RESET

Four days to stop, feel and choose yourself.

A retreat for capable women who are tired of living in constant doing.

Step away from the demands, so you can return home calmer, clearer and more connected to yourself.

Set within a private luxury estate near Launceston, Cornwall, The Return to Self Retreat is a three-night, 4 day women’s retreat designed to feel spacious, nourishing and deeply held.

Across the weekend, you’ll be cared for with Mediterranean-style food by private chef Nina, gentle movement, reflective workshops, cacao, ritual, energy work, aromatherapy, sound, and time to enjoy the pool, hot tub, steam room and quiet corners of the estate.

This is not a packed retreat where every hour is scheduled.

It is a carefully curated experience with enough structure to guide you, and enough spaciousness to let your body receive it.

A weekend to rest properly.
To be beautifully nourished.
To understand what has been draining you.
To reconnect with your body, energy and self-trust.
To return home clearer, softer and more connected to yourself.

This is for a small intimate group of women - maximum group size of 12 women.

You may arrive carrying more than a suitcase.

You may arrive carrying the inbox, the decisions, the family logistics, the work tabs still open in your mind, the emotional weight of everyone else’s needs, and the quiet exhaustion of always being the capable one.

You may arrive with a full life and a tired body.

A beautiful life, even.

But somewhere beneath the roles and responsibility, there is a part of you asking for space.

This retreat gives you that space.

Imagine arriving in Cornwall – where you can finally let go

You arrive at Tregulland and breathe as there is nothing for you to organise and no one else’s experience to manage.

Your room is ready. The food is taken care of. Each day has been thoughtfully created, while leaving enough space for you to rest, wander, use the pool or simply be quiet.

For four days, you can step away from the decisions, demands and constant anticipation of what needs doing next.

You will be guided through gentle movement, meaningful reflection and restorative experiences, with time to sleep deeply, eat well, connect with nature and receive care.

There is nowhere else you need to be and nothing you need to prove.

You may not feel at breaking point, but your mind can feel as though it has a million tabs open.

You may still be working, caring, organising and getting everything done. From the outside, you appear completely capable.

We live in a world that gives us endless ways to keep moving, distract ourselves and avoid what we have not had time to feel.

But your mind rarely switches off, your body carries more tension than you realise, and your own needs are often the easiest ones to postpone.

RESET may be for you if:

• You understand your patterns intellectually, but still find yourself repeating them in everyday life.

• You are capable and dependable, yet struggle to switch off or relax without guilt.

• You rush even when nothing is urgent and carry tension in your shoulders, jaw or body.

• You spend much of your life thinking, planning and anticipating, while feeling disconnected from what you need.

• You have tried books, meditation, programmes or time away, but the same internal pace keeps returning.

• You want more than temporary relief—you want to feel calmer, clearer, more energised and better able to trust yourself.

RESET is for women who do not simply want a break from their lives, but a different way of being within them.

You do not need to wait until you are no longer coping to give yourself this space. This is an opportunity to listen to the part of you that already knows something needs to change.

THE PURPOSE OF RESET

RESET is not just remembering what has felt heavy.  It is also about remembering what it feels like to be fully alive. 

It is about helping you return to your life from a calmer, clearer and more connected place within yourself.  You do not need to keep pushing yourself into another version of success, but come back to yourself first, and let what matters become clearer. 

RESET creates a different kind of pause — combining genuine rest and care with meaningful experiences that guide you back into your body, help you understand what you have been carrying and allow you to hear yourself more clearly.

Alongside the deeper work, there is room for laughter, joy and the kind of energy that helps you feel more like yourself again.

The intention is that you return to your life calmer in your body, steadier in your emotions, clearer about what matters and more connected to yourself beneath the noise. You may also remember that you are here for more than simply coping and getting through each day.

BODY

Calmer in your body.
Step out of constant bracing and begin to notice what tension, tiredness and sensation have been trying to communicate.

MIND
Clearer in your mind
Create space beneath the demands, decisions and mental noise so your own thoughts become easier to hear.

EMOTIONS

Steadier in your emotions.
Acknowledge what has been held or overridden and learn to meet your feelings without being consumed by them.

ENERGY

Replenished in your energy.
Understand what continually drains you, what genuinely restores you and where your boundaries may need to change.

