IF YOU WANT SOMETHING IN YOUR CALENDAR THAT ISN'T ANOTHER BABY SHOWER, BRUNCH OR DATE WITH YOUR SOFA, I GET IT.
MORE THAN EVER, WOMEN ARE FEELING A PULL TO THE OUTDOORS, TO CRAFTS, TO NEW FRIENDS & INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES - AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE WORKING WEEK.
THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING...
"THIS WAS MY SECOND JOY PROJECT RETREAT, I'VE ALREADY GOT A 3RD BOOKED AND AM AWAITING THE 2026 DATES ALREADY. IF THAT'S NOT A YELL IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS ENDORSEMENT, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS!"
NEXT DATE: AUGUST 6-9
KESWICK, LAKE DISTRICT
Your summer long weekend of adventure awaits, filled with everything the mountains has to offer plus inner-child goodness and serious women-only giggles.
Where the whole trip has been organised, curated and planned with you in mind, so you can enjoy some me-time and meet women destined to be your new mates!
What’s included:
KICK OFF WITH SOME WOO WOO
An opening night of wonder with personalised tarot & oracle card reading
HIKE + DRAW
A guided hike + drawing workshop with local Mountain Leader Lorna from Summit Line Art
RESET YOGA
Moving with the summer breeze, local yoga instructor Miek will takes us through a relaxing yoga session
SUNNY THOUGHTS
A Summer inspired mindset & journalling workshop to spark inspiration and recalibration
PADDLE & ISLAND VISIT
Guided paddleboarding session with a Derwentwater island stop & picnic
POPCORN & PJ's
A cozy movie night, snacks provided and movie options aplenty!
SIZZLE & MUNCH
The Rtreat Summer BBQ followed by a campfire with ingredients for smores ofcourse.
FRESH FINISH
A final Derwentwater wild dip to complete the weekend
...and a sprinkle of surprise moments you’ll never forget.
JUST £549
CHOOSE A PAYMENT PLAN TO SPREAD THE COST
EARLYBIRD OFFER
are all based out of our private centuries-old Newlands Adventure Centre, in the heart of the beautiful Lake District.
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Arrive from 5pm on Thursday, checking out at 12:00 on Sunday
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All food & drink included (not alcohol but bar available)
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All dietary requirements catered for
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Shared accommodation & bathrooms (no more than 2 per room)
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Limited single room option available at checkout
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3 x nights accomodation with private parking
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All activities & crafts included
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No hidden costs
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Payment plans available
GIMMEE DETAILS:
THE JOY RETREATS
FAQ'S
(aka the things you’re overthinking right now)
Do I have to come with someone? Absolutely not. In fact, most people don’t. This is your permission slip to stop waiting for someone else to be ready. You’ll arrive solo and very quickly realise… everyone else did too. What if I feel awkward or don’t know anyone? You will. For about… 5 minutes. This isn’t surface-level small talk. It’s real connection, fast. Is this just another wellness retreat where we sit around talking about our feelings? Nope. No fluff. No pretending to be zen if you’re not. Take messy action. Get out of your head and into your life. Actually do the things you’ve been putting off. Yes, there’s reflection. But there’s also laughter, movement, adventure, and those “why don’t I live like this more often?” moments. Is this worth it? Let me say this straight: You can spend another year thinking about changing your life… Or you can give yourself a weekend that actually shifts something. This isn’t just a trip. It’s a pattern interrupt. And those are the moments that change everything. What about logistics? For now, you're coming to stay at Newlands Adventure Centre, just outside of Keswick. There's free parking, a train station 25 minutes away and lots & lots of sheep. We'll give you more info closer to the date! What do I bring with me? A mixture of comfy clothing and adventure attire. You'll receive a kit list closer to the time, but if you want to think ahead, a good pair of hiking boots, some PJ's and a fleece is a great start. Will I get my own room? If you have elected it as an add-on then yes. Otherwise you'll share with no more than one other person - btw women have found their new best friends via this method. What level of health do I need to be? Whilst we aim to be as inclusive as possible, there will be a larger degree of outdoor activities so a decent level of physical health is advised. Please get in touch if you're concerned. What’s your cancellation policy? Life happens! Full details can be found in the T&C's on the booking page, so you know exactly where you stand. No sneaky terms.
KIND WORDS...
