If you were booking an organised wellness retreat, most of the decisions would already be made for you. The location. The hotel. The food. The activities. The yoga classes. The spa treatments. Quite possibly even what time you're expected to get up in the morning. And while that can be lovely and sometimes exactly the thing you're looking for, it's also one of the reasons I've become increasingly interested in creating your own DIY wellness retreat instead, because you get to

Wellness retreats are everywhere right now. Open Instagram or Pinterest and you'll see beautiful hotels, sunrise yoga, healthy breakfasts, blissful spa treatments and women returning home feeling calmer, happier and more themselves. But alongside all of that inspiration comes a price tag. Many organised retreats can cost thousands per person before you've even booked your flights. And it got me wondering... Do we actually need someone else to create the perfect retreat for us

For me, it isn't just the destination. It's not the hotel, the airport, the sightseeing or even the weather. It's the feeling. The feeling that something exciting is coming, something new, something fun. The feeling of possibility and that life is about to become bigger than the school run, the laundry pile, the work deadlines and all the little things that fill our days. As a mum of three, life can sometimes feel very practical. There are always things that need doing and pe

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