A Sanctuary: A Restorative Retreat for Clarity & Connection
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In a world of constant connection, true conversation is rare. My Sanctuary is an intimate, restorative retreat for women, hosted here in my personal home in the UK. It is a sacred space I have created for you to find deep rest, gain perspective, and reconnect with your own inner voice through the timeless, gentle art of quiet conversation. This is a non-therapy retreat designed for clarity, restoration, and genuine human connection.
The Story Behind My Sanctuary: A Legacy I’m Now Honoured to Continue
This Sanctuary is born from a lifetime of my own experience—both of desperately needing, and of gradually learning how to provide, genuine, unconditional support.
Throughout my life, the welcoming haven of a home has been my lifeline. There were times when the simple gifts of rest, nourishing food, and heartfelt conversation in a safe space literally saved me. I learned a profound truth: not everyone can host such a space. It requires deep empathy, emotional intelligence, and a nurturing spirit that can’t be faked. I was fortunate to find support even in places where my life choices weren’t fully understood, yet the hosts still offered a listening ear and that precious, non-judgmental safety. It is this rare and unconditional form of support that I am now called to offer to you.
Now in my early 50s, I believe this is the perfect stage of my life to open my home and heart in this way. With a deeper understanding of life’s seasons and our own personal cycles, I can offer a grounded, compassionate perspective. This time is an invitation for you to review life patterns, explore gentle strategies for the future, or simply be held in a space of pure rest and reflection. Living in a quiet English village, I am as comfortable joining you for long, contemplative walks as I am sitting together in quiet meditation, allowing the profound peace of the environment to work its gentle magic on your soul.
A Space for the Conversations We’re All Missing
Do you remember what it was like to have a place to go just to be? A space where you could think aloud, untangle problems, and feel truly heard, without any agenda, judgement, or the need to perform?
For so many of the women I speak with, that space simply doesn’t exist anymore. We navigate life’s complex transitions—career shifts, caring for families, redefining our purpose—often feeling profoundly isolated despite being more digitally “connected” than ever.
I have created my Sanctuary to fill that void.
This is not a traditional retreat centre, and it is certainly not a B&B. It is my personal, heartfelt invitation into my home, inspired by that cherished, ancient tradition of finding wisdom, comfort, and clarity in the supportive space of another’s hearth. This is a dedicated non-therapy retreat, designed to provide the quiet environment and genuine, meandering conversation that helps you find your own answers.
Is My Sanctuary For You?
This restorative experience is designed for women who are:
- Feeling an undeniable need to press pause and recalibrate, away from the relentless demands of daily life.
- Navigating a significant life transition and seeking clarity within a supportive, held environment.
- Longing for meaningful, slow-paced conversation that ventures beyond small talk and into what truly matters.
- Valuing wisdom and shared life experience over quick-fix solutions and rigid self-improvement paradigms.
If you are seeking a quiet retreat for women that focuses on soul-level restoration rather than a rigid schedule, you have, I believe, found your sanctuary.
A Clear and Essential Distinction: This is a Sanctuary, Not Therapy
To ensure absolute clarity and protect the harmonious, unique nature of this experience, please understand this essential boundary:
I, Lita Goddess of Growth, am a qualified consultant hypnotherapist. However, this homestay retreat is entirely and completely separate from my clinical practice. No therapeutic services whatsoever—including hypnoanalysis, counselling, or EFT—are provided during your stay.
This boundary is sacred to me. It is essential to preserve the unique, non-clinical, and purely relational nature of the Sanctuary. Therefore, existing or previous therapy clients of mine are not eligible to apply. The dynamic here is solely, and beautifully, that of a host and guest, creating a safe container for conversational support, deep rest, and personal reflection.
The Sanctuary Experience: What to Expect When You Stay
When you are welcomed here, you become part of the home for a short, contained, and precious stay. You can expect:
- Deep, Uninterrupted Rest: A comfortable, private room in my peaceful home, intentionally designed for real sleep, relaxation, and letting go of the outside world.
- Conversational Connection: This is the heart of your stay. I offer unstructured, generous time for the kind of meandering, strategic conversations that provide fresh perspective on life and business challenges. We talk about what you need to talk about.
- Optional Communality: The choice to share simple, nourishing meals, fostering a gentle, natural sense of community and connection without any pressure.
- A Thinking Partnership: Use me as a sounding board. I offer a safe, confidential space away from your usual circles where you can voice your thoughts, dreams, and dilemmas and be met with thoughtful listening and insightful questions.
My Commitment to a Harmonious and Safe Environment
Your emotional well-being and physical safety are my highest priority. To protect the serene atmosphere of this restorative retreat for every guest, I have a few important guidelines:
- A Careful Vetting Process: To ensure a harmonious fit for everyone, I require a gentle vetting process for all potential guests.
- A Note on Clinical Care: For the safety and well-being of all, guests who are currently under psychiatric care will require a brief letter from their GP confirming the suitability of this social, non-clinical environment.
- Preserving the Retreat: Stays are intentionally short and cannot be extended. This helps preserve the restorative, contained quality of the experience for every woman who walks through the door.
The Vetting Process: Your First Step Towards Sanctuary
To protect the sacred, sanctuary-like atmosphere I have cultivated, attendance is by application and invitation only. This is not to exclude, but to care deeply for the space and everyone in it.
- Express Your Interest: Share your initial reasons for seeking a retreat via my simple form below. I read every single one.
- A Connection Call: If it feels like a potential fit, we’ll schedule a brief, casual virtual conversation. This is to ensure my Sanctuary is the right fit for your needs at this specific time in your life.
- A Personal Invitation to Book: Only upon a mutually positive and resonant connection will I extend a personal invitation to you to book your restorative retreat.
Practical Details for Your Stay
- Booking: All bookings are securely managed via Airbnb for your peace of mind and convenience.
- Food: A simple, nourishing breakfast is included to start your day gently. Other meals are optional, with costs shared fairly among participants who wish to join.
- Duration: A typical restorative retreat runs for a calming weekend, from Friday evening to Sunday morning.
Begin Your Journey to Restorative Clarity
If you feel a pull towards this pause, if you are ready for a retreat that truly refreshes the soul and quiets the mind, I invite you to take that first, gentle step.
✨ [I’m Interested in This Sanctuary Retreat]
Let us discover, together, if this is the right time and the right space for you.
— Lita, Goddess of Growth