by application only
An Intimate Longevity Residency
Biological baseline testing, expert 1-on-1 coaching and 5-star hospitality. Handpicked sanctuaries across Europe. Built for active individuals ready to take charge of their long-term health.
The Atlas Approach
A Guided Path to Lasting Vitality
Atlas Cove is designed for guests seeking an active, structured health programme rather than a passive spa vacation. We pair a shared circadian rhythm with expert coaching, helping you measure your baseline, align your body’s rhythms, and return home with habits that last.
Your Experience
Three Pillars of Your Experience
The Master Daily Rhythm
A guided daily schedule: fixed sleep and wake times, morning light, meditation, contrast therapy (sauna, cold plunge, full-body red light), and chef-prepared dining.
Adaptive Movement
Daily strength training and yoga, adapted on site by our coaches to your fitness and mobility.
Strategic Deep Dives
1-on-1 consultations on your physical performance, nutrition, mindset and hormonal health.
The Dual-Engine Baseline System
Measuring What Matters Most
Health optimisation starts with clear data. Throughout your stay, our team measures your physical and mental baselines for an accurate picture of your physiological state:
Physical Performance
In-person testing on Day 1 and Day 6: VO2max, body composition, grip strength and blood pressure.
Mental Well-Being
A pre- and post-residency evaluation on standardised, research-backed questionnaires: stress, mental well-being and focus.
Daily Biometrics
Daily monitoring of sleep architecture and blood pressure, showing how your nervous system responds to the rhythm.
In their words
“I came in sceptical, expecting something soft. It was the opposite. For the first time, someone explained what my numbers actually meant, and made me act on them.”
Megan Thomas · 40–49
“I've done many retreats. This is the first where the tools actually came home with me. The letter to myself, on how I want to feel in the future, I didn't expect and won't forget.”
Sonja H. · 60+
“I could feel my strength fading, and Hashimoto's makes every transition harder. The strength training and yoga were what stayed with me. I'd tell anyone: don't assume it's too late. It isn't.”
Amy Lane · 50–59
“I came for the data: VO2max, grip strength, a real read on where I stood. What I didn't expect was the connection. I left calmer, clearer on my priorities, and finally moving my body regularly.”
The calendar
Upcoming Cohorts
Each cohort arrives and departs together. Apply with your preferred dates, and your place is confirmed following a short Alignment Call. Rates and inclusions are on the Apply page.
Every residency runs six days and five nights, all inclusive. The next one, 7–12 November 2026, has 10 rooms.
The setting
Handpicked sanctuaries where nature does half the healing.
Our Archive
Chapters of Connection
September Cohort
September 2026 · Casas na Ferraria, Portugal
The Founding Cohort: the first Atlas Cove residency.
Healthspan Day Retreat
June 2026 · Aethos, Portugal · 20 guests
A day of measurement, training and connection at Aethos Lisbon.
Life Summit Berlin & Longevity Run
May 2026 · Berlin
A stand and the stage at the Life Summit, then the Longevity Run with Longevity Cities.
Your Team
Guided by Experienced Specialists
Meet the team supporting your movement, mindset, nutrition and hospitality throughout your residency.
Your Hosts
Lisa and Tom Wuerden, our co-founders, host every cohort in person. Lisa leads mindset, mental health and hormones; Tom leads physical performance and nutrition.
The Specialists
A Movement & Yoga Specialist and our On-Site Culinary Team join your hosts throughout the week.
Your Fellow Guests
We review every application to bring together small groups of conscious, driven individuals. This shared focus creates a supportive environment where every guest thrives.
The Personalised Health Toolbox
Your Plan for Home, Built From Your Numbers
You leave with more than temporary relaxation. On your final day you receive your Personalised Health Toolbox: a clear, prioritised execution guide built from your baseline, your daily biometrics and your 1-on-1 sessions.
Discover Your ToolboxFrictionless Hospitality
Every Detail Handled With Care
Your week should be free of logistics. Wherever the residency takes place, our team handles every detail: airport transfers, gourmet metabolic dining, and daily housekeeping.
Selected Cohorts Now Enrolling
So that every guest receives deep personal attention, our residencies are capped to small groups and available by application only.
Next Cohort: 7–12 November 2026 · Casas na Ferraria, Portugal · All-Inclusive
Begin Your ApplicationEvery guest answers a short health questionnaire when booking, and completes a pre-arrival assessment before the residency.
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