Hiya 🌊,
This is an edited version of a post from my deleted publication.
I was inspired after attending a coworking retreat (with three hours of childcare a day!) at the Rêve Retreat, and I’m now hosting my own creative writing retreat. I’ve only got one space left this September!
And also only one left on early bird for next June. Use code LUCY15 for 15% off.
But first, let’s get into why I think retreats are great!
Retreats are hidden gems 💎. I’m not talking about the locations 🏞️, I mean as an opportunity to Hype Yourself!
You don’t have to organise your own.
Perhaps you can host a guest lecture or workshop at someone else’s? You could offer your book or products for goody bags.
A small, intimate group of people who are the perfect audience for you is not an opportunity to be sniffed at. Not to mention, attending retreats is a great way to build new relationships and perspectives that can help your business grow.
Today, I am spotlighting 🔦 some of the brilliant talents I feel privileged to have as readers and their retreats, as well as a few reader recommendations which could be perfect for your next trip!
Keep on hyping.
Lucy
1. The interior design retreat - Kate Watson-Smyth
Hosted at Kate’s Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth house in Piemonte for a weekend of interior design workshops including guest experts, fabulous food and wine – and a look at this elegant and fascinating region, including the famous vintage market of Le Gran Balon, which claims to be the largest open-air flea market in Europe.
Includes one-to-one time with Kate. I want to go for the full-tour of all 24 rooms of her renovated house and then ask her all the questions to help me renovate mine!
10 October-13 October, Turin, Italy
More details here.
2. The Midlife Reset Retreat -
Hosted at REESET Retreats in the peaceful south of Mallorca, The Age of Opportunity is a five-day coaching retreat for midlife women ready to pause, reflect, and plan their next chapter.
Led by leadership coach and menopause and menstruation expert Jo Fuller, the retreat blends daily group coaching sessions with nourishing food, restorative sound baths, free bikes for exploring the island, and plenty of time to rest and recharge. Expect powerful conversations, guided self-enquiry, and a chance to reframe midlife and menopause as a time of personal growth, not crisis.
11–16 September, Mallorca, Spain
More details here.
3. The facilitators, trainers and coaches retreat - SoFest Kirsty Lewis
Connecting with 100 facilitators, trainers, and coaches, sharing experiences, learning from inspiring speakers, and attending workshops while enjoying a peaceful, rejuvenating retreat. A three-day, two-night event designed for those who want to focus on themselves and their businesses. Outside of the expert-led sessions, you can also relax in nature, float in the lake, and enjoy the magical surroundings.
Register now for early bird tickets on sale 1st September for 2026.
16th-18th June, Essex, UK
More details here
4. The Creative Writing Retreat -
Think luxury cabin with outside bath, delicious home-cooked meals, space to think, write and feel.
I will be hosting creative writing workshops and prompts, including cosy fireside chats.
And ask me anything about selling 12,000+ copies of my books, winning my book deal, becoming a Substack top 50 business bestseller, or pitching tips in a 30-minute one-to-one coaching session.
With a small, intimate group of women, leave refreshed, creatively stimulated and inspired to get your next batch of words out there. Of course, if you want to hunker down in your cabin solo after summer madness, you can do that too!
Set in Limousin France. Last cabin available for September!
Use code Lucy15 for 15% off early bird for last cabin next June
More details here
5. The Pause & Reset Retreat - with Life & Business Intuitive Yasmin Ibrahim
A 5 day retreat curated for women who are ready to rejuvenate their mind and body and step into the next chapter of their lives with renewed energy and confidence.
AfterGlow is for the woman who has spent a lifetime tending to others, softening her truth, and saying yes when her body whispered no.
You’ll learn to set boundaries that honour your time, energy, and nervous system, practise clear, grounded communication that lets the world meet you where you are, and begin to trust what many of us were never taught, your own inner knowing.
Rural Portugal, 28 May - 2 June 2026
More details here
6. The Chill Lab Wellness retreat - Babes on Waves
This retreat is powered by a collective of women who each lead their own vibrant communities, coming together to create one space for deep rest and reconnection.
From movement and mindfulness to nervous system rituals and slow, nourishing meals, every detail is designed to help you explore what wellness looks like on your own terms.
Guided by women who live what they teach, you’ll experience a weekend of softness, experimentation, and restoration. Less about doing it “right” and more about finding what truly works for you.
September 26-29 September
More information here.
7. Slow Down & Reconnect Autumn Weekender - Jane Galloway & Jo Lee
Join Jo, the Adventure Coach, and , the Mindset Coach, for a transformative weekend in stunning surroundings.
The Weekender is your chance to press pause on the daily grind and reconnect with who you truly are. Across a transformative weekend, you’ll step out of your comfort zone, embrace micro-adventures, and explore what you want from life.
With energising activities, inspiring masterclasses, nourishing meals, and a supportive group of like-minded women, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a practical plan for the future, plus connections that last well beyond the weekend.
7th – 9th November 2025 – Hampshire location near Whitchurch, UK
More information here.
8. Rewild Retreat with Jules Theis & Kelly Hilard
The ReWild Experience is a five-day journey in the heart of Scotland’s Southern Highlands, designed to restore balance through yoga, meditation, breathwork, and nature immersion.
Each day blends energy and stillness with invigorating Vinyasa flows, restorative evening practices, sound healing, and breathwork, alongside forest meditations, wild swims, and mindful walks through the Trossachs National Park.
With nourishing meals crafted by a private chef, a serene lakeside retreat house, and a supportive community of like-minded women, every detail is designed to help you reconnect with yourself, ground in nature, and return home renewed.
October 30 - November 3, 2025
More information here
9. One-day retreat - Tommy Ludgate
Blueprint Your Season is a transformative one-day retreat with coach and at designed to help you step away from the noise and create a personalised, actionable plan for the months ahead.
Hosted in a beautiful Oxfordshire residence, the day blends creative coaching, journaling, and guided nature walks with nourishing local food and time for reflection. You’ll reconnect with your intuition, tap into fresh creativity, and leave with clarity, confidence, and a flexible blueprint that plays to your strengths—all while connecting with an inspiring group of like-minded people. This is your day to pause, focus inward, and design the life you truly want.
Friday 7th November, Oxfordshire UK
More information here.
🚨 Check out roster as she collaborates with many other Substackers including , , , , and . Click here to learn more about spending a day with your favourite writers.
10. Art Creative Residency
Set in a 17th-century Provençal olive mill at the foot of the Alpilles, NG Art Creative is a not-for-profit residency for artists, writers, musicians, and creatives seeking respite, inspiration, and community. Led by founder Nicky Ginsberg and artist Edwin Holder-Vale, residents enjoy farm-to-table dining, Provençal wines, and the cultural riches of Maussane and its surrounds. With time to create, explore, and connect. Whether in the studio, en plein air, or at village soirées—NG Art Creative offers a rare chance to replenish and rediscover the essence of creativity.
Open from March to November.
NG Art Creative offers 3, 4, and 6-week all-inclusive residencies and caters for up to 6 creative residents. Creatives can apply by submitting a 600-word response tand providing an example of work.
More information here.
Over to you:
Going to a retreat? Got a retreat? Love the idea of one of the above? Collaborating in a fun way with a retreat? Tell me in the comments.
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