How to Fall in Love Dorset Retreat
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About the Retreat
"An amazing, transformative experience"
Three days; a small group of wonderful women; companionship; compassion; self-love; nourishment; comfort; healing; letting go; and transformation - just minutes from the Dorset coastline and the sea.
I've learned from experience that nothing changes in my life unless I make it a priority, unless I identify the steps I need to take and start to move towards my goals. If you are ready to prioritise your hopes and dreams for a healthy and loving relationship and for a truly fulfilling life, I'd love you to join me on my next transformational How to Fall in Love retreat in Dorset. Please email me to ask about future dates.
The retreat is held at a beautiful guest house, a few minutes walk from the beach in Southbourne-on-Sea, between Bournemouth and Christ Church, in Dorset (less than 2 hours on a direct train from London).
Over the course of the weekend, we'll explore a series of exercises designed to help you form a deeper and more loving relationship with yourself, accept yourself wholeheartedly, connect to your heart and intuition, understand any blocks or barriers that might be standing in the way of love, let go of people or behaviours that are stopping you from moving forwards, learn how to change unhelpful relationship patterns, set healthy and loving boundaries, create a wonderful vision for all areas of your life and commit to the next steps that are going to transform your life.
What previous retreat participants have said:
“Thank you for facilitating this amazing, transformative experience. You are gifted at giving space for voices, encouraging women and fostering dreams. I’m grateful!” - Mandy, 43, May 2018
“Katherine is a wise and intuitive guide. I loved the combination of learning and activities in an idyllic location and setting. I am more aware of myself and the relationship I intend to have,” – Sharon, 56, May 2018
“I left much stronger. I think it was a turning point. I was in a very sad place the week before but I left full of hope, energy and self-esteem. I feel calmer and more believing in a good future!" - Naiara, 35, May 2018
“I have just returned from Katherine’s 3-day retreat and although I’m not one for writing reviews I feel the need to do so in this instance. The accommodation was lovely, with a warm and friendly family feel. The food was fresh and healthy and the company was inspiring. To be so close to the beach for me was both comforting and humbling and I feel so proud of myself for making the decision to book my place at the retreat. I would recommend it to anyone - we all need a little self-care and sometimes the only way to see a way for change is to try something different from our usual approach to life. I feel honoured to have spent my weekend with such a kind, caring and inspiring group of ladies. Thank you Katherine for bringing us all together,” - Sara, 44, May 2018
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The retreat is held at a beautiful guest house, a few minutes walk from the beach in Southbourne-on-Sea, between Bournemouth and Christ Church, in Dorset (less than 2 hours on a direct train from London).
Over the course of the weekend, we'll explore a series of exercises designed to help you form a deeper and more loving relationship with yourself, accept yourself wholeheartedly, connect to your heart and intuition, understand any blocks or barriers that might be standing in the way of love, let go of people or behaviours that are stopping you from moving forwards, learn how to change unhelpful relationship patterns, set healthy and loving boundaries, create a wonderful vision for all areas of your life and commit to the next steps that are going to transform your life.
What previous retreat participants have said:
“Thank you for facilitating this amazing, transformative experience. You are gifted at giving space for voices, encouraging women and fostering dreams. I’m grateful!” - Mandy, 43, May 2018
“Katherine is a wise and intuitive guide. I loved the combination of learning and activities in an idyllic location and setting. I am more aware of myself and the relationship I intend to have,” – Sharon, 56, May 2018
“I left much stronger. I think it was a turning point. I was in a very sad place the week before but I left full of hope, energy and self-esteem. I feel calmer and more believing in a good future!" - Naiara, 35, May 2018
“I have just returned from Katherine’s 3-day retreat and although I’m not one for writing reviews I feel the need to do so in this instance. The accommodation was lovely, with a warm and friendly family feel. The food was fresh and healthy and the company was inspiring. To be so close to the beach for me was both comforting and humbling and I feel so proud of myself for making the decision to book my place at the retreat. I would recommend it to anyone - we all need a little self-care and sometimes the only way to see a way for change is to try something different from our usual approach to life. I feel honoured to have spent my weekend with such a kind, caring and inspiring group of ladies. Thank you Katherine for bringing us all together,” - Sara, 44, May 2018
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Who's the retreat for?
This retreat is for women who want to form a healthy and loving partnership and who are ready to prioritise their romantic lives. It's for women who would like to deepen their relationship with themselves, increase their self-love and self-care, connect to their intuition, explore their patterns of behaviour, understand how to change any unhealthy patterns, increase their self-awareness and take some time out to refresh, restore, heal, let go, renew and plan the next steps on their journey to love and wholehearted living.
I will tailor the content of the retreat to suit the group (you will receive a questionnaire before the retreat) but you can expect the weekend to include some of the following exercises: guided meditation and visualisation; letting go of people and things; vision drawing; setting loving goals and healthy boundaries; journaling; exercises to deepen self-acceptance and that sense that we are loveable; group sharing in a safe space; creative play on the beach; and bracing, restorative walks. All exercises and activities are optional. I encourage full participation but you are welcome to use the time and space as you please, in whatever way best serves you.
Venue
Our home for the weekend is a wonderful guesthouse in Southbourne-on-Sea that is also an artists' academy: Artists Studio BnB. It is a comfortable, nurturing environment with lovely hosts and fabulous, healthy food. Accommodation is in en suite single rooms (they are actually double rooms with a double bed, but with sole occupancy) or there are 2 good-sized twin rooms available, also en suite. One of the twins is an annexed room so you sleep in private bedrooms but share a bathroom.
About me
I am the author of How to Fall in Love - A 10-Step Journey to the Heart (Soul & Surf) and the creator of How to Fall in Love workshops and retreats. I am engaged to be married after falling in love in my 40s, following many years of dysfunctional relationships and self-harming behaviours, including an eating disorder, compulsive work and relationships with men who weren't available or who weren't good for me. I have been on a personal development journey for 15+ years, during which time I have recovered from dysfunctional relationships and self-harming behaviours. My writing on love, relationships and connection to self has appeared in national magazines and newspapers including Red, Psychologies, Good Housekeeping, The Sunday Times and The Daily Mail and I have appeared on national radio and TV. I have a diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills from the Westminster Pastoral Foundation, a degree from Oxford University and I'm a fellow of the School for Social Entrepreneurs. I am an intuitive, compassionate and empathetic coach. For more about me, click here.