roots and wings
A weekend retreat for women in soul-led work who are ready to reconnect with their intuition, reclaim their energy, and reshape the way they live and lead.
Roots and Wings
A gentle pause. Deep listening. A softer way to live and lead.
You hold space for others. You listen deeply. You pour your heart into work that matters, and you do it with real care. From the outside, it looks like you have found your calling, and you have. But somewhere along the way, you started running on empty. You keep showing up for everyone else, while quietly wondering who is holding space for you.
Maybe you have noticed the shift. The way pushing through no longer works like it used to. The way your energy asks for something slower now. You crave rest without guilt. You long for a rhythm that honours your seasons instead of fighting them.
This retreat is your invitation to stop, breathe, and remember who you are beneath all the giving. It isn’t about doing more or striving harder. It’s about coming back to your own wisdom, releasing what weighs you down, and shaping a way of working that truly nourishes you.
HELLO SOUL, HELLO INTUITION
You already know the woman you long to become. She trusts herself. She makes choices from a place of quiet clarity. She rests without apology. She serves others from overflow, not from depletion. Right now, though, you may be carrying too much. You sign up for another course, hoping it holds the answer, even though you already know so much. You feel stretched thin. And you sense you are entering a new season of life, one that asks for gentleness, not force.
The old way of overworking is tired. Your body knows it. Your spirit knows it.
It is time to find a softer, more sustainable way. way.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF
- You hold space for others and need someone to hold space for you. You give deeply in your work, and you are ready to be nourished for a change.
- You honour cyclical wisdom. Like nature, your energy moves in seasons. You know that periods of deep rest unlock your clearest insigh
- You find clarity through stillness: The best solutions emerge when you slow down and listen. This retreat creates the quiet needed for your best thinking to surface.
- You long to connect with kindred spirits who get it: Surround yourself with other women who understand the unique challenge of outgrowing the very business you built.
Whether you are a holistic practitioner, yoga teacher, healer, therapist, creative, coach, or space-holder- if your work comes from the heart, you belong here.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
this work unfolds in three movements
ROOTS: GROUNDING AND THE AUTUMN EDIT
You cannot build what is next until you understand where you are. We start by grounding you in the present. Through somatic movement, nature walks, and our guided Autumn Audit, we look closely at your business. What feels heavy? What feels light? You will map out the offerings, habits, and mindsets that no longer fit the woman you are becoming.
RELEASE: THE LETTING GO
Then, we do the brave work of shedding the old. Sometimes this means you have to “kill your darlings”—letting go not just of tasks or habits, but of cherished ideas, offerings, or ways of working that once felt essential, but now hold you back. We face the fears of stepping back and examine the belief that you must always “do more” to be valuable. On Saturday evening, we hold a powerful bonfire release ceremony. You will write down exactly what you are leaving behind—even the pieces you once loved—and let the fire take it. This is the deep, necessary work of clearing space, so that fresh clarity and new growth can take root.
WINGS: EXPANDING INTO INTUITIVE LEADERSHIP
By Sunday, you are lighter. Now, we dream. We build the vision for your next chapter. You will learn to run your life and business through feminine leadership—leading with intuition, ease, and deep alignment rather than force. We will map out a practical, lifestyle-first business model. You will leave knowing exactly how to protect your energy, set boundaries, and trust that you already know enough.
A Spiritual Detox Aboard Moon River
There is a certain magic to the gentle pace of life aboard Moon River. It offers the softest landing, a space to step out of the daily swirl and simply be. Water has this ancient, clever way of grounding us. It invites a stillness that allows your creativity to unfurl and your heart to open, giving you the rare permission to think and feel with total freedom.
This is more than just a retreat; it’s the beginning of a new way of being.
Moored in the beautiful Fens just outside Isleham, Cambridgeshire, Moon River isn’t just a boat—she is a floating sanctuary, lovingly held to help you unwind and come home to yourself.
From the very moment you step aboard, you’ll feel your whole system exhale. And when it’s time to leave, you won’t just feel more centred; you’ll carry a quiet, renewed sense of peace and purpose back into your world.