CONNECTED

More connected to yourself.
Return home more able to recognise what you need, trust what you feel and make choices that honour who you are now.

“I didn’t know what to expect, but I left feeling powerful and more trusting of myself. Joanne doesn’t just hold space—she helps you open up to yourself.”

— PREVIOUS RETREAT GUEST

BEYOND THE RETREAT

Now imagine returning home

You return to the same life—but you meet it from a different place within yourself.

Your body feels less braced. Your mind is clearer. You understand more about what has been draining you and what helps you feel like yourself again.

You notice the moments when you are about to say yes but mean no. You pause before automatically putting yourself last. You feel more able to trust your decisions, protect your energy and honour what you need without so much guilt.

What you will experience at RESET

In a private Cornish estate, surrounded by nature and thoughtfully supported throughout, you will:

✔️ Release some of the tension and emotional weight you have been carrying through gentle movement, breath, sound and restorative practices.

✔️ Reconnect with your body and notice what it has been trying to tell you beneath the busyness, overthinking and constant doing.

✔️ Understand the patterns that keep you overriding yourself and explore what you need in order to respond differently.

✔️ Strengthen your self-trust by reconnecting with what you feel, need and know—without immediately questioning yourself.

✔️ Restore your energy through genuine rest, nourishing food, nature and time in the spa house.

✔️ Create personal anchors to take home through reflection, ritual, aromatherapy and practical integration tools.

✔️ Return feeling calmer, clearer and more able to stay connected to yourself within your work, relationships and everyday life.

RESET is not about escaping your life for four days. It is about returning to it with a different relationship to yourself.

“This retreat was a turning point for me. I left feeling lighter, more connected and with a clarity I hadn’t felt in years.”

— Previous retreat guest

WHY I CREATED RESET

RESET is the retreat I once needed

Hi, I’m Joanne. I understand the woman who looks capable on the outside, but underneath feels as though she is simply surviving and needs room to breathe, because that was me! 

My priority is not simply that you enjoy four beautiful days in Cornwall.

It is that you leave changed in ways you can feel—and carry home with you.

After more than 20 years in demanding corporate environments, I understand the capable woman—the one who manages, achieves and keeps everything moving.

I became very good at thinking my way through life. But beneath that capability, I began to lose some of my lightness and connection to myself. I was functioning, but less able to hear what I needed or recognise how far certain patterns were taking me away from myself.

What helped was not another demand to improve. It was enough care, safety and space for my body to soften, my mind to clear and my own experience to become easier to hear.

That is why I created RESET: a retreat that combines genuine nurture and rest with the deeper reflection that helps you return home calmer, clearer and more connected to yourself.

I remain your consistent guide throughout the weekend, holding the thread between each experience so that it feels like one connected journey rather than a collection of separate workshops.

“Joanne holds the room with a presence that is both grounded and uplifting. She has a rare gift for guiding energy.”

“Joanne does not just hold space.
She helps women open up to themselves.”
- Retreat guest

MY APPROACH BRINGS TOGETHER:

• Coaching and NLP

• Emotional awareness

• Nervous-system support

• Energy psychology

• Guided reflection

• Grounded integration

This is not about being pushed into deep work or told who you should become.

It is about being supported in a way that helps you feel safe enough to soften, honest enough to listen and able to reconnect with yourself at your own pace.

The Return to Self Retreat will be held at Tregulland & Co - a private luxury estate near Launceston, Cornwall, tucked away in its own valley, surrounded by 16 acres of open land, woodland, water and wide Cornish skies.

Joanne chose this venue for its cosy luxurious feel and autumnal vibes as we start to cross the threshold of seasons. It is a place where the outside world feels far enough away for your body to finally exhale. A place with room to gather, room to retreat, room to wander, room to be quiet, and room to let the weekend meet you at your own pace.

The estate offers space to walk, breathe and step away from the noise.

There is woodland, open land, water, and the feeling of being cocooned from everyday life.

You do not need to go anywhere to feel away.

One of the most special parts of the estate is the Pool House — a restorative space with an indoor heated freshwater pool, steam room, showers and an outdoor wood-fired hot tub.

A swim between sessions.
A quiet steam after emotional work.
A soak in the hot tub beneath the evening sky.
A moment where your body gets to feel cared for without needing to explain anything.

