Winter Reconnect Retreat

When was the last time you actually noticed the cold air on your face, the warmth of your first sip of tea, or the changing light outside?

Maybe this sounds familiar:

The darker mornings have arrived, the evenings are drawing in and suddenly we’re heading towards the end of another year.

Life hasn’t necessarily slowed down with the season though. If anything, there seems to be even more to think about...

Outside, the season is asking us to slow down. But your diary, your responsibilities and your mind don’t seem to have received the memo.

You’re finding it harder to stay with what’s actually in front of you. Your mind is already three steps ahead, running through what needs doing next.

You wake at 3am and realise you haven't confirmed the Christmas travel plans, got the teachers' presents or finished tying up that project at work.

You’re already feeling tired and want to curl up, but somehow you’re not actually letting yourself rest. Instead, you find yourself reaching for your phone, not because you particularly want to, but because you’re depleted.

And you’re looking forward to the break, you really are! But... the thought of managing everyone’s emotions and expectations, keeping everybody happy and spending several days with your mother-in-law is already making your heart sink a little.

It's not that you want to escape your life.

You simply need a little space to be with yourself. To put down some of what you’ve been carrying for so long, so that you can move into this next season with more capacity, more connection and more enjoyment.

What if...

For a little while, everything could just… slow down?

There’s nowhere else you need to be. Nothing you need to organise. Nobody needing anything from you.

Everything you could possibly want for a day has been carefully, and thoughtfully considered. Just for you. How often are you able to be taken care of fully?

You have time to notice.

The warmth around you. The smell of gingerbread, clove and orange. The feeling of your breath moving through your body. Good food that you actually have time to taste.

Your mind begins to quieten. Your shoulders soften. That invisible pressure to keep doing, thinking and moving onto the next thing starts to ease.

And slowly, you feel a little more like you again.

Replenished. Reconnected. A little lighter.

Your to-do list hasn’t miraculously disappeared. There are still presents to buy, plans to make, work to finish and people who need you.

But maybe it doesn’t all feel quite so urgent.

And with less urgency, there’s a little more space in your head. More capacity to linger over the conversation, to notice the small things, to really be there with the people you love.

To move into the coming season not simply getting through it and ticking all the boxes...

but with enough space to actually experience and enjoy it.

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And listen to this, because it’s important…

I know how it feels to be overstretched, with my mind whirling at 100 miles an hour. Looking at people when they are talking and not actually listening. Desperately wanting everything around me to be quiet and no one to say my name, touch me, or ask anything of me. And when I’ve been like that, believe me, even the offer of help drives me to tears as it just feels like one more thing on an already very full plate.

In this state, close to burn out, I have stopped noticing the beauty in this life I have chosen and created. I have resented those around me, as they seem to be able to continue without a care in the world, meanwhile I seem to be carrying the full load.

And this is why I have created this Reconnect Retreat, because at times we all need moments away from our lives, not to escape them, but to fully be with ourselves.

The Reconnect Retreat will allow you to return to everyday life with more energy, more connection and more capacity.

Introducing: an exclusive intimate day retreat

Being held at the luxurious Contrast Anerley, this day retreat is designed to make all your senses come alive, allowing you to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level ensuring you go into this next season fully present with yourself.

I have teamed up with Contrast Anerley to bring you a day where all your senses get a shakeup: through breathwork, movement, cold water immersion, hot sauna and lovely, freshly prepared food, seasonal and full of flavour.

All carefully curated with your experience in mind.

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Now…

imagine stepping out of the noise into the quiet, peaceful spa. There is an aroma of lavender water. Soft music drifts through the space which instantly allows your shoulders to melt away from your ears.

You put your phone on “Do not disturb”, and are greeted with a genuine smile and warm hug. You wrap your hands around a comforting cup of herbal tea. You pause a moment to breathe in the scent, feeling your heart open and your body settle.

This time is yours.

No distractions, no one who wants or needs you.

And until now, you didn't realise how much you needed it.

Throughout the day, you will have moments where your senses are brought to life, one by one. You’ll notice the sunlight coming through the window, the steam rising from the sauna, the heady smells from aromatherapy oils.

The practices are designed not only to reawaken your senses, but to create space for you to feel again.

To feel your body.

To notice your emotions.

To remember yourself.

You’ll get to enjoy meaningful conversations with other women, enjoy a beautiful meal which will be brought to life through all your senses, and a thoughtful, luxurious goody bag.

Every guest will also be entered into a prize draw to win a 1:1 personalised Reconnection session with me (worth £225).

The Reconnect Retreat is a day away from the noise and the hustle, to allow you to notice all your senses. You don’t need to worry about anything, all the arrangements have been made for you.

