How to Fall in Love Retreat - May 18-21 - Southbourne-on-Sea, Dorset
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About the Retreat
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Watch this video of me at the beach:
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What to expect: I can't promise George Clooney but we will be exploring some of the tools from my book, as featured in Psychologies magazine - an approach that helped me form a healthy, committed relationship and get engaged to the man I love.
In summary: 3 days, a small group of wonderful women, companionship, compassion, self-love, nourishment, comfort, healing, letting go, transformation, just minutes from 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, I'd be delighted to help.
My next 'How to Fall in Love' retreat is on the weekend of May 18-21 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 anything that's stopping you from forming a relationship, set healthy and loving boundaries, create a wonderful vision for all areas of your life and commit to moving forwards.
My next 'How to Fall in Love' retreat is on the weekend of May 18-21 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 anything that's stopping you from forming a relationship, set healthy and loving boundaries, create a wonderful vision for all areas of your life and commit to moving forwards.
What previous retreat participants have said:
"Excellent! ... Loving, warm and caring atmosphere ... Food was superb ... The organisation of the retreat encouraged a warm and supportive atmosphere. There were a variety of helpful and valuable activities which were well planned and structured" - Sarah, 52, November 2017
"I feel more aware of who I am and why I've chosen the relationships I have in the past. Through this weekend, I learned how I can begin to let go of negative patterns and work towards a positive, fulfilling relationship in the future. I feel empowered, positive and hopeful. Thank you Katherine for making this happen" - Heather, 47, January 2018
"Great weekend sharing, learning, listening and walking on the beach, to gain insight into how to build my self-esteem to be able to build more effective relationships and to express my needs in the future" - Dawn, January 2018
"The retreat gets to the core of relationship issues and helps participants to navigate a way forwards, both collectively and individuals. Everyone is treated with compassion and respect and the learning, as well as the warmth of the group, makes it a safe and hopeful place that gives real insight and answers" - retreat participant, January 2018
"Katherine is a wonderful person with years of experience. She made me feel valued and listened to. I've left feeling energised and motivated to make positive changes" - Gemma, 33, November 2017
"I was apprehensive as to what to expect but the exploration of my issues was approached sensitively and constructively and I came away with a sense of direction and tools to build my envisioned future" - retreat participant, January 2018
"I feel more willing to be compassionate in my new relationship, thanks to increased awareness of my fears and my patterns and how to overcome them" - Nina, 46, November 2017
"Katherine has a lovely style and approach and is able to build trust with participants really easily which means that we all felt able to share our story in a supportive and trusting environment" - Jen, November 2017
My goal is that you would leave the retreat feeling refreshed, energised and supported, more peaceful and more hopeful, with a greater awareness of yourself and your relationship patterns, and with enthusiasm to move forwards on your journey to love. We will work indoors and outdoors (weather permitting), using our beautiful surroundings - the sea and the beach - to reconnect to ourselves, to re-awaken the playful child inside of us, and to facilitate restoration, healing and increased self-awareness. There will also be free time to enjoy an activity of your choice, such as paddleboarding, a river cruise, beach walking, observing a painting demonstration, or swimming in the sea, which is just five minutes on foot from our accommodation. (There is a small additional cost for paddleboarding and the river cruise).
The maximum group size is 9 (10 including me) and I have only 1 residential space left so please get in touch soon if you are interested.
"Excellent! ... Loving, warm and caring atmosphere ... Food was superb ... The organisation of the retreat encouraged a warm and supportive atmosphere. There were a variety of helpful and valuable activities which were well planned and structured" - Sarah, 52, November 2017
"I feel more aware of who I am and why I've chosen the relationships I have in the past. Through this weekend, I learned how I can begin to let go of negative patterns and work towards a positive, fulfilling relationship in the future. I feel empowered, positive and hopeful. Thank you Katherine for making this happen" - Heather, 47, January 2018
"Great weekend sharing, learning, listening and walking on the beach, to gain insight into how to build my self-esteem to be able to build more effective relationships and to express my needs in the future" - Dawn, January 2018
"The retreat gets to the core of relationship issues and helps participants to navigate a way forwards, both collectively and individuals. Everyone is treated with compassion and respect and the learning, as well as the warmth of the group, makes it a safe and hopeful place that gives real insight and answers" - retreat participant, January 2018
"Katherine is a wonderful person with years of experience. She made me feel valued and listened to. I've left feeling energised and motivated to make positive changes" - Gemma, 33, November 2017
"I was apprehensive as to what to expect but the exploration of my issues was approached sensitively and constructively and I came away with a sense of direction and tools to build my envisioned future" - retreat participant, January 2018
"I feel more willing to be compassionate in my new relationship, thanks to increased awareness of my fears and my patterns and how to overcome them" - Nina, 46, November 2017
"Katherine has a lovely style and approach and is able to build trust with participants really easily which means that we all felt able to share our story in a supportive and trusting environment" - Jen, November 2017
My goal is that you would leave the retreat feeling refreshed, energised and supported, more peaceful and more hopeful, with a greater awareness of yourself and your relationship patterns, and with enthusiasm to move forwards on your journey to love. We will work indoors and outdoors (weather permitting), using our beautiful surroundings - the sea and the beach - to reconnect to ourselves, to re-awaken the playful child inside of us, and to facilitate restoration, healing and increased self-awareness. There will also be free time to enjoy an activity of your choice, such as paddleboarding, a river cruise, beach walking, observing a painting demonstration, or swimming in the sea, which is just five minutes on foot from our accommodation. (There is a small additional cost for paddleboarding and the river cruise).