There will be spacious time woven into the weekend to enjoy the pool, hot tub and steam room, because this retreat is not about filling every hour.

The pauses are part of the medicine.

Treatments will be offered at an additional cost.

The estate has beautiful communal spaces designed for gathering, resting and lingering.

There are places for shared meals, fireside conversations, quiet cups of tea, journalling, reading, and moments where you simply sit and watch the weather move through the valley.

This matters.

Because the women who come to this retreat are often used to being switched on, available and responsible.

The house offers something different.

Space to be with others without performing.
Space to be alone without disappearing.
Space to let conversation happen naturally.
Space to feel held by the environment, not just the programme.

We have a beautiful Old Workshop where our workshops and beautiful energy work will take place.

The retreat is guided by Joanne Turner, with carefully selected practitioners joining at specific points to support the journey through movement, sound, aromatherapy, crystals and deep rest.

This is not a collection of separate workshops. THE RESET EXPERIENCE

Experiences that restore

Joanne holds the emotional and energetic pathway throughout, so you are not left to piece the experience together yourself.

RESET is not a packed schedule of activities or another weekend where you are expected to keep up.

Each experience has been thoughtfully chosen to help you slow down, come back into your body, understand what you have been carrying and reconnect with the part of you that can hear what you truly need.

Movement & Breath

Gentle movement and guided breathing to help release tension, settle your nervous system and bring you back into your body.

Coaching & Guided Reconnection

Joanne-led experiences that create space to notice what you have been overriding, understand yourself more deeply and hear your own inner voice again. Most importantly, we will explore how you carry what you have discovered into everyday life when you return home.

Cacao & Kintsugi Heart Alchemy™

A meaningful ritual of reflection, creativity and reconnection—honouring what life has shaped while reclaiming the parts of yourself you are ready to choose again.

Nature & Stillness

Quiet walks, fresh Cornish air and unhurried moments across the private estate, giving you room to breathe, reflect and simply be.

Sensory Rituals

Aromatherapy, grounding practices and carefully chosen sensory experiences that help you reconnect through the body—not only through thought.

Sound & Integration

Restorative sound, firelight, quiet reflection and spacious evenings that allow the experiences of the day to settle gently within you.

You wake to the quiet of the estate and begin gently—with movement, breath and breakfast around the table.

Later, Joanne guides you through experiences that help you notice what you have been carrying, where you may have been overriding yourself and what you need now.

There is no rush into the next thing. You might take what has surfaced on a walk through the grounds, let it settle in the private pool or return to your room and rest.

At another point, you may sit with cacao and piece together a Kintsugi heart—reflecting on the parts of yourself you are ready to reclaim.

As evening falls, sound, fire, aromatherapy or quiet reflection help the body absorb what the mind has begun to understand.

The rhythm is intentional: experience, space, reflection and rest—so something can genuinely shift without you feeling rushed through it.

You are being cared for, while being gently guided back into a clearer relationship with yourself.

The timings below are a guide and may be gently refined as the final programme is confirmed. The weekend will also be held responsively around the needs and energy of the group, so there is space for the experience to breathe. Spaciousness, rest and integration will remain central throughout.

Friday 30 October - Arrive & Exhale

Crossing the threshold. Friday is your soft landing. You’ll arrive at the estate, settle into your room, explore the space and begin letting the outside world fall away. The evening includes arrival from approximately 4pm, welcome drink or tea, Mediterranean-style dinner by Nina, opening circle with Joanne, blue lotus tea and meditation, and optional pool, hot tub or quiet time.

Saturday 31 October - Soften & Listen

The woman beneath the roles. Saturday is the deeper recognition day. The day includes gentle morning movement, breakfast, The Woman in Between workshop, cacao journey before lunch, lunch by Nina, Kintsugi Heart Ritual after lunch, country walk and spacious free time, dinner by Nina, and Fire Pit Threshold Ritual and stargazing.

Sunday 1 November - Reclaim & Restore

Your energy, your truth, your return. Sunday is practical, empowering and restorative. The day includes gentle morning movement, breakfast, The Energy of Self-Trust workshop, breathwork a spacious pause before lunch, big Sunday lunch by Nina, free time for spa facilities or optional treatments, aromatherapy blend workshop, light buffet/meze-style supper, and candlelit sound journey for integration.

