How to run a retreat weekend

Design & Run Your Perfect Retreat

Join us for a one-night, two-day immersive experience where you’ll learn how to design, launch, and run a retreat that truly works.

This isn’t just theory—you’ll experience retreat life firsthand. Stay on-site, take part in workshops, and feel what makes a retreat special from a guest’s perspective.

Day One – From Idea to Experience

Arrive Saturday morning, settle into your accommodation, and dive into interactive workshops:

• Turning your idea into a viable retreat

• Defining your audience and what they really need

• Clarifying your goals and outcomes

Enjoy a locally sourced lunch before moving into the next sessions:

• Designing a balanced, engaging itinerary

• Choosing the right venue (and where to compromise)

• Creating your unique selling point

In the late afternoon, unwind with a dip in the wildlife pond and relax in the sauna—often where the best ideas happen.

We’ll round off the day with a barbecue on the deck, exploring catering options, before gathering around the campfire for hot chocolate, marshmallows, and a conversation on how to create truly memorable retreat experiences.

Drift off under the stars and let your ideas take shape overnight.

Day Two – From Plan to Reality

Start the day with an optional walk or run up to Caer Drewyn hillfort, followed by a dip and sauna if you wish.

Then we dive into the essentials:

• Pricing your retreat with confidence

• Understanding your competitors

• Building a marketing strategy that fills spaces

Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch on the hillfort—space to think, reset, and refine your ideas.

In the afternoon, we cover the critical foundations:

• Insurance—what you need and why

• Cancellation policies that protect you

• Risk assessments to keep everyone safe

You’ll also have the chance for 1:1 time with experienced retreat hosts Claire Evans and Sheena Corry to get tailored advice on your ideas.

What’s Included

£295 per person, including accommodation, all meals, workshops, activities, and coaching. Or £345 if you'd prefer to stay in a private bedroom in one of our shepherd's huts.

Ready to bring your retreat to life?
Click here to book.

And finally, rest assured there is absolutely no obligation to book a retreat at The Forge if you attend!