what’s on
the encounters retreat
“A gathering for the people behind the brands & organisations making an impact.”
in collaboration with 42 Acres, Frome, Somerset.
“It’s the encounters that we have with others that transform us.”
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a day to come together.
We’re excited to be partnering with 42 Acres this year who are hosting our Encounters Retreat Days. We’re bringing together the people behind the brands, agencies and organisations that are leading the way in their field and shaping the future of their industry sector.
Who are the Encounters for?
The encounters retreats are days dedicated to the visionaries behind the brands and organisations that are shaping products, services, and experiences that truly nourish, nurture, educate, and transform.
What are Encounters?
Encounters are small and intimate gatherings, a retreat out into nature, where there are no lengthy lectures or windowless conference rooms. Instead there will be conversations around the fire, a space to share and hear stories, the time to think, to share ideas and spark connections with others.
What will my retreat include?
This retreat includes a gathering of connection, facilitated conversations and talks. A nutrient-rich, nourishing lunch made with food from the land. Guests are welcome to enjoy the land, experience our facilitators and there will be the opportunity for everyone to immerse themselves in nature, have a wild swim, enjoy a wood fired sauna and join us for a facilitated forest bathing session.
Where will we be spending our retreat?
We’re be gathering on the regenerative estate of 42 Acres, set in the heart of a nature reserve surrounded by ancient woodlands. It’s a very special place to gather, a wild space, a sacred space, devoted to nature restoration, re-wilding and regenerative land projects, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in nature, meet the team and learn about their pioneering projects in food, nature and wellbeing.
What will we be doing?
Encounters Days give us a day to step off the continuous cycle of doing and step into another state of mind and being. These days are dedicated to reconnecting with ourselves and spending time in nature with others. Everyone is invited to bring their products, share their stories and honour the incredible work they’re doing, these days together give us a chance to celebrate the impacts we’re all making.
Join us around the fire, for a day away with like minded people, build connections and open up opportunities for the future.
Encounters Retreat Day - £200 p/p inc. vat
10 am - 3.30pm
*Only 30 spaces available for each Encounter Retreat Day, all prices inc. VAT
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42 Acres was first conceived in 2015 by siblings Lara and Seth Tabatznik as a home for personal, social and environmental change after having been deeply inspired number of powerful personal retreats and workshops in their own lives. At its core, 42 Acres invites people to reconnect with nature, self and others but has now grown to offer so much more including a range of wellbeing and nature based experiences and events, a regenerative farm and an abundant nature reserve.
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Encounters days are ultimately about connection. Its a day to retreat from the usual and join other people from your sector to share stories, talk ideas through and open up opportunity for collaboration and growth. We’re thrilled to be partnering 42 Acres to host our encounters days this year, their projects are inspiring and impressive on so many levels they build respect, responsibility, and reciprocity into the wellbeing of the land and for the guests they host.
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You’ll get to meet the founder behind the landscape Kirsty Powell, she’ll be welcoming the guests alongside some of our trainers and facilitators. You’ll get to meet some of the team behind the rewilding and regenerative projects at 42 Acres. You’ll also have the opportunity to have time to talk, meet and connect throughout the whole day, the’ll be wild swims, a wood fired sauna and a delicious regenerative lunch enriched with foraged and grown plants from the land.
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42 Acres are opening up the opportunity for guests of Encounters to book their own choice of accommodation from their self retreats stays, which can be found on their website. You can stay on a boat on the lake, camp in a luxury bell tent or find yourself a spot in one of their houses. if you do decide to stay, it would be a chance to continue your own personal retreat to rest and relax after our day together.
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42 Acres is near Frome in Somerset, those joining us from London can catch a direct train from either Paddington or Waterloo (1h45 mins). There are also direct trains from Bristol (1 hour) and Bath (45 mins). We also have parking on site should you wish to drive directly to us.
the encounters dates
Tuesday 29th April - 2025 SOLD OUT
Monday 2nd June - 2025
Thursday 26th June - 2025
reset & renew away day
“An away day for founders & leadership teams to think for the business.”
at Lime Wood - The New Forest, UK
“Time to think, create and innovate for the business.”
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A day dedicated to you and the business.
Who is this for?
This away day is for Founders, Co-Founders and Leadership Teams to step away from the everyday to think, create and innovate for whats next for the business. Spend a day together offsite to reset yourselves and renew your thinking. Before we meet, we’ll talk through any challenges your facing and we’ll delve into what you would like to focus on for your business during your one day away to reset and renew your thinking and gain strategic direction.
