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The Spring C&TH Balance Retreat


Come and join us on 23 April 2026 at Lime Wood, New Forest

Photo: Renee Stewart by Rosa Scipion @rosa.scipion

Your Life. Re-Energised.

Hosted at Lime Wood, the five-star country house hotel in the heart of the New Forest, the Country & Town House Balance Retreat is an expert-led experience designed to restore your energy and spark fresh inspiration.

 

Through thoughtfully guided practices, you’ll release stagnant energy, reconnect with your creativity, and rediscover a natural sense of flow. Perfect for anyone feeling stuck or depleted, this retreat offers the space and support to reset both mind and body. You’ll leave feeling re-energised and ready to move through life with greater ease, vitality, and purpose.

What to Expect

  • Transformative workshops exploring creative expression, nature as a source of energy, and techniques for unlocking emotional and creative blocks. 
  • Holistic practices including meditation, yoga, and free movement.
  • Seasonal, locally sourced menus designed by Lime Wood’s celebrated chefs.

Meet the Hosts

Cat Meffan

Yoga teacher, sound healer, breathwork coach and free movement facilitator

Maude Hirst

Meditation expert, author and speaker

Elisa Lune

A facial massage expert specialising in techniques that go far beyond the surface

Sammie Longhorn

A forager and folklorist, Sammie is passionate about connecting people with the nourishing and healing plants

Camilla Hewitt

Wellness Editor at C&TH, Camilla brings her editorial expertise and passion for wellbeing to the conversation

Genna Chu

With a degree in Complementary Healthcare, Genna is an expert in delivering immersive Fragrance Masterclasses

The Details

  • Dates: 23 April 2026
  • Location: Lime Wood, New Forest
  • Attendees: Limited to 15 guests –  for an intimate, personalised experience.
  • Price: ÂŁ275 * For a limited time use code RETREAT20 for 20% OFF. 
  • Optional Upgrades: For a discounted rate of ÂŁ175pp guests can enjoy the Herb House facilities and a 60-minute treatment (excluding Sarah Chapman treatments).
  • There are also special accommodation rates for guests available – please contact the hotel for details.
  • Included: Curated goodie bag.
  • The day runs from 9.30am – 5:30pm and includes a curated programme of wellness and creative experiences such as nature walks, movement with Cat Meffan, meditation with Maude Hirst, and both fragrance and facial massage workshops.

 

Event Partner: Molton Brown

For over 50 years, Molton Brown has crafted distinctive fragrances and sensorial experiences, rooted in British heritage and a creative London perspective, with products made in England and never tested on animals. Working closely with perfumers who draw on personal memories and inspiration, the brand creates vivid scents across fragrance, body care and home that elevate everyday moments into something extraordinary.

Molton Brown

 

This is not a detox. Not a bootcamp.

It’s wellness with depth – rooted in science, enriched by place and story, and delivered with intelligence and expertise.

Secure your place now – spaces are strictly limited.