Well, not just retreats but
HOWUK Retreats.
Below are all the details of the upcoming retreats, and a look back at some of the past ones.
Finding Love: A Dating Coaching Retreat
Details
Do you find dating difficult?
Do you feel like you will never meet the right person and may be on your own forever?
Do you struggle with dating social chit-chat and body language and finding dates?
Is the baggage and trauma of your past relationships stopping you from finding true love?
If any of the above are true then this retreat is for you, and I have chosen an amazing location for you to learn the skills to find your soul mate
When you’re having trouble finding a love connection, it’s all too easy to become discouraged or buy into the destructive myths out there about dating and relationships, this retreat will help you sort out the good from the bad information
Even if you’ve been burned repeatedly or have a poor track record when it comes to dating, this retreat will help you to keep things in perspective and put you on the path to finding a loving relationship that lasts.
This retreat will give you a step-by-step plan for how to free yourself from the baggage of past relationships/dating experiences and guide you smoothly to finding your life partner/ relationship of choice
I will cover everything from body language to social communications to where to find your partners what warning signs to look out for in potential partners and how to find the perfect partner for you.
I will help you find your blind spot or what keeping you from finding and keeping your partners and give you a strategy to stop that from happening again
I have booked the wonderful Gilletts cottage in the Oxfordshire countryside for the retreat to take place at the Gillett's cottage is a 5-bed detached cottage on the grounds of Charney Manor which is in a the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside
Here are two price options...
£299 bed and breakfast, shared room.
Or
£399 for a room to yourself bed and breakfast
Please let me know which option when you are booking
Please note: This will sell out as numbers are very limited
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interested and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 0745575714
Mindfulness Self-Compassion and Healing Retreat - May 22 - 25
Mindfulness Self-Compassion and Healing Retreat
Book now for this extra special break that will show you how to let go of all life’s traumas, disappointments and past hurts.
Or maybe are you a person who has an easier time taking care of others’ needs than your own.
Do you have a strong inner critic?
Do you have an intuitive sense that being kinder to yourself would serve you, but you are not sure where to begin?
Or maybe you would like to just learn how to be mindful on an everyday basis
If you relate to any of the above, then this retreat is for
In this retreat, you will:
• Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
• Learn how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• Learn how to motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
• Take a fresh look at challenging relationships, old and new
• Practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation
• • Understand the science of self-compassion
• Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Learn the body scan and awareness of breath, to help relax, release tension, and use the breath as an aid for pain management.
• Become aware of gentle, restorative mindful movement techniques
• Learn how to use mindfulness in daily life, and pacing techniques to live with more awareness, and overcome the tendency to overdo it on good days, and collapse on bad days.
• Learn how to overcome the negativity bias of attention live with gratitude and cultivate joy in the small pleasures of life.
The retreat will be fully structured you may take part in all the workshops or as many as you wish to
Highlights include
A Mindful walk in the peak district
A release ceremony, letting go of all past hurts
A drum mediation
Gentle restorative yoga practice
Breathing for a wellness session
A little info about the accommodation
( Please note the location on here is a general area location, not the address of the house)
I have booked a wonderful 5-bed house in Leek, that is situated at the foot of the Peak District National Park
The Cottage at Croft Meadows Farm is a cottage nestled in the North Staffordshire countryside close to the Peak District. This charming cottage was originally a long barn and has been beautifully renovated, its surrounded by 26 acres of peaceful green pastures to explore
Cost of Retreat
£399 for for a private room bed and breakfast. ( no rooms have en-suite)
Or you may just wish to attend the retreat, without accommodation.
Day only is just £175
Collection from the local train station is possible by arrangement, if you don't drive for either day stayers or to stay at the retreat house
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interested and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
Mindful Walking Retreat 1 - 10 Sept 2025, "Santiago de Compostela" NOW FULL
This will be a mindful walk of the last 100km (the minimum required to earn your Compostela certificate) of the Portuguese Way from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela in eight walking days at a leisurely pace and take your time to explore the beautiful villages along the route, the local culture and the Galician cuisine.
This final stretch of the Camino Portugues Coastal is 100 km from Vigo to Santiago. This Portuguese Coastal Route or Portuguese Way starts in the dynamic seaside town of Vigo, in the heart of the Rías Baixas
Each morning we will meet, I will guide you to do some gentle yoga stretches and mindful meditation and have a small mindful task for the day, which we will discuss during our evening get-together
I am repeating the walk due to popular demand but this time starting from a coastal resort "Vigo", home to a fishing port plus ancient Roman ruins, neoclassical churches, and an authentic Galician old town. You may wish to stay for a day or so before the walk begins
The Camino is always beautiful to walk whichever route you take and great for a beginner
This is a breakdown of the days
Day 1: Arrive in Vigo
Day 2: vigo to redondala | 15km
Day 3: redondala to arcade | 8km
Day 4: arcade to pontevadra | 12km
Day 5: pontevandra to a portela 14 k
Day 6: Portela to caldras de reis | 8km
Day 7: caldras de reis to padron | 18km
Day 8: padron to teo | 12km
Day 9: teo to santiago | 13km
Day 10: Departure
(Please note this is the rough working itinerary atm and may change a little regarding overnight stops and distances due to availability of accommodation in the village as we are often travelling through tiny hamlets with limited accommodation)
### Difficulty and terrain
This itinerary is relatively speaking a relaxed walk which includes walks of 10-12km per day on average The terrain is flat or hilly without steep ascents or descents. You will follow a mixture of dirt roads, woodland paths, minor roads and some busier roads close to the bigger towns and cities. The routes are well-marked with yellow painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background, and the itinerary is very easy to follow.
