A 3 day, women-only, “remote working” retreat focused on wellness and empowerment for anyone who wants to take their personal lives and career to the next level.
Why a wellness workation?
Want to finish a project you have put off? Need distance from distractions at home or the office to work effectively? Need time and expertise to ignite that idea you have sat on for years? Want to change careers but don’t know where to start? Had a career break and want to kickstart your next stage of life? Killing it in your job and ready to take it to the next level? Want to be looked after, cooked for and nurtured into a healthy state of mind that is effective and sustainable?
Designed with intention, the Henge Estate Wellness Workation Retreat provides an impactful space for women to work, relax and grow, personally and professionally. In a stunning and tranquil setting, an acclaimed executive coach and wellness experts will guide you through a programme that is easily applied to your real life. With around 8 hours allocated to remote working each day, you don’t need to take time off and use precious holidays or weekends (unless you would prefer relax over 3-4 days off!) This intimate retreat will also introduce you to a community of like minded women, who can offer an unexpected amount of support and inspiration.
Why a wellness workation?
Want to finish a project you have put off? Need distance from distractions at home or the office to work effectively? Need time and expertise to ignite that idea you have sat on for years? Want to change careers but don’t know where to start? Had a career break and want to kickstart your next stage of life? Killing it in your job and ready to take it to the next level? Want to be looked after, cooked for and nurtured into a healthy state of mind that is effective and sustainable?
Designed with intention, the Henge Estate Wellness Workation Retreat provides an impactful space for women to work, relax and grow, personally and professionally. In a stunning and tranquil setting, an acclaimed executive coach and wellness experts will guide you through a programme that is easily applied to your real life. With around 8 hours allocated to remote working each day, you don’t need to take time off and use precious holidays or weekends (unless you would prefer relax over 3-4 days off!) This intimate retreat will also introduce you to a community of like minded women, who can offer an unexpected amount of support and inspiration.
What is a workation?
A workation means to work remotely, away from your usual place of work, while incorporating elements of leisure that let you unwind, relax and be more productive. Our mid-week retreat in luxury accommodation allocates around 8 hours each day, to remote working, without distractions from the office, or home and family life.
The programme is designed as an “ideal” working day to inspire good habits that are transferable and achievable in the real world. There will be physical exercise in the morning, regular breaks, spa treatments, a mediative practice to relax before bed, and an overnight digital detox (for the brave). Perform at your best with a delicious, nutritionally balanced, sustainably-minded, plant-based menu that supports women’s wellbeing, hormonal health, sleep and digestion.
Guests will have access to the facilities at Henge Estate including a games room with a snooker / pool table, board and card games, books when indoors. The expansive grounds include a tennis court, walled garden, woods walk, and games lawn with equipment for football, cricket, croquet, Giant Jenga and mini golf.
What is a workation?
A workation means to work remotely, away from your usual place of work, while incorporating elements of leisure that let you unwind, relax and be more productive. Our mid-week retreat in luxury accommodation allocates around 8 hours each day, to remote working, without distractions from the office, or home and family life.
The programme is designed as an “ideal” working day to inspire good habits that are transferable and achievable in the real world. There will be physical exercise in the morning, regular breaks, spa treatments, a mediative practice to relax before bed, and an overnight digital detox (for the brave). Perform at your best with a delicious, nutritionally balanced, sustainably-minded, plant-based menu that supports women’s wellbeing, hormonal health, sleep and digestion.
Guests will have access to the facilities at Henge Estate including a games room with a snooker / pool table, board and card games, books when indoors. The expansive grounds include a tennis court, walled garden, woods walk, and games lawn with equipment for football, cricket, croquet, Giant Jenga and mini golf.
Coaching, workshops and agencies of change
An acclaimed executive and business coach will support you to gain clarity, focus and direction in your current role, in your career development or in your transition to a new career entirely.
Lunch workshops will further your personal and career growth, with an emphasis on productivity, nutrition and digestion, women’s health and hormones, and how to make lasting change, well beyond your time on the retreat.
Alumni of the Henge Estate Wellness Workation Retreat will continue to be supported after the retreat with three weeks of an online physical training programme, discounted packages for ongoing executive coaching and personal counselling, and discounts with various nutrition and wellbeing partners, and a network of like-minded individuals you will meet on the retreat.
Coaching, workshops and agencies of change
An acclaimed executive and business coach will support you to gain clarity, focus and direction in your current role, in your career development or in your transition to a new career entirely.