What will we be doing?
Join us at Lime Wood for a day dedicated to you, your work and the business. Give yourself time to think, review and talk things through. Gain focus and clarity and leave with an actionable plan to get your team and the business where you want it to be. Step away from the everyday and join us at one the most highly regarded places to dine, rest and rejuvenate, Lime Wood, based in the heart of the New Forest within easy reach of London by train, we love to bring our clients here because the people, the customer service, the food and the atmosphere is absolutely exquisite.
Leave feeling revived, inspired and with a plan of action for what’s next.
one day away
reset & renew away day
Includes lunch with us and all guidance, strategy and facilitation.
*All accommodation is booked directly with Lime Wood.
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Lime Wood is situated in the New Forest, the uk’s smallest national park. We are delighted to be able to offer time for our members at Lime Wood, it’s a special place, that once visited our members always ask to come back to.
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Time with us at Lime Wood starts with either breakfast or lunch with one us before heading out for a walk in the new forest to discuss thoughts and objectives in more depth. Lunch is served either at Lime Woods vegan/vegetarian restaurant Raw & Cured or the main restaurant run by their head chef Angela Harnett. We always suggest that our members make some sure to have some down time in Lime Wood’s spa and roof top garden.
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Time at Lime Wood promises to enable people to look after themselves. After a morning of thinking and discussing thoughts and ideas the afternoon is reserved for some down time for our members to reflect, relax and think through conversations in the grounds of one of the best spas in the UK.
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Lime Wood is perfect for a day trip from London or for those living in Surrey and Hampshire.
Accommodation is recommended for those travelling from further afield for away days. For those considering extending their stay, additional days with us can be booked consecutively one after the other.
Please contact us to learn more and discuss your requirements.
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Lime Wood is situated in the heart of the UK’s smallest national park, the New Forest. Direct trains run from London Waterloo straight down into Brockenhurst in 1.5 hours. It’s a great day trip for those coming from London and it well suits members situated on the South Coast.
reset & renew away day
Dates available throughout Winter.
Contact us to get a date that suits your diary.
Get in touch and we’ll talk through the challenges you face and what you want to achieve. We’ll focus in on objectives and we’ll plan an outline of what you want to achieve during your away day with us.
Photos with thanks from the team at Lime Wood.
the impact retreat
“Become a business known for making a difference.”
19th-20th May 2025
The Pig, The New Forest, uk
“Time away to focus on your brands impact and BCorp journey.”
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make an impact.
Become a business known for making an impact.
Join our expert facilitators and surround yourself with other business leaders at The Pig in the New Forest to explore where your business can make an impact and become a force for good. Whether you are already a BCorp and want to improve your impact, or you are looking to begin the process to certification, we’ll be delving into everything you need to know about the new BCorp standards. Joining us on retreat will be Kirsty Powell, who will be there to guide and support our thinking over the two days, alongside her will be our expert Impact facilitators Jessica Ferrow and Fran Page, who will be talking us through the changes that are being made to BCorp. We will learn how the how the new system will work for companies who already hold certification and what needs to be done to gain certification going forwards. If you’re looking to learn more about how your business can make a impact and you feel like you need some expert guidance. Join us on this Impact Retreat to have some time to focus and get started on your next steps for your BCorp journey.
Who is this for?
This one is for the founders, the Sustainability Directors, BCorp Project Leaders and ESG Directors. Step away from your everyday and join other business leaders, innovators and change makers who share similar values to yourself to delve into how your brand can make an impact through how it does business.
What will we be doing?
Join us on some deep dives, guided conversations and walks and talks in the forest to discover new ways for your brand to create an impact. Discover through our series of workshops how you can enhance your current impact, drive innovation and stand out as a brand that is leading the way in your sector. During your time with us we will create powerful, actionable solutions, ideas and concepts to enable your brand to have a transformative impact through your products, supply chains and services.
Step away for 24 hours to spend some time dedicated to thinking and creating your impact journey. Join our sustainability experts and business innovators to talk ideas through and deep dive into potential business impact models. Leave with an action plan for your next step in making an impact and becoming a business that is a force for good.
1 nights stay /2 days away
price - £1495,
Includes lunch and breakfast with us and all guidance, strategy, facilitation and workshops.
*All accommodation is booked directly with The Pig in the New Forest.
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This Pig was the first in their every growing collection of beautiful places. We love this place, it's set in Brockenhurst in the heart of the UKs smallest national park. Surrounded by nature, it's a wonderful place to run our retreats as the people who join us can also have some time to reset and relax and unwind at the end of the day.
