Along the Portuguese coast
One day. A small group. A quiet spot where the Atlantic does the rest. Good work, good company — the particular kind of clarity that only happens when you're somewhere worth being.
On why this exists
Lisbon
A few years ago, Christina left a corporate marketing career she'd spent a decade building and moved to Lisbon — not as an experiment, but as a decision. She wanted a slower life. The Atlantic at reasonable distance. Work that felt like hers.
She began bringing together people already in her orbit — friends, collaborators, people she admired from afar who turned out to be nearby. The gatherings weren't planned so much as assembled. One day, somewhere along the coast, a few people who each had something to contribute.
Cowork on the Beach grew out of that. She still runs it the same way.
How it moves
Arrive, settle in
Coffee, introductions if you haven't met, finding where you want to sit. No rush.
Everyone works
Light off the water, something playing softly or nothing at all. This is the part people come back for.
Lunch together
Unhurried. The conversation that started in the morning continues, or something new begins. Both are fine.
The day finds its shape
More work, a walk, a longer exchange over something someone brought up. Everyone at their own pace.
Dinner, then whatever
The last meal together. People tend to linger. The drive or train back always feels shorter than expected.
On the philosophy
The shape of the day is loose. If the morning work runs long, it runs long. If the afternoon conversation takes over, let it. The gathering works when people trust it enough to let it.
A few details
When
Recurring
Dates vary — usually a weekday, sometimes a Saturday. Waitlist members hear first when the next one is set.
Where
Portuguese coast
Quiet spots — Estoril, Caparica, Ericeira. Near water. Far enough from Lisbon that the city doesn't follow you.
Size
5–7 people
Everyone knows everyone by midday. No nametags necessary.
Access
Waitlist
Join the list. When a gathering is coming together, Christina reaches out to people it might suit.
Join the waitlist
If this sounds like a good use of a day, leave your email. When a gathering is coming together that might suit you, you'll hear about it.
No marketing emails. Just a note when there's a gathering that fits.
Or — just say hi ↗