Project Pause Retreats

In a world that feels super fast paced, pressured and a little overwhelming, pause.

Whether you’re craving some time for yourself or you're feeling exhausted, Project Pause is a place to catch your breath.

YORKSHIRE DALES

Friday 8th - Monday 11th August 2025

August 2025

Project Pause X Elise Downing

WHERE: Yorkshire Dales

WHEN: Friday 8th – Monday 11th August

Escape the daily hustle this August. Join Project Pause surrounded by beautiful rolling fells in the Yorkshire Dales. We are bringing you a weekend of active relaxation to help you slow down, de-stress, and top up your batteries. Note, this is one of our more active pauses.

What to expect:

A stunning day hike and optional runs with Elise Downing, the youngest person and first woman to run 5,000 miles around the entire coast of the UK self-supported. Daily morning flow, evening yin and yoga nidra. Incredible food, breathwork and meditation. Waterfall wild swimming. A vision board workshop, sound healing, the loveliest of humans and as always an awe-spiring location to huddle up. An experience that will leave you feeling like YOU again.

Long Weekend Prices:

Private Double Single Occupancy | Ensuite | Per Person @ £895

Private Double Double Occupancy: £1,250 (£625 per person) – Save 30% per person when sharing

Private Single | Ensuite | Per Person @ £825

Twin Room | Shared | Ensuite | Per Person @ £795

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE, EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS.

LLANGEDWYN WALES

Friday 12th - Monday 15th September 2025

September 2025

Project Pause X Emmy Lupin

WHERE: Llangedwyn, Wales

WHEN: Friday 12th - Monday 15th September

This September, Project Pause would like to invite you to disconnect from the day to day, overlooking the spectacular views of the Tanat Valley. Project Pause brings you a weekend that will help you connect with nature and take a moment to be present.

What to expect:

A picturesque hike and breathtaking wild dip at Rhiwagor Waterfall. Daily morning flow, evening yin and yoga nidra in the dreamiest of yurts. Incredible food, breathwork and meditation. A stunning walk around Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall. Gorgeous waterfront picnic at Lake Vyrnwy.  A joyful journaling & illustration workshop with illustrator Emmy Lupin. Chance to huddle up in the hot tub, the loveliest of humans and as always a gorgeous location. Ultimately, an experience to leave you feeling refreshed and recharged.

Long Weekend Prices:

Private Double Single Occupancy | Ensuite | Per Person @ £895 - SOLD OUT

Private Double Double Occupancy: £1,250 (£625 per person) – Save 30% per person when sharing - SOLD OUT

Twin Room | Shared | Ensuite | Per Person @ £825

Triple Room | Shared | Ensuite | Per Person @ £795

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE, EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS.

CORNWALL

Friday 10th – Monday 13th October

October 2025

Project Pause - *NEW* Coastal Retreat

WHERE: Bude, Cornwall

WHEN: Friday 10th – Monday 13th October

This October, escape to the dramatic coastline of Cornwall for a weekend of active relaxation and mindful connection. Project Pause invites you to pause on the secluded clifftop of Northcott, with its unparalleled ocean views, where we blend the challenge of learning new skills and exploring nature with the luxury of slowing down, unwinding, and simply being.

Whether you’re drawn to morning yoga, seaside strolls, creative workshops, or quiet moments of solitude, this retreat is all about creating space to slow down.

What to expect:

A stunning circular coastal hike with breathtaking ocean views. For the adventurous, an optional cold-water dip in the iconic Bude Sea Pool—a tidal haven surrounded by dramatic scenery. Daily morning flow, evening yin yoga, and yoga nidra to relax and recharge. Incredible vegetarian food, breathwork, sound healing and meditation. A morning stroll along Summerleaze Beach, followed by an optional sea dip and warming hot chocolates at a local café. A cosy giant arm knitting workshop plus plenty of free time to stroll along the cliffs, cosy up with a book or simply watch the waves roll in. Ultimately, an experience to leave you feeling refreshed and reconnected.

