Becoming Free
Retreat

8 - 10th May 2026, Rutland, UK

A restorative weekend of gentle healing
and powerful re-awakening

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Do you want to feel confident, grounded and authentic, no longer held back by patterns learned in childhood to keep others comfortable?

In a busy world, it can be hard to make time for the inner work that helps you feel safe and loved.

That’s why I created this restorative, women’s‑only retreat: a chance to slow down and prioritise becoming the mama and woman you want to be.

Over two days of gentle, guided self-exploration, you will:

learn how to reach out to the child inside who has been waiting to be seen, validated and loved
notice how her unmet needs can hijack the present
discover how your past shapes how you live and connect
practice giving your inner child the holding she needs so that fears, worries and old adaptive behaviours can soften

Let the rural sanctuary that will be the setting for our retreat - surrounded by rolling hills, woods and private parkland - be the backdrop for gentle yet deep work that is both nurturing and empowering; come to be seen for who you truly are, while being nourished by Nature and the feminine.

This retreat is for you, if you:

have been meaning to explore your past with compassionate curiosity but have never felt safe or held enough to do so

are fed up of black‑and‑white thinking, people‑pleasing, catastrophising, over‑giving, over‑working or needing to be perfect
find it hard to let go, feel uncomfortable when you’re not busy, and feel you must ‘earn’ the right to rest or receive
chase validation but find it hard to let others in, or struggle to ask for support and feel exhausted by doing it all on your own
yearn, deep down, to come together with other women to listen, share and remember what it means to feel seen and supported without the need to perform, please or hide

About the Retreat

In this short video, I share more about the inner work and healing that we will do during the retreat.

“A circle of women is a multifaceted mirror in which each sees herself reflected.”

Jean Shinoda Bolen

Results You Can Expect

<autoplay speed=5></autoplay>“The work I've done has been transformative — I never thought I would be where I am today. Ever.”
“I am in no way getting triggered by my son in the way that I used to be, and I have become a much calmer, safe parent who has not spanked my son in over a year.”
“Now I am able to listen to my family members without being triggered by what they say or do, and I can communicate my feelings effectively.”
“Instead of feeling this constant buzz of frustration and irritation, I feel that my default state is more often one of peace and calm - I feel steady and able to handle what is coming, rather than reacting.”
“I am able to handle my kids' big emotions and challenging behavior with a practiced intentional response, rather than with dysregulated reactions of my own.”
“I'm able to identify the deeper cause of the reactions in people around me - when my children are acting out or being super emotional, I'm able to step back and understand why and give them the safe space that they need to process their feelings.”
“My biggest learning was that just because I may not have had a warm, nurturing mother that I looked to for guidance and life advice, this does not mean that I'm not capable of giving that to my children.”
“I have a new found understanding of my emotions and because of that a new control over how I react to those highs and lows - I’m a better friend, wife and mother.”
“I surprised myself the most by how I was able to go to some very difficult memories and come through stronger. I learnt that I could reframe memories of certain traumas and the things that once triggered me no longer do. I can’t express enough how important the work was - my husband told me what a difference he sees and it was so wonderful to hear - it changed my life!”
“I have found an increased ability to stay calm, to allow space for my children's naturally labile emotions and to accept that their lives are not my life. I certainly still have explosive moments but these have decreased significantly.”
“My biggest learning was that who I am and the way that I interact with the world is directly related to how I was parented.”
“My partner and I are finally able to work on our marriage after leaving it to the wayside for almost 4 years; I am able to recognize my feelings and now have tools to deal with them or get them out safely.”

What’s included

Gentle yet deep inner work to reconnect with and nurture your inner child, release self‑limiting patterns and re‑awaken your authentic self
Two nights of restorative sleep in a cosy, two‑tiered dome that brings you close to nature without compromising on comfort
Delicious vegetarian lunches and dinners served in an indoor/outdoor communal space with breathtaking sunsets
Story‑telling and rituals under starry skies by the 8m‑wide fire pit
Slow, quiet mornings with your own, private kitchen
Ample down‑time to spend relaxing in your private cedar‑wood hot tub, cementing life-long friendships in the communal, log‑fired barrel sauna or experiencing cold-water therapy in the open‑air, plunge bath and shower
Enjoying hill‑top views over private parkland, contemplation time in the meditation meadow alongside its ‘babbling brook’, forest‑bathing in the private woods or ambling down the 1km-long, wild‑flower, walking path.

Retreat schedule (provisional)

Friday 8th May

4pm: Arrival & Free-time (Sauna, Hot Tub, Forest Bathing, Meditation Walk)

5pm: Opening Circle

7pm: Vegetarian Supper (catered)

8.30pm: Free-time (Sauna, Hot Tub)

Saturday 9th May

Morning: Free-time & Breakfast (self-catered)

9.30am: Morning Innerwork Session

12pm: Vegetarian Lunch (catered)

1pm: Free-time (Sauna, Hot Tub, Forest Bathing, Meditation Walk)

2pm: Afternoon Innerwork Session

5pm: Free-time (Sauna, Hot Tub, Forest Bathing, Meditation Walk)

7pm: Supper (catered)

8pm: Stories & Sharing (ideally under the stars by the Firepit - weather dependent!)

Sunday 10th May

Morning: Free-time & Breakfast (self-catered)

9.30am: Morning Innerwork Session

12pm: Vegetarian Lunch (catered)

1pm: Free-time (Sauna, Hot Tub, Forest Bathing, Meditation Walk)

2pm: Closing Circle

4.30pm: Departure

a tranquil sanctuary in which you will rest, heal and restore your connection with your inner child, whilst being held by the beauty of your natural surroundings

The Venue

Located in a hidden corner of the Rutland countryside, In The Stix is an award-winning glamping venue, offering a "blank canvas" of nature that allows you to fully unplug from the noise of daily life. Between our innerwork sessions, you’ll have the freedom to wander the wild meadows, sit by the brook, or simply soak in the stillness of the woodland.

