Relax at The Retreat

Relax at The Retreat Hidden away in a peaceful rural space. Create your own treatments, oncology specialist therapies available. By appointment only, Ladies and Gentlemen welcome

Award winning therapy studio offering Acupuncture, holistic therapies, wellness workshops and more all created by Victoria a therapist with over 25 years experience. Member of The Guild of Beauty Therapists, The guild of Holistic Therapists , The Comimentary Therapists association and IPHM.

THE METAL SEASON RITUALA 60-minute acupuncture ritual for the beautiful transition into autumn.In Traditional Chinese Me...
03/09/2026

THE METAL SEASON RITUAL

A 60-minute acupuncture ritual for the beautiful transition into autumn.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn belongs to the element of Metal, a season of refinement, release and returning inward.

As the light changes and the pace of life begins to soften, this is a powerful time to pause and restore yourself.

The Metal Season Ritual is a deeply restorative acupuncture treatment designed around the needs of the changing season. A carefully chosen combination of acupuncture points works with the body's Qi to support vitality, resilience, circulation and emotional balance, while helping you feel grounded and renewed.

Your treatment is personalised to you, but may include points chosen to support the Lung and Metal element, nourish Qi and Blood, settle the nervous system and bring a beautiful sense of clarity and calm.

It is especially lovely if you are feeling tired after summer, depleted, stressed, emotionally heavy or simply in need of a complete reset before the colder months arrive.

A quiet hour to release what you no longer need, replenish what has been depleted and prepare your body and mind for the season ahead.

THE METAL SEASON RITUAL
60 minutes
Available throughout autumn at The Retreat. September and October.


03/09/2026

Anyone who knows me, knows I have a ridiculous tea obsession. I also make my own blends, but can't resist trying new ones. Whilst away I found some rather cute mugs in a restaurant, so tracked them down online ! They were here when I got home! More exciting though is my tea order from , who I've been following for ages on insta, had also arrived! The smell from that box was gorgeous, I dived straight in for a cuppa, and OMG its incredible, really! The Mountain escape is a perfect Autumn brew, warming, cosy and SO good for your body fro a chinese medicine perspective too. Looking forward to trying the forest adventure next!! #

01/09/2026

THE PU’ER RITUAL

There is something deeply grounding about ending a meal with a small cup of dark, earthy Pu’er tea, its a favourite peaceful moment on days off from The Retreat..

Pu’er is an ancient Chinese tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. What makes it unique is its fermentation and ageing process, which gives it its rich, deep and wonderfully earthy character.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Spleen and Stomach are considered central to digestion, transforming the food we eat into nourishment and Qi.

After eating, a warm cup of Pu’er becomes a beautiful healthy ritual.

Rather than rushing on to the next thing, you simply sit, breathe, sip slowly and allow the meal to settle.

Pu’er is traditionally valued for its warming and digestive qualities, making it particularly lovely after a richer meal and especially as we move into the cooler months.

And then there is the dark chocolate!

A small piece of rich, dark chocolate alongside the tea creates a beautiful ritual of bitterness, earthiness and warmth.

The deep cacao and fermented tea complement one another beautifully, with the chocolate lingering on the palate as the warm Pu’er follows.

It is simple, indulgent and intentional.

A meal finished slowly.
A warm cup held between your hands.
A little dark chocolate.
A moment to digest, not only the food, but the experience.

At The Retreat, I believe wellbeing can be found in these small rituals.

Not in doing more.
But in slowing down enough to truly savour what is already here.

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01/09/2026

Its time for cosy, candles, fluffy blankets and everything autumn. Break out the warming teas, the ginger moxa and the warm TCM treats! My favourite time of year is here...

29/08/2026

Time away chilling out and today’s message feels deeply connected to intuition, timing and the wisdom we carry beyond this lifetime.

IX CHEL — DIVINE FEMININE
A reminder to soften, receive and reconnect with the wisdom within you. The Divine Feminine is not about doing more, it is about allowing, trusting and listening to the quieter voice beneath the noise.

MANI — DIVINE TIMING
Not everything is meant to happen when we want it to. Some things need space to unfold. Trust that what is meant for you has its own rhythm, and that pauses can be part of the path.

ARIANRHOD — PAST LIVES
There may be old patterns, familiar feelings or connections surfacing for a reason. Perhaps something from the past whether you see that as a past life, ancestral memory or simply an old soul pattern , is asking to be understood, released or brought into healing.

