Burnout Recovery Retreat for Professionals in Wiltshire

This burnout recovery retreat for professionals is set in the Wiltshire countryside near Swindon, within easy reach of London, Bristol and Oxford. Designed for those experiencing stress, fatigue or decision overload, it offers a quiet, nature-led space to rest, reflect and regain clarity.

June 26th-27th

A Space to Pause and Reset

This two-night retreat at Botswicky Copse is designed for professionals who feel stretched, mentally overwhelmed or at a point of change.

Set within a quiet corner of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, it offers a rare opportunity to step back from constant demands and reconnect with a steadier rhythm.

There’s no pressure here—just space to rest, reflect and regain perspective.

If you are searching for a burnout retreat in the UK, this small, countryside retreat offers a more personal and restorative alternative to larger wellness retreats. With simple accommodation in handcrafted yurts and time spent outdoors, it provides space to fully switch off and reset.

Led by Kay Henderson and Vidar Velle

Kay is a certified ICF and Co-Active coach with over 30 years’ experience in leadership and organisational transformation.

After a high-achieving corporate career, she recognised that success doesn’t always bring fulfilment—and that stepping back can be where real clarity begins.

She now works with mid-career and mid-life professionals who feel stretched, restless, or at a crossroads—supporting them to pause, reflect, and move forward with confidence.

Alongside Kay, Vidar Velle brings a more grounded, nature-based perspective.

Vidar built Nordic Glamping from the ground up—designing and crafting each yurt by hand, and shaping the site with a light, considered approach. Before this, he spent many years working in Norway as a network and nature-based youth therapist, supporting individuals through challenge and change in outdoor settings.

Together, they offer a retreat that is both thoughtful and practical—combining professional insight with the quiet, restorative influence of time spent close to nature.

Who this retreat is for:

This retreat is well suited to you if you are:

• Feeling mentally stretched or close to burnout

• Navigating a change in career or direction

• Carrying a high level of responsibility

• Looking for space to think more clearly

• In need of time away to reset and recalibrate

Designed for those navigating busy, demanding lives, this is space to step back and regain perspective.

What this retreat offers:

• Time away from work, screens and daily demands

• Gentle, guided reflection with an experienced coach

• Space to think clearly without interruption

• Time outdoors, using the landscape as a natural support

• A small group setting with room to be on your own

There is no rigid structure—just a lightly held space that allows insight to emerge naturally.

A different approach:

This is not a workshop or intensive programme.

There are no presentations, no demands, and nothing to “complete”.

Instead, the retreat creates the conditions for clarity—through quiet, space, and time spent outdoors in nature.

A countryside burnout retreat in Wiltshire:

Our location is Botswicky Copse, near Bishopstone, Swindon, Wiltshire.

A small off-grid glamping site set in a 10 acre wildflower meadow, surrounded by open countryside, ancient woodland and wide, starlit skies.

Within easy reach of London, Oxford and the South West, yet far removed from the pace of everyday life.

What’s included:

• Two nights in a handcrafted yurt, with comfortable beds

• Wood-burning stoves and fire pits for warmth and evenings outdoors

• Light guidance and facilitation from Kay

• Unstructured time outdoors, with space to slow down and reconnect

• Shared moments around the fire, without pressure

• Simple, wholesome food

Investment:

£795 per person

Includes two nights’ accommodation, all meals, and guided support throughout.

Spaces are limited to a small group, with only one retreat held on site at a time.

What to expect:

There’s no pressure to perform or produce results here.

For many professionals, this is unfamiliar. Much of working life is shaped by targets, decisions and constant output.

This retreat offers a deliberate contrast, a quieter environment where nothing is required of you. In that space, the mind begins to settle, and perspective gradually returns.

By the end of your time here, you are likely to feel more rested, mentally lighter, and better able to see your situation with clarity; along with this, a steadier sense of what matters and how you may want to move forward.

Days unfold simply, without rigid structure or expectation.

Time is spent outdoors, where attention softens and the usual urgency begins to ease. There is space to walk, sit, reflect or rest—without the need to fill time or achieve anything.

You are free to engage as much or as little as you wish. The space is yours, with gentle guidance available if and when it’s helpful.

Simple, practical activities emerge naturally—gathering wood, lighting a fire, preparing food outdoors. These quiet, grounding moments offer a different kind of rhythm—one that brings a sense of ease and completion, often missing from modern working life.

Each retreat is intentionally small and carefully held:

• A small group setting

• Only one group on site at a time

• Time outdoors and unstructured space

• Optional shared moments, without expectation

• Comfortable, handcrafted yurts

• Simple, considered living close to nature

Everything is designed to feel calm, spacious and unhurried.

Guided by an experienced coach and supported by a nature-led approach, the retreat offers a light, thoughtful structure—creating the conditions for reflection, perspective and renewed clarity.

You’ll leave with more than rest: a clearer mind, renewed energy, and a more grounded sense of how to move forward.

What you’ll gain from the retreat:

• A clearer sense of direction and perspective

• Space to properly switch off and reset

• Practical insight you can carry back into everyday life

• Renewed energy and mental clarity

• Time to think without interruption or pressure

• A deeper connection to nature and a slower pace

What to bring:

We keep things simple. You don’t need much.

• Comfortable outdoor clothing for walking and time outside

• Warm layers for cooler evenings

• Sturdy footwear

• A book, journal, or something to write with (optional)

• Any personal items you need for your stay

Everything else is thoughtfully provided.

Where to find us:

Botswicky Copse is located near Bishopstone, on the boarder of Wiltshire and Oxfordshire

From Swindon by car (approx. 20 minutes)

• Take the A420 towards Oxford

• Turn off towards Bishopstone

• Follow country lanes through the village

• Detailed directions to the site will be shared after booking

From Oxford by car (approx. 45 minutes)

• Take the A420 towards Swindon

• Turn off towards Bishopstone

• Continue through open countryside and into the village

• Follow local directions provided prior to arrival

From London by car (approx. 1 hr 45 – 2 hrs)

• Take the M4 westbound

• Exit at Junction 15 (Swindon East)

• Follow signs for the A420 towards Oxford

• Turn off for Bishopstone

• Continue via quiet country lanes to the site

Nearest train station: Swindon railway station

Direct trains run frequently from London and Oxford.

From Swindon station to Botswicky Copse (approx. 20 minutes)

• Taxi is the simplest option

• We can recommend local taxi services if needed

• We can also arrange station pick ups with notice