Return to Self Retreat
Return to Self Retreat
Cotswolds AONB, Margetts Hill Barn, Harrow Hill, Long Compton, Shipston-on-Stour, UK
Up to 12 in group
Apr 24 - 27, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Private, intimate setting: an exclusive countryside estate in the Cotswolds, surrounded by rolling hills, woodland, and open skies — offering privacy, calm, and a sense of escape.
- Gentle nervous system restoration: breathwork, mindful movement, and guided rest practices to help guests release tension and restore balance.
- Reflective workshops: thoughtfully designed sessions exploring identity, values, and inner alignment — tools to reconnect with what truly matters.
- Immersion in nature: mindful walks and outdoor practices to ground, calm, and rejuvenate.
- Creative and embodied practices: journaling, somatic exercises, and reflective activities to nurture insight and presence.
- Delicious, nourishing meals: fresh, locally sourced, seasonal cuisine prepared by a private chef — shared in an unhurried, communal setting.
- Unstructured downtime: space to simply be — read, rest, walk, or enjoy quiet conversation by the fire.
- Luxury boutique accommodation: carefully curated rooms in the Farmhouse Barn and Lavender Cottage, blending comfort, character, and calm.
- Expert facilitation: hosted by Emma Georgiou PhD, a leadership coach and facilitator experienced in helping high-performing individuals reconnect with themselves in a supportive, nurturing environment.
- Tools to sustain the experience: practical takeaways, personal rituals, and reflective practices to bring the calm and clarity home.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Emma Georgiou PhD is a leadership coach and wellbeing practitioner with over 15 years’ experience supporting individuals to restore balance, clarity, and sustainable energy in both life and work.
Her background spans learning and development, behavioural change, and human-centred leadership, with extensive international experience across healthcare communications and professional services. In recent years, her work has evolved to focus more deeply on wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and embodied self-awareness — supporting people who are outwardly capable yet inwardly depleted to reconnect with themselves in a more grounded, sustainable way.
Emma Georgiou PhD blends evidence-informed coaching, reflective inquiry, breath-led and somatic practices, and nature-based restoration to create spaces that feel calm, safe, and quietly luxurious. Her approach is warm, spacious, and non-directive, allowing participants to slow down without pressure and meet themselves with greater ease and compassion.
Return to Self reflects her belief that wellbeing is not about fixing or optimising, but about creating the right conditions for rest, presence, and inner alignment — held within an intimate retreat environment that values discretion, comfort, and deep care.
Details of this retreat
Return to Self is an exclusive four-day retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds, designed for people who are accomplished, capable, and busy, yet feel the quiet pull to slow down, reset, and reconnect with what matters most.
This retreat is not about fixing or overhauling your life. Instead, it provides space, time, and gentle guidance to pause, exhale, and reconnect with yourself, your energy, and your clarity.
Over four days, guests will experience:
- Nervous-system restorative practices: breathwork, gentle movement, and quiet reflection
- Nature immersion: mindful walks through the estate’s woodlands, gardens, and countryside
- Reflective workshops: exploring identity, values, and alignment
- Creative and embodied practices: journaling, somatic exercises, and daily rituals
- Restorative communal and private moments: optional treatments, fireside evenings, and quiet solitude
- Nourishing seasonal cuisine: fresh, locally sourced meals to delight and sustain
- Accommodation is boutique, across the Farmhouse Barn and Lavender Cottage, offering warmth, privacy, and comfort.
Guests may choose from single, double, or triple rooms, all with access to the estate’s outdoor spaces.
This retreat is intentionally small and intimate, offering a luxurious, discreet environment to slow down, recharge, and leave feeling restored and aligned.
Investment includes: accommodation, all meals, and the full on-site retreat programme. Optional off-site activities are not included.
Spaces are limited to preserve intimacy. Early-bird pricing available until 28 February 2026.
This retreat is not about fixing or overhauling your life. Instead, it provides space, time, and gentle guidance to pause, exhale, and reconnect with yourself, your energy, and your clarity.
Over four days, guests will experience:
- Nervous-system restorative practices: breathwork, gentle movement, and quiet reflection
- Nature immersion: mindful walks through the estate’s woodlands, gardens, and countryside
- Reflective workshops: exploring identity, values, and alignment
- Creative and embodied practices: journaling, somatic exercises, and daily rituals
- Restorative communal and private moments: optional treatments, fireside evenings, and quiet solitude
- Nourishing seasonal cuisine: fresh, locally sourced meals to delight and sustain
- Accommodation is boutique, across the Farmhouse Barn and Lavender Cottage, offering warmth, privacy, and comfort.