Together, these three cards carry a beautiful message:

Receive.
Trust.
Remember.

You don't need to force the next chapter.

Sometimes the deepest transformation comes when we become still enough to hear what our soul has been trying to tell us all along. If you’d like to learn to read tarot or oracle cards, check out my workshop .

May those who have passed be free from fear in the bardo.May their karma be purified and may they find rebirth in a pure...
26/08/2026

May those who have passed be free from fear in the bardo.
May their karma be purified and may they find rebirth in a pure realm or precious human life.
Om Mani Padme Hum 🙏

24/08/2026

Which tea is right for you?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, teas are considered to have different energetic qualities and when you drink them can matter too.

Morning — Choose warming options such as ginger or black tea/Earl Grey, particularly if you tend to feel cold or sluggish.

Mid-morning — Green tea, matcha or oolong can be a refreshing choice. Green tea and matcha are more cooling, so avoid them if you already feel cold.

With meals — Genmaicha is a gentler option, particularly with rice or noodles.

Afternoon — Masala chai offers warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and clove.
Milk tea is best enjoyed occasionally rather than as your main tea throughout the day.

Evening — Consider avoiding caffeinated teas close to bedtime and choose a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion instead.

Your ideal tea can change with the season, your digestion, energy levels and how you feel that day.

Use my guide to choose the type and timing that suits you best.

Traditional wisdom, brought into a simple daily ritual.

The Retreat | Restore • Balance • Return

WHITE TARA — THE BUDDHA OF COMPASSIONWhite Tara is a beloved figure in Tibetan Buddhism, known as a feminine embodiment ...
21/08/2026

WHITE TARA — THE BUDDHA OF COMPASSION

White Tara is a beloved figure in Tibetan Buddhism, known as a feminine embodiment of compassion, healing, protection and long life.

She is often pictured seated peacefully upon a white lotus, radiating a soft, luminous presence. Her seven eyes, including the eye in the centre of her forehead and eyes upon her palms and soles, symbolise an awakened awareness that sees suffering wherever it exists.

White Tara reminds us that compassion begins with presence: the willingness to truly see, to listen, and to respond with kindness.

Her practice is traditionally associated with healing, longevity and overcoming fear, but you don't need to be Buddhist to find meaning in her symbolism.

You might simply sit peacefully with her image and imagine her soft white light surrounding you, bringing a sense of peace to the places within you that feel tired, tender or afraid.

A beautiful reminder that healing doesn't always need to be forceful.
Sometimes it begins with simply being held in compassion.

White Tara Compassion • Healing • Protection • Long Life • Peace

At The Retreat, we explore meditation and contemplative practices as ways of finding more stillness, connection and wellbeing within ourselves.


START YOUR DAY WITH WARM LEMON WATEROne of my favourite simple morning rituals is warm water with lemon and dehydrated ...
20/08/2026

START YOUR DAY WITH WARM LEMON WATER

One of my favourite simple morning rituals is warm water with lemon and dehydrated lemon slices make it incredibly easy to keep this ritual going, especiallyif I'm travelling.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, warm drinks are generally preferred first thing in the morning. After a night of fasting, your digestive system benefits from something gentle and warming.

Lemon is sour in flavour, and in TCM the sour flavour is associated with the Liver and its ability to support the smooth movement of Qi, both really important for overall wellbeing.

A few slices of dehydrated lemon in warm water create a simple, refreshing morning drink that can:

• Gently awaken the digestive system
• Support hydration first thing in the morning
• Provide a little natural Vitamin C
• Help you establish a mindful morning ritual
• Offer a refreshing alternative to starting the day with coffee

My morning ritual:
Add 1–2 slices of dehydrated lemon to warm (not boiling) water and allow them to infuse for a few minutes.

Sip slowly and give yourself a few quiet moments before the day begins.

In Chinese medicine, how we begin our morning can set the tone for the whole day. Sometimes the simplest rituals are the ones that make the biggest difference.

Warm. Simple. Nourishing.

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19/08/2026

I use many, many forms of Moxibustion in therapy, I'm trained in both Chinese and Japanese forms, and as much as I love my traditional Chinese moxa, I have a passion for the perfection and skill of Japanese moxa, and the results are always impressive.

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