We have full and exclusive use of the facilities of Contrast Anerley, a small cold water immersion and sauna experience, located in a quiet area of South East London, 5 mins walk from Anerley station with links to London Bridge and West Croydon.

Sessions throughout the day will help bring your senses back into play and help you move away from going through your days on autopilot. Through guided movement, breathwork, and reflective coaching you will gradually experience all your senses more profoundly than before, and feel a fizz of energy.

When we are in tune with our senses, we are more able to be in our body and to actually notice the beauty of everyday experiences, bringing more satisfaction to our lives.

Throughout the day you'll begin to notice the quiet signals your body has been sending all along. Signals that are so easily drowned out by the noise and pace of everyday life.

We get so much pleasure (as well as energy and safety) from food. The offering is exclusively prepared just for us, feeling nourishing and like a treat at the same time.

As we are in Contrast Anerley, you will get to experience two extremes of temperature, the dry heat of the sauna (there are aromatic essential oils to enhance the experience) and the very chilly cold water immersion. Being able to stay present whilst your body experiences extremes of temperature is one way of reconnecting to the body, increasing awareness but also building inner safety.

I will be facilitating all of this and ensuring you are able to use your breath to remain present and focused throughout. This is incredibly invigorating. You will feel alive and have a real sense of achievement.

We will close with a guided relaxation practice, to settle all the senses back into your body and ensure you leave feeling whole, nourished, and reconnected.

This is a small, intimate experience with other women. In-person connection and shared, joint experiences really do elevate us.

There will also be time for you to just be, enjoy the space, enjoy the conversations, enjoy the time to breathe.

SAVE MY SPACE 2nd December

SAVE MY SPACE 3rd December

Hi, I'm Kathleen

Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of guiding hundreds of people through breathwork classes, workshops, retreats and one-to-one coaching. Whatever the setting, they follow my underlying philosophy that when we pause, we feel more grounded and centred, make better decisions, connect more deeply with others and find more enjoyment in our lives.

As an experienced Breathwork Coach (YogaBody/The Oxygen Advantage) and Trauma-Informed Nervous System Coach, creating experiences that feel both deeply supportive and psychologically safe is at the heart of everything I do. Every element of Reconnect Retreat has been thoughtfully designed to help you slow down, reawaken your senses and remember yourself.

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Reconnect Retreat is a small, intimate one day retreat designed to bring all your senses alive and ensure you leave reconnected.

Once the spaces are filled, they are filled!

Here is what is waiting for you at Reconnect Retreat:

5-hours just for you and exclusive use of Contrast Anerley
Guided breathwork, movement and reflection sessions centred around your senses
Wholesome, and nourishing lunch, especially prepared by Amber.
Goody bag
Connection with other women
Relaxation
Entry to win 1:1 Reconnect session (worth £225)

Investment

£219 Pay in Full

£120 x 2 payments (please ask for payment plan)

This really is the time to pause and notice, before the season gets even busier.

Life will never slow down enough for you to catch up, but you can choose to join us for a day designed to do just that for you.

A day to pause, reconnect and replenish, so that you can step into the coming season feeling a little lighter, with more space, more capacity and more of yourself available to actually enjoy it.

But sign up quickly, as there are only 6 spaces available on each of the days and they will fill.

Make sure one is yours.

2nd December SAVE MY SPACE

3rd December SAVE MY SPACE

Welcome to this section where I answer some of your questions…

Q. I have no experience of breathwork, sauna or cold exposure. Does this matter?

A. Absolutely not! You will be guided through all the experiences which are planned in a way which feels right for you. Kathleen is incredibly experienced, intuitive and attentive so you will not be alone.

Q. Is there parking?

A. Yes, there is a car park there.

Q. I like the idea of it, but I’m not sure if I want to share anything personal. Is this ok?

A. Yes. The whole day is designed with safety in mind, whether that is emotionally, physically or psychologically. Everyone has a different perspective on what feels manageable and that is respected without expectation or judgement.

Q. I have food intolerances. Will I be catered for?

A. Yes. A few weeks before the retreat you will be sent full details and a short questionnaire including food preferences/allergies or intolerances. From that, Amber will create a menu which takes into account everyone's individual requirements.

Still not sure? No problem at all, hit "let’s chat and we’ll book in a short 15 mins to ensure Reconnect Retreat is right for you.

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Reconnect Retreat

Notice your breath. Taste your food. Feel the warmth. Hear the silence. A one-day retreat to help you reconnect with yourself by reawakening every one of your senses.

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Reconnect Retreat

Notice your breath. Taste your food. Feel the warmth. Hear the silence. A one-day retreat to help you reconnect with yourself by reawakening every one of your senses.

What Our Clients Say

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