An immersive weekend of luxury across 3 nights, this retreat offers a gentle pause from daily life in a peaceful riverside setting, where the outside world seems to soften and slow. Designed around the therapeutic power of journaling, the experience brings together writing, aromatherapy, and sound baths to support emotional clarity, physical ease, and a deeper sense of vitality.
Created for both individuals seeking a meaningful reset and practitioners looking for practical tools to share with clients, the retreat explores journaling techniques that go beyond reflection alone. The focus is on real-life challenges such as chronic stress, burnout, emotional blockages, and the physical tension that often accompanies them. Through guided writing, guests can discover how expressing the inner world on paper may support better sleep, a more balanced immune system, reduced cortisol, and a stronger sense of self.
A key part of the weekend is a private, immersive workshop: Introduction to Aromatherapy for Journaling. Here, guests will learn about the history of aromatherapy, how essential oils work, and how to use them safely and effectively in everyday life. With journaling as a wellbeing practice at the center, the session highlights the relationship between scent, emotion, and self-reflection. Participants will explore how grounding oils can encourage stillness, while uplifting aromas may support creativity, focus, and mental clarity.
The experience concludes with each guest creating a personalized pulse point roll-on blend to take home, offering a lasting aromatic reminder of the calm and insight discovered during the retreat. The intention is simple: to show how the act of writing, supported by the science of scent, can nurture wellbeing from within.
Fresh, nourishing meals are prepared by private chef Emily, who draws on local, seasonal produce to make sure dinner is one less thing to think about.
Deb, the retreat host, life coach, and in-house creative, invites guests to slow down, breathe deeply, and turn inward. Through coaching and carefully curated retreats, she offers supportive spaces where people can reconnect with themselves, rediscover their inner voice, and realign with what matters most.
With a background in counselling, Deb brings a grounded and compassionate approach to her work, creating environments where guests feel genuinely seen and heard. Her retreats are shaped by the belief that gentle, nurturing spaces can help people pause, come home to themselves, and find clarity and calm again.
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Each day includes two interactive journaling technique workshops, with time set aside to continue exploring them in your room, by the riverside, or in one of the communal spaces. On Saturday morning, guests will take part in the Introduction to Aromatherapy for Journaling workshop. Evenings end with social time and a soothing sound bath designed to support sleep.
Optional 1:1 coaching is available for those seeking deeper self-awareness, at an additional fee.
Designed for guests who enjoy both comfort and connection, this room is a welcoming option for friends traveling together or for solo guests open to sharing with like-minded retreat participants. The layout creates a relaxed and practical stay, with enough space to rest and recharge between wellness sessions, meditation, and other retreat activities.
This en-suite room offers the privacy and convenience of a private bathroom, helping you settle in with ease throughout your stay. Whether you arrive with a friend or are paired with other guests, the atmosphere is intended to feel friendly, respectful, and comfortable. It’s a simple, thoughtful choice for those who value community while still enjoying a peaceful place to unwind at the end of the day.
Enjoy a comfortable shared stay in this en-suite room, designed for guests who prefer a more social and affordable option. You can book it with a friend, or we can pair you with another guest, making it easy to settle in and feel at home from the moment you arrive.
The room offers a simple, welcoming atmosphere with the privacy and convenience of an en-suite bathroom. It is a practical choice for retreat guests who want a restful place to recharge between yoga, meditation, and other wellness sessions, while still enjoying the ease of a shared accommodation setup.
Whether you are traveling with someone you know or arriving on your own, this room provides a balanced blend of comfort, connection, and privacy for your retreat stay.
Enjoy the comfort and privacy of a room designed for a more personal stay, complete with your own en-suite bathroom. This private space offers a calm setting where you can unwind, rest well, and enjoy a sense of quiet retreat throughout your visit.
Ideal for guests who value solitude and convenience, the room provides a simple, serene environment that supports relaxation between wellness activities, meditation, or time spent reflecting in peace. With everything you need close at hand, it creates an easy, comfortable base for a restorative experience.
Whether you are joining a retreat, traveling solo, or simply looking for a restful place to recharge, this private en-suite room offers the privacy and ease that help make your stay feel truly personal.
As a retreat host, life coach, and in-house creative, Deb invites guests to slow down, take a deep breath, and turn their attention inward. Through coaching and thoughtfully curated retreats, she offers gentle guidance and supportive spaces designed to help people reconnect with themselves, hear their own inner voice more clearly, and realign with what truly matters. With a background in...
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Fri, Nov 27 – Mon, Nov 30