SPARC
XL
Finisterre - Santiago de Compostella 4-9 March 2026
A 4-day walking mentorship journey
This SPARC XL is a four-day guided hike from Finisterre to Santiago de Compostela, with a small group of entrepreneurs who feel the gentle pull to step out of their daily rhythm and return to what is essential.
We walk from what was once seen as the end of the world toward Santiago, at the pace of nature. Days are spent hiking through quiet landscapes, with time to think, reflect, and let the mind empty so deeper insights can surface. This adventure carries the potential to create real change — an invitation to reclaim what may have been lost and reconnect with your true essence.
Evenings unfold in carefully selected hotels and hostels, gathering around long tables for shared meals, honest conversations, and meaningful connection with fellow participants. This intentional bubble away from noise and obligations allows you to slow down, reconnect with yourself and others, and leave with fresh clarity, renewed energy, and insights that have the potential to become a beautiful turning point in your life.
Dates & Rythm
4 March - arrival in Finisterre
5-8 March - four days of walking
8 March - arrival in Santiago de Compostela
9 March - return home
Why this route - in reverse
Most pilgrims walk toward the edge of the world once they believe they are finished.
We begin there.
By walking from Finisterre back to Santiago, the journey becomes less about closing a chapter and more about re-entering life with clarity, intent, and choice.
This shift changes the quality of reflection - calmer, more honest, less performative.
How it’s designed
There is structure - but no overprogramming.
Guided daily walks
Space for silence and individual reflection
Conversations when they matter
Silent walks
Time alone and time together
Who is this for?
For people who have built, achieved, and moved fast -
and now feel the need to slow down
to listen more carefully to what wants to emerge next.
For those at a natural transition point.
Not stuck,
but ready for a more honest direction.
Participation fee: €1.500 ex vat pp
Includes
1:1 preparation session
accommodation
meals (excluding snacks & personal drinks)
guided walks & mentoring
follow-up session
Your Guides
Your journey is guided by Jan-Willem van Wensem and Bart van Grinsven, two experienced entrepreneurs and coaches helping fellow entrepreneurs reignite their SPARC
Bart, Dreamcatcher & Lifeshaper, he weaves together Positive Intelligence, deep coaching, and the wisdom of nature as powerful companions on a journey to help entrepreneurs create better lives and more fulfilling businesses.
Jan-Willem, impact startup/scaleup Confidant & Coach, helps impact entrepreneurs as a +1 business partner, a trusted ally in elevating your personal impact