Lunch workshops will further your personal and career growth, with an emphasis on productivity, nutrition and digestion, women’s health and hormones, and how to make lasting change, well beyond your time on the retreat.
Alumni of the Henge Estate Wellness Workation Retreat will continue to be supported after the retreat with three weeks of an online physical training programme, discounted packages for ongoing executive coaching and personal counselling, and discounts with various nutrition and wellbeing partners, and a network of like-minded individuals you will meet on the retreat.
Investment
Book a Wellness Workation Retreat and stay at the luxurious Henge Estate Manor House, with superking size beds, beautiful ensuite bedrooms, an outdoor hot tub, expansive gardens and woods walks.
You will be served plant-based food that supports female hormonal health, de-stresses, encourages sleep and boosts energy in alignment with the retreat programme. You will wake up with movement, you will eat to support your body and you will engage in evening relaxation rituals to support sleep.
Work on yourself and your job, while saving precious weekends and holidays for time with loved ones. Leave feeling relaxed, recharged, inspired and motivated – and on top of your workload!
As a pilot programme, and in exchange for feedback, Henge Estate is offering single occupancy, with a superking bed and ensuite, and the full 3 days and 3 nights at a reduced rate of £2,150. A deposit of £500 will be required to book your place.
There is a strict limit of 8 places available.
Book the same retreat as friends or colleagues and receive a £100 refund each.
Investment
Book a Wellness Workation Retreat and stay at the luxurious Henge Estate Manor House, with superking size beds, beautiful ensuite bedrooms, an outdoor hot tub, expansive gardens and woods walks.
You will be served plant-based food that supports female hormonal health, de-stresses, encourages sleep and boosts energy in alignment with the retreat programme. You will wake up with movement, you will eat to support your body and you will engage in evening relaxation rituals to support sleep.
Work on yourself and your job, while saving precious weekends and holidays for time with loved ones. Leave feeling relaxed, recharged, inspired and motivated – and on top of your workload!
As a pilot programme, and in exchange for feedback, Henge Estate is offering single occupancy, with a superking bed and ensuite, and the full 3 days and 3 nights at a reduced rate of £2,150. A deposit of £500 will be required to book your place.
There is a strict limit of 8 places available.
Book the same retreat as friends or colleagues and receive a £100 refund each.
What's included?
During the retreat
- Idyllic Henge Estate grounds with outdoor hot tub, expansive gardens and woods walks
- Gorgeous accommodation in ensuite bedrooms with superking beds
- Delicious and nutritious meals, drinks and snacks prepared by a private chef
- 3 nights and 3 full days stay
- Executive coaching
- 1 Spa treatment
- 3 Physical practices:
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Resistance training
- 3 Relaxation practices:
- Gong bath
- Yin yoga
- Meditation
- 3 Lunch Workshops:
- Productivity and Balance
- Women’s Nutrition, Hormones and Gut Health
- Make Lasting Change
- Unlimited WiFi, printer and paper
- Projector and screen
- Co-working space and desks in some bedrooms
What's included?
During the retreat
- Idyllic Henge Estate grounds with outdoor hot tub, expansive gardens and woods walks
- Gorgeous accommodation in ensuite bedrooms with superking beds
- Delicious and nutritious meals, drinks and snacks prepared by a private chef
- 3 nights and 3 full days stay
- Executive coaching
- 1 Spa treatment
- 3 Physical practices:
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Resistance training
- 3 Relaxation practices:
- Gong bath
- Yin yoga
- Meditation
- 3 Lunch Workshops:
- Productivity and Balance
- Women’s Nutrition, Hormones and Gut Health
- Make Lasting Change
- Unlimited WiFi, printer and paper
- Projector and screen
- Co-working space and desks in some bedrooms
Add-on options
- Spa treatments
- 1:1 with counsellor
- 1:1 with yoga instructor
- 1:1 with nutritionist
After the retreat
- 3 weeks of online physical and wellbeing training programme
- Discounted nutrition and wellbeing products
- Discounted executive coaching package
- Discounted counselling sessions
- A network of likeminded individuals from your retreat and retreat community
- Discounts on future retreats
Meet The Experts
Yoga & Breathwork teacher
Sarah Marten has been teaching yoga classes in Vinyasa Flow, Restorative and Yin Yang Practice for 10 years at Studio Britford. She has trained with various teachers including Anna Forrest and Shiva Rea and has 200-hour and 500-hour Quantum Yoga Alliance Certification. The focus of her practice is to show students how to become more embodied; the asanas help drop us into ourselves, stilling the mind and bringing both our mental and physical state into balance. This way the body opens and moves more readily. Sarah is also a Breathworker and Sound Therapist. Sarah’s Vinyasa Flow yoga has an emphasis on alignment and core stability. Her restorative classes are combined with sound therapy and are a unique opportunity to de-stress and regain both mental and physical harmony and balance.
