Flourish By the Sea
A 3-night Women’s Wellness Retreat.
Spiritual clarity, steady energy, courageous action.
This is your pathway to awakening to an extraordinary life.
Friday 20th March – Monday 23rd March 2026
Daymer Bay, Near Polzeath, North Cornwall
An intimate circle of 8 women.
ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT
The Invitation
Extraordinary is personal. It is the life that feels unmistakably yours. It is self-validation that comes from within, self-worth you can trust, and a steady power that does not depend on anyone else. Over three nourishing nights by the sea you will slow down, soothe your nervous system, and go deeper than wellness. You will meet your energetic blueprint through your unique seven energy centres, so you can become the architect of your own life.
This is an immersive, women only experience for those who want more in life, career or business. A day is not enough. You will be held in spacious time, honest conversation and meaningful ritual so the change can land.
This is more than a coastal weekend it is for the woman who wants to integrate change into their life and includes a 1:1 support session when you get home. This is a real chance to reconnect with self, attune your energy and call back the parts you left behind.
To Flourish is to be rooted in yourself. Calm in the body. Clarity in the mind. Honesty with emotions. Steadiness in energy. When you live from that centre you create with ease, stop chasing external validation, and begin to lead yourself. That is where an extraordinary life begins.
The Coast is Calling You…
Salt on the air. Sky opening. A garden gate onto the Southwest coastal path and time that belongs to you. We begin softly, settle the body and quieten the mind. Breakfast is warm, colourful and cooked with care by Nina our retreat chef.
Mornings invite coastal wandering and circle time that helps you remember who you are beneath the noise.
Afternoons are spacious for journalling, a sea dip if you fancy, or a cup of tea with your feet tucked under you.
As light fades, we gather for sound and ceremony, for conversations that lift the heart, and for dinners that feel like a hug from the inside. You arrive curious and leave clear. The sea does some of the work. Your energy does the rest.
How This Retreat Will Make You Feel…
As you arrive, you’ll feel the energy soften — an immediate invitation to set the outside world down and begin a sacred journey within.
Joanne chooses each venue as a true sanctuary, a place that quietly nurtures deep healing and inner transformation from the very first moment. She will make sure you are held, safe, seen, heard and genuinely supported. Your needs matter.
Joanne’s priority is that you feel cared for, calm and free to do the work your soul is ready for.
You wake to the hush of the ocean and the steady rhythm of your breath. A gentle practice brings you home to your body.
Over breakfast your shoulders drop.
Later there might be a coastal path walk, a circle that opens something true, or a quiet hour to write what you have never written.
In the afternoon we explore the seven energy centres and notice what needs to be released.
Evening is for candlelight, ceremony and soft conversation.
You sleep more deeply than you have in months.
You Will Be Invited To…
Work across the four pillars of mind, body, emotions & energy – to remember, release, embody & rise. Weaving breath, ceremony, ritual, meditation, energy healing, guided journalling & coastal presence.
- Remember who you are beneath conditioning & set intentions that are yours, not inherited.
- Release the stories your body has been holding through breath, sound & ceremony. Notice where energy leaks, grips or goes numb.
- Embody calm & truth in real time with ritual & coastal walks so the shift is felt, not just understood.
- Rise with inner validation. Leave with simple, aligned actions you can trust.
Take a journey through the seven energy centres – your chakras. We map your unique energetic blueprint – linking each centre to thought, feeling and action so awareness becomes simple daily practice & you leave with a toolkit to continue your healing journey at home. We explore the ‘rushing woman’s syndrome’ to understand our daily battle to keep up and how we can use our energy centres and nervous system to bring joy & calm to our lives.
We will gather for rituals and ceremonies such as Cacao and a Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony as well as a fully facilitated conscious connected breathwork session. Create and release during a Kintsugi bowl ritual and meditate next to the sea on the beautiful white sand and clifftop.
Everything is optional. You are encouraged to tune into what YOU need and leave behind any tendencies to people-please! Trust yourself – you’ll know what is calling to you within the weekend.
