Team wellbeing
The Breathing Space
Slow down, replenish and reconnect through a restorative day held in wilder nature.
Team Size
Up to 24
Duration
Day or overnight
Location
Monmouthshire
Includes
All catering
Purpose
To provide teams with restorative, nature‑based experiences that support mental health, replenish energy, and strengthen collective wellbeing.
Why This Retreat Matters for Your Organisation
Stress, depression, and anxiety are now the biggest causes of work-related ill health in the UK, responsible for nearly half of all working days lost each year.
Source: Health and Safety Executive, 2023
Employee wellbeing is a proven driver of business outcomes. Recent analysis found clear links between wellbeing, engagement, productivity, and retention, making it a strategic as well as a moral priority.
Source: Deloitte, 2022
When organisations invest in wellbeing, teams thrive. Surveys have found that employers with strong wellbeing initiatives reported higher morale and reduced staff turnover.
Source: CIPD Health and Wellbeing at Work Survey, 2022
Spending time in natural environments supports both immediate recovery and long-term resilience. Studies show that nature exposure reduces stress and blood pressure, restores mood, and strengthens mental clarity
Sources: Ulrich, 1991; Bratman et al., 2015
Focus
Preventing stress and burnout
Emotional regulation and resilience
Deepening connection to nature for wellbeing
Strengthening bonds through shared restorative time
Key Features
Guided nature‑connection practices to calm the nervous system
Reflective solo time for rest, journalling, or quiet
Gentle, facilitated conversations on balance and resilience
Restorative activities (fire building, outdoor cooking, habitat creation)
Shared meals overlooking wild landscape
Optional overnight bell tents for deeper recovery
Outcomes
Reduced stress and better capacity to manage pressure
Greater individual and team resilience
Renewed energy, focus, and motivation
A stronger culture of care and support
Ideal For
Format Options
Day Retreat
Restorative day in nature
Overnight Renewal
Extended recovery with bell tent accommodation
Your next step
Create breathing space for your team
Let's explore how this away day could support your team's wellbeing and resilience.