FUN-damentals Retreat
Pause. Breathe. Release. Let Go. Enjoy.
The Fun-damentals Retreat - a day of remembering the simple things that help us feel alive: creativity, connection, movement, music, ritual, community and joy.
Remember what it feels like to feel alive.
When was the last time you laughed until your cheeks hurt?
Created something just because it was fun?
Danced without caring who was watching?
Made a mess?
Made some noise?
Felt completely present?
Somewhere along the way, many of us trade joy and fun for responsibility. We become experts at looking after everyone else, while forgetting ourselves. Life becomes routines and to-do lists.
Especially if you’ve spent years being the sensible one, the strong one, or the one everyone relies on.
The FUN-damentals Retreat is your invitation to remember.
Not to become someone new, but to reconnect with the woman who already exists behind the to-do lists, the expectations and the pressure to keep it all together.
This isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about giving yourself permission to let go.
What Awaits You
An afternoon designed to gently release the layers of stress, responsibility and “shoulds” through play, creativity, movement and connection.
Together, we’ll explore the simple things that make us feel most human and like ourselves:
Joy
Creativity
Community
Music
Movement
Nature
Ritual
Rest
There will be moments of laughter, reflection and some surprises along the way.
And probably a few moments where you'll wonder why we don't do this more often
“I feel ready to make changes to my life”
(Wild Woman Retreat)
“A wonderful day with insightful conversation, grounding meditation and movement and lots of laughs.”
(Wild Woman Retreat)
”I would attend future events with no hesitation”
(Wild Woman Retreat)
“I am so grateful to Alex and Sarah for putting on these retreats. It helps me to get out of my head and explore new things.”
(Release and Unleash Retreat)
Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do….
Is have a little more fun
The Let It Out Session
Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is stop holding it all in.
We'll begin by safely releasing some of that built-up frustration, anger and emotional clutter in wonderfully satisfying ways.
Think:
• Smashing china
• Banging saucepans
• Taking a swing at a piñata
No judgement or needing to explain yourself, just permission to release what's been weighing you down, what feels frustrating, in a fun way.
Get Creative
Once we've created some space, we'll slow things down.
You'll design your own beautifully imperfect "Fuck It" card - part affirmation, part reminder, part permission slip for the days when life feels overwhelming.
You'll also create your own natural smudge stick using seasonal flowers, herbs and greenery from the garden.
No artistic experience required (believe me, ours is limited!). It isn't about making something perfect, but about enjoying the process and switching off as you do it.
Ending in Deep Calm
As the afternoon draws to a close, you'll be guided into a restorative sound bath.
After releasing, creating and laughing it’s your time to receive and allow your nervous system to settle and rest.
The aim is that you’ll leave feeling lighter than when you arrived, not because you've become a different person but because you've remembered what it feels like to simply be yourself, to let go and to have fun.
The Details
Saturday 26th September 2026 12.30-6.30
Evesham, Worcestershire, UK.
Transfers from Evesham or Worcestershire Parkway train stations if needed. Ample parking is available on site. Evesham is on a direct train line from London and is easily accessible from the M5 & M42.
What's Included:
A retreat in the Worcestershire countryside, with afternoon refreshments included.
Arrive anytime from 12.00 pm for coffee/welcome for a 12.30 pm start.
Please have lunch before you arrive. If travelling you are more than welcome to eat your lunch here.
What do I need to bring?
Open heart, open mind
Your journal and a pen
Sense of humour
Yoga mat or 2, blankets & cushions if you wish for your comfort for lying on the floor for the sound bath, eye mask (optional)
Wear comfortable clothing
“Alex & Sarah compliment each other beautifully. I went home feeling lighter and more positive”
(Release and Unleash Retreat)
“I love attending Alex and Sarah’s events. I feel heard, supported and always come away with tools to use”
(Release and Unleash Retreat)
“A fantastic, empowering and fun day.”
(Wild Woman Retreat)
JOIN US HERE
ADD 2 TO THE BASKET AND GET THE 2ND HALF PRICE UNTIL 16TH AUGUST
Your Hosts
Alex & Sarah met for the first time in 2021, although they had both attended Birmingham University at the same time. They knew that they wanted to collaborate straight away. Over the last couple of years this plan has come to fruition with them delivering workshops, retreats, and Women’s Circles together.
Alex Bannard
Alex is a trauma-informed coach, Menopause Yoga teacher, and IMPART-trained specialist accredited by the International Menopause Society. Drawing from personal experience with major lung surgery, mental illness, and life transitions, Alex blends yoga, meditation, mindfulness, to support through 1-1 sessions, classes, retreats, and programmes online and in person. Alex loves marrying geeky science with spiritual practices to help her clients create a way of being they have dreamed of. Self-care is paramount to Alex’s work but she recognises the importance of this fitting in with the busy lives we all lead. Alex integrates a rich mix of disciplines—including energy management, self-compassion, nature connection, and the quantum field—to help clients build sustainable, nurturing practices that align with their unique lifestyles and aspirations.
Yoga Works 200-hour teacher training
TEACH Mindfulness 100hrs teacher training
International Menopause Society IMPART trained
Trauma Informed coach
Ceremonial Sound Healing Practitioner
Sarah Snape
Sarah is a confidence & empowerment coach, passionate about self-love and self-acceptance. She works with those who want more - even if they’re not sure what - but a lack of confidence and self-belief is holding them back. Sarah facilitates her clients to feel energised, excited and to live their best life using her method of clarity, reinvention & action. Sarah is on a mission to support her clients to live life to the full, follow their dreams and have the confidence to be boldly themselves. Sarah is a certified coach through Beautiful You Coaching Academy and a Money, Mindset & Confidence Coach through AMCA and supports women 1-1, in group programmes, retreats and workshops online and in person. Learning and personal development is one of Sarah’s passions in life and she’s here to enable all those she works with to unlock their passions and live a life of MORE.
Certified Life Coach - Beautiful You Coaching Academy
Money, Mindset & Confidence Coach - The Alicia May Coaching Academy
Eating Psychology Coach Diploma
BSocSc Social Policy
MSc Sociology
Ceremonial Sound Healing Practitioner