Venue Address Address

In The Stix,
Rutland Glamping,
Brook Farm,
Wood Lane,
Greetham,
Rutland,
LE15 7SN

By Car

Approximate Drive Times:

Leicester: 1 hour (35 miles)
Birmingham: 1 hour 40 minutes (75 miles)
London (Central): 2 hours 45 minutes (110 miles)
Stansted Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes (85 miles)
Heathrow Airport: 2 hours 20 minutes (115 miles)

By Train & Taxi

The venue recommends booking travel to one of their three local stations. They suggest pre-booking a taxi for the short final leg to the farm.

Oakham Station: 15-minute taxi to the venue. Direct links from Birmingham and Stansted.
Stamford Station: 15-minute taxi to the venue. Direct links from Birmingham and Stansted.
Peterborough Station: 30-minute taxi (approx. £40). Best for fast, direct trains from London King’s Cross (45-minute journey).

Your Dome
- Each dome accommodates 3 people, each of whom will enjoy a luxurious, king-sized bed.
Bathrooms
- There is a private bathroom per dome featuring a large walk‑in, hot shower, fully plumbed loo and sink.
Living space
- The communal lounge features a classic ‘Chesterfield’ sofa, cosy log burner, hanging chair and views of your stunning surroundings.
Indoor/outdoor kitchen
- Each dome has its own private, fully‑equipped cooking area that includes a cool box, complimentary tea and fresh coffee.
Dome extras
- Private cedar‑wood, log‑fired hot tub for your exclusive use throughout the retreat.
- Covered terrace area for chilling out or enjoying an ‘al fresco’ breakfast.
- Uninterrupted countryside views.
Other facilities
- Private car park on site.
- Option for (more) accessible accommodation.
- Shepherd’s hut with communal upright fridge, freezer and book exchange.
- Communal eating area (for catered meals).
- A comfy cushion, blanket and slippers (optional!) to stay cosy during innerwork sessions.
- Breakfast supplies for Saturday and Sunday mornings.
- Journal and pen.
- Outdoor shoes for walking across the grass from your dome to the communal innerwork / eating area and any exploring you might do in your free time
- Warm clothes for the outdoor, evening fire-pit session.
- Swimsuit for log-fired hot tub / sauna / cold-water therapy
- Your guitar or voice if it feels right to share!

Book your place

Becoming Free Retreat
8th-10th May 2026
In the Stix Boutique Retreat & Spa

3 days/2 nights. Accommodation, facilities, retreat facilitation, lunches & dinners are all included.

Booking options available for an individual ticket or a discounted ticket for you and a friend.
Early bird prices are available until midnight (UK time) on Saturday 31st January.

Single Ticket

Ticket for one person
for the Becoming Free Retreat.

Full price: £1,399

Early bird price: £999

Bring-a-Friend Ticket

Ticket for two people (you + a friend)
for the Becoming Free Retreat.

Full price: £2,398

Early bird price: £1,598

Terms & Conditions

By booking your place on the retreat, you agree to these terms & conditions.

Cancellation Policy

Until 31st January 2026: your retreat fee is fully refundable minus a £250 cancellation fee.
1st February – 31st March 2026: 50% of your total retreat fee will be refunded.
From 1st April 2026 onwards: the full retreat fee becomes non-refundable due to venue, catering and other fixed costs.
Refunds are calculated based on the full retreat fee, not the amount paid to date.

Got Questions?

If you have any questions about the retreat, or just want to chat through whether its right for you, email me at lavinia@laviniabrown.com and I’d be more than happy to help.

Becoming Free Retreat

8 - 10th May 2026, Rutland, UK

A restorative weekend of gentle healing and powerful re-awakening

Do you want to feel confident, grounded and authentic, no longer held back by patterns learned in childhood to keep others comfortable?

About the Retreat

“A circle of women is a multifaceted mirror in which each sees herself reflected.”

<autoplay speed=5></autoplay>“The work I've done has been transformative — I never thought I would be where I am today. Ever.”

“I am in no way getting triggered by my son in the way that I used to be, and I have become a much calmer, safe parent who has not spanked my son in over a year.”

“Now I am able to listen to my family members without being triggered by what they say or do, and I can communicate my feelings effectively.”

“Instead of feeling this constant buzz of frustration and irritation, I feel that my default state is more often one of peace and calm - I feel steady and able to handle what is coming, rather than reacting.”

“I am able to handle my kids' big emotions and challenging behavior with a practiced intentional response, rather than with dysregulated reactions of my own.”

“I'm able to identify the deeper cause of the reactions in people around me - when my children are acting out or being super emotional, I'm able to step back and understand why and give them the safe space that they need to process their feelings.”

“My biggest learning was that just because I may not have had a warm, nurturing mother that I looked to for guidance and life advice, this does not mean that I'm not capable of giving that to my children.”

“I have a new found understanding of my emotions and because of that a new control over how I react to those highs and lows - I’m a better friend, wife and mother.”

“I have found an increased ability to stay calm, to allow space for my children's naturally labile emotions and to accept that their lives are not my life. I certainly still have explosive moments but these have decreased significantly.”

“My biggest learning was that who I am and the way that I interact with the world is directly related to how I was parented.”

“My partner and I are finally able to work on our marriage after leaving it to the wayside for almost 4 years; I am able to recognize my feelings and now have tools to deal with them or get them out safely.”