QUEST 2026
This Is Our Time
This is not a retreat. It’s not a conference.
It’s an inspiring gathering and celebration where fiercely curious “third act” women connect as they create the best chapter in their life’s story.
After 50+ years on this planet, we are encountering new challenges in our culture, our careers, our relationships and our bodies. But, with a potential extra 30 years as compared to our great grandmothers, we can embrace possibilities like never before in history, to rewrite the story of aging.
Learn more about what you’ll experience over 4 days in magical Santa Fe.
April 12 - 15, 2026
At the historic La Fonda On the Plaza
Spots for 65 women only.
“We are the ones we have been waiting for…”-June Jordan
Why You Should Come. What you’ll experience.
Hear personal “AHA” stories shared by inspiring “third act” storytellers. Be there for the debut of our AHA Third Act Storytelling night..
You’ll also enjoy your choice of a full-day workshop on day two Expert leaders will guide you to reflect on your life’s journey and explore your personal narrative through writing, video storytelling, future-visioning, wellness practices, or creative self-expression through art; mosaic and painting
Connect & Be Inspired by “AHA” story-sharing, Interactive Conversations and Immersive Workshops to Share the Stories Only You Can Tell
Come Home to Who You Truly Are…Without the Titles, Roles, Experiences & Resume
Enjoy interactive experiences that open you up, free you from self-imposed and cultural expectations to unleash your dreams and desires, This is your time to come to embrace who you truly are as you decide how you want to live, love, work and make an impact in your one “wild and precious life.”
Let Go of the Old Stories & Get Clear About What’s Next in Your Life’s Best Chapter
You’ll enjoy a unique, immersive experience to release fear, doubt, should, and “it’s too late” narratives. Then, you’ll experience a powerful guided visualization along with EFT tapping to align you with “future you” - the version of yourself who’s already living the life you most want to create. This session will shift your energy, anchor your vision, and wire your nervous system to remember what’s possible.
Ignite Your Third Act Impact. Align Your Passions, Talents and Values.
Our “third act impact” panelists will share their “AHA” stories. This group of trailblazing women have woven their passions, talents, and values together into initiatives that uplift other third act women. Their stories will inspire you to harness your unique gifts and align with others in purpose-driven ways.
Build Dream-Team Friendships.
Meet new life-long friends that will help fuel your third act journey. Align with other fiercely curious, positive, like-minded women who can co-create and collaborate with you, challenge you to dream bigger, and be your loudest cheerleaders.
Feel the Awe of Santa Fe.
Enjoy an unforgettable four-day experience surrounded by the inspiring art, natural beauty, Native American storytelling traditions, and history of our beautiful gathering place - La Fonda on the Plaza.
Something magical happens when women gather….
and share our stories—about the “AHA” moments that changed everything for us. Stories about the wake-up calls, light-bulb moments and other magical invitations that get us in touch with our heart's calling. “AHA” moments of sudden clarity that wake us up, shake us open and set us on a new path.
When we hear another woman's story, it’s as if the air shifts…becomes electric. It’s magic.
We see ourselves reflected in each other.
We remember what’s possible and the stories we share become sparks. Our AHA moments can ignite new beginnings, affirm our direction and light the way on our path.
Spots for 65 women only.
333 Collective members enjoy an additional $300 discount (see below)
La Fonda on the Plaza is offering us a Group discounted price = $249 per night.
IMPORTANT:
You will be prompted to create a new Third Act Quest account when registering for QUEST 2026. This account login prompt is not your 333 Collective account login. This new account will give you exclusive access to travel information, event details and pre-event invitations.
333 Members
Join 65 extraordinary women and 25+ remarkable speakers & storytellers for 4 magical days of inspiration, connection, celebration.
Non-Member
Join 65 extraordinary women and 25+ remarkable speakers & storytellers for 4 magical days of inspiration, connection, celebration.
Join us for the debut of our “AHA: Third Act Stories” live storytelling event, open to the people of Santa Fe. We'll spotlight inspiring stories by women 50+ who are re-writing the rules of aging.