Monday 2 November - Return Gently

Integration and taking it home. Monday is about integration. After breakfast, we’ll gather for a closing circle and create your RESET Integration Plan. Departure is late morning, approximately 11am.

Please note that the final agenda will also be shaped based on attendee needs and will be discussed with you personally before a personalised agenda is sent out to each attendee. 

YOUR STAY

A beautiful place to rest, retreat and integrate

For three nights, you will stay within the private Tregulland estate, surrounded by peaceful grounds, warm living spaces and the quiet of the Cornish countryside.

Every room has its own character, giving you somewhere comfortable and private to return to at the end of each day.

YOUR ROOM WITHIN THE RETREAT

Space to close the door and simply be

At the end of each day, your room becomes your own quiet place to rest, reflect and allow the experiences of the retreat to settle.

You can choose a private ensuite room for complete privacy, or a shared twin ensuite room if you are coming with a friend or are comfortable sharing.

Every room includes

• Private ensuite bathroom

• Beautifully designed interiors

• Underfloor heating

• Robes and swimming towels

• Amphora Aromatics toiletries

• Full use of the estate and Pool House

All room options include:
three nights’ accommodation, all meals, the complete RESET retreat experience, use of the Pool House and estate facilities, the pre-retreat Zoom and post-retreat integration circle.

What’s included

Your retreat place includes everything you need to feel held, nourished and supported across the four days.

Your stay

• Three nights’ accommodation

• Private or shared ensuite room

• Use of the pool, hot tub and steam room

• Full use of the estate and grounds

Your nourishment

• Mediterranean-inspired meals by Nina

• Generous Sunday lunch as the main meal

• Drinks and refreshments throughout

• Dietary requirements catered for

Your experience

• Gentle movement and guided breathwork

• Joanne-led workshops and reflection

• Cacao and Kintsugi Heart Alchemy™

• Nature, sensory and grounding experiences

• Restorative sound and evening rituals

• Spacious time to rest and enjoy the estate

Your integration

• RESET retreat workbook

• Pre-retreat group Zoom with Joanne

• Private retreat WhatsApp community

• Personal support from Joanne throughout

• Post-retreat integration circle

• Practical anchors to take home

Good to know

• Optional treatments may be available at an additional cost.

• Travel to and from the venue is not included.

• Personal travel insurance is recommended.

• Additional practitioner purchases are not included unless confirmed.

BEFORE, DURING & AFTER

Support that extends beyond the four days

RESET does not begin the moment you arrive in Cornwall or end when you leave. You will be supported in preparing for the retreat and in carrying what has shifted back into everyday life.

BEFORE THE RETREAT

Pre-retreat Zoom & private community

Before we gather, you will be invited to a group Zoom with Joanne to meet, ask questions and begin preparing gently for the experience.

You will also be welcomed into a private WhatsApp community, giving you an opportunity to connect with the other women before arriving.

AFTER THE RETREAT

Post-retreat integration circle

Once you are home, we will gather online again to reflect on what has shifted, reconnect with your intentions and explore how to continue choosing yourself within everyday life.

Words from women who joined Joanne’s previous Cornwall retreat.

“This was a transformational weekend for me. Joanne holds space like I’ve never experienced.”

“A brilliantly curated retreat. Jo tailored it to the participants... I left with new friends and a full heart.”

“What surprised me the most was discovering I have the ability within me to connect closer to myself.”

“I haven’t felt this peaceful in myself in years and years.”

“The venue was fab and it made it feel extra special. The food was delicious and really healthy.”

Food is a central part of the retreat experience.

Across the weekend, you’ll be cared for with beautiful Mediterranean-style meals by Nina, who also cooked for Joanne’s previous Cornwall retreat and was one of the most-loved parts of the experience.

Her food was described as delicious, nourishing, healthy and deeply supportive - the kind of food that helps your body feel cared for, not restricted or overcomplicated.

Sunday lunch will be the main meal of the day, with a lighter buffet / meze-style supper before the evening sound journey.

All dietary requirements will be catered for.

“The food was amazing and so nourishing.”

THE WOMEN BESIDE YOU

Held by the experience—and by the women beside you

Something shifts when women who are used to being the capable one enter a space where no one has to hold everything together.

