Meet the retreat team
We are delighted to be able to bring together some of the UKs most experienced wellbeing experts to provide you with a holistic retreat experience that will meet your every need.
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Caroline has over 15 years’ experience of facilitation in large corporate organisations, both nationally and internationally.
She works with some of the UK’s largest companies and brands to deliver life changing workshops, keynotes and learning programmes.
An expert in mental and physical resilience, she draws on her own experiences, neuroscience and positive psychology to deliver unique workshops which inspire long-lasting behaviour change.
She is qualified in a wide range of psychometric assessments and is an accredited learning and development professional.
When not facilitating retreats or delivering training, Caroline is a mum to Daisy and Jack and is married to Jonny. One of her life goals is to do a family road trip across America. Having lived in the US she has a desire to go back and share her experiences with her family.
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Ainsley has been practising yoga for 20 years and holds a 200 hour qualification registered with the Yoga Alliance. Ainsley is passionate about helping people to improve their mental health and well-being through the practice of yoga and breathwork. Her teaching methods help to combat stress and anxiety.
Ainsley also holds The Life Awareness breathwork qualification and is currently finalising her Pilates and sound healing qualifications.
Her classes are centred around mindful movement in addition to building strength and flexibility. The core breathing exercises enable you to calm the nervous system and embrace a more mindful state.
You will feel inspired and relaxed after her teaching but most importantly you'll leave with a range of methods to help you stay focused and maintain a calm state in everyday life and stressful situations.
After 15 years teaching in secondary schools she decided to take the leap and start her own business. Ainsley has 3 little wildlings at home and wanted to have more headspace to focus on their needs. She had a drive to be her own boss and to see what she could achieve when she only had herself to answer to. Her aim was to create a business that helped other women who were feeling frazzled with the day to day grind. Ainsley has combined her love of teaching with her passion for the outdoors and wellness.
In her spare time you’ll find her running across the local fells & lifting in the gym.
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We are absolutely delighted to have Simon on board for the entire retreat. Simon won the Unique Dining Experience of the Year 2022 in the Tourism and Hospitality Awards. He is renowned for delivering fine dining and we can’t wait to gather in the formal dining room during the evening to celebrate the day with you over delicious food.
Simon loves to be out walking with his labrador, Jess and when he’s not cooking for work he’s still usually in the kitchen. Simon feels very fortunate to have turned his passion into his business. He is also vice chair of a fast growing mental health charity.
Simon will be providing a mainly organic semi-vegetarian locally sourced menu.
Simon will cater for allergies. Please advise us of any dietary needs upon booking.
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Kerry is an international life coach who has a strong track record for transforming lives through powerful 1:1 coaching interventions.
She is a Co-Active Certified Coach (CPCC), ORSC trained (corporate coaching), a member of the ICF and is also a DiSC (behavioural profiling) facilitator. Having worked in director level positions for the majority of her career, she brings insight and knowledge from years of business experience in a wide variety of sectors. Kerry is passionate about living life to the full, with purpose, and helping others to do the same.
Kerry lives in Manchester in the UK and is married to a kind hearted, funny man. Kerry has a bubbly and bright 11 year old son with a head of curls and a fierce rescue cat called Percy, who loves and fights us in equal measure.
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Gilly a qualified level 2 STA Open Water Swim Coach, RLSS award holder and outdoor first aider. She is devoted to swimming in open water year-round. She describes her swim style as"non-competitive, inquisitive and adventurous". In the winter she loves the challenge of seeking icy tarns high up in the mountains to swim in.
Her written words have been featured in magazines such as the New Yorker, Sidetracked, Summit as well as hard back books such as 'Taking the Plunge' & 'The Art of Wild Swimming' by Anna Deacon and Vicky Allen.
Gilly is a huge advocate for the benefits of cold water swimming on mental health and is the founder of bluemindmen.
Bio security and awareness of our impact on beautiful spaces is something she champions.
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Wayne qualified as a Mountain Leader in 2016. He is passionate about the outdoors and helping people to get the most out of the breathtaking scenary that the Lake District has to offer.
Wayne is also known as the Running Concierge and organises holidays and retreats for runners. In additon to volunteering his time on the weekends with jogging pals and Park Runs. Helping people to stay active.
He is currently training for a 90 mile swim which will take him the length of the Cumbrian coast and keep him out at sea for 7 - 10 days. He is raising money for a fabulous local charity that transforms the life of young people. The Brathay Trust.