Guests may choose from single, double, or triple rooms, all with access to the estate’s outdoor spaces.
This retreat is intentionally small and intimate, offering a luxurious, discreet environment to slow down, recharge, and leave feeling restored and aligned.
Investment includes: accommodation, all meals, and the full on-site retreat programme. Optional off-site activities are not included.
Spaces are limited to preserve intimacy. Early-bird pricing available until 28 February 2026.
Schedule
Day 1 – Arrival and Settling In
Afternoon arrival and check-in
Welcome tea, introductions, and orientation
Gentle grounding practice to arrive fully
Evening: Light dinner and time by the fire
Day 2 – Rest and Reconnect
Morning: Gentle movement / breathwork
Breakfast
Reflective workshop
Midday: Mindful walk in the countryside
Afternoon: Free time for journaling, rest, or optional treatments
Evening: Dinner and sound bath
Day 3 – Embody and Explore
Morning: Breathwork and gentle movement
Breakfast
Creative / somatic practice session
Midday: Outdoor exploration, mindful walks
Afternoon: Reflective session & personal rituals
Evening: Dinner followed by unhurried conversation or quiet time by the fire
Day 4 – Integration & Departure
Morning: Gentle movement or meditation
Breakfast
Free time for journaling, rest, or optional treatments
Lunch
Closing reflection session and integration tools
Farewell and departures
Notes:
All activities are optional — guests may rest, walk, or simply enjoy the estate at any time.
Meals are shared but unhurried, designed for reflection and connection.
Times are indicative and may shift to suit the rhythm of the group.
Afternoon arrival and check-in
Welcome tea, introductions, and orientation
Gentle grounding practice to arrive fully
Evening: Light dinner and time by the fire
Day 2 – Rest and Reconnect
Morning: Gentle movement / breathwork
Breakfast
Reflective workshop
Midday: Mindful walk in the countryside
Afternoon: Free time for journaling, rest, or optional treatments
Evening: Dinner and sound bath
Day 3 – Embody and Explore
Morning: Breathwork and gentle movement
Breakfast
Creative / somatic practice session
Midday: Outdoor exploration, mindful walks
Afternoon: Reflective session & personal rituals
Evening: Dinner followed by unhurried conversation or quiet time by the fire
Day 4 – Integration & Departure
Morning: Gentle movement or meditation
Breakfast
Free time for journaling, rest, or optional treatments
Lunch
Closing reflection session and integration tools
Farewell and departures
Notes:
All activities are optional — guests may rest, walk, or simply enjoy the estate at any time.
Meals are shared but unhurried, designed for reflection and connection.
Times are indicative and may shift to suit the rhythm of the group.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Emma Georgiou, Cotswolds AONB, Margetts Hill Barn, Harrow Hill, Long Compton, Shipston-on-Stour, UK
Directions
Return to Self is tucked away at Margetts Hill Barn, a private Cotswolds hideaway. The journey is part of the experience — winding through rolling hills, woodlands, and open skies.
Address: Harrow Hill, Long Compton, Warwickshire, CV36 5HB
What3Words: crusher.witless.outgrown
Tips: Use Google or Apple Maps for the final 3 miles; SAT NAVs can be unreliable.
By Train: Kingham (~20 mins) or Moreton-in-Marsh (~16 mins)
By Air: Birmingham ~1h15 | Heathrow ~1h45 | Gatwick ~2h
Taxis available from stations — we’re happy to advise.
Address: Harrow Hill, Long Compton, Warwickshire, CV36 5HB
What3Words: crusher.witless.outgrown
Tips: Use Google or Apple Maps for the final 3 miles; SAT NAVs can be unreliable.
By Train: Kingham (~20 mins) or Moreton-in-Marsh (~16 mins)
By Air: Birmingham ~1h15 | Heathrow ~1h45 | Gatwick ~2h
Taxis available from stations — we’re happy to advise.
Accommodation
Boutique Countryside Living Guests stay in beautifully restored rooms across the Farmhouse Barn and Lavender Cottage, each designed for calm, comfort, and a sense of retreat. Whether shared or private, all spaces allow you to soften, exhale, and wake gently to the quiet of the Cotswolds countryside. Your retreat investment includes accommodation, all meals, and the full on-site retreat programme. Optional off-site activities are not included. Early-bird pricing is available until 28 February. Room Options & Pricing: Master Suite — Farmhouse Barn (Double occupancy, first floor) A generous, light-filled room with ensuite, sweeping countryside views, superking bed, and elegant seating. Perfect for couples or friends. Early Bird: £1,095 per person Standard: £1,295 per person Single occupancy available at full double rate. Ensuite Single Room — Farmhouse Barn (Single occupancy, first floor) Serene and private, with ensuite bathroom. Early Bird: £1,295 per person Standard: £1,495 per person Single Room with Jack & Jill Bathroom — Farmhouse Barn (Single occupancy, first floor) Elegant rooms sharing Jack & Jill bathroom facilities. Early Bird: £1,145 per person Standard: £1,345 per person Triple Room with Ensuite — Farmhouse Barn (Triple occupancy, ground floor) Spacious room with three single beds and private ensuite. Early Bird: £945 per person Standard: £1,095 per person (Reserved for solo female travellers if booked individually) Single Room with Ensuite Toilet — Lavender Cottage (Single occupancy, ground floor) Peaceful room with ensuite toilet and shared shower facilities. Early Bird: £1,195 per person Standard: £1,395 per person Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Lavender Cottage (Double occupancy, ground floor) Beds can be arranged as king or twins; ideal for couples or friends. Early Bird: £895 per person Standard: £1,045 per person Single occupancy available at full rate. Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom — Lavender Cottage (Double occupancy, lower ground) Characterful twin room with shared bathroom, suitable for friends comfortable with stairs. Early Bird: £745 per person Standard: £875 per person Single occupancy available at full rate.
Master Suite — Farmhouse Barn (first floor). A generous, light-filled room with ensuite and sweeping countryside views. Featuring a luxurious superking bed and elegant seating, perfect for couples or friends sharing. Single occupancy available at the full double rate, ensuring exclusive use of the suite.
Ensuite Single Room — Farmhouse Barn (first floor). A serene ensuite room offering complete privacy and quiet.
Single Room with Jack & Jill Bathroom Farmhouse Barn (first floor). Elegant first-floor rooms with shared Jack & Jill bathroom facilities.
Triple Room with Ensuite — Farmhouse Barn (ground floor). Ground-floor room with three single beds and private ensuite. (Reserved for female solo travellers when booked individually).
Single Room with Ensuite Toilet Lavender Cottage (ground floor). A peaceful room with ensuite toilet and shared shower facilities..
Double Room with Shared Bathroom Lavender Cottage (ground floor). Beds may be arranged as king or twins, ideal for couples or close friends. Single occupancy available at the full room rate.
Small Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Lavender Cottage (lower ground). Characterful twin room with shared bathroom facilities. This room has steep steps to/from the ground floor so only suitable for friends who are easily able to negotiate a steep staircase.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Set on a private Cotswolds estate, surrounded by rolling hills, open skies, and serene countryside
Boutique, beautifully restored barn and cottage accommodation blending rustic charm with understated comfort
Onsite woodlands, gardens, and outdoor spaces for mindful walks, reflection, and quiet connection with nature
Light-filled communal areas for relaxed meals, conversation, and unhurried evenings
Intimate, small-group setting offering privacy, calm, and a restorative pace away from everyday li
Boutique, beautifully restored barn and cottage accommodation blending rustic charm with understated comfort
Onsite woodlands, gardens, and outdoor spaces for mindful walks, reflection, and quiet connection with nature
Light-filled communal areas for relaxed meals, conversation, and unhurried evenings
Intimate, small-group setting offering privacy, calm, and a restorative pace away from everyday li
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Seasonal, locally sourced meals crafted to nourish body and soul. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free & dairy-free options available. Shared, unhurried dining supports rest, reflection & connection.
What's Included
- Accommodation in your chosen room, beautifully appointed for comfort, calm, and boutique-style luxury
- All on-site meals, prepared daily by our private chef using fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
- Breathwork, gentle movement, and nervous-system-supportive practices
- Reflective workshops, including all materials and guided journaling
- Mindful walks and outdoor practices in the Cotswolds countryside
- Unstructured downtime for rest, reflection, or quiet connection
- Practical takeaways and personal rituals to support integration after the retreat
- A thoughtfully curated welcome gift to help you settle into the retreat experience
What's Not Included
- Travel to and from the retreat venue
- Optional off-site activities or excursions
- Personal purchases (e.g., gifts, toiletries, or extras)
- Treatments or therapies not part of the scheduled retreat programme
- Alcoholic beverages beyond what is included with meals (if applicable)
- Travel insurance or medical expenses
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