“Before coming to The Zen Academy 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.
Your Coastal Retreat
A beautifully calm, contemporary coastal home above Daymer Bay, near Polzeath North Cornwall.
A light-filled home designed for deep rest & easy connection. Expect big skies, sea air & quiet corners to exhale.
Doors open to landscaped terraces & the sea. The garden path leads you straight to the Soutwest Costal path & beach.
Sea air. Big sky. Starry night fire pit.
A deposit of £300 secures your place on the retreat.
Payment Plans:
Payment plans are available & can be selected at checkout & payments are spread evenly through to the 19th March 2026.
If you require a personalised plan please contact me directly as these can be tailored to your needs – hello@thezenacademy.co.uk
The Bedrooms
Six beautiful bedrooms are set over three floors of this contemporary house, most with stunning views of the Atlantic.
All designed to suit your individual needs whether travelling solo or with friends.
Anchor
A king-size room for single occupancy with shared bathroom.
Grounded quiet and restorative. Anchor supports deep sleep and a steady start to each day.
This beautiful single occupancy room has a king-sized bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers and sea views. It shares a bathroom with Driftwood the twin room and has a shower, hand basin and WC.
£1050 per person – solo occupancy
Horizon
Master Bedroom with en-suite and beautiful balcony overlooking Daymer Bay.
Available for single occupancy.
Wake to the big sky, raw of the sea and a gentle horizon line. This is a spacious sanctuary for widening your view and settling your nervous system.
With a king-sized bed, dressing area with built-in wardrobe and dressing table, hairdryer, balcony with seating, sea views and an en-suite with bath, shower, hand basin and WC.
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Tide
Double bedroom, with en-suite for single occupancy.
Sea-kissed stillness. Tide olds the rhythm of release and return so you can exhale and come back to yourself.
This beautiful room has a double bed, TV, chair, sea views and en-suite with shower, hand basin and WC.
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Lighthouse
King-size bedroom, with en-suite & dressing room. There are patio doors onto the garden and sea views.
For single occupancy.
Light, clarity and warmth. Lighthouse is a bright luxurious single room with private outdoor access for those quiet moments.
A super-king bed, dressing room, hairdryer, sea views, patio doors to the terrace and en-suite with bath, shower, double hand basins and WC.
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Shell
Twin bedroom, with two single beds and en-suite. Perfect for friends sharing.
A soft twin haven for quiet connection. Shell invites listening, reflection and easy evenings.
This beautiful room has twin beds, built in wardrobe, desk, chair and an en-suite with bath and shower attachment, shower, hand basin and WC.
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Driftwood
Twin bedroom, with two single beds and shared bathroom. Perfect for friends sharing.
Weathered into beauty. Driftwood is soulful and spacious. Perfect for friends or open-hearted solo travellers.
This lovely room has twin beds, built in wardrobe and access to a shared bathroom with shower, hand basin and WC.
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Your commitment to you:
Your investment for this retreat includes:
4 Days/ 3 nights in a luxury coastal room.
All meals & drinks from arrival dinner to farewell breakfast, prepared by our private retreat chef:
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- All dietary needs welcomed and catered for.
- Nourished by Nina: seasonal, colourful cooking that is deeply satisfying without heaviness. Warming breakfasts, vibrant bowls, generous salads and cosy evening plates.
Full programme and all materials:
Please note that the final agenda will also be shaped based on attendee needs and will be discussed with you personally before a personalised agenda is sent out to each attendee.
Across the weekend we will gather in circle, ritual or ceremony:
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- Opening circle and intention setting.
- Energy mastery workshop and seven energy centre (chakra) journey- your energetic blueprint and how this impacts your four pillars of wellbeing.
- Conscious Connected Breathwork Session.
- Psychic and mediumship circle.
- Kintsugi bowl ritual with a beautiful take-home piece.
- Mother Cacao ceremony and Future Self activation.
- Blue-lotus tea ritual with a non-lotus alternative.