For more information check out her website at www.studiobritford.com
Pilates Instructor
Sara has used her infectious humour and fun attitude to teach exercise for 35 years. A small disc bulge after the birth of her second child led Sara to reconsider her approach as a personal trainer which was a “keep going” and “push harder” mentality. After lots of research, Sara selected a high-quality course and studied for four years to become a comprehensively trained Pilates Foundation teacher. Now, 22 years on she is so glad she made the change. Sara loves running Fitness Design Ltd, her machine and mat Pilates studio in Salisbury, and guest training at special events and retreats.
Follow Sara on Instagram @fitness_design__ or check out her website www.fitnessdesignltd.com
Studio Owner, Teacher & Therapist
Moving her body has always been a major part of Rose’s life, second to being in the great outdoors. Rose is a fresh-air fangirl, and a strong believer of the health benefits and rejuvenating qualities of movement among nature. Therefore, opening a green, climate-friendly studio that glorifies and supports all things wild was a dream of hers for many years.
Rose has practiced yoga around the world and has over 700hr YTT with experience in guiding 121, groups, workshops, events, retreats and trainings. Rose’s classes focus on breathing, conscious movement and alignments, where modifications and adjustments are supported by her knowledge and background in soft tissue therapy, biomechanics, injury prevention/rehabilitation and aromatherapy. Practices offer heartfelt instruction, challenging sequences, intelligent alignment, zen philosophy, a playful open atmosphere and an empowering experience.
Making yoga applicable and accessible to the masses, not niche or elitist, and creating a friendly space is a real dedication of Rose’s. Simply come as you are. Rose is honoured to guide anyone and everyone through their practice, as she too, is forever a student of yoga!
You can find more about Rose at her studio website: www.sowandroot.co.uk and follow her on Instagram at @sowandrootyoga
Global Wellness Coach and fitness professional
Pieta started her coaching career after over two decades in TV and Digital Media. While juggling her own family, career, business and life, Pieta realised her calling was to help women like her regain confidence and strength through nutrition, fitness and balance. A believer in the power of communication and connection, Pieta is the founder of bypieta, a hub for busy women to find empowerment, movement, self-confidence and strength through holistic nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, balance and fun. Pieta uses her extensive knowledge and experience of habit-forming to transform her clients’ lives.
For access to lots of FREE resources and tips follow Pieta on Instagram @bypieta or check out her website www.bypieta.com
Retreat chef
Nicole is passionate about all things health and wellness and is on a mission to help the world become a healthier and happier place. She is a qualified health coach and retreat chef having completed the IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) qualification in 2016 and Bettina’s Kitchen Retreat Chef Academy in 2019. Nicole is the founder of Bernie’s Bakehouse, an artisan sourdough micro bakery and healthy home delivery food business that also caters for lunch and dinner parties. Her love for creating delicious, nutritious food prompted her to help others learn through her sourdough workshops, cooking classes, online cook-alongs and in-home consultations. Nicole also works closely with Bettina Campolucci-Bordi (plant-based chef and cookbook author) on communications, recipe writing, photography and film shoots, retreats, courses, podcast editing, and has been part of the Bettina’s Kitchen team since 2020.
For access to lots of FREE resources and tips follow Nicole on Instagram @berniesbakehouse
Integrated counsellor
Jolie is a practising counsellor with a empathic person centered approach which includes; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt, EFT & Matrix Reprinting, Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra Meditation. Jolie has also been a birth doula for over 15 years, supporting women and families through this transition. In recent years, Jolie has facilitated retreats for an international women’s sexuality and intimacy healing coach, and for a birth and parenting coach. Jolie’s approach can help women with confidence, intimacy and relationships, and with their identity at different stages of their lives. Jolie takes clients through a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance and focuses on making and embracing change simultaneously.
