1st-3rd December 2025

Price range: £495.00 through £1,195.00

You are warmly invited to step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in a blend of festive creativity and restorative practices, curated especially for mothers and daughters.

Unwind together in the serene surroundings of Wimborne St Giles estate, in the beautiful Dorset countryside. With its unique blend of character and comfort, this charming location offers the perfect pre-Christmas energy reboot. A peaceful setting to relax, reflect, and connect.

This retreat is a unique opportunity to connect through shared experiences that nurture the mind, body, and soul. Together, you’ll enjoy creative workshops, breathwork, calming rituals and walks to help you feel calm and centred as you prepare for the holiday season.

Enjoy nourishing, delicious meals designed to support your health and well-being, and share meaningful moments in the quiet warmth of this luxurious retreat.

Whether you are looking to reconnect with yourself and your loved one, or seeking a meaningful way to prepare for Christmas, this retreat offers an unforgettable experience for mothers and daughters to cherish as you step into the holiday season with ease and togetherness.

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Mother & Daughters Pre-Christmas Retreat

  • Two nights charming accommodation in the Riding House, on the picturesque St Giles Estate, Wimborne
  • Embroidery with Lottie Mayland
  • Mindful country mianders through the surrounding Dorset countryside
  • Wreath making with fresh flowers and foliage
  • Watercolour Christmas card painting
  • Reconnecting breathwork with Ellie Loves
  • Delicious & nutritious meals, nibbles & drinks
  • Sauna, cold water experience.
  • Firepit gatherings to unwind and connect under the stars
  • Access to a wood-fired sauna and optional massage treatment
  • Arrival and departure transfers to train station if required

 

Price is per person, full board, and includes all meals, and retreat activities.

Is this Mother & Daughters Retreat for you?

  • You want to spend quality time with your mother/daughter.
  • You want to enter the festive season feeling calm, grounded, and fully able to enjoy it.
  • You need time to rest your mind and nourish your creative soul.
  • You need time to recharge and reconnect with yourself, including gentle breath-work with Ellie Loves to help restore clarity and focus.
  • You want to rekindle your artistic spirit.
  • You want to combine the joy of art with the restorative power of nature, whether through forest walks, a rejuvenating sauna, or the invigoration of cold water immersion.
  • You want to connect to an inspiring community of like-minded creative, caring women.
  • You want to give your mother or daughter the thoughtful gift of shared time, rest, and connection.
  • You need time to rest your mind and nourish your creative soul.
  • You want to combine the joy of art with the restorative power of nature, whether through forest walks, a rejuvenating sauna, or the invigoration of cold water immersion.

Suggested Schedule

Monday:

Arrivals, check in to your rooms and make yourself comfortable

Opening circle with welcome drink & nibble

Christmas card making with mulled wine

Nutritious dinner

Hot cacao, herbal tea & intention-setting

Tuesday:

Morning refreshments

Guided walk with mindfulness practices

Brunch

Embroidery workshop

Light bite to eat

Sauna, treatments & Breathwork

Nutritious dinner

Hot cacao around the sitting room fire, candle lit meditation

Wednesday:

Morning refreshments

Guided Walk with Mindfulness Practices

Brunch

Wreath making Workshop

Closing Circle with Tea & Cake

Join in with as much or as little as you like, no pressure to join every class if you prefer to lie in, take a quiet walk or book a massage.

 

FAQ's

What happens after you book the retreat?

You will receive a booking confirmation and we will be in touch regarding your dietary requirements and any other needs. Four weeks before your retreat, we will send a welcome pack with all the details, including what to bring.

How can I reach the venue?

Nearest train/bus station is Poole or Salisbury

Nearest airport is Bournemouth.

We will provide free transfer service from Bournemouth or Poole.

Do I need any equipment?

All materials are provided.

What is the group size?

Maximum of 18 guests.

Tell me more about Wimborne St. Giles?

Wimborne St Giles is a quintessential Dorset village, nestled in the wooded valley of the River Allen within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At its heart lies a Grade I listed Georgian parish church and the magnificent 17th-century St Giles House, set within a 5,500-acre estate of rolling parkland, a serpentine lake, and meandering woodland trails.

What will the meals be and is it all included?

We focus on nourishing your body, mind, and spirit with wholesome, delicious meals to enhance your retreat experience. With all meals, fruits, snacks, tea, and coffee included, we can cater to most dietary needs.

Accessibility?

Please contact us with any enquiries.

What time should I arrive and depart for the retreat?

Arrival will be 4 pm and depart around 3pm on the final day.

Do you serve alcohol on this retreat?

