For People Who Support Others — And Want Some Time to Support Themselves

These seasonal retreats are designed for those who spend their lives thinking with and for others — coaches, facilitators, educators, leaders, care professionals.

You give so much.
This is where you receive.
You hold space.
This is where you exhale.

Together, we’ll immerse in the Thinking Environment®, enjoy unhurried dialogue, eat nourishing food, and walk the land.
No performance. No pressure. Just presence.

These Retreats Are For You If You...

✔️ Crave time to think clearly — not just quickly
✔️ Feel disconnected from your clarity, rhythm, or joy
✔️ Long to gather with thoughtful peers in meaningful conversation
✔️ Are feeling overextended, overstimulated, or quietly depleted
✔️ Know that one good day of thinking can change everything

What You'll Experience

🌀 Guided Thinking Sessions — to explore the questions that truly matter to you
🗣️ Rich Dialogue & Shared Wisdom — in a circle of thoughtful peers
🌳 Time in Nature — walking, resting, reflecting in the beautiful Peak District
🍲 Beautiful Food — a catered, seasonal lunch to nourish and ground you
🧭 Reconnection to Self — and the next steps that feel most aligned

Each retreat follows the rhythm of the season, offering a space to pause, reset, and return with greater clarity and intention.

2026 Retreat Dates

Spring Retreat
📅 Thursday 12 March 2026
🌼 Theme: Renewal, rebalancing, fresh thinking

Summer Retreat
📅 Thursday 9 July 2026
☀️ Theme: Courage, clarity, mid-year reflection

Autumn Retreat
📅 Thursday 12 November 2026
🍂 Theme: Integration, completion, letting go

🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Pricing

All options include: full retreat day, seasonal lunch, refreshments, and post-retreat connection space.

Standard Single Retreat - £125 Open to all — no prior experience required

Alumni Single Retreat - £95 For past participants of Sophie’s Time to Think courses

Scholarship Single Retreat - £65 - For those with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds

Standard 3-Retreat Bundle - £345 Save £30 — join the whole seasonal rhythm

Alumni 3-Retreat Bundle - £265 - A thank-you for your practice — just under £90/retreat

Scholarship 3-Retreat Bundle - £175 - Deeply discounted rate for those who need it the most.

✨ Maximum group size: 12
✨ Payment plans available

📩 Any questions, Email sophie@thethinkingproject.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have done a Thinking Environment course to attend?
Not at all. These retreats are open to everyone. If you’re new to the work, you’ll receive a short welcome video beforehand — and the group will support you with kindness and ease.

Will this feel like a training day?
No. These are slow, human, restorative days. You’ll be offered gentle structure and prompts, but the real focus is presence, reconnection, and deep, uninterrupted thinking.

Can I attend just one retreat?
Yes. You’re welcome to book a single retreat or join all three to follow the rhythm of the seasons.

What’s included in the price?
Your day includes guided sessions, materials, lunch and refreshments.

Is there accommodation nearby if I want to stay the night?
Yes. On-site self-catering accommodation is available for £90 per night, and I can help you arrange this if needed. Staying over can add ease and space to your experience.There are also lots of options in the surrounding villages.

Is there a scholarship rate?
Yes. I offer a limited number of reduced-rate places for those with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds — including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or differently-abled folks. You don’t need to justify or apply — I trust you. If the full price is a stretch, the scholarship rate is for you.

You Give So Much. Let This Be a Day That Gives Back.

Come as you are.
Bring what matters.
Leave with something steadier, deeper, and more alive than when you arrived.

Location: The Gathering — Grindslow House, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZD