In The Stix Boutique Retreat & Spa
Oakham, UK

Becoming Free
Retreat

8 - 10th May 2026

A restorative weekend of gentle healing and powerful re-awakening

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

Jean Shinoda Bolen 

Do you want to be 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, self‑knowing and self‑loving.

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, you’ll learn to reach out to the child inside who has been waiting to be seen, validated and loved. You’ll notice how her unmet needs can hijack the present and how your past shapes how you live and connect.

We will practice giving her the holding she needs so fears, worries and old adaptive behaviours can soften. Let this rural sanctuary, 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.

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.

This retreat is for you if you:

  • Have been meaning to gently explore your past 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 to come together — as women — to listen, share and remember what it means to feel seen and supported without the need to perform, please or hide.

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 comfort.

  • Delicious vegetarian lunches and dinners served in an indoor/outdoor communal space with breathtaking sunsets.

  • Story‑telling and rituals by the 8m‑wide fire pit under starry skies.

  • Slow, quiet mornings with your own private kitchen.

  • Ample down‑time in your private cedar‑wood hot tub and access to the communal, log‑fired barrel sauna with open‑air cold plunge and shower.

  • Hill‑top views over private parkland and rolling hills, plus time in the meditation meadow with babbling brook, forest‑bathing in the woods and a 1km 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: Supper (catered)

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

Saturday 9th May

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

9.30am: Morning Session

12pm: Lunch (catered)

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

2pm: Afternoon 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 Session

12pm: Lunch (catered)

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

2pm: Closing Circle

4.30pm: Departure

  • Your Dome

    • Each dome accommodates 3 people, with your own luxurious king-sized bed.

    Bathrooms

    • A private bathroom per dome with large walk‑in hot shower, fully plumbed loo and sink.

    Living space

    • Classic Chesterfield sofa, cosy log burner, hanging chair and rustic views.

    Indoor/outdoor kitchen

    • Private, fully‑equipped cooking area per dome including cool box, complimentary tea and fresh coffee.

    Dome extras

    • Private cedar‑wood, log‑fired hot tub for your exclusive use.

    • Covered terrace for chilling out or breakfast al fresco.

    • 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.

    • A comfy cushion and blanket to stay cosy in circle.

    • Breakfast supplies for Saturday and Sunday mornings.

    • Journal and pen.

    • Clothes/shoes for gentle walks and outdoor activities.

    • Swimsuit for log-fired hot tub.

Book your place

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

Travel

Venue Address

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