The maximum group size is 9 (10 including me) and I have only 1 residential space left so please get in touch soon if you are interested.
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.
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For more info, watch this video:
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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.
Logistics
The retreat runs from Friday, May 18th at 6 pm until Monday May 21st at 10 am. You are welcome to arrive any time after 2 pm on Friday to use your room and explore the beach and local area. There will be an informal welcome on Friday at 6 pm, followed by dinner at 7 pm and an evening workshop from 8:30 pm. Workshops begin after breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, with breaks for coffee, lunch and dinner. There will be some free time on Saturday afternoon for activities such as paddle boarding, walking, swimming or rest. Workshops continue after dinner on Saturday while Sunday will be a more relaxed social evening. Check-out is on Monday after breakfast.
Venue
Our home for the weekend is a wonderful guesthouse in Southbourne-on-Sea that is also an artists' academy: Artists Studio Guesthouse. It is a comfortable, nurturing environment with fabulous, healthy food. Accommodation is in single rooms (they are actually double rooms with a double bed, but with sole occupancy), all of which are en suite, or there are 2 good-sized twin rooms available. One of the twins is an annexed room so you sleep in private bedrooms but share a shower.
Cost
The following prices include all guided exercises, 3 nights' accommodation (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), all meals from Friday dinner until Monday breakfast inclusive, teas and coffees, snacks such as fruit and biscuits, delicious cake, and wine. Pick-ups can be arranged from Pokesdown station free of charge if arrivals are at convenient times. Otherwise, taxis are available from Bournemouth or Pokesdown. Earlybird prices have now ended.
Standard twin ensuite room - 1 bed remaining: £425
(shared bedroom and bathroom)
I may have one non-residential places depending on final numbers. The cost of a non-residential place, including all meals and retreat activities, is £275. Please get in touch if of interest.
All rooms are en suite. All of the rooms are lovely. Some are bigger than others. Rooms at the front have bay windows while the rooms at the rear do not. Rooms will be allocated by size on a first-come, first-served basis.
To secure your place, please transfer a deposit of £150* to paypal.me/KatherineBaldwin or drop me an email at [email protected] to arrange a bank transfer. Please include a note to specify if you'd like a single or double room. The balance can be paid in installments but is to be paid in full by April 1st.
*Your deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel and I am able to resell your space, I am happy to refund any balance you have paid (minus the non-refundable deposit). If I cannot resell your space, I'm unable to refund your payment.
Standard twin ensuite room - 1 bed remaining: £425
(shared bedroom and bathroom)
I may have one non-residential places depending on final numbers. The cost of a non-residential place, including all meals and retreat activities, is £275. Please get in touch if of interest.
All rooms are en suite. All of the rooms are lovely. Some are bigger than others. Rooms at the front have bay windows while the rooms at the rear do not. Rooms will be allocated by size on a first-come, first-served basis.
To secure your place, please transfer a deposit of £150* to paypal.me/KatherineBaldwin or drop me an email at [email protected] to arrange a bank transfer. Please include a note to specify if you'd like a single or double room. The balance can be paid in installments but is to be paid in full by April 1st.
*Your deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel and I am able to resell your space, I am happy to refund any balance you have paid (minus the non-refundable deposit). If I cannot resell your space, I'm unable to refund your payment.
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 14 years and in recovery from dysfunctional relationships and self-harming behaviours for a similar period. My writing on love, relationships and connection to self has appeared in national magazines and newspapers including Red, The Sunday Times, Psychologies 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.