Flourish
A Day To Come Back To Yourself
Before the year asks even more of you, what if you gave yourself one day to hear what you need?
A restorative women’s day retreat designed to help you step out of the noise, soften the pace and gently come back to yourself.
The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Cotswolds
Choose your date:
Sunday 22nd November 2026
Sunday 6th December 2026
10am–5pm | £149
Book two spaces – bring a friend option available at £140 each
Limited spaces available.
“Before coming to this retreat, I felt lost and disconnected. After just one day, I felt re-energised, deeply connected, and at peace with myself. If you’re hesitating—just do it!”
– Emma W.
This is the heart of Flourish — not just relaxation, but reconnection.
WHY FLOURISH EXISTS
Life may look okay.
But do you feel like you?
You can be doing all the things you’re supposed to be doing.
Keeping everything moving. Showing up for everyone. Managing work, family, plans, decisions, responsibilities — and doing it so well that from the outside, nothing looks particularly wrong.
But somewhere underneath all of that, you can start to feel a little further away from yourself.
Not necessarily in crisis.
Not necessarily burnt out.
Just tired of the noise. Tired of carrying so much. Tired of always being in doing mode.
And sometimes what you need isn’t another thing to fix.
It’s space.
Space to slow down.
Space to notice how you actually feel.
Space to hear what you need when everything else becomes quieter.
That is what Flourish is designed to give you.
A whole day where you do not have to perform, produce, organise or hold everything together.
You simply arrive.
And across the day, through a carefully paced blend of reflection, rest, movement, meditation and restorative practices, you are gently guided back towards yourself.
Because sometimes coming back to yourself doesn’t need to be dramatic.
It simply needs enough space.
I think this is much closer to the day you actually want to create than the current copy about “lasting emotional healing” and something “real shifting”.
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
You might be ready for Flourish if…
You’ve been craving some space — but keep putting yourself at the bottom of the list.
Caught in patterns of people-pleasing, overgiving or self-abandonment
Your mind rarely feels completely quiet, even when you technically have time to rest.
You’ve been feeling a little disconnected from yourself lately, or simply aware that you need to slow things down.
You want time that isn’t about achieving, performing or being productive.
You’d love a day where everything has already been thought about for you — so you can simply arrive and be looked after.
You do not need to arrive with a problem to solve, an intention to transform, or any idea of what you “should” get from the day.
You can simply come because something in you wants the space.
YOUR DAY
A gentle journey back to yourself
Every part of Flourish is chosen with intention — not as a collection of activities, but as a carefully paced journey through the day.
You’ll be guided through a blend of grounding, reflection, rest, movement, meditation and restorative practices, each one designed to help you gradually step out of the noise and reconnect with yourself.
There is no pressure to arrive with anything figured out, and no expectation that you need to “work on” yourself.
You simply arrive.
And as the day unfolds, you are given the space to slow down, soften, listen and notice what becomes clearer when everything else gets a little quieter.
Mind. Body. Emotions. Energy.
Flourish gently brings all four together — helping you feel calmer, more grounded and more connected to yourself by the time you leave.
ARRIVE & EXHALE
Grounding, Cacao & Intention
A gentle opening to help you settle into the space, leave the outside world behind and notice how you’re arriving — without needing to have any answers.
COME BACK TO YOURSELF
Guided Meditation & Visualisation
Immersive guided practices — experienced through wireless headphones — take you away from the everyday noise and help you reconnect with yourself, your inner voice and what matters to you.
SPACE TO LISTEN
Guided Reflection & Connection
Thoughtful prompts and conversation create space to notice what has been taking up your energy, what feels heavy, and what you might need more — or less — of.
MOVE & RELEASE
Embodied Movement
A chance to get out of your head and back into your body through intuitive movement — shifting the energy, lifting the mood and creating space for something different.
DEEP REST
Gentle Movement
Slow, supportive movement followed by deeply restorative guided rest, helping the body soften and giving you permission to stop doing for a while.
REST & INTEGRATE
Sound, Stillness & Closing
We slow everything down again, giving you time to receive, integrate and gently anchor whatever the day has brought before returning to the outside world.
There is no expectation to participate in every moment in a particular way. Flourish is your day, and you’ll always be encouraged to listen to what feels right for you.
Beautiful food, time to breathe
A nourishing lunch is included as part of your day, giving you time to pause, connect and enjoy being looked after.
There is no rushing between sessions and no need to think about what comes next.
Everything is taken care of so you can stay in the experience.
Lunch, refreshments and herbal teas are included, with dietary requirements catered for.
YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
✓ A quieter mind and a greater sense of calm
✓ Space around the things that have been taking up your energy
✓ A renewed sense of energy and spaciousness to carry with you beyond the day
✓ A deeper connection to yourself and what you need
✓ Time away from constantly doing, organising and thinking ahead
✓ The feeling that, for one whole day, you chose yourself
✓ A body that has had permission to rest and soften
✓ A Greater clarity around what feels important to you
✓ Simple practices and reflections you can take back into everyday life
You may not leave with every answer. But you are likely to leave hearing yourself more clearly.
BETTER TOGETHER
Know someone who
needs this too?
Bringing a friend means you both arrive with a familiar face, support each other through the day, and carry the experience home together. It is one of the most loving things you can do for someone you care about.