Guided coastal path walk with beach activation & clifftop meditation.
Group Reiki and crystal sound bath.
Pre-retreat Zoom and WhatsApp community.
Light 1 to 1 access to me throughout the weekend.
One 60-minute integration, reading and healing session after the retreat.
You will have the option to add on a reflexology or indian head massage this will be offered out prior to the retreat and will be specified on the intake form.
Please note: not included is travel to and from the venue and any travel insurance you wish to take out.
The full terms and conditions of booking can be found here: Terms and Conditions of Booking.
Any questions please contact – hello@thezenacademy.co.uk
Book your place
Reserve you space for only £300 deposit.
Have a question?
Send an email to hello@thezenacademy.co.uk and I will help you decide if this is the right fit or why not book a call with me to discuss further.
TESTIMONIALS
What Clients Are Saying….
Joanne you have found your purpose. To have channelled all the mysteries, energies and needs of our group and to have a smile on your face the whole time. To hold space, empower and guide vulnerable women through a time of turbulence was amazing to feel and witness. Truly grateful and motivated to start my new chapter. Thank you.
A lovely relaxing day with lots of benefits. Great venue, experiences, company. I always come away feeling so much better and crave the next one. I recommend to everyone!
“Do it, you won’t regret it! Such an amazing experience in beautiful surroundings with incredible ladies and no judgement. A day that experiences laughter, tears, love, support and the wonderful Joanne.”
What Will I Take Away From This Weekend Retreat?
A calmer body and steadier mind
Practical nervous-system tools to shift from overwhelm to ease.
Your personal energy map
Clarity on your seven centres — where you’re balanced, where energy leaks or locks — and how to hold your power with care.
Language for your patterns
Words that make the invisible visible, so you can spot old stories and choose differently.
Inner validation and self-worth
A felt sense of being on your own side. Less outsourcing approval, more quiet confidence.
A simple plan you can live
Three aligned actions for the first 72 hours and a gentle 30-day rhythm to keep momentum.
Everyday practices that stick
Short rituals, breath cues, journal prompts and coast-inspired anchors you’ll actually use.
A symbol of your shift
Your Kintsugi piece — a beautiful reminder that repair can be art and strength.
Friendships and community
Warm, real connections in an intimate circle of eight, plus our WhatsApp space so support continues long after the sea air fades.
One-to-one integration
A private 60-minute post-retreat session with me for individual reading, healing and next steps.
Permission to rest, then rise
The felt memory of sea air, candlelight and being held — so you return home clearer, kinder with yourself, and ready to act.
Let Me Introduce Myself……
I’m Joanne, founder of The Zen Academy, soul guide, and sacred space holder.
I walk this path because I’ve lived it — navigating emotional trauma, identity loss, burnout, and the deep remembering that healing is possible.
Through my work as a Master NLP Practitioner, Energy Psychologist, Reiki Master Teacher, and Spiritual Life Coach. I have supported hundreds of women to reclaim their wholeness, shift their stories, and step into lives rooted in clarity, resilience, and love.
At Flourish, I hold a space where you will feel seen, held, and honored — exactly as you are.
The feminine magic of women gathering together is profound — and your journey home to yourself begins the moment you say yes.
With Love & Gratitude,
Joanne x
Watch here to hear Joanne personally talk some more about the Flourish by the Sea Retreat.
“Sometimes we can’t supress our emotions any longer and need to reconnect, shift our perception internally and address our shadows. We must stop hiding from who we really are in case it’s not what the world wants to see and live in our own power.”
Ready To Begin Your Pathway To Awakening?
Reserve you space for only £300 deposit.
Have a question?
Send an email to hello@thezenacademy.co.uk and I will help you decide if this is the right fit or why not book a call with me to discuss further.
GOT SOME
QUESTIONS?
What are the timings for the retreat?
Arrival times for weekend retreats are from 3pm on Friday 20th March and the first circle is approx. 18.00, and departure is at 10.30am on the final day.
You will receive a tailored programme for the retreat, which includes timings of guided sessions, free time, shared meals and activities.
