A Different Kind of Book Retreat
A beautiful setting. Meaningful conversations. Just seven places.
Spend a day exploring the themes of a thoughtfully chosen book, sharing perspectives and discovering what its stories might reveal about our own lives. With guided mindfulness practices, delicious food and time to enjoy the surroundings, it's an opportunity to step away from everyday demands and reconnect with yourself and others.
Katherine May's Tending | Sunday 9 May 2027 | £135
Just turn up, switch off and we'll do the rest:
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Book delivered to your door ahead of the day
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Light refreshments on arrival
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Printed book quotations to support discussions
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Guided mindfulness practices
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Blankets, cushions & mats provided
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A light lunch
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Time to explore the gardens
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A relaxing retreat day 10.00 - 3.30
There's something special about bringing a small group of women together around a good book. Conversations unfold, different ideas come up, and sometimes we discover we're not as alone in our experiences as we thought. For the past five years, I've loved creating these opportunities to slow down, connect and enjoy a little space away from everyday life.
Our Featured Book: Tending by Katherine May
Katherine May has long been a favourite at our book retreats. Her latest book, Tending, explores care, responsibility and connection, inviting us to reflect on the ways we look after others and sometimes forget ourselves.
Throughout the day, we'll use selected passages to explore our own perspectives and experiences, with gentle mindfulness practices creating space for reflection.
There's no pressure to share anything personal. Listening and reflecting are just as welcome as joining the conversation.
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What our retreat guests are saying
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Lou Poyser
"The whole day was just incredible it exceeded all my expectations. The welcome, location, food, content, pace and overall experience was just incredible. Julie’s pace led the group along seamlessly and the tasks were perfect.
The mindfulness sessions were embedded into the day for maximum effect and I left with a just had a massage feeling of chillness and contentment. Looking forward to the next retreat so much.
Started my Easter holidays off perfectly. Thank you Julie.🙏"
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Jacqui Woods
"Thoroughly enjoyed my retreat day with Julie.
To take time out alongside like minded people and discover I'm not alone with my experiences was reassuring.
Julie's guided meditations left me feeling refreshed and renewed. If you need an introduction to mindfulness then seek out Julie whose experienced, empathetic, connected and caring nature will support you into your mindfulness journey."
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Laura Seymour
"I had the pleasure of attending one of these incredible retreats. I was delighted to meet some beautiful like-minded souls.
The practises throughout the day were truly lovely and I came away feeling so relaxed and refreshed. Great food, amazing teacher and I look forward to many more.
Laura, Editor Wirral Well Being Magazine."
"A little bit of space in our busy worlds."
What to expect
Before the retreat
Your chosen book arrives by post, giving you time to read and reflect before we meet.
A warm welcome
Arrive to refreshments and a relaxed opportunity to meet the other guests.
Explore passages from the book, share perspectives if you wish and discover new ways of seeing familiar experiences.
Mindfulness and nature
Enjoy gentle guided practices, lunch and time to appreciate the surroundings.
The perfect essentials to create a little bit of "you" time at home.
NICE TO MEET YOU
Hi, I’m Julie
I'm passionate about helping people discover a less stressed, more balanced way of living.
I never really considered stress a problem, because it drove me and helped me to achieve. But every so often, I hit a tipping point where the responsibilities I'd taken on, became too much. That led to resentment and finally exhaustion.
Mindfulness changed everything. I learned how our minds and bodies respond to stress and constant thoughts - and for the first time, I realised I wasn't broken.
This was a light bulb moment!
I wanted to share these simple techniques and insights with other women. Helping them to understand and navigate their challenging minds to reclaim calm, clarity and confidence.
THE STORY SO FAR
Qualifications & Experience
- Masters degree in mindfulness, Aberdeen University
- Trained by the British Mindfulness Association
- Experienced life coach and NLP practitioner
- 30+ years in corporate systems, & I.T, understanding real-world stress.
- 200+ Students Guided
- 6+ Years Experience
- 40+ Retreats and Courses Led
- 1 Book Published - The Emotional Hustle
- Wirral Wellbeing Magazine - Award winner
