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The Self-Compassion Retreat with Dr. Chris Irons | Portugal 2027

The Self-Compassion Retreat in Portugal with Dr. C...

Retreats by RetreatWise NI: Rejuvenate, Connect, and Grow

Thoughtfully designed retreats for learning, connection and time away

RetreatWise creates carefully planned retreats for therapists, helping professionals, teams and individuals in beautiful destinations across the UK, Ireland and internationally.

Our retreats bring together meaningful learning, time to reflect, genuine connection and the chance to step away from everyday life for a few days.

Some are centred around professional development and self-practice with leading trainers. Others focus more on wellbeing, personal development or team connection.

What they all have in common is thoughtful planning, a strong sense of place, and the feeling that everything has been taken care of.

Our Retreats

Professional and Therapist Retreats

Our professional retreats are designed for therapists, psychologists and other helping professionals who want more than a traditional training room experience.

We work with highly respected trainers to create immersive programmes that combine CPD, self-practice and experiential learning with time to rest, reflect and connect with others.

Sessions are deliberately balanced with shared meals, time outdoors, local experiences and space to enjoy the destination.

The result is professional learning that still genuinely feels like a retreat.

Our Retreat Offerings

Team and Organisational Retreats

We also design bespoke retreats for teams and organisations who want to step away from the workplace and spend meaningful time together.

These can focus on wellbeing, team connection, leadership, reflection or simply creating the space for conversations that are harder to have in the middle of a busy working week.

We build each retreat around the needs of the group rather than using a fixed format.

Wellbeing and Personal Development Retreats

Sometimes the most useful thing we can do is create some space.

Our wellbeing and personal development retreats offer time away from the normal routine, with carefully chosen activities that encourage reflection, connection and self-compassion.

Depending on the retreat, this may include guided workshops, movement, mindfulness, nature, good food and plenty of unstructured time to simply slow down.

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Retreats in Remarkable Places

The destination matters.

We choose venues and locations that add something to the experience, whether that is the Atlantic coast in Portugal, the mountains of Canada, the beaches of Thailand, a country house in Ireland or somewhere completely new.

We look for places that feel special without feeling formal, with good food, comfortable accommodation and enough space for people to properly switch off.

Our aim is never to create a training course that happens to be in a nice hotel.

The setting is part of the retreat.

What Makes a RetreatWise Retreat Different?

We work at a human scale.

Our retreats are intentionally personal, and the people involved in planning them are also the people answering your questions, welcoming you when you arrive and making sure everything works while you are there.

We take care of the detail, from accommodation and catering to schedules, transfers, activities and all the little practical things that make a retreat feel easy.

That allows participants to focus on why they came.

For us, the best retreats are not over-programmed. There should be time to learn, time to talk, time to explore and time to do absolutely nothing.

How to Plan Your Retreat with RetreatWise NI

RetreatWise NI offers a flexible and comprehensive approach to planning your ideal retreat experience, catering to both individuals/groups looking to attend a retreat and professionals desiring to host their own.

For Retreat Participants

If you are thinking about joining one of our retreats, you can explore our upcoming programme and book directly through the website.

Each retreat page includes information about the facilitator, programme, accommodation, meals, travel and what is included.

Many people come to our retreats on their own, so please do not worry if you are travelling solo.

If you have a question before booking, just get in touch. We are always happy to talk things through.

Simply browse our retreat options, select the one that resonates with your goals, and sign up through our website. Our team is here to ensure a smooth and enriching experience from the moment you register to the completion of your retreat journey.

For Trainers, Facilitators and Retreat Leaders

If you have an idea for a retreat but do not want to manage all the logistics yourself, we can help.

RetreatWise works with trainers, therapists, facilitators and organisations to develop and deliver retreats in the UK, Ireland and internationally.

We can support you with:

destination and venue research
accommodation and rooming
budgets and pricing
bookings and participant communication
catering and dietary requirements
travel and transfers
local experiences and activities
event administration
on-site retreat management

You bring the expertise.

We take care of everything around it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where do you run retreats?

Our retreats take place in the UK, Ireland and a growing number of international destinations.

The location is chosen to suit the purpose of each retreat, rather than using the same venue or destination every time.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Absolutely. We provide customised meal plans to cater to all dietary needs, ensuring a nourishing experience for all participants.

How are the retreats customised for different groups?

Our team works closely with you to tailor activities, workshops, and sessions to meet the specific needs and goals of your group, ensuring a personalised and impactful retreat experience.

Are your retreats only for therapists?

No.

Many of our retreats are created specifically for therapists and helping professionals, but we also develop wellbeing, personal development, team and organisational retreats.

Each retreat page will clearly explain who it has been designed for.

Do your professional retreats offer CPD?

Where a retreat includes structured professional learning or self-practice training, CPD certificates are provided confirming the relevant training hours.

The exact CPD arrangements are listed on the individual retreat page.

Can I attend on my own?

Absolutely.

A large number of people join our retreats without knowing anyone else beforehand.

Shared meals, small groups and the relaxed format make it very easy to get to know people naturally.

Can you organise a retreat for our organisation or group?

Yes.

We can create a bespoke retreat around your group’s objectives, preferred destination, budget and number of participants.

I am a trainer or facilitator. Can RetreatWise organise my retreat for me?

Yes.

We can manage the entire retreat around your programme, from finding the destination and venue through to bookings, participant communication and on-site delivery.

If you have an idea you would like to explore, get in touch and we can start a conversation.

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