£130 each · Save £19 per person
Simply select the bring a friend option at the checkout
THE SETTING
The Lygon Arms, Broadway
There is something about stepping out of your usual environment that makes it easier to hear yourself differently.
Set in the heart of Broadway, The Lygon Arms brings a sense of history, warmth and quiet luxury to the day — the kind of place that naturally invites you to slow down.
In late autumn and early winter, there is something especially cocooning about arriving here: honey-coloured stone, glowing interiors, beautiful surroundings and the feeling of being tucked away from the pace of everyday life for a while.
For one whole day, you get to step out of the doing, the organising and the constant looking ahead — and into a space where everything has been considered for you.
A beautiful Cotswolds setting. A slower rhythm. A day that is entirely yours.
The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Cotswolds
Sunday 22 November 2026 &
Sunday 6 December 2026
10am–5pm
WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING
In their own words
“Before coming to this retreat, I felt lost and disconnected. After just one day, I felt re-energised, deeply connected, and at peace with myself. If you’re hesitating — just do it.”
— EMMA W.
“Even if you’re unsure or feeling nervous, just trust that the experience will meet you exactly where you are. The space is welcoming, supportive, and completely judgement free.”
— RETREAT ATTENDEE
“Absolutely wonderful retreat, I came away feeling so much better. Joanne has such a calm, reassuring nature. Such a relaxing, safe space to be. It set the start of my year off wonderfully — I’ll definitely do another one!”
— RETREAT ATTENDEE
“Such an amazing experience in beautiful surroundings with incredible ladies and no judgement. A day that held laughter, tears, love and support. Do it — you won’t regret it.”
— RETREAT ATTENDEE
“I’ve been on other retreats, and this was unique. You held the space so well. I always come away feeling so much better and crave the next one. I recommend it to everyone.”
— RETREAT ATTENDEE
“A lovely, relaxing day with so many benefits. Great venue, beautiful experiences, wonderful company. I always leave feeling so much better and can’t wait for the next one.”
— RETURNING ATTENDEE
YOUR HOST
Meet Joanne
I’m Joanne Turner, founder of The Zen Academy and creator of Flourish and RESET.
My work is centred around helping women come back into a better relationship with themselves — especially when life has become full, noisy or demanding and they’ve spent too long putting everyone and everything else first.
I bring together emotional resilience, nervous-system awareness, subconscious patterns and restorative practices in a way that feels grounded, supportive and deeply human.
Flourish was created because I know how easy it is to lose yourself slowly. Not in one dramatic moment.
But in the constant doing, carrying, pleasing, managing and moving on to the next thing. These days are designed to interrupt that.
To give you a space where you do not have to perform, hold everything together or be anything other than yourself.
Because the quality of a woman’s life is shaped by the quality of the relationship she has with herself.
ONLY A FEW SPACES REMAINING
Your place is waiting
If something in you has been quietly asking for a pause, this is your invitation to listen.
Flourish is intentionally kept small so the day feels personal, spacious and well held.
You can choose the date that works best for you:
Sunday 22 November 2026
Sunday 6 December 2026
10am–5pm
The Lygon Arms, Broadway
£149 per person
QUESTIONS
Things you might want to know
What if I don't feel comfortable participating in part of the day?
You can particpate in as much or as little as you would like to on the day – this is your day!
If at any point you need some time out this is also okay and I will be there to personally support you and anything that comes up for you.
Do I need to bring any mats, blankets or cushions?
For all meditation & yoga practices all mats, blankets and cushions are provided.
Please bring anything additional if you would like to that will help with your comfort on the day!
Chairs are available if more comfortable.
What Should I Wear?
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and maybe layers in case you get hot. You will remove your shoes inside the yurt, so please wear socks.
Also bring a jumper as we may if the weather allows be outside for the meditation & yoga practices, but definitely for the fire-pit release ritual.
Can I Pay A Deposit & Then Pay Later?
Yes a deposit of £70 can be paid and then the full amount must be paid 10 days before the retreat day. An email payment link for the remaining amount will be sent nearer the time. All deposits are non-refundable, but we will try to transfer you to another date if possible.
Will Refreshments be provided?
All drinks, snacks and lunch are included in the price of the retreat. All dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for.
Is there parking at the venue?
There is parking at The Lygon Arms and instructions will be sent nearer the retreat.
What if I am running late or cannot now attend?
If you find that you are going to be late please let me know on – 07859 731707, as depending on how late you are going to be a decision will be made if we may have to start before your arrival.
If you are unable to attend the event is non-refundable. If you let me know with enough time I will try and fill your space.
Are there any restrictions for attending the retreat?
As much as I would love this to be accessible for everyone there are some precautions and it may be unsuitable for pregnancy, people who suffer from sound induced seizures, tinnitus, or those who suffer from severe mental health, but if you’re not sure please do get in touch and I will be happy to answer any questions and discuss suitability for you.
I will check your suitability for cacao before the ceremony. If you have a heart condition, you may not be able to participate. Please contact me before booking if you are unsure.
FUTURE DATES
Not quite ready yet?
Join the waitlist and be the first to hear about future Flourish retreat dates — with an early bird discount reserved for waitlist members.