Wellness, connection and creativity – we can help you create a beautiful retreat for your occasion. Whether you’re planning a day of reconnection away from the emails or a team-building experience for your team, ELVA Retreats offers elevated wellness experiences designed to nourish, inspire and connect. Without the awkward ice-breakers.
Our retreats are thoughtfully crafted to bring balance and fresh energy into the workplace, helping teams slow down, breathe deeper and return with renewed clarity and having had some fun together. From mindfulness sessions and creative workshops to movement practices and shared meals, we create a safe space where colleagues can connect as humans first – fostering stronger collaboration, fresh perspectives, and lasting resilience.
Every retreat is tailored to your group’s needs – whether you’re looking to celebrate achievements, spark new ideas or simply give your team the gift of rest and restoration. Our programs are an investment not only in wellbeing but also in building a culture of trust, creativity, and belonging.
Let’s Create Something Beautiful
Pick from the two lists below, we recommend picking 4-5 items (like choosing small plates at tapas!) to create your corporate away day with a difference. Then contact us with your choices to discuss the next steps for your booking.
Mindfulness workshops:
- Yoga (1 hour) – Choose from slow, restorative sequences to invite deep rest, mindful movement flows to reconnect body and mind, gentle stretches, or even chair yoga for all abilities. Our classes are suitable for every level – from complete beginners to experienced yogis – offering space to unwind, recharge, and feel at ease.
- Breathwork (45 mins) – Discover the power of your breath in this calming, restorative session. Through guided techniques, you’ll learn how to use breath to release tension, find balance, and drop into a deeper state of relaxation and clarity.
- Meditation (45 mins) – A gentle introduction to stillness. Explore simple meditation practices that quiet the mind and restore a sense of presence. Whether you’re new to meditation or already practice, this session creates space to pause, reflect and reset.
- Sound bath (1 hour) – Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of crystal bowls. All you need to do is lie back, close your eyes and allow waves of sound to wash over you – creating a deep sense of calm and inner harmony. No swimming costumes required.
- Aromatherapy workshop (90 mins) – Awaken your senses as you explore the benefits of essential oils. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to blend oils and create your own personalised aromatherapy products – from rollerballs to room mists and bath salts – to take home as a reminder of your retreat, or to give as a gift to someone special.
Creative workshops:
- Macrame (1 hour) – Discover the calming rhythm of macramé, the beautiful craft of knotting cord into patterns. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics while creating your own decorative piece – from wall hangings to plant holders – that will serve as both a keepsake and a reminder of a mindful, creative moment.
- Arm knitting/giant knits (2 hours) – Roll up your sleeves and get cosy with arm knitting – no needles, just your arms and big balls of soft, chunky yarn. In this playful workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own oversized knit, such as a blanket or scarf, or seasonal decorations such as giant Christmas puddings in just a couple of hours! It’s soothing, sociable, and deeply satisfying (additional cost of £10pp)
- Flower crowns (1 hour) – Step into your creativity and celebrate nature’s beauty as you craft your own fresh flower crown. Using seasonal blooms, you’ll be guided through the simple techniques that transform flowers into wearable art.
- Pottery painting (90 mins) – In this relaxed workshop, you’ll be given your own pottery piece to paint and channel your inner artist. With plenty of time to experiment with patterns, colours, and designs, you’ll leave with a personal piece of art to treasure – whether it’s a mug, bowl, or decorative item.
- Candle painting (1 hour) – Transform simple candles into bespoke, hand-painted works of art. This workshop is all about playfulness and creativity – using brushes, colours, and patterns to design candles that reflect your personality or occasion.
- Wreath making (90 mins) – A celebration of the seasons in creative form. You’ll use fresh foliage, flowers and natural materials to craft a wreath that’s entirely your own. Whether it’s vibrant and colourful or understated and elegant, your finished wreath will be a reminder of both nature’s abundance and your own creativity.
Let’s begin crafting an experience your group will remember!
Investment: starts from £120pp, with a minimum spend of £600 per group (subject to location)
Option to add a delicious lunch with seasonal produce.
Whether you’re looking for a half or full-day retreat, we’ll help you create the day to meet your goals. From calm focus to collective inspiration, we will help you create a day that won’t get colleagues rolling their eyes.
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