QUEST 2026 Agenda
Pre-Quest Event Experiences:
In the months before QUEST begins, you’ll be invited to a series of special zoom experiences to get to know each other, interact live with the speakers and storytellers. Our workshop leaders will kick-off with preparatory sessions in the months prior as well. After QUEST, you can stay connected with and energized by your new lifelong friends in the 333 Collective — or perhaps opt for a deeper ongoing experience with our Quest Year small group experience kicking off in September of 2026.
Sunday, April 12:
Meet and Greet & Welcome Dinner at La Fonda on the Plaza
Monday, April 13:
Interactive experiences, Speakers and a Third Act Impact forum“AHA” stories and interactive discussion led by women from our 333 Collective. These immersive experiences are designed to reconnect you with who you truly are, guide you to let go of the old stories that hold you back and boldly step into your best story yet - your “third act.“
We’ll close our first day with a fun musical experience as you and your table-mates craft a verse to create our collectively-created QUEST Anthem. This is your moment to unleash your inner singer/songwriter.
Click to lsten to last year’s inspiring QUEST Anthems playlist
Tuesday, April 14:
Dive into the heart of the story only you can tell and explore a range of inspiring self-expression through writing, art, future-visioning, wellness practices and embracing who you are.Attendees choose to be a part of one of five unique full-day workshops to dive into the heart of the story only you can tell — your past, present and future. Our workshop leaders will guide you to reflect on your life’s journey and explore your personal narrative through writing, video storytelling, future-visioning, wellness practices, or creative self-expression through art; mosaic and painting
Tuesday, April 14 Evening - “AHA” Third Act Story Stage
Ten remarkable women will take the stage for our “AHA. Third Act Storytelling” debut, sharing their life’s pivotal moments and wake-up calls; stories of bold reinvention, creative living, and joyful purpose.
It will be a TED-style talk spotlighting women age 55 -90 who are rewriting the rules and opening up the possibilities of aging! We’ll invite people of Santa Fe to join us at La Fonda in the historic Santa Fe room for a magical evening.
Wednesday, April 15 - AHA Stories of Becoming, Show & Tell & Celebration
Our final morning is dedicated to stories of becoming — the moments that reshape us, realign us, and call us forward. Our storytellers will share AHA moments of reinvention, clarity, courage, unleashing long-held dreams and following their hearts’ calling.
From there, we’ll open the mic to YOU.
This is our communal “show and tell” — a space to share what you created in the workshops, along with the ventures, books, podcasts, organizations, art, and ideas you hold close to your heart. This is a morning of collective celebration, where support, alignment, synchronicity, and collaboration unfold naturally.
Special Closing Celebration
Together, we will dedicate our “AHA Story Bench” — a gift to Santa Fe and a permanent invitation for people to pause, sit, and share their stories with friends and strangers alike. It stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic we’ve created during QUEST 2026.
We’ll gather for a beautiful closing moment and capture it with a group photo — a living snapshot of this extraordinary community and the new beginnings we’ve sparked together.
Post—Quest Experiences:
For those of you who wish to extend your stay to explore Santa Fe and the surrounding area — we will feature a few Cultural Tours & Art Experiences, along with a curated “must see” list of museums and other special spots.
After QUEST, you can stay connected with and energized by your new lifelong friends in the 333 Collective — or perhaps opt for a deeper ongoing experience with our Quest Year small group experience kicking off in September of 2026.
During our magical 4 days together, you’ll also hear local musicians and enjoy special talks from Santa Fe and Native American historians.
Spots for 65 women only.
QUEST 2026 Experiences
(Click the arrows to see all of the highlights)
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Before, During and After…
In the months before QUEST begins, you’ll be invited to a series of special zoom experiences to get to know each other, interact live with the speakers and storytellers. Our workshop leaders will kick-off with preparatory sessions in the months prior as well. After QUEST, you can stay connected with and energized by your new lifelong friends in the 333 Collective — or perhaps opt for a deeper ongoing experience with our Quest Year small group experience kicking off in September of 2026.
