Pause: A Restorative Day Retreat
Celebrating 10 Years of Massage and Me
A nourishing day to rest, move gently, reconnect and pause
Sunday 4 October 2026
Cucumber Fields, Hertfordshire
11.45am – 6pm
Pause: A Restorative Day Retreat…
…is a nourishing day designed to help you step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with your body.
Over the past decade I’ve had the privilege of working with many wonderful women one-to-one in my treatment room. Massage and Me has been a space where women come to soften, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.
To mark this milestone, I’m creating something special: a one-day retreat designed to offer the same care and calm that my clients experience in the treatment room, but shared in community. This retreat feels like a chance to come together so that we can all slow down, rest and share a beautiful day of care and relaxation.
This intimate day will weave together gentle yoga, meditation, nourishing food, journaling, a sound bath and therapeutic touch, all held within the peaceful surroundings of Cucumber Fields (photos below).
This carefully curated retreat will leave you feeling lighter, calmer and deeply restored.
Cucumber Fields
Cucumber Fields is a wellness sanctuary set among woodland, apple trees and animal paddocks, near Essendon in Hertfordshire. We’ll have sole use of the entire main barn and pantry for the course of the day.
The journey takes 35 minutes from Buckhurst Hill - but please let Jo know if you will be unable to make your way there independently and transport sharing options with other guests may be arranged.
To find out more about Cucumber Fields, please visit their website here: www.cucumberfields.co.uk
What the day includes
• Gentle yoga led by Sim
• Therapeutic touch and massage woven throughout the day
• A nourishing seasonal lunch
• A meditative walk through the surrounding countryside
• Guided journaling and reflection
• A deeply restorative sound bath
• Thoughtful retreat gifts to take home
Throughout the day there will be space to rest, reflect and simply be.
Every guest will also receive thoughtful touches to make the day feel special.
Schedule:
11:45 Arrival, welcome drink and settling in
12:00 Opening circle and intention setting
12:15 Gentle yoga with therapeutic touch
13:30 Nourishing seasonal lunch
14:30 Meditative walk
15:30 Integration, meditation and journaling
16:15 Restorative sound bath
17:45 Closing circle
18:00 Depart
Investment
Early access price: £199
Standard price: £229
Spaces will be limited to keep the experience calm, personal and carefully held.
A £50 deposit secures your place today.
The remaining balance can either be:
• paid in full after booking
• or paid in instalments over the coming months.
If you would prefer to pay in instalments, simply select this option at checkout and I will send the details after your booking is confirmed.
Once your deposit is received, your place is secured.
This day is an invitation to step away from the pace of everyday life and give yourself permission to pause. I would love to share this space with you and thank you all for supporting my lovely business for all these years.
Waiting List
If all the slots have been taken by the time you come to book you can add your name to the waiting list below:
Terms and Conditions
I want this day to feel relaxed and enjoyable for everyone. The following terms simply help everything run smoothly:
Booking & Payment
Your place on the retreat is confirmed once payment has been received.
You may either:
• Pay the full ticket price at the time of booking, or
• Secure your space with a deposit and pay the remaining balance by the stated final payment date.
If you choose the deposit option, full payment must be completed by 1 September 2026.
If the remaining balance is not received by this date, your space may be released and the deposit will be non-refundable.
Massage
Massage will be offered during parts of the retreat to enhance relaxation. By attending the retreat, you consent to receiving gentle hands-on touch during these sessions. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
Cancellation by Guest
Due to the limited number of spaces available, retreat bookings are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your place to another person. Please notify Jo at Massage and Me in advance so details can be updated.
Cancellation by the Organiser
In the unlikely event that the retreat must be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (for example illness, venue issues or unforeseen events), you will receive a full refund of any payments made.
Massage and Me cannot be responsible for any additional costs incurred such as travel expenses.
Health & Wellbeing
By booking this retreat, you confirm that you are physically able to participate in gentle yoga and wellness activities.
Please inform us in advance of:
• injuries
• medical conditions
• pregnancy
• allergies or dietary requirements
All activities are optional and guests are encouraged to listen to their bodies throughout the day.
Photography
There may be a small amount of photography taken during the retreat for future marketing purposes.
If you would prefer not to appear in any images, please let us know on the day or in advance.
Dietary Requirements
Please notify us of any dietary requirements or allergies at sign up, or at least two weeks before the retreat so we can accommodate them where possible.
Personal Belongings
Guests are responsible for their own personal belongings. Massage and Me cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal items during the retreat.
Participation & Liability
All retreat activities, including yoga, meditation, walking and massage, are offered for relaxation and wellbeing purposes. By booking and attending the retreat, you confirm that you are voluntarily participating in these activities and that you take full responsibility for listening to your body and working within your own limits. Guests are encouraged to inform the instructor or organiser of any injuries, medical conditions or concerns prior to the retreat so that appropriate modifications can be offered. Massage and Me and all facilitators cannot accept responsibility for any injury, loss or damage sustained during the retreat, except where caused by negligence.
Contact Details:
Jo: 07810093508 | jo@massageandme.co.uk
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Thank You
The intention of this retreat is to create a calm, supportive space where everyone can relax and enjoy the day. These terms simply help ensure the experience runs smoothly for all guests.