You can connect with Jolie through her website www.roarmojo.com and Instagram @roarmojo_counselling
Acutonics practitioner and teacher
Joanie was drawn to gongs and the transformative power of sound years ago at a healing conference in San Francisco. Joanie is a Certified Acutonics® Practitioner working with humans and horses, and a Licensed Acutonics® Teacher bringing the certification to the UK and Europe. Acutonics is an integrative modality using planetary frequencies on acupuncture points and in the field. She studied Equine Structural Integration and is also a Reiki Master and an acupuncturist (CertAcHAC). Other certification studies include Transformative Medicine, and most recently, Autonomic Response Testing (ART) with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt at the Klinghardt Institute. All of this work reaches for the clearer understanding and most ebullient expression of our life force. Joanie continues to learn and has benefitted by working with teachers such as Mitch Nur, Michael Tamburo, Aidan McIntyre, and Don Conreaux, and studied the pounding and forging of singing bowls, gongs and other instruments with master-of-the-craft Ton Akkermans.
For more information check out her website at www.acutonics.co.uk
Yoga teacher and mediation guidance guru
Jess’s love for yoga came from a desire to meet new people after moving abroad. Initially it was about meeting people and staying fit, but she soon discovered that Yoga had a lot more meaning and was drawn deeper into the magic of breath work, meditation and asana. Jess has trained and taught for many years and built up her own practice in Wiltshire. Jess is passionate about holding space to teach and pass on knowledge of practices that support every body – a chance to tune into your own inner frequency as you discovery practices that support you both on and off your mat.
For access to lots of FREE resources and tips follow Jess on Instagram @anandaflowyogi or check out her website www.anandaflowyoga.co.uk
BSc (Hons) MFHT
Massage Therapist
Daisy provides a unique massage treatment combining both a clinical and holistic approach to her work; she draws upon extensive knowledge of anatomy and muscle mechanics, accurate observations of posture and movement, and uses a listening/ intuitive touch to adjust the treatment accordingly to work with your body. Daisy specialises in Massage for Deep Relaxation, Musculoskeletal Pain, Sports Injuries, Muscle Rebalance, Pregnancy Massage, Post Natal Re-alignment, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy and Emmett Technique.
Daisy gained her 1st Class (Hons) Degree in Remedial Massage and Neuromuscular in 2007 at Westminster University. In 2015, Daisy won the London’s Massage Therapist of the Year.
Daisy has worked at some of London’s most prestigious and Award winning clinics including; The Body Matters Clinic in Belsize Park, Dr Russo’s Rejuvenation Clinic and Medispa in Harley Street, Glow Urban Spa in Knightsbridge, Women and Health in Camden and Westminster University’s Integrated Health Clinic for Complementary Therapies.
Daisy is a fully insured and registered member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
Find out more about Daisy: daisyvitality.com
BA, DipCNM, mBANT, CNHC, ANP
Nutritional Therapist
Clare is a qualified Nutritional Therapist. She gained a distinction in Nutritional Therapy from the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. She has a life-long interest in healthy living and exercise, and a particular interest in teen and women’s health and hormones, as well as digestive and gut-related issues. Clare strongly believes that an integrative approach incorporating great nutrition and lifestyle can play a huge role in improving both physical health and mental wellbeing. A very thorough and empathetic practitioner, Clare understands the importance of supporting each person as an individual and putting in place practical and realistic nutritional interventions.
For access to lots of FREE resources and tips follow Clare and the NatureDoc team on Instagram @naturedockids or check out the website www.naturedoc.com
Executive Coach, General Practitioner (GP)
Dr Claire Kaye is an Executive Career Coach specialising in career development and peri/menopause in the workplace. She is also a former GP, a Keynote Speaker, an award-winning Educationalist, and a Mum of 3. Claire is passionate about empowering people to thrive in the workplace. She offers 1-2-1 coaching, group coaching, workshops, seminars, podcasts and has an active community on social media. Claire also runs a successful social media campaign, #careerinspiration, which features women with flourishing careers. Claire helps clients reach their potential by enabling them to create opportunities, open doors, network, overcome blocks and embrace what they really want at each stage of their life.
