FUNDAMENTAL
Retreats
Sometimes the best way to recharge is to unplug.
Modern life rarely pauses. Between work, responsibilities, expectations and the constant pressure to keep moving, it can become difficult to hear your own thoughts, let alone reconnect with what truly matters.
A Breakaway Retreat offers the opportunity to leave the pace of everyday life behind and spend a carefully curated weekend on the stunning Jurassic Coast. This isn’t a wellness retreat with a rigid timetable or a bootcamp for self-improvement. It’s a personalised experience, thoughtfully designed around you, creating space to rest, reflect, reconnect with nature and gain perspective.
As a BACP registered Therapeutic Counsellor, and with over 20 years’ experience producing bespoke events and experiences, I combine therapeutic understanding with thoughtful planning to create weekends that feel both restorative and deeply personal.
Breakaway Retreats are designed as a one-to-one experience, offering a confidential, safe and supportive space where you can speak openly and honestly, without worrying about how others might react or be affected. This format has proven to be the most effective, although I also understand that some of you may feel more comfortable sharing the experience with a friend or partner.
Breakaway Retreats on the Jurassic Coast, Designed Around You.
Your Retreat, Your Way
This is your retreat. Together, we will create the right balance of activity and rest, giving you the space to switch off, recharge and enjoy a breakaway that feels comfortable, meaningful and entirely your own.
Alongside therapeutic conversation, you can choose from the list of experiences below, all of which are designed to help you slow down, reconnect and create space for yourself.
From time in nature and gentle movement to moments of pure relaxation and quiet, you can choose what feels right for you. Most experiences last between one and two hours, but the pace and duration can be adapted to suit you.
Coastal walking
Sauna experiences* £
Trail running
Massage £
Sea swimming
Yoga (Private) £
Guided meditation
Paddle boarding* £
Independent cafés
Breathwork (Private) £
Fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast £
Exploring local markets
Boat trips (fishing/sealife spotting/sightseeing)* £
Watching the sunrise or sunset*
Time for quiet reflection, journalling or reading
Experiences marked * are seasonal and/or weather-dependent. Experiences marked £ incur an additional charge of between £30-£90. A 14-day cancellation policy applies to all experiences.
Every retreat begins with a complimentary 30-minute Navigation Call. This conversation gives us the opportunity to explore what has brought you here, what you hope to gain from the weekend, and how you would like to feel when you return home.
Following our conversation, I will create a personalised draft itinerary tailored to your interests, energy levels and intentions. We’ll review it together by email, making as many adjustments as needed until it feels right for you.
Once you’re happy with the plan, your dates are secured with a deposit. The remaining balance is payable 14 days before your retreat (or at the time of booking if your retreat is within 14 days).
Before You Arrive
Friday
Perhaps your weekend begins with relaxed conversation over delicious local food as we revisit your intentions for the days ahead.
Saturday
Your day might start with an early morning sauna and sea swim as the town slowly wakes, or perhaps a slower morning with time to simply rest. We might enjoy brunch at one of Lyme Regis’ independent cafés before walking the breathtaking South West Coast Path, taking time to notice the landscape rather than rushing through it.
Sunday
Maybe you begin with a sunrise swim, followed by a private yoga session or a relaxing massage before finishing the weekend with a nourishing lunch and time to reflect on your experience before heading home.
No two retreats are the same. There is no expectation to achieve, fix or perform. This is your time to slow down, breathe deeply and rediscover what life feels like without constant demands.
Example Weekend
Location: Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK
Availability: Retreats run throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis. Each season offers its own unique atmosphere and opportunities for reflection, connection and exploration. From the energy and renewal of spring, to long summer days by the coast, the changing colours and quieter pace of autumn, or the stillness and solitude of winter, your retreat will be shaped around you and the unique character of each season.
Timings: Retreats run from 3pm on Friday afternoon through to 3pm on Sunday, with the exact schedule shaped around your availability, travel plans and what feels right for you.
Eligibility: Open to anyone aged 18 and over, regardless of gender, disability, background, beliefs or life experience. Breakaway Retreats are designed to be inclusive and welcoming, with space for you to arrive exactly as you are, without judgement or expectation.
Accommodation: You will receive carefully selected recommendations for accommodation to suit your style and budget. As accommodation availability can vary throughout the year, early booking is always recommended.
Travel: The nearest train station is Axminster, with regular direct services to London Waterloo taking just over 2.5 hours. Axminster also provides connections to Cardiff, Bath and Bristol, via Exeter or Taunton. Free pick-up and drop-off from Axminster is available.
A little more information…
Introductory Price (July-December 2026)
£595
What's included...
Navigation Call
Personalised itinerary
Accommodation research & recommendations
Local guidance and hosting
Restaurant recommendations & reservations
Priority access to handpicked facilitators
Therapeutic conversations throughout (not formal counselling)
Train station collection & drop-off
Parking (for one vehicle)
On-call support throughout the weekend
Price excludes accommodation, travel costs, experiences marked £, food & drinks & counselling.
Experiences marked with £ range from £30–£90 per person, depending on the season, advance notice, private access, and your preferences.
Costs
September 11th - 13th
September 18th - 20th
September 25th - 27th
October 23rd - 25th
Availability & Terms
Breakaway Retreat weekends run throughout the year, subject to availability.
Retreats begin from 15:00 on Friday and finish at 15:00 on Sunday.
A personalised itinerary will be issued following your navigation call.
Proposed retreat dates will be held for 7 days following receipt of your itinerary.
Your dates are secured once a 50% deposit has been received. The remaining 50% balance is payable 14 days before your retreat. If your retreat is booked within 14 days of the start date, the full balance is payable at the time of booking. A 14-day cancellation policy applies to your retreat and all experience bookings.
Partner/Friend fee: An additional 50% of the retreat fee, plus the cost of any experiences booked.
Your booking is confirmed once the required payment has been received and you have accepted the full Terms & Conditions.
Contact
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