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Past Retreats

One-Day Open Space Retreats

A look back at the one-day retreats we've run. For our next getaway, see the upcoming Open Space Weekend.

What People Say

"I left feeling calmer and got some clarity on things I need to work on to protect my peace."

"A wonderful invitation to put your phone away, let go of whirring thoughts, plans and worries, and reconnect to the present moment."

"It felt effortless, natural and safe to share, even with people I had only just met."

"Just what I needed to ground me on a Sunday. I feel better equipped to handle the challenges life will inevitably throw at me this week."

Past Retreat Moments

A glimpse of previous one-day Open Space Retreats

Retreat group photo
Inside the retreat venue with fairy lights and decorations
Woodland walk during the retreat
Retreat participants with rosemary plants
Fun moment with a goat during the retreat
The beautiful retreat hall
Sheep spotted during the retreat walk
Retreat venue set up with chairs and decorations
Group selfie with retreat participants holding plants
Retreat group on a farm walk in the rain
Beautiful sunset over countryside fields
Two retreat participants smiling together
Mindfulness session with yoga mats and fairy lights

Create Space in Your Life

Step away, slow down and learn practical mind skills for managing anxiety and stress. Grounded in mind-strengthening cognitive therapy, this is skills training for a more self-aware, grounded you.

Reduce Stress in the Moment

Practical breathing and grounding techniques to create calm when you need it most

Reconnect With Yourself

Tune back into your body, emotions and inner wisdom through guided practices

Reframe & Let Go

Recognise limiting beliefs and release what no longer serves you

What You'll Experience

A day designed to help you feel calmer, clearer and back in control

Breathing & Grounding

Techniques to calm your nervous system and create space, even on your most overwhelming days.

Mind-Strengthening Practices

Guided sessions rooted in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to build inner resilience.

Reframing Limiting Beliefs

Recognise thought patterns holding you back and develop tools to let go.

Regulating Emotion

Understand how stress affects your body and mind, and practise responding rather than reacting.

Woodland Wonder Walk

A group walk through nature to reconnect, reset and put your new skills into practice.

Sustaining Your Space

Leave with practical daily habits for headspace, calm and clarity that fit into real life.

The Feel

Credible informality. No tie dye, no gongs. Just practical habits for headspace, calm and clarity. Whatever is bothering you, come get unstuck, escape or recharge.

Sarah Bohn is a qualified MBCT teacher, Workplace Wellbeing Strategist and People Leader.

Sarah Bohn and Anderson the dog on a muddy walk

Sarah and Anderson, the 'real' teacher of being in the moment.

The Next Retreat Is a Weekend

Our one-day retreats are on pause. The upcoming Open Space Weekend at Caracol Glamping is where the next experience is happening.

🌿 25-27 September 2026, Kent

A full weekend of self-connection, community and growth. All meals included.

Register interest in future one-day retreats