ABOUT THE RETREAT
Two days to step away from the noise, from the boardroom, the backlog, and the endless to-do list, and return to yourself.
Every life runs on some version of a backlog. There are meetings to prepare for, targets to meet, a house to run, and people counting on you. Somewhere in managing it all, it is easy to lose touch with your own clarity, calm and sense of self.
This retreat is a deliberate pause: two days away from whatever your version of ‘business’ looks like, designed to help you slow down, reflect and reconnect with yourself, so you return with a clearer head and a lighter load.
Simple and practical practices that help you stay present and pay attention to what is happening within and around you.
Guided activities that help you understand your thoughts, patterns, choices and the way you respond to everyday situations.
Dedicated time to look at what matters to you, what may need your attention and what you want to carry forward.
Research on stress, burnout and workplace mindfulness shows why deliberately stepping away can make a measurable difference.
A 2025 workforce survey found that 72% of employees reported moderate-to-high stress, the highest level in seven years. Stress often carries into decisions, work and family life.
A 2023 review of 91 clinical trials involving nearly 5,000 participants found that workplace mindfulness programmes had their strongest and most consistent effects on stress and resilience.
Burnout and disengagement contribute to hundreds of billions of dollars in lost productivity globally each year, affecting both individuals and organisations.
One widely cited case study found that employees gained the equivalent of an extra hour of weekly productivity after a structured mindfulness programme. Healthcare costs also fell by 7%.
Research on household ‘mental load’ shows that planning, organising and coordinating a home is real cognitive work, often concentrated on one person and rarely recognised.
Aflac 2025 U.S. workforce survey; systematic review and meta-regression of workplace mindfulness RCTs (Frontiers in Psychology, 2023); Gallup, State of the Global Workplace; Aetna workplace mindfulness case study, as reported by Health Action Council; British Psychological Society Research Digest on household mental load.
What matters about two days away is what stays with you after you return. The shift often shows up later, in how you handle difficult conversations, demanding weeks and the everyday pressures of life.
High-stakes decisions can feel less reactive and more considered. You practise pausing before responding, giving yourself space to choose rather than simply react.
You may find yourself less reactive under pressure and more present on difficult days. The people around you may notice the difference in meetings and at home.
The backlog will still be there when you return. But you’ll have practised setting it down deliberately and creating that space again when you need it.
Two days away from your usual roles can create space to reconnect with who you are beyond them, and bring a little more of that person back with you.
A two-day residential retreat designed to help you step away from everyday demands, slow down and reconnect with yourself.
Register InterestA guided experience focused on awareness, reflection and creating space to understand yourself beyond the demands of work.
Register InterestStep away from constant decision-making and create space for clearer thinking, steadier presence and meaningful reflection.
Register InterestA focused retreat experience designed to create distance from routine and make room for a calmer, clearer way of moving forward.
Register InterestWhat matters about taking two days away is what stays with you after you return.
Create space between what happens and how you respond, helping you approach important decisions with greater clarity.
Step away from constant urgency and develop a more grounded way of handling conversations, responsibilities and everyday pressure.
Time away from the usual environment creates room to reflect, notice patterns and look at familiar challenges differently.
Reconnect with what matters to you beyond roles, responsibilities and the endless demands of work.
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Meetings, deadlines, targets and constant communication can make it difficult to pause during a normal working week. This retreat provides dedicated time away from that routine to reflect on your priorities, reset your attention and return to work with a clearer perspective.
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Leading teams means constantly balancing people, priorities, performance and business decisions. This retreat offers time away from those responsibilities to reflect on your leadership, reassess your priorities and approach what comes next with greater clarity
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Building a business often means moving from one decision, challenge or opportunity to the next. Stepping away from the immediate demands of the business can create space to reflect, look at the bigger picture and reconnect with the thinking behind your next move.
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Supporting people at work requires attention to their needs, concerns, development and performance. This retreat creates an opportunity to step away from always being available to others, reflect on your own experiences and make space for your personal growth and wellbeing.
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Career transitions and changing life circumstances can raise new questions about direction, priorities and what you want for the next phase. This retreat offers space for self-reflection, mindfulness and personal growth as you consider what comes next.
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A quieter environment can offer the space to disconnect from everyday demands, step away from digital distractions and simply be present. This retreat provides time for mindfulness, self-exploration and reconnecting with yourself at your own pace.
Interested in Beyond Business & Backlog?
