Thorpeness, Suffolk ARC, 9-16 Jan, 2027:
The Balanced Woman Retreat 

Stunning beachfront accommodation, brisk hikes and chilly ocean dips (or hot tub dips if that's more your thing), alcohol-free connection, daily sunrise and sunset yoga, interactive, personalized Ayurvedic health workshops, exquisite food cooked by our private chef also on the theme of Ayurveda... all with other like-souled women on a similar journey! This will be so special.

Manifest your healthiest year yet on The Balanced Women Retreat in Jan 2027!

THE SETTING: ​​

Your base for the week will be ARC Thorpeness. Converted from a Grade II listed former water tower, ARC Thorpeness is a beachfront property, a  bold reimagining of one of Suffolk’s most distinctive coastal buildings. Enjoy panoramic views from all sides of the astonishing 5th floor living room or enjoy morning coffee in the Mediterranean garden with outdoor heated pool (28 degrees!), wood-fired hot tub and alfresco kitchen.

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The interiors are designed for relaxation and togetherness, with a cinema snug, yoga studio in the lounge, and panoramic views throughout. Eight bedrooms feature luxurious Super-King beds, which can also be arranged as twin singles, so twin sharing is available. All rooms are en-suite.​

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Tucked away on the wild Suffolk coast, Thorpeness is a whimsical seaside village with a storybook charm. Created in the early 1900s as a fantasy holiday village, it was designed by Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie - a friend of J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan. The village’s magical boating lake, known as The Meare, is scattered with tiny islands named after places from Neverland - like Wendy’s House, the Pirate’s Lair, and the crocodile’s cave.

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There’s a timeless, dreamlike quality to Thorpeness - a place where imagination, stillness, and nature meet. It’s the perfect setting to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your own inner sense of wonder.

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THE EXPERIENCE: 

At the heart of The Balanced Woman lies the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda - the ancient Indian art of living in harmony with nature.

Ayurveda teaches that true wellbeing isn’t something we chase - it’s something we return to, when we begin to live in alignment with our body’s natural rhythms, the changing seasons, and our unique inner constitution (dosha).

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Through gentle daily rituals, mindful movement, nourishing food, rest, and self-awareness, Ayurveda helps us come home to a place of deep balance - body, mind, and spirit.

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Over the course of this retreat, you’ll explore how to bring this wisdom to life in a modern, embodied way. Prior to retreat we will ascertain your unique dosha (mind-body type) and on retreat you will learn more and start to understand how it shapes your energy, emotions, and habits.

Through a series of workshops, yoga practices, and guided rituals, you’ll learn how to:

• Balance your dosha through movement, food, and lifestyle choices that nourish rather than deplete.

• Build simple Ayurvedic routines to anchor your day in rhythm and calm.

• Tune into your inner seasons - understanding what your body and nervous system need as life and nature shift.

• Deepen your connection to your body as a wise, living guide - not something to control, but something to honour.

You’ll Go Home With

• A clear understanding of your dosha and how to care for yourself.

• A personalised daily rhythm that supports your energy and emotional balance.

• A set of Ayurvedic rituals and self-care practices to weave into your real life.

• A sense of grounded confidence in your ability to bring balance back when life pulls you off centre.

• And most of all - a renewed feeling of homecoming to your body, your breath, and your natural way of being.

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Sounds good right? Well, you are invited!
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