Usually, we do not serve alcohol on of our retreats. However, for this pre-Christmas retreat mulled wine will be offered.

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is designed exclusively for women, providing a supportive and empowering environment to connect, create, and unwind.

I have more questions…

If you have any more questions, drop us an email at contact@vivreretreats.co.uk, or dm us on instagram @Vivreretreats and we will get back to you!

We can’t wait to hear from you! X

Sample Menu

Morning Refreshments

Fresh coffee, herbal teas, spiced chai

Seasonal stewed fruit (e.g. apple, pear & cinnamon)

Mini matcha and blueberry chia pudding

Toasted nuts & seeds

Brunch 1 – Baked Eggs with Winter Greens

Baked free-range eggs nestled in a rich tomato sauce with, cavolo nero, and warming spices.

Served with toasted sourdough and whipped herbed labneh.

Brunch 2 – Sweet Potato & Spinach Frittata

Warm frittata with roasted sweet potato, spinach, and feta.

Served with winter slaw, beetroot hummus, and seeded rye toast.

Afternoon Tea & Cake

All handmade with wholesome, organic ingredients.

Meal 1 – A taste of the Winter Garden

Black-eyed bean and seasonal roasted vegetable warming bowl, served with a chard and green herb smash, cauliflower couscous, and a slaw of spring kale, apple, cabbage, and toasted seeds.

Meal 2 – Creamy Nut Butter Ramen with Greens and Wild Salmon

Nut butter Ramen- made with pak choi, tender-stem broccoli, edamame, rice noodles in a creamy broth.

Practitioners

Sacha Pratten – Host and curator

Sacha has a degree in Psychology, and spent a decade as a music teacher before transitioning to hosting. In 2017, she founded Vivre Retreats, creating spaces where people can retreat and recharge in desirable locations. Passionate about food and nutrition, Sacha focuses on providing wholesome, vibrant meals to support wellbeing. A travel enthusiast, she loves exploring new places and facilitating meaningful journeys. Sacha’s true calling is bringing people together in welcoming spaces.

 

Naomi Pratten – Host and curator

Naomi, Sacha’s daughter will be co-hosting this retreat. She recently completed her degree in Sustainable Fashion at the University of Leeds, where she developed a strong interest in conscious living and creative expression. Naomi, who helped host our first-ever retreat, has a natural gift for nurturing others. She’s deeply passionate about mental wellbeing, holistic health, nutrition, and meaningful human connection. Her grounded presence brings warmth and ease, helping guests feel truly cared for and seen.

 

Ellie Loves – Breathwork practitioner

Ellie Loves is a breathwork facilitator passionate about helping you reconnect with your true self. Through breathwork, movement, and meaningful conversations, she inspires self-love, compassion, and the courage to embrace life’s messiness. Ellie’s approach helps you navigate emotions with humour and resilience while staying connected to others. Her sessions offer healing, insight, and joy, reminding us that we’re never alone – we’re all in this together.

 

Lottie Mayland – Embroidery

Lottie Mayland Embroidery was born in 2020 during the first lockdown, when life slowed and creativity flourished. While staying at her childhood home, Lottie began experimenting with a sewing machine and vintage linens. What began with homemade napkins – each uniquely embroidered to tell them apart – soon sparked a love for hand-stitching. Inspired by her parents’ kitchen garden and vintage embroidery styles, Lottie turned her passion into a small business creating personalised, made-to-order pieces.

 

Gilly – Wylde Green Kitchen

We’re delighted to be joined by Gilly who opened Wylde Green Kitchen 2016. Her vibrant, health-giving vegan meals are crafted with heart and intention. Gilly brings her signature style, rooted in compassion, creativity, and seasonal ingredients, to the retreat table.  Her food is a celebration of delicious healthy eating – designed to leave you feeling well-fed, and deeply cared for.

 

Lindsey – Dorset Forest Bathing 

With a background in wildlife conservation and over a decade of experience, Lindsey brings deep knowledge of how nature supports our wellbeing. As a certified Forest Therapy Guide, she leads grounding, science-backed walks that gently reconnect us with the healing power of the natural world.

 

Andrea – Mumstuary

Andrea, is the founder of Mumstuary, who creates meaningful spaces for mothers to connect, reflect, and restore.Her work is grounded in the belief that mothers deserve nurturing too, and when women come together in supportive, non-judgmental spaces, profound connection and healing can unfold. Whether hosting intimate circles, guided conversations, or reflective workshops, Andrea leads with empathy, warmth, and presence.Andrea brings a rare gift for creating emotionally safe spaces where connection flows with ease.

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