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Come together with a small group of like minded business leaders who want to explore what creating positive impact could look like for them and their company. We will be running sessions and workshops to inspire, generate ideas and invite reflection. You will go on a journey to transform and create your impact, ideas, solutions and objectives to help enable your brand to become more purpose-driven and impactful through your services and products.
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Join our design, innovation and impact experts for this retreat to delve into all things Impact and explore and advance your imapct through being or becoming a Bcorp. We will be facilitating workshops to gain insight, generate ideas and formulate potential opportunities for yourself and your business. Our facilitators will be guiding conversations and leading workshops across the two days.
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Accommodation is in one of the private rooms in the hotel, or there is the opportunity to stay in their shepherds hut for those who want to be closer to nature. It wouldn’t be a retreat unless you had some time booked in for yourself to reflect and renew. Step out of the front door for walks in the forest and book in a treatment in their beautiful outdoor sanctuary.
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Set in the depths of the New Forest in Brockenhurst, this location is within easy reach of London, with a direct train from Victoria or Clapham Junction. It's also perfect for companies based in the South and along the coast.
the impact retreat
The Pig in the New Forest
Monday/Tuesday 19th-20th May 2025
Contact us and we’ll talk you through how we work, what to expect, how your business will benefit and what you’ll leave with after two days away with us.
*Includes lunch and breakfast together and two full days of guidance, facilitation and strategic direction by our Innovation, BCorp and Impact experts.
the wellbeing retreat
“Focus on your peoples health & wellbeing.”
23rd - 25th June 2025
The Farm at Avebury, Wiltshire, uk
“Create a wellbeing strategy that works for your people.”
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create a wellbeing strategy.
focus on the wellbeing of your people
This a 48 hour retreat for the CPOs, the HR Directors and the leadership teams who would like to rethink and renew and update their current wellbeing strategy. We’ll establish what works and what doesn’t, review, revisit and redesign a health and wellbeing strategy that works for your people and your business.
Join us solo, or bring together your key people to co-create your wellbeing strategy with our business innovators, mental health experts and people experience designers. Leave with an actionable plan to build, integrate and implement a integrated wellbeing strategy that you can all live and breathe everyday.
The Farm at Avebury is a special place in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Join us for a 48 hour get away to focus on creating a wellbeing strategy that works for your people and your business. Leave inspired, and ready for change with an actionable plan for the wellbeing of your people.
2 nights stay /2.5 days away
price - £1595,
Includes lunch and breakfast together and all guidance, strategy, facilitation and workshops.
*All accommodation is booked directly with Alice at The Farm at Avebury.
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This gathering is set in beautiful depths of Wiltshire a stones through from the very special stones at Avebury. The stables in which we will be staying and running our workshops sit within the beautiful grounds of the working farm at Avebury.
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Set in stunning Wiltshire countryside, these collection of stables have been converted into individual beautiful rooms, each with their own kitchen and bathroom, each space offers a real retreat through their beautifully styled and curated rooms. Both individuals and small teams enjoy meeting up here to have some time away from their usual workplace. Bring your walking boots or wellies, so we can explore the 360 degree landscapes and views during our walk and talk sessions together.
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This location is perfect for those looking for some time solo to think strategically about the business but also works really well for companies who would like to bring a few people from their team. We deliver training and workshops in their converted stables and rooms that circle the stunning gardens at the Farm at Avebury.
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Each converted stable offers a unique bright and stylish retreat during your stay, each room offers the opportunity for complete peace, quiet and tranquility during and at the end of our talks and workshops that we’ll run throughout the days your with us. We’ve chosen this location for those who want to escape into nature. Each stable has it’s own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen so you really feel at home during your stay.
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Situated just outside the beautiful village of Avebury and down the road from Marlborough, this location is nestled not far from the M4, so is perfect for clients coming along the M4 corridor from London, Bristol, Bath and the Cotswolds.
the wellbeing retreat
The Farm at Avebury, Wiltshire.
Monday - Wednesday
23rd -25th June 2025
Contact us and we’ll talk you through your guided facilitation, design and strategic direction. We’ll explain what to expect, how your business or company will benefit and what you’ll leave with after two days away with us.
*This wellbeing retreat includes guided facilitation and workshops to renew and recreate your health and wellbeing guidelines and strategy.
Prices ex VAT
Photos courtesy of Alice and Rob.