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A deeply calming coastal mini break with The Bespoke Retreat Company in England
A deeply calming coastal mini break with The Bespoke Retreat Company in England

Sasha Bates reviews a private, tailored retreat in Sussex

Getting soulful and spiritual with The Owl and The Apothecary in England
Getting soulful and spiritual with The Owl and The Apothecary in England

Anna Chapman reviews The Wilding Escape, an empowering nature retreat in Cornwall with The Owl and The Apothecary

Learning self-care in style at Four Seasons Maldives Landaa Giravaaru
Learning self-care in style at Four Seasons Maldives Landaa Giravaaru

Kate O’Brien and her son enjoy a magical retreat on a private isle in the Indian Ocean

Feeling calm and clear on a juice fasting week with Jiva Healing in France
Feeling calm and clear on a juice fasting week with Jiva Healing in France

Caroline Sylge reviews a week-long juice fasting holiday in the French countryside

Recalibrating our inner compass at Euphoria Retreat in Greece
Recalibrating our inner compass at Euphoria Retreat in Greece

Sharon Walker reviews a steeped-in-history spa retreat near Mystras

‘Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun’

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Keeping it real with Ruby Wax at Broughton Sanctuary in England


YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND


Christine Fieldhouse reviews Ruby Wax’s retreat in Yorkshire and finds a calmer way of being, the joys of sky-gazing and her inner ice queen

Our Journal

Ideas, knowledge, poetry and treats to help you retreat well

Journal
On feelings
Inspiration
On feelings
Inspiration

How to handle our emotions

Inspiration
On eucalyptus oil
Inspiration
On eucalyptus oil
Inspiration

Make the most of this magical oil

Inspiration
On cold water swimming
Inspiration
On cold water swimming
Inspiration

Why braving the waters is good for you

Inspiration