Day retreats
A full day to reset, close to home in Northumberland. Perfect for your first retreat, or a seasonal ritual you return to again and again.
All you have to do is arrive. Luxury wellness retreats for women. Day retreats and overnight stays in Northumberland, and retreats overseas.
Nourishing food by a private chef, beautiful movement, expert holistic practitioners and a room full of women who get it. We take care of every detail, so you can simply show up and fill your cup.
Next retreatWinter Solstice, Sunday 20 DecemberYou give so much. When was the last time someone looked after you?
You’re the one who remembers everything, holds everyone together and keeps going when you’re running on empty.
Rest gets pushed to “next month”. Time for yourself starts to feel like something you have to earn. And even when you do get a moment, there’s planning, booking and organising before you can actually switch off.
You don’t need another thing on your list. You need somewhere to put the list down.
We hold the space. You fill your cup.
BRENNA retreats are created for women who want real rest, real connection and a little luxury, without any of the effort. Every retreat is small, carefully planned and completely taken care of.
You arrive. We do everything else.
- Safe
- Luxurious
- Warm
- Welcoming
- Nothing to organise
What you get on every retreat.
Whether you join us for a day, a night or a week away, every BRENNA retreat is built around the same promise: you’re looked after from the moment you arrive.
Juice and smoothies on arrival
Fresh juice and a nourishing smoothie, ready the moment you walk in.
Food by a private chef
Beautiful, nutritious meals cooked just for you. Tell us your dietary needs when you book.
Pilates and movement
Expertly taught sessions to help you feel strong and grounded, for every body and every level.
Holistic practitioners
A hand-picked line-up of professional wellbeing practitioners, from meditation to sound.
Coaching and reflection
Guided space to pause, journal and get clear on what you want next.
Connection and friendship
Come alone or bring a friend. Either way, you’ll leave with new ones.
Ways to retreat with us.
However much time you can give yourself, there’s a BRENNA retreat that fits.
Overnight stays
Slow evenings, deep sleep and unhurried mornings. Time to fully switch off and wake up feeling like yourself again.
Retreats overseas
Sunshine, beautiful surroundings and days that belong entirely to you, with everything arranged so all you do is arrive.
New dates and destinations are announced throughout the year. Register your interest to hear first.
Our retreats are for you if…
- you’re always the one holding everything together
- you want luxury that feels warm and welcoming, not stiff
- “I’ll do something for me soon” has been your plan for a while
- you’re brand new to Pilates, or you’ve practised for years
- you’d love to be in a room with women who want the same things
“I created BRENNA retreats for the women who give the most and rest the least. Every detail, from the food to the practitioners, is chosen so you can switch off completely. Come exactly as you are. I’ll look after the rest.” Libby Brenna, founder of BRENNA
Our next retreat
The Winter Solstice Retreat
The longest night of the year, and the turning point back towards the light. One luxurious day in Northumberland to put down everything you’ve carried this year and step into the next one refilled.
The shape of the day
Arrive
A warm welcome, fresh juice and a smoothie in hand. Settle in and meet the women you’ll share the day with.
Move
Pilates and mindful movement to wake the body gently and help you feel strong and grounded.
Nourish
A long, unhurried meal prepared by our private chef. Real food, good conversation, no rush.
Reflect
Coaching and guided reflection to close the year with intention and choose how you want to feel in the next.
Restore
Time with our holistic practitioners: meditation, sound and deep rest.
Return to the light
A solstice ritual as the daylight fades. You leave lighter, softer and refilled.
Give it as a gift
For the woman who never treats herself: a Christmas present she’ll actually remember. Ask us about retreat gift vouchers.
Winter Solstice Retreat
Sunday 20 December 2026, full day, Northumberland
£150per person
- Juice and smoothies on arrival
- Meals by our private chef
- Pilates, coaching, meditation and sound
- Solstice ritual to close the day
Payment plan: 3 monthly payments of £50
Reserve your placeLimited places to keep the day intimate. Venue shared with guests before the retreat.
Upcoming retreats.
Book now, or register your interest to hear first when places open.
Good to know.
What kinds of retreats do you offer?
We run luxury day retreats and overnight stays in Northumberland, a short drive from Newcastle, North Tyneside and Blyth, as well as retreats overseas. New dates and destinations are announced throughout the year.
Do I need any Pilates experience?
None at all. Every session offers options for every level, whether it’s your first class or your thousandth.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Many women come alone, and our small groups mean you’ll be welcomed straight in. You’re also welcome to book with a friend.
What’s included?
Each retreat lists exactly what’s included. As standard, that means juice and smoothies on arrival, meals by our private chef, all movement and coaching sessions, and every holistic practitioner on the retreat.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. We want our retreats to feel within reach, so you can pay in full or spread the cost with a payment plan. Just choose the payment plan when you book.
Can you cater for my dietary needs?
Let us know your dietary needs when you book and we’ll pass them to our chef.
Where is the Winter Solstice Retreat held?
In a beautiful venue in Northumberland. The venue is confirmed soon and shared with every guest before the day.
Can I buy a retreat as a gift?
Yes. Get in touch and we’ll arrange a gift voucher, perfect for a Christmas or birthday present she’ll never forget.
Your place is waiting.
Places on the Winter Solstice Retreat are limited to keep the day intimate. Reserve yours, and the only thing left to do is arrive.