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Interactive Conversations & Reflection
Unique experiences designed to reconnect you with who you truly are, guide you to let go of the old stories that hold you back and boldly envision your best story yet - your “third act.“
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Inspiring Experts: Third Act Impact
In this dynamic session, trailblazing women will address hot topics and share the "aha moments" that led them to weave together their passions, talents and values to create initiatives that uplift third act women and drive positive change. These conversations are all about inspiring you to harness your unique gifts to make an impact.
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"AHA. Third Act Stories" Debut
You’ll enjoy an exciting evening of live storytelling. Ten remarkable women will take the stage for our “AHA” debut, sharing their life’s pivotal moments and wake-up calls; stories of bold reinvention, creative living, and joyful purpose.
It will be like a TED talk spotlighting women age 55 -90 who are rewriting the rules of aging!
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Transformative Full-Day Workshops
Choose to be a part of one of five unique full-day workshops to dive into the heart of the story only you can tell. Our workshop leaders will guide you to reflect on your life’s journey and explore your personal narrative through writing, video storytelling, future-visioning, or artistic self-expression through mosaic and painting.
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QUEST Anthem Co-Creation
We’ll close our first day with a fun collaborative experience as you and your table-mates craft a verse to create our shared QUEST Anthem. This is your moment to unleash your inner singer/songwriter.
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Story Bench Dedication
We’ll share a special “story bench” donation to the city of Santa Fe as a closing celebration. We’ll capture the moment in a group photo. Our bench will be a lasting spot for people to sit and share their stories with friends or strangers; a permanent tribute to the power of storytelling and our important, uplifting “AHA” storytelling event.
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Enchanting Culture & History
You’ll be immersed in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Santa Fe, hosted at the iconic La Fonda on the Plaza. With a legacy dating back to 1607, this hotel is a cornerstone of the Santa Fe Trail and a former Harvey House.
We’ll enjoy a special presentation by a Native American storyteller, sharing the role of narrative in their culture, alongside music and art from the Native American community.
Words from women who came to QUEST 2024 in Rhode Island
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“Meeting other women in the "third act" of life was surprising, inspiring, motivating and reassuring! It helped me realize that our lives aren't creeping toward the end; instead, we can now relaease exciting potential. When I saw the incredible initiatives these women took on in their 50's, 60's and beyond, I realized that I can take some risks and that this is the beginning of my most important time of creativity."
Lisa Hatcher
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"As a leader in the encore and anti-ageism movements, I left QUEST 2024 both inspired and deeply moved by the extraordinary women I met—filmmakers, writers, podcasters, coaches, and more—who are boldly changing the narrative about aging. Many have become trusted friends and invaluable allies in my own work, making this experience truly unforgettable. QUEST isn’t just a retreat—it’s a catalyst for lasting impact."
Janine Vanderburg
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QUEST 2024 was inspiring! It was a gift to be among so many accommplished women enthusiastically sharing their wisdom and experiences to enrich the lives of others. I left feeling empowered by new knowledge and budding friendships."
Gina Vild
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” I don't buy into fluffy magic. But QUEST 2024? That was kick-you-in-the-ass magic. I wrote down one wild thing to bury in our "dream tree" ceremony: become a published author - and now, "Metamorphosis in Stanzas" exists!
Jacqueline (Jack) Perez
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“QUEST 2024 was uplifting, fun, and inspirational! I look forward to QUEST 2026 in Santa Fe for more connection and sharing of ideas with strong, supportive women who continue to strive to live their best lives and help others do the same!"
Maria Leonard Olsen
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"So much growth and wisdom has come out of this QUEST Year for me. I have gotten in touch with my deepest dreams and desires, and am making them come true! QUEST Year: dive deep and rise high!
Maria DaSilva
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"Quest ‘24 was all about connectivity and inspiring stories impacting women at a profound level. Truly amazing and fun!"
Marsha Dixon