You do not need to arrive knowing anyone or share more than feels right.

Connection develops naturally—over meals, walks, laughter and the quieter moments in between.

Previous guests often say that the women they met became one of the most meaningful parts of the retreat. Genuine friendships have formed, with some women continuing to meet and stay in touch long after returning home.

There is space to connect and space to be quiet. To join in and to step back.

More honesty. More laughter. More freedom. More room to be fully yourself.

“I left with new friends and a full heart.”

— PREVIOUS RETREAT GUEST

Questions before booking?

A few things women often wonder before joining a retreat.

If you still feel unsure, you’re welcome to ask Joanne a question before booking - hello@thezenacademy.co.uk 

Do I need to know anyone else coming?

No. Many women come to retreat alone.

You will be welcomed gently, and the group will be held with care from the moment you arrive. There will be time to connect with the other women, but also space to be private, quiet and completely at your own pace.

You do not need to arrive knowing anyone. You only need to arrive as you are.

What if I feel nervous about coming?

That is completely normal.

Many women feel nervous before a retreat, especially if they are coming alone, travelling further from home, or know they may be giving themselves permission to soften for the first time in a long while.

The retreat is intentionally small, warm and gently held. Nothing is forced, and you will never be expected to share more than feels right for you.

If you feel nervous beforehand, you are welcome to ask Joanne any questions before booking or before arriving.

Will I have to share personal things in the group?

No.

There will be opportunities for reflection, journalling and group sharing, but you will never be asked to speak about anything you do not wish to share.

You are welcome to participate quietly. Listening is also participation.

This retreat is designed to feel emotionally safe, spacious and respectful of your privacy.

What if I do not feel comfortable participating in part of the retreat?

You can participate in as much or as little as feels right for you.

This is your retreat. If at any point you need time out, quiet space, a walk, time in your room, or a moment to integrate, that is completely welcome.

The programme is there to guide you, not to pressure you.

Is this retreat very spiritual?

The retreat includes a gentle layer of energy work, ritual, cacao, crystals, sound and intuitive reflection, but it is grounded in the body, emotional reconnection, nervous system support and practical tools.

You do not need to identify as spiritual or believe anything specific to feel held here.

The intention is not to make the retreat feel overly spiritual, intense or inaccessible. The practices are there to support reflection, release, grounding and reconnection in a grounded and meaningful way.

Is this a therapy retreat?

No.

This retreat is not a replacement for therapy, medical care or mental health support.

It is a reflective, restorative and transformational retreat for women who feel ready to reconnect with themselves in a supported group space.

There will be emotional depth, but this is not an intensive trauma-processing retreat. The work is held gently, with choice, privacy and care.

What should I wear?

Please bring loose, comfortable clothing that you can relax and move in.

Layers are recommended, especially as the retreat is taking place at the end of October and some parts of the weekend may be outdoors, including the Fire Pit Threshold Ritual.

You may also want to bring:

• warm jumpers or cardigans

• comfortable socks or slippers for inside

• swimwear for the pool, hot tub and steam room

• a warm coat for outside

• comfortable shoes or boots for walking in the grounds

• something cosy for the evening sound journey

You do not need to dress up unless you want to. Comfort is the priority.

Do I need to bring mats, blankets or cushions?

This will be confirmed in your pre-retreat information.

The intention is to provide what is needed for the main retreat practices where possible, but you are very welcome to bring anything that helps you feel more comfortable. A full packing list will be sent before the retreat.

What food will be served?

All meals are included from Friday evening to Monday morning.

Food will be prepared by Nina, who catered Joanne’s previous Cornwall retreat and was one of the most-loved parts of the experience.

Expect generous, nourishing Mediterranean-style food that feels grounding, healthy, beautiful and supportive — not restrictive or overcomplicated.

Sunday lunch will be the main meal of the day, with a lighter buffet / meze-style supper before the Sunday evening sound journey.

All dietary requirements will be catered for.

Will refreshments be provided?

Yes. Drinks and refreshments will be available across the weekend.

More detailed information will be shared before the retreat, but the intention is that you feel well cared for throughout your stay, with nourishing food, drinks and space to make tea or pause between sessions.

Are treatments included?

