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3-night All-inclusive Retreat
Friday 16th to Monday 19th October 2026
This is your official invitation to...
SLOW DOWN - SWITCH OFF - DO LESS - 'BE' MORE
A retreat set in the heart of The Lake District, with incredible views from the Borrowdale Valley across Derwentwater Lake and to the mountains beyond.
*price inclusive of room, all meals & sessions for 3-nights*
Who
Is the Welcoming Winter Weekend Retreat for you?
It could be for you if you...
❄️ Love Autumn and Winter and you want to celebrate it
❄️ Already know you struggle with winter and you want to lean into support
❄️ Know you want to create some space for yourself but you haven't known how (until now)
❄️ Want the opportunity to switch off from 'reality' and take a break from life
❄️ Desire a full-weekend where you only think about your needs
❄️ Want to connect with and know yourself more deeply
❄️ Want to connect with other like-hearted souls
❄️ Are ready to prioritise and invest in yourself
❄️ Would like to do something that is just for you
❄️ Are ready to embrace Winters wisdom and learn to happily hibernate
I am curious to know...
When did you last prioritise yourself?
When did you last invest in yourself?
When did you last say yes for yourself?
How long have you been thinking about doing something for you but finding reasons why now isn't the right moment?
When was the last time you didn't have to organise, cook, clean, plan, tidy up, make the decisions, or think about anyone but yourself?
If you are struggling to remember when you last did something for yourself then finding this retreat might be the sign you were looking for that you are now ready to choose yourself
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What
⛰️ 3-night weekend retreat near Keswick in The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
🥕 Fully catered plant-based & gluten-free meals all weekend from Plant by Kats Kitchen
🏊♀️ Guided wild dips for all abilities in Derwentwater Lake with Tara @wildswimmingwoman
🧘 Spaces/workshops with Matilda @thisismatildakelsall to support you with preparing for your transition through Autumn into Winter
🧎♀️➡️ Gentle mindful movement
🚶♀️ Exploration and connection walk in and around the Borrowdale Valley
😴 Space to slow down, switch off, do less and 'be' more
🛌 Ensuite bedrooms in a Victorian House in the Borrowdale Valley looking across Derwentwater Lake
💌 All aspects of the retreat are an invitation as this weekend is a space to honour yourself exactly where you are and with the capacity you have in the moment
Would you love to...
✨ Slow down
✨ Switch off
✨ Do less
✨ 'Be' more
✨ Connect with yourself
✨ Connect with others
✨ Embrace the darkness
✨ Get cosy in front of a fire
✨ Embrace the cold (wild walk & optional dip in Derwentwater)
✨ Read that book you haven't had a chance to start yet
✨ Get creative (bring journal, knitting, crocheting, crafting)
✨ Embrace intentional moments created to pause and go within
Where
Held in a gorgeous Victorian house in the heart of The Lake District, just a 10-minute drive from Keswick, nestled on the edge of Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley, with views out over the lake and mountains
A beautiful historic Victorian House, with two cosy living rooms with fires, a spacious dining room for shared meals (that you don't have to cook or clean up after), and gardens overlooking the lake and mountains, there is no better space to relax, unwind, and let go.
All bedrooms are ensuite, so no having to negotiate bathroom usage (unless you share a room with a friend)
Our home away from home
Two cosy living rooms with a fire/wood-burner
A spacious dining room for community meals and crafts
Bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms
Drying room for wet clothes/swim gear
Private gardens overlooking the lake and mountains
Private on-site car parking
Walking access to Derwentwater Lake
Local bus route
Local walking routes
When
Whilst some of us love experiencing Autumn and Winter, so many of us struggle during the Winter months.
How do you feel about the arrival of Winter?
Do you love it, fear it, or haven't really thought about it?
If you put your head in the sand and try to ignore winters arrival, or you fill your diary with plans and events to attempt to avoid how you feel in winter, you are not alone.
Which is exactly why Welcoming Winter Weekend is held in October, after the Autumn Equinox, as our days begin to get shorter and the nights longer.
The prospect of shorter, darker, colder and wetter days.
The pressure of Christmas and New Years and all the 'joy' that can bring.
It can be a season of the year that many of us struggle with.
But what if I told you it doesn't have to be that way? That you can actually, dare I say it, enjoy your winter!
(I know it might feel impossible right now but I promise it is absolutely possible)
Through embracing our innate and natural instinct to live in sync with the seasons you can completely change your relationship with Winter and welcome it's arrival.
Our Welcoming Winter Weekend is a dedicated and intentional space to support you through the transition through Autumn into Winter and to provide you with not only a restful and restorative experience, but most importantly the wisdom, knowledge, skills and practices to take home with you.
Why
My intention in creating this space for you, is to give you as many opportunities as possible to do what YOU want to do.
To not have to think about anyone else. To not have to prioritise anyone else's needs.
To not have to be 'on' and 'doing'.
For you to be able to let go of all the pressure in your daily life.
For you to give yourself permission to switch off, slow down, do less & 'be' more
This weekend will be a space for you to participate as much or as little as you would like.
A space for you to embrace the wisdom of winter AND the wisdom you have within you💚
*price inclusive of room, all meals & sessions for 3-nights*
Welcoming Winter Weekend
In a nutshell...
Friday 16th to Monday 19th October 2026
3-nights, all-inclusive ensuite accommodation
Fully plant-based & Gluten-free home cooked catered meals
Space to switch off, slow down, do less and 'be' more
Wild Swims & Walks
Mindful Movement
Workshops on the Wisdom of Winter
Read, create, relax, rest, restore
Prices start at £666
Still not sure or have more questions?
Pop me a message at thisismatildakelsall@gmail.com or 07510250263 to ask any questions you may have with absolutely no pressure to commit
Booking Policy: All aspects of the event are an invitation and you have the autonomy to choose what you do and don’t get involved, in as long as you notify Matilda or her support team of your whereabouts. Ensure that you have booked your own travel insurance for the event. Elements of the event will be outdoors so please pack and prepare accordingly. Please notify Matilda if you have any pre-existing health conditions. You are responsible for your own health and well-being during the event and Matilda is not liable for any injuries or illness you may experience. Cancellation Policy: Cancelations made up until 12-weeks prior to the event will receive a full refund minus £111 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after 12-weeks up until 6-weeks prior to the event will receive a 50% refund minus £111 admin fee. Cancellations made after 6-weeks prior to the event are non-refundable. If Matilda has to cancel the event due to circumstances outside of her control a full refund will be given.