What You’ll Carry Home in Your Heart
You won’t just step away with a notebook of clever ideas—you’ll carry home a quieter revolution, a gentle rewiring of your inner operating system. When you return, it’s not just the ‘what’ of your work that will have shifted, but the ‘how’—the deeper, kinder way you meet the world, moving from wholeness, not from habit.
- Absolute Clarity: A clear vision of the business model that supports your 40s, 50s, and beyond
- A lightening of the load: Permission to let go of what no longer feels nourishing—even those things you once dearly loved—so you can move forward with a little more spaciousness, gentleness, and ease.
- Intuitive Leadership Tools: Practical methods to make decisions from intuition and alignment, ensuring your business serves your lifestyle long after the retreat ends.
Praise
A week on I am already Flourishing and ever grateful to steph
Steph prepares thoughtfully for each session and is incredibly focused and thorough in her approach to the coaching. She also lends a unique slant to the sessions, with the gorgeous setting on her boat. I left with a greater sense of purpose, determination and action plan to make my necessary changes. A week on and I’m already flourishing and ever-grateful to the brilliant Steph.
Nashwa
she has enabled me to achieve some impossible dreams
I feel beyond fortunate to have benefitted from Stephanies incredible skills this last year. In truth words here fall short of my full gratitude. She has opened up my eyes, helped me to stay on the path, fuller and richer, in every sense than I ever thought possible – and enabled me without question to achieve some impossible dreams, reacquainting myself with my voice, passion and purpose.
Gemma
Steph has helped me to gain deeper insight into myself
Steph brings an incredibly soothing, nurturing and encouraging energy to the sessions, in an incredibly empathic way and is completely authentic in everything she does .
Steph has been key in helping me through some very difficult times and in enabling me to understand what I want and need, as well as to gain a far deeper insight into myself and to listen to my instincts.
Sally
Your investment
£545
This price includes:
Includes all facilitation, two nights of accommodation at a lodge on the marina in a private bedroom, all vegetarian/plant based meals from Friday supper to Sunday brunch, retreat materials, and a post-retreat integration call.
a £100 non refundable deposit is required when booking.
The balance is due on the 9th of August.
3 -6 month Payment plans are available.
When
9th – 11th of October
10am Friday – 12pm Sunday
Where
Moon River, Isleham Marina, Isleham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5GL
FAQ's
Where are you moored?
The weekend retreats are held on Isleham Marina in the village of Isleham, Cambridgeshire.
Where can I park?
There is a private car park a few minutes walk from the boat in on the marina.
Can I stay an extra night?
Yes, you can select to stay an extra night when you make your booking.
I have special dietary requirements
All food is plant based, local and organic where possible. Please let me know in advance if there is anything you can’t eat.
What should I bring?
A journal and pen, plus your open heart and mind.
About Steph
Coach, Teacher & Creativity Guide
Steph is a gardener of growth and transformation, committed to supporting women as they reconnect with balance, freedom, and creative self-expression. With more than 20 years of self-employed life—creating and running nourishing businesses in both Bali and the UK—she has followed her intuition to create work that is in harmony with her values and rhythm.
Drawing on the cycles of nature and a wealth of training across western and non-western healing traditions, Steph brings a unique blend of feminine-forward, earth-based leadership to her coaching, workshops, and retreats. Her approach is gentle and nurturing, yet alive with possibility—spaces where women can come home to themselves, tune into their natural wisdom, and discover emotional freedom.
Let's Chat
If you’re feeling a pull, let’s have a virtual coffee. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity for us to connect and explore whether we’re the right fit to work together. During this conversation, we’ll get to the heart of things and discuss what you’re looking for in a coach.
If I feel I’m not the best person to guide you on your journey, I’ll be upfront and honest. This is your personal journey, and the most important thing is that you feel confident and comfortable in the support you choose.
Together, we’ll determine the best path forward, with your growth at the center of it all.