What Should I Pack?
We encourage all guests to take the opportunity to kick back and relax throughout the retreat.
This means packing clothing and items that bring you comfort and joy!
Generally speaking, you’ll need comfy clothes, layers for being outside, and suitable walking shoes or boots.
Is there a payment plan for the retreat?
Yes!
A deposit of £300 is required to secure your place and is non-refundable.
At the checkout you are able to select a payment plan that allows you to pay equal monthly amounts across the remaining months running up to the retreat.
When selecting a payment plan you will receive reminders ahead of each payment date and links to make payment, which can be made by debit or credit card.
You are also able to pay an amount monthly that suits you, but please note that the remaining balance must be paid by Thursday 19th March 2026 to be able to attend the retreat.
If you require a longer or different payment plan then please contact Joanne on hello@thezenacademy.co.uk
I am worried about attending the retreat on my own - Help!
We get it! It can feel nerve-wracking when you book to come on retreat and don’t know anyone else who’s attending.
First thing to say is that we deliberately keep our retreat groups small and intimate so there are no big crowds to integrate into.
Joanne’s mission from the minute you arrive is to make sure you feel welcome, comfortable and get to know the other guests with no awkwardness or anxious moments.
We chat as a group on Zoom and Whatsapp before arrival day too, so you can begin to get to know everyone even before you meet them in person. We also gather in circle on our first evening together so we get to connect in from the get-go.
I will make sure that if you are sharing a room with someone you don’t know, I will connect you before the retreat so that you can get to know each other.
All of our retreats so far have resulted in meaningful and lasting friendships and connections. You arrive as relative strangers and leave feeling as though you’ve known these people your whole life!
What if I don't feel comfortable participating in part of the weekend?
You can paticpate in as much or as little as you would like to on the weekend – this is your time!
If at any point you need some time out this is also okay too and I will be there to personally support you with anything that comes up for you.
What is the accessibility & parking at the venue?
There is plenty of parking on the drive at the front of the house and we will need to just park carefully and considerately.
Accessibility in the house – the house is step free as you enter on the entrance level, but the bedrooms and bathrooms are split across two levels of the house. If you are concerned about accesibility then please contact Joanne and you can discuss the best rooming option for you.
What dietary requirements are catered for?
We absolutely do!
Most of our retreats are catered by our incredible nutritionist private chef who is always ready to accommodate specific dietary requirements and any allergies or intolerances guests may have.
We ask for full information about your dietary needs and preferences ahead of retreat so we can be fully equipped to care for you in the way you need.
What is not included in my investment?
All accommodation, food, group sessions and activities are included in your investment.
All that’s left for you to do is organise your own travel to and from the venue, and if required travel insurance.
What are the booking terms & conditions?
The full terms and conditions of booking can be found here: Terms and Conditions of Booking.
This also contains the cancellation policy.
Any questions please contact – hello@thezenacademy.co.uk
What does a typical day look like on retreat?
A typical day on retreat includes the following:
– morning and evening guided meditation.
– daily movement (eg. guided walks).
– group coaching in circle.
– ritual and ceremony including energy healing.
– all meals, snacks and drinks
– free time to rest, journal, read, explore, connect with other guests.
You will receive a tailored programme for the retreat which includes timings of guided sessions, free time, shared meals and activities.
What happens after I book?
After booking you will receive an email confirming your place and payment plan if one was requested.
You will receive a welcome message from me and within 72 hours of booking the in-take form will be sent to you and I will provide you with my details. You will also be invited to a call with me to answer any immediate questions.
I will then be in regular contact with the dates for the orientation Zoom call so everyone can meet. This will likely be two weeks before the call and you will be provided with a welcome pack and some initial bits to help you get started.
If you are sharing a room with someone you don’t know, I will make sure I connect you both together before the retreat so you can get to know each other.
I have a different question not listed - who can I contact??
We love to hear your questions!
Simply email hello@thezenacademy.co.uk with any questions big or small.
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