Optional treatments may be available at an additional cost.

These are not included in the retreat price and will be confirmed separately once practitioner details are finalised.

There will also be spacious free time across the weekend to enjoy the pool, hot tub, steam room, reading, walking, resting or simply being in the house.

Can I pay in full?

Yes. If you would prefer to pay in full, this option is available through the booking process

What if I am running late on the day?

Arrival is expected between approximately 4–5pm on Friday 30 October.

If you are running late, please let Joanne know as soon as possible so she can advise you. Depending on timings, the retreat may need to begin before your arrival, but you will be welcomed and settled in as gently as possible when you arrive.

Full arrival details and contact information will be sent before the retreat.

What time does the retreat start and finish?

Arrival is expected between approximately 4–5pm on Friday 30 October 2026.

Departure will be late morning on Monday 2 November, around 11am, to be confirmed.

Exact timings will be confirmed in your pre-retreat information.

Where is the retreat?

The retreat will take place at a private luxury estate near Launceston, Cornwall.

Full address and arrival instructions will be shared with booked guests before the retreat.

The venue is a cocooned private estate with beautiful living spaces, private grounds, a pool, hot tub and steam room.

Is there parking at the venue?

Yes there is plenty of parking.

Parking details will be confirmed in your pre-retreat information.

Can I travel from further afield or overseas?

Yes. Women travelling from further afield or overseas are very welcome.

Full travel guidance will be shared before the retreat, including recommended arrival times, local transport options and details to help you plan your journey.

If travelling from overseas or a long distance within the UK, you may wish to arrive in Cornwall the day before or stay locally afterwards to make the journey feel more spacious.

Travel to and from the venue is not included.

Are there any restrictions or precautions for attending?

This retreat includes practices such as cacao, sound healing, energy work, gentle movement, meditation, aromatherapy and use of spa facilities.

Some practices may not be suitable for everyone, including those who are pregnant, have certain heart conditions, sound-induced seizures, severe tinnitus, complex medical needs or severe mental health concerns.

Cacao may not be suitable for some heart conditions or certain medications.

If you are unsure whether the retreat or any part of it is suitable for you, please contact Joanne before booking. You are responsible for making sure the retreat is appropriate for your own health and wellbeing.

You will also be asked to complete a short wellbeing form before the retreat.

Do I have to use the pool, hot tub or steam room?

No.

The spa facilities are available for you to enjoy, but there is no pressure to use them.

You are welcome to spend free time in whatever way feels most supportive — swimming, resting, walking, reading, journalling, chatting or simply being quiet.

Will I have my own room?

There are private ensuite rooms and shared twin ensuite places available.

Private ensuite rooms are for women who want their own quiet space to rest, retreat and integrate.

Shared twin ensuite rooms are ideal for friends booking together or women who are happy to share.

Can I book a shared twin room if I am coming alone?

Shared twin rooms are best suited to friends booking together.

If you are coming alone and would like to share, please contact Joanne before booking so she can advise what may be possible and ensure it feels comfortable and aligned.

What if I am not sure whether this retreat is right for me?

You are welcome to ask Joanne a question before booking.

You do not need to have a call before reserving your place, but if you would like to talk through the retreat, room options, travel, payment plan or whether it feels right for where you are, you can contact Joanne first.

Will alcohol be included?

Alcohol is not part of the retreat offering, and we ask that guests do not drink alcohol during the weekend.

The retreat has been created as a clear, grounded and deeply held space, with reflective work, energy practices, cacao, sound, ritual, spa facilities and emotional integration woven through the experience.

For that reason, the weekend will be alcohol-free, apart from a small optional celebratory glass of bubbly at a suitable moment.

The focus is on nourishment, rest, clarity and reconnection.

Can I come if I have never been on a retreat before?

Yes.

You do not need previous retreat experience. The weekend will be guided gently, and everything will be explained as you move through it.

You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what you need. You simply need to feel that this space is calling you.

The full cancellation and refund policy can be found here: https://www.thezenacademy.co.uk/flourish-weekend-retreat-booking-terms-conditions/

Please read this carefully before booking, as your deposit secures your place and retreat spaces are limited.

Send an email to hello@thezenacademy.co.uk and we can help you decide if this is the right fit or why not book a call with me to discuss further.