After a sold-out debut in October, the Women in Events Retreat will return with its first overnight edition. The Winter Retreat takes place on 30–31 January 2026 at De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey.

The inaugural retreat at Tewinbury Farm Hotel brought together women from across the events industry for a day focused on rest and reconnection. Participants described it as “the single best thing I’ve done for myself this year.”

Co-founders Gabrielle Austen-Browne and Lucy Eden launched the retreat to support professionals who spend their careers supporting others.

“In our industry, we’re constantly giving, to clients, to teams, to audiences,” said co-founder Lucy Eden. “This retreat is about giving back to ourselves. It’s a moment to pause, reconnect, and remember that personal wellbeing is the foundation of professional success.”

Gabby Austen-Browne added: “We’re acknowledging that our wellbeing directly impacts our ability to create inclusive, accessible, extraordinary experiences for others. These spaces matter because caring for ourselves (and each other) isn’t selfish – it’s a necessity.”

The October event drew professionals from across the sector. Shonali Devereaux, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association, said: “This was the single best thing I have done for myself this year. It was truly transformational to spend a day focusing on my wellbeing. The whole day was peppered with emotional shifts and mini-epiphanies.”

Priya Narain, head of purpose at KERB and co-founder of Event First Steps, added: “An event like this was a stark reminder to pause our busy lives and connect with others and nature.”

The Winter Retreat marks the series’ first overnight experience. It will expand the format with guided meditation, somatic movement, fire ceremonies, and seasonal plant-based dining. The programme will run within Horsley Towers Mansion House and emphasise rest and renewal before the new year.

The retreats follow a seasonal cycle, with future editions focused on spring creativity, summer celebration, and autumn reflection.

Attendees join a WhatsApp community and two follow-up Zoom sessions to embed learnings into daily life. Numbers remain limited to maintain connection, with a waiting list already in place.

Lucy Eden concluded: “Your wellbeing matters. Slowing down is productive, too. And you deserve to be held, not just hold everything together.”

Limited spaces remain for the Winter Retreat. Register here.