaceful retreat location in either the Lüneburger Heath (Germany) or Umbria (Italy)
All vegetarian meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages
Daily workshops, meditations, group sessions, and guest contributions – all facilitated by Julia von Winterfeldt
Sacred rituals and deep transformational teachings
A welcome ceremony and a surprise evening
Materials for journaling and reflection, plus a personal welcome gift
Three guided online sessions (before and after the retreat)
A supportive community of like-minded people
Not Included:Travel to and from the retreat (flight or train)
Transfers from/to the airport or train station
Non-vegetarian meals and alcoholic beverages
Visa or entry fees (if applicable)
Travel cancellation insurance
Spa treatments or private sessions with Julia or guest facilitators
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THE MIDLIFE CALL® is hosted at two inspiring locations:
Gut Thansen – a seminar retreat center surrounded by the mystical landscapes of the Lüneburg Heath, Germany
Eremito Retreat Hotel – a former monastery nestled in the wild silence of Umbria, Italy
Both places offer clarity, deep reconnection, and true rejuvenation.
You will receive detailed travel instructions after registration.
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Your Investment for THE MIDLIFE CALL®
All-inclusive: €3,750
Includes single-room accommodation, all meals, facilitation, and the full retreat program.Applicable VAT or country-specific taxes will be added.
Payment Terms
One-time payment available
Installment plans possible upon request (e.g. 2 or 3 payments)
Payment due: within 15 days of receiving the invoice
Cancellation policy: free withdrawal within 7 days of registration
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Yes, we offer flexible installment plans.
Feel free to contact us, and we’ll find the best solution for you. -
Yes, we offer a limited number of subsidized spots for people going through a transitional phase.
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Click on “Discovery Call” / “The Call” to schedule a short, free introductory conversation.
Afterwards, you can secure your spot with a binding registration.Since places are limited, we recommend registering early.
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THE MIDLIFE CALL® is a consciously intimate space— we accept a maximum of 16 participants
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No—you don’t need any previous experience.
All exercises, rituals, and movement practices are designed to make you feel safe, seen, and supported—no matter where you currently are on your journey. -
Comfortable clothing for movement and relaxation, a notebook for reflections, and any personal items that make you feel good.
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Yes—all meals are vegetarian, nourishing, and locally sourced.
Please let us know about any intolerances or special requests when you register. -
We understand—life happens.
At the same time, clarity is needed for planning and creating space.You can receive a refund of €1,500 (when you pay full price) up to three weeks before the retreat start date.
After that, no refunds are possible.
You may reschedule your attendance to a later The Midlife Call retreat up to four weeks prior.
You may transfer your spot to another person up to two weeks before the retreat begins.
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All Midlife Call retreats in Germany are conducted in German.
All Midlife Call retreats in Italy are conducted in English. -
No—this journey is designed for a mixed group of women and men.
We also offer women-only formats, which we announce through our newsletter. -
The structure is set, but within it, there is space for you.
In our introductory conversation, you can share your personal topics—we will honestly advise you on whether and how they can be held within the group. -
Yes. If you are a leader seeking a customized retreat for your team or organization, please get in touch.
We design tailor-made formats for collective transformation.
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