Sometimes, when I look back at my life’s journey to date, I giggle to myself about how it is anything but linear - hosting retreats was never on my radar! I think it was my ability to think spherically which led to the continual evolutions of not only who I am, but what I do. Here are some of my key takeaways of leading retreats so far.

Filling your retreat is fundamental to making it a rewarding experience, financially and otherwise. If you can fill it from your pool of regular students who already love what you do, that’s awesome but if you need to draw from other sources then you may need to consider using one of the many booking platforms out there. Read on to get the lowdown.

Focusing on details can be painfully time consuming, but for your guests, the details can make the difference between OK and fantastic.  And lets face it, we all want people to rave about how much they enjoyed our retreat, and we want them to come back next time with their friends! Here is some food for thought when planning your next retreat:

It’s one thing finding a venue that’s affordable, easily accessible and has all the facilities you need. Then there’s the marketing, selling and getting people to actually book it. But what happens once you’re there? How do you hold the space and maintain a professional, yet approachable, and friendly atmosphere without losing your cool or your cred?

Whether you want to run a 2-3 day retreat in the UK or take a group abroad for 5-7 days there will be different factors to consider. Read on for my top tips.