Burnout Recovery Retreats

Created for people who need real time away from it all, this five-day experience is designed to help interrupt the burnout cycle and support a lasting return to wellness.

Rather than offering a quick reset, it brings together immersion in nature and guidance from health experts so you can step back, reflect, and begin building healthier patterns for the future.

Spa weekends, wellness retreats, and yoga sessions may ease the symptoms of burnout, but they often leave the deeper causes untouched. Here, the focus is different. You’ll be given the space to explore what drives your burnout and the tools to move beyond repetitive, draining habits.

Throughout the retreat, you’ll work with health experts who have supported professionals in the medical, legal, and consulting sectors. Their guidance is centred on helping you reconnect with your own path to healing.

Nature plays a central role in the experience. Time outdoors is used to create distance from everyday pressure, open up new perspectives, and encourage a deeper connection with the world around you. You’ll also be invited to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and engage more fully with the natural environment.

THE PROGRAMME

DAY ONE - EXPLORE

• Understanding burnout and how it builds gradually
• Woodland immersion with an introduction to forest bathing
• Evening yoga for relaxation and inner focus

DAY TWO - REFLECT

• The origins of burnout, including triggers and success stories
• Stand up paddle boarding to find balance on the water
• A local storyteller sharing Welsh myths and legends

DAY THREE - NOURISH

• How nutrition supports mind and body in burnout recovery
• Foraging, with time to find, prepare, and cook wild foods
• Wild tasting with a chance to try different wild foods and drinks

DAY FOUR - RELEASE

• Coping mechanisms and what has been proven to work
• Wild swimming and the benefits of cold water
• Axe throwing as a powerful way to release tension

DAY FIVE - FOCUS

• Looking ahead and changing behaviours for the long term
• A woodland session to reflect on the week
• Wrap up and close, preparing for the journey ahead

Morning sessions run from 10am to 12 noon, with lunch at 12.30pm.

Afternoon sessions take place from 2pm to 4pm, with dinner served at 6.30pm.

Evening sessions begin at 8pm and last for around an hour.

All sessions are optional, allowing you to prioritise rest and recovery.

What's included

• Four nights’ accommodation in bell tents, shepherds’ huts, and a gypsy caravan
• Home-cooked nourishing meals to support your recovery
• All refreshments and snacks
• Coaching from qualified instructors and health experts
• Private chef

Optional Extras

• Additional nights before and after the retreat
• Early check-in and late check-out
• Airport and train station transfers
• Ongoing coaching and support after the retreat

Accommodation information

Accommodation is provided in 5m luxury heated bell tents, handcrafted shepherds’ huts, and a vintage gypsy caravan. Bedding, linen, and towels are supplied. There are separate sleeping spaces for 10 people, with space for up to 15 if guests are happy to share a tent. Each accommodation option includes a camp kitchen and private composting toilet, and hot showers are available for everyone.

What to bring

• Waterproof coat and footwear
• Swimwear and a towel
• Water bottle
• Personal toiletries

How to get here

The nearest postcode is LL21 9BY, though this will take you to the property next door, so it is best to enter “The Forge Corwen” into Google Maps or use What Three Words: ///whirlwind.movement.golden.

There is plenty of free parking, and pickup can be arranged for guests arriving by public transport. The nearest stations are Wrexham General and Chirk.

The nearest airports are Liverpool (LVP) and Manchester (MAN).

BOOKING INFORMATION

• Contact us for prices
• Minimum 5 people and maximum 15 people
• Midweek and weekend dates available year round
• 25% non-refundable deposit, with final payment due 4 weeks before arrival