For access to lots of FREE resources and tips follow Claire on Instagram @drclairekayecoaching, LinkedIn @drclairekaye or check out her website www.drclairekaye.com
A Typical Day
| Time Start | Time End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | Ends | Activity |
| 06:45 | 07:00 | Energising tea, coffee, ginger or lemon in the Drawing Room |
| 07:00 | 08:00 | A rebalancing Vinyasa Flow Yoga in the Sun Room |
| 08:00 | 08:45 | Replenishing breakfast on the Morning Table outdoors |
| 08:45 | 10:45 | Executive Coaching in the Drawing Room |
| 10:45 | 11:00 | Revitalising snack & tea break in the Drawing Room |
| 11:00 | 13:00 | Work (or relax, walk, read, exercise, have a treatment or 1:1 session) |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Executive Coaching in the Drawing Room |
| 14:00 | 16:00 | Work (or relax, walk, read, exercise, have a treatment or 1:1 session) |
| 16:00 | 16:15 | Revitalising snack & tea break in the Drawing Room |
| 16:15 | 18:15 | Work (or relax, walk, read, exercise, have a treatment or 1:1 session) |
| 17:00 | 17:30 | Connect with Nature on a Guided Walk in the Woods (optional) |
| 18:15 | 19:15 | Soul Food Supper on the Garden Tables |
| 19:15 | 20:15 | Relax with a transformative acoustics journey and gong bath |
| 20:15 | - | Free time, catch up on work and digital detox (for the brave) |
| 21:00 | - | Bed |
| Please note that on the day of the executive coaching, it is likely that there will be a reduced number of allocated working hours (possibly 4 hours only). If you need the full 8 hours working on that day, you will need to use time before the morning practice or after the evening relaxation practice. |
Frequently Asked questions
You can book your place at the Wellness Workation by following this link to make a £500 deposit. You will be sent a payment link before the retreat for the balance of £1,650.
A selection of future retreats may cater for male guests, but for this Wellness Workation, it is specifically designed for a woman’s personal, health and business needs. Additionally, a special connection and atmosphere can be created on a women-only retreat that we believe will optimise the experience for our guests.
Lockboxes will be available for each guest to store their devices (laptops, phones and tablets) either before or after the relaxation practice in the evening, which will be left downstairs and not taken into bedrooms. This allows a greater detachment from the obligations outside of the retreat, and more genuine relaxation during sleep. While we believe it will be beneficial, and will set a good habit going forward, it is not obligatory as we know there are many reasons why people may be attached to their devices, or need them for safety or personal reasons.
The retreat will cost £2150 + VAT. This covers your accommodation, all the meals, drinks and snacks, all the physical and relaxation practices and all of the executive coaching and lunch workshop events.
If needed, a £500 deposit can be paid to secure your place, then a further £600 the following month, then £500 for the next two months. Please book using the usual buttons, and then advise us by email that a payment plan is necessary. You will be sent a payment request to set up the further 3 payments.
Travel to the venue and transfers from public transport stations are not included. However, there is free parking if you drive.
Participants of the retreat will gain valuable skills and insights that will contribute to the growth and success of their company. Therefore, it is a wellness and training benefit that some companies will be supportive in covering.
Guests who wish to approach their manager to cover the cost of this retreat can use this email template and edit as appropriate to enquire with Human Resources or your manager as to whether your company can cover the cost of the retreat and/or whether they will allow you to work remotely for this period.
To work out the best routes by car or public transport, use the postcode SP3 4HJ.
A taxi can be booked from the closest train stations: Salisbury (23 mins), Andover (29 mins) and Grateley (24 mins).
Closest airports are:
- Southampton (56 mins)
- Bristol (1 hr 17 mins)
- Heathrow (1 hr and 20 mins)
- Gatwick (1 hr 45 mins)
There is free parking if you drive.
You will be added to a private WhatsApp group once you book so that you can arrange travel with fellow guests if you wish.
There is a limit of 8 retreat guests. There will also be the retreat chef, and at least one other team member around at any point during the day. You will come into contact with up to five team members in one day.
No, the rooms are all set up to be single occupancy for this retreat. Some rooms can be converted into twin occupancy. If you wish to share a room to reduce the cost of this retreat to £1,800 please get in touch.
No, all of the rooms have an ensuite.
The retreat is for people serious about investing in themselves and we hope that our guests will be able to attend despite challenges. However, if there is a serious and unavoidable reason for not being able to attend, and you can share evidence of this, we will either credit you for a future retreat, or refund you in full.
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A wonderful experience for mind, body and soul. A feast for all the senses. No hesitation to recommend and to return. With much appreciation, Diana.
