Experience Everything
A perfect getaway to restore and re-connect, the luxurious Everything Retreat really needs to be seen to be appreciated. Photography Kirsten Platt
When entrepreneur Louise Monk had a vision for her wellness retreat, little did she know it would attract visitors from all over the UK to the Ribble Valley.
Three years later she has well and truly captured the essence of that vision with a stunning countryside hideaway that has luxury, wellbeing and relaxation at its heart.
Everything Retreat, quite literally, offers everything, as Louise explains: “I wanted to create a place where people could relax, go for walks, discover fabulous food and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a wellness retreat.
“I also wanted to support local businesses along the way, collaborating with artisan makers, restaurants and services – so that’s why it’s called Everything Retreat!”
Tucked away in the rolling rural countryside of the Ribble Valley, Everything Retreat really is a haven where the outside world seems to grind to a slow, quiet halt. As you draw up to the huge electronic gates that glide silently open, guests know they are set for a very special experience.
Within the grounds, with blossom trees swaying in the summer breeze and abundant wildlife, you are greeted at the reception that is first port of call for arriving guests, who as they check-in, will find themselves with a chilled welcome drink in hand.
Since the official launch of the retreat last year – an event attended by local dignitaries and VIPs – Everything has been attracting visitors across the length and breadth of the country: “We have people coming from London and even Cornwall – you can’t get much further than that,” says Louise.
“We are thrilled to be able to attract visitors here to see the sights and sounds of the Ribble Valley. We have so much to offer in terms of walks and wildlife, attractions such as Clitheroe Castle and Holmes Mill and restaurants who we have great relationships with, such as Yu and Northcote.”
It’s been an interesting and inspirational journey for Louise, who is passionate about the retreat’s wellbeing and wellness credentials. Whether that’s attending a yoga-focused break run by retreat leaders, creating wellness in the workplace via a themed retreat or just a private visit where guests can revitalise and re-connect in a quiet place, Louise and her team will ensure you have – everything!
“Retreat leaders and guests can create whatever they want – they have the freedom to use the space as they wish,” says Louise.
From exercise classes to electric biking, wreath-making to wine-tasting, Everything Retreat is open-minded as to how potential visitors can use the space, which now incorporates the Balance Bar, where guests can get together and relax: “As Everything Retreat is very much about wellbeing, our ethos is ensuring that life is all about balance – hence the Balance Bar.”
At the moment the bar serves drinks and light-bites including cheese and charcuterie boards along with afternoon tea. But as the summer approaches there will be BBQ and pizza evenings for guests.
Accommodation at Everything Retreat reflects the calm and quiet countryside surroundings with a series of stunning lodges nestling around a pond overlooking the rolling hills of the valley.
There is a unique collection of themed lodges alongside the retreat’s beautiful Signature lodges, all featuring luxurious interiors with log burner and outdoor hot tubs where guests can sip a sundowner and reflect on their day as dusk falls.
Whether you’ve spent the day exploring the Ribble Valley, hiking in the hills or on an organised retreat focusing on yoga and exercise or wellbeing in the workplace, Everything Retreat will ensure your stay is perfect.
If you are interested in organising and leading a retreat, or if you’re a business keen to keep your workforce well to optimise output, please contact Louise. In the next issue there will be more about how you as a private individual or corporate client, can use the space at the Everything Retreat.
Everything Retreat
Primrose Hill, Primrose Lane
Mellor BB2 7EQ
01254 965095
hello@everything-retreat.com
everything-retreat.com