Please note this will be a small walking group of no more that 6 people and myself, so it will sell out
Each nigh there will be shared accomodation in a twin room as close to the end point of the day as possible.
We will have one or two meetings before going so pople can ask questions
The cost is £750 including accomodation and luggage transfer between accomodation Accommodations on this walking retreat include a mix of welcoming countryside guesthouses, whole house/apartment airbnb type accomodation or comfortable 1-3-star hotels, located close to the route of the Camino.
### Compostela/Pilgrim’s Passport
You need to get your passport stamped in churches, restaurants or hotels along the way. At the end of the walk in Santiago de Compostela, you can obtain your Compostela Certificate.
### Excluded
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to pay
Autumn Aldous 07455757144
Mexico Adventure Retreat "Day of the Dead" 29 Oct - 5 Nov 2025
Join me on one of the greatest celebrations in the world, The Day of the
Dead Festival in Mexico.
Every year at the start of November, Mexicans take to the streets to celebrate the Day of the Dead. The festival is included on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Expect to see staples of Mexican culture everywhere once activities kick-off
This is going to be the adventure retreat of a lifetime, this isn't a normal retreat it is an adventure retreat
Each day there will be a suggested activity/ place to visit and each day you will be learning a little from the Words of wisdom from the teachings of the Toltec, who ruled central Mexico a thousand years ago and how to use it to improve/enhance your everyday life via a short workshop.
So you can go home with the unforgettable memories of Mexico and some skills you can use to better your life
So take part in the Day of the Dead Festival plus so much more, in fact, we will be staying in Oaxaca itself which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Suggested Itinerary of excursians includes
Monte Albán - The ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban one of the greatest archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley, with its pyramids
Visit the world’s widest tree
Bathe in the frozen waterfall at Hierve El Agua
Sip mezcal in its birthplace
Maybe have a **Take a spiritual steam, in a house of heat -**Temazcal
The excursions are all optional , you may wish to just take part in the festival and relax by the pool
About the accomodation
I have booked 5 rooms in a 4 star hotel in Oaxaca City with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and each has with a private bathroom equipped with a shower.
This is a one week adventure retreat, 7 nights
The cost is The cost is £499 shared room or £750 for for single occupancy
Excluding, flights, food transfers and excursians
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat),
please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
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Spiritual Energy & Intuition Retreat: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
This is a once-in-a-lifetime retreat set on the beaches of the amazing beaches of Playa del Carmen in Mexico to learn how to access your own inner intuition and use energy to enhance and influence your well-being for a happier and authentic life
What you’ll learn on the retreat
* Learn to use energy to transform any aspect of your life
* Learn the importance of living not just in the physical world but also in the spiritual world. And how you can function and use your inner intuition to transform every aspect of your life.
* You will learn how to use powerful energy tools and meditation skills
Also
I will show you how to use energy healing techniques… that’ll help you attract more abundance, more love, more good health and more happiness in your life (you can apply them in any aspect of your life and see instant results.)
And how to get answers from your intuition
I will also show you how to clear any energy blocks that are stopping you from living the life you have always wanted to live
When you leave you will be on your journey to having your best authentic life
All of this plus more in an incredible location
A little about the accommodation
I have booked 7 king rooms in a lovely central 3-star hotel with a rooftop pool and bar
Each room offers air-conditioned There is an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. It's in a prime location and is set 1.5 km from Playacar Beach.
Location
It is claimed to be #1 DESTINATION IN MEXICO
You're going to love Playa del Carmen… everyone does. It's a beautiful, quiet vacation paradise 45 minutes down the coast from the crowded Cancun scene in Mexico.
Playa del Carmen is known mainly for white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a laid-back bohemian vibe. Not too long ago it was a fishing village but has now become the #1 destination in Mexico.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE
There are so many fun things to do. The famous 5th Avenue is a pedestrian walkway that runs through town and is lined with shops, restaurants, bars and palm trees with twinkly lights.
Right off the coast, you will find the Meso-American Barrier Reef, the second longest coral reef in the world. It is a wonderland for snorkelers and scuba divers alike.
Don't forget the fascinating Mayan archaeological sites. The people and the culture are sure to intrigue you too
Book now not to miss out on this once in a lifetime retreat
Cost
The cost is The cost is £550 for for king room
This excludes, flights, food transfers and excursians
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat),
please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
Face Your Fears: Achieve Your Dreams Retreat in Palawan ( Philippines)
"I’d rather look back at my life and say – I can’t believe I did that – than – I wish I did that"
This is a very special life-changing retreat set in an amazingly special area of the world, Palawan, which is famous for its exceptional natural beauty, including pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, lush tropical landscapes, and vibrant coral reefs. It's been voted the number 1 island in the world for many years
The comfort zone can become a prison or a trap, particularly if you are there because of fear and avoidance, this retreat is specially designed to free you from the trap of fears that are stopping you from living the life you have always dreamt of.
