Which retreat should I choose?
How do you know which retreat to join at The Forge next summer? Here's our helpful guide to explain who each retreat is designed for and why you should book on.
WILD SWIM RETREATS
Who's it for? Beginners or experienced swimmers who love to be in cold water but don't want to hike for a million miles up hill and down dale to get to their swim spots. Cake lovers.
Why should you do it? It's a complete break from the norm and you'll get looked after from start to finish with great food, great swim spots, and great company.
When is it?
- 16th-18th May - 1 place left
- 11th-13th July - 10 places left
- 12th-14th Sep - 6 places left
How much does it cost? £450pp in a shared tent, £600 if you'd prefer to have a tent to yourself.
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COME TO YOUR SENSES RETREAT
Who's it for? Anyone who wants to learn some new techniques for managing stress and becoming more present in the moment. People who are looking to make big life changes and need some headspace away from the everyday chaos to think clearly. Anyone who has tried (and failed) to get their head around meditation in the past.
Why should you do it? You will leave feeling calm, relaxed and better able to deal with the everyday pressures of life with your own toolkit of practices that are tailored specifically to you.
When is it? 23rd - 26th May 2025
How much does it cost? It's £645 if you'd like to share one of our glamping tents and £795 if you'd prefer your own space.
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OPEN WATER SWIM TECHNIQUE WEEKEND **NEW FOR 2025**
Who's it for? People who are looking to transition from 'dipping' to more serious open water swimming, can already swim confidently, and now want to increase their distance. Budding triathletes and long distance swimmers.
Why should you do it? You'll leave with lots of tips and tricks on how to move faster and more smoothly through the water with a personalised programme of training to work on.
When is it? 30th May to 1st June 2025.
How much does it cost? It's £395 if you'd like to stay in one of our glamping tents, £295 in your own campervan or tent, and £195 if you'd just like to join us for the day.
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THE FIRE AND THE FEMININE FREEDOM RETREAT **NEW FOR 2025**
Who's it for? Women who want a break from all the many demands on their time and attention, and crave the company of other like-minded women. Yoga lovers and wild swimmers. Crafting types.
Why should you do it? After a weekend without your phone and the other many toxins that plague modern life you will feel lighter, happier and better able to deal with the sh!t life throws at you. You'll become part of a community of women who will continue to support each other after the retreat.
When is it? 18th - 20th July 2025
How much does it cost? It's £495 if you'd like to share one of our glamping tents and £645 if you'd prefer your own space.
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BACK TO NATURE SUMMER CAMP
Who's it for? Families who want a week of screen-free fun in the great outdoors, learning new skills, and generally getting muddy and smelling of woodsmoke. Budding bushcrafters. Mildly competitive dads.
Why should you do it? We will entertain your children for a week and you will get to spend loads of quality time together free of the stress of arguments over screen time, the eternal problem of what to cook for dinner that everyone will eat, plus there is a secret parent's hour each day where you can escape to the sanctuary of the sauna and the wildlife pond.
When is it? 4th - 7th August 2025
How much does it cost? It's £750 for the whole family in a glamping tent, or £350 per family if you'd like to bring your own tent or campervan.
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MOUNTAIN SWIM ADVENTURE
Who's it for? Wild swimmers who want to escape into the middle of nowhere and don't mind walking all day off road in the mountains for the most perfect remote swims. Adventure lovers.
Why should you do it? You'll get to experience some of the most spectacular scenery and will feel a huge sense of achievement after a big day in the hills.
When is it? 26th - 28th September 2025
How much does it cost? It's £495 if you'd like to share one of our glamping tents and £625 if you'd prefer your own space.
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We hope you can join us for some fun at The Forge next year. We are happy to offer payment plans if that makes it easier for you to come, and you have the option of paying a 25% deposit and the rest later for all our retreats. And if you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to get in touch.