Long Weekend Prices:

Private Double Single Occupancy | Ensuite | Per Person @ £895

Private Double Double Occupancy: £1,250 (£625 per person) – Save 30% per person when sharing

Private Single | Shared Bathrooms | Per Person @ £825 - SOLD OUT

Twin Room | Shared | Shared Bathrooms | Per Person @ £795

NOTE: Rooms are not ensuite and bathrooms are shared. There is one large family bathroom, two shower rooms and two separate WCs. There is also a hot outside shower.

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE, EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS.

YORKSHIRE DALES

Friday 5th December - Monday 8th December 2025

December 2025

Project Pause - Festive Edition

WHERE: Yorkshire Dales

WHEN: Friday 5th December – Monday 8th December

Christmas can be totally magical, and totally overwhelming. Start your festive season off recharging your batteries in the rolling fells of the Yorkshire Dales. Project Pause brings you a gorgeous weekend of festive cosiness and creativity.

What to expect:

Crisp wintry walks (cosiest scarves essential), daily morning flow, evening yin and yoga nidra. Incredible food, breathwork and meditation. A mindful Christmas wreath making workshop. A festive ceramic bauble painting workshop. Optional cold water dip in the lakes. Sound healing, the loveliest of humans and as always an awe-spiring location to huddle up.


Long Weekend Prices:

Private Double Single Occupancy | Ensuite | Per Person @ £895

Private Double Double Occupancy: £1,250 (£625 per person) – Save 30% per person when sharing

Private Single | Ensuite | Per Person @ £825

Twin Room | Shared | Ensuite | Per Person @ £795

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE, EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS.

AND BREATHE…

What are Project Pause Retreats?

  • An opportunity to hit pause and disconnect from the daily grind (without having to fly halfway around the world!).

  • A chance to huddle up with a small community of others feeling the same way as you might be feeling.

  • An opportunity to take a moment to prioritise you.

  • A safe space for you to try some of the tools and experiences that really helped me through feeling burnt out and overwhelmed.

  • Finally, it’s a break that will leave you with practical learnings you can take back and apply to your day-to-day.

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

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We are beavering away lining up more Project Pause Retreats. Watch this space. We have some magical trips coming soon.

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Testimonials

  • I had the most amazing week and I hope you know what an amazing space you've created! It's so inspiring to see how you turned such a low point into something so beautiful for others. Not only were all the activities and people great but you created an environment of safety, comfort and pause. Brilliant.

    — M E G —

  • Project Pause, at Northcott Beach was such a wonderful experience and from the minute I arrived it pressed all of my happy buttons! The venue, location, workshops, company and catering were all delivered with professionalism and flair. Sophie was an amazing host, and had planned everything so well with a loving care and attention to detail. The benefits of this ' Pause' will stay with me for a long time, for this I am very grateful. Also, I feel so lucky to have spent this time with a very special host and an amazing group of people.

    — C H R I S S Y —

  • Where to start... Project Pause, such a well balanced week on every level. Sophie has created such a beautiful thought out package that everyone will benefit from. It attracted so many like minded people which just says it all. The most precious week filled with inspiring people, treasured moments, adventures, so many laughs and the most incredible setting. The confidence, friendships, honesty and positive intentions that blossomed from the week was really special. It was the biggest joy to be apart of.

    — B R Y O N Y —

  • Project Pause was everything I'd hoped it would be and more! I was drawn to the idea because of the variety of activities rather than all one type of thing and Sophie's relaxed attitude on the schedule being just the right pace and no pressure to do everything if you're not feeling it! I felt energised and relaxed afterwards and hoping to keep the post post glow for as long as I can! Thank you for creating such a much needed project Sophie! I'll be back!

    — H A N N A H —

  • This retreat beat all of my expectations - from the delicious food, to the quality of the workshops and yoga, to the lovely people. It was everything I needed.

    — M A R I A —

  • Sophie and the team created a wonderful, nurturing week away. Full of all the things I love that feed my soul; yoga, fresh air, swimming, wonderful company and absolutely delicious food. I can't wait to experience it again! Thank you so much for the much needed pause Project Pause!

    — H O L L Y —