Once you learn how to face your fears, this increases confidence and self-esteem. This in turn will allow you to achieve your personal goals, which will release dopamine, the feel-good hormone. “Then you start to feel better about yourself – you’re aware of what you can do, more willing to take positive risks. You have more energy. It’s a kind of domino effect.”
So whether you have a fear to face, a business you have always dreamt of starting, or you feel you are not living to your true potential this is the retreat for you
On this retreat you will learn how to attain your potential via
...Mindfulness
...Mediation, visualisation and breathing
...NLP
...Self Hypnosis
...CBT Strategies
... Gradual Exposure Techniques
....Plus much much more
You will leave this retreat with a tool bag of strategies for you to live the life of your dreams and a huge smile on your face
During the retreat you will also have the opportunity to enjoy the wonders and experiences that Palawan has to offer including snorkelling coral reefs with sea turtles, rainbow fish and reef sharks, diving, kayaking, hiking in a jungle, exploring an underground river and ziplining. a Brilliant new beginning to your new life free of fear, please note these are optional
The area of the retreat
El Nido is known as the Philippines' last frontier, which has magnificent beaches in an unspoiled setting. El Nido is a paradise of stunning limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, and vibrant marine life. Its overflowing with must-do activities like island-hopping and snorkelling, local dining spots, and everything you need to plan an unforgettable adventure in one of the Philippines' most breathtaking destinations!
The accommodation
I have booked 8 double rooms on the hilltop, in the amazing area of El Nido . And an onsite cottage with a pool, to run the workshops from
Viewdeck Cottages offers tranquil accommodation conveniently within a 10-minute walk from El Nido Beach. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access throughout the property. Featuring a private balcony, air-conditioned rooms come with a desk, wardrobe and outdoor seating area. Rooms include an attached bathroom equipped with towels, shower facility and free toiletries. At El Nido Viewdeck Cottages, guests can approach the friendly staff for assistance with laundry, shuttle services and tour arrangements. Guests may enjoy activities such as diving, snorkelling and hiking, while massage services can be provided on request.
Please note this retreat has very limited places
Pricing for the 7 days /6 nights
Price is just £599 for a double room. Bed and Breakfast
(Transfers, excursions and flights not included)
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register you interest and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
"Wishes Come True"- Law of Attraction Retreat in Cat Ba, Vietnam 2026
This is an exclusive and an extra special Law of Attraction retreat. This retreat is suitable for law of attraction newbies or people who are using it regularly, or have been on one of my previous law of attraction retreats
I have booked 9 still houses/ bungalows on the Cat Ba Island, which is located just to the south of the world-famous Ha Long Bay, and is one of the best-kept secrets in Northern Vietnam.
This island perfectly blends natural beauty, cultural authenticity, and tranquility. It is a wonderful location to begin your journey on turning your wishes into reality.
This Law of Attraction retreat is to turn your dreams and goals into reality, and begin to create your life rather than let life happen to you.
I will be covering all aspects of the law of attraction, but much more to enhance your ability to create your life: confidence, self-esteem, goal setting, motivation, body language and assertiveness
Plus...
...You will leave with a deep understanding and knowledge base to manifest your new life and the tools to bring it into your reality
Key Benefits of Attending:
> Learn the principles of manifestation
> Learn a program of powerful, practical techniques to utilise to create more of what you want: abundance, improved relationships, health & well-being or any other desire
> Learn how to incorporate the Law of Attraction into your daily life
> Uncover your blocks that has stopped the Law of Attraction working for you
> Explore what you really want from your life
> Meet and connect with like-minded people
> Let go of any negative thought habits that have been hindering the achievement of your dreams and ambitions
> Deepen your spiritual connection and your connection with your true self
""Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve" N. Hill
A little about the accomodation
Situated in Cat Ba, 2 km from Xuan Dam Beach, Catba Papillon Garden Bungalows & Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a garden . The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe and a patio with a mountain view. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Catba Papillon Garden Bungalows & Resort have air conditioning and a desk.
À la carte and Asian breakfast options are available at the accommodation. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel.
A little about the location:-
Cat Ba Island is one of the most stunning and diverse destinations in Vietnam. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, it is the largest island in the World Natural Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Cat Ba Island boasts a pristine beauty of forests, sea, mountains, hills, beaches, caves and villages, offering plenty of opportunities for adventure, relaxation and cultural exploration.
Please note this retreat has very limited places.
Pricing for the 7 days /6 nights
Price is just £599 for a still house or bungalow. Bed and Breakfast
(Transfers, excursions and flights not included)
£50 is required to book ( full payment 6 weeks before the retreat), please register your interest and I will be in contact with details of how to reserve your place.
Please contact me with any further questions
Autumn 07455757144
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