Alopecia Mind Body Wellness Retreat 11th - 14th Nov
Deep in the heart of the Dorset countryside, on West Axnoller Farm, lies the up-to-the-second stylish barn conversion. Sleeping 12 in six en-suite bedrooms, this property’s elegance is so distracting that it causes you to breathe in sharply upon arrival – and forget to exhale. The six double bedrooms, and open-plan living/dining room and kitchen, exude contemporary style, but with super-sumptuous solid comfort. Within the barn, a spa awaits, with an indoor swimming pool, games room, sauna, steam room, gym and two professional treatment rooms. Sociable, yet tucked away in the middle of the countryside.
This is truly an amazing location for a group of Alopecia ladies! I don't know about you, but I have never really been a lover of Spa's, swimming pools, sauna's and just general pampering. The reason I have never been a lover is because I have never had the pleasure of experiencing it. I have turned down several hen party spa weekends and wellness retreats because ultimately it is actually more stressful, coping with my hair. I have never had a facial, professional massage, submerged my head under water in a swimming pool, sweated it out in a sauna or enjoyed any of the beauty delights known as pampering!
I know I am not alone here! Afterall who would want some beautiful therapist shamefully discover our secret or trying to explain to friends or strangers why you just don't like the pool or sauna.
So ladies, let's have a spa to ourselves! Where you can if you wish, hang up your hair as soon as you walk through the door. You do not need to feel self conscious in the pool; having treatments; or doing some exercise, because there won't be other women with hair making you feel self conscious. The professional beauty therapists and fitness instructor will know about us before hand and will be very professsional and considerate.
As well as a spa for your body you will also have a MINDstressDETOX for your mind - This is a therapy that combines Life Coaching, NLP, Mindfulness Meditation and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) We will have group motivation and confidence building sessions and every person will also get a one to one session with me. I am a qualified Life Coach and EFT Practitioner and Stress Manangement Consultant.
You will have the option to use the 4 days and 3 nights for total relaxation and indulgence, with big breakfasts and hearty locally sourced succulent dinners. Alternatively you can choose to use this trip to kick start your healthy living goals in time for the Xmas party season. I will be bringing a fabulous personal trainer, Pilates and Thai Massage professional who works with Channel 4 to keep you fit and healthy and we will have healthy meals prepared by local chefs for the evenings.
What makes this retreat unique is that it is bringing together Alopecia women, sharing and bonding with like minded people in a safe and beautiful environment. It will leave you feeling positive and confident and give you some tools to help you enjoy your life to the full, regardless of your Alopecia. It doesn't matter if you are new to Alopecia or a veteran like me, you will still find great comfort and hopefully form some great friendships in the process too.
Ask yourself this - After all that I have been through with my Alopecia over the years/months, do I deserve some complete 'me time'? Do I deserve to make sure that I am revitalised in mind and body? Would I enjoy the complete privacy and security, being in a private location without other 'with hair' guests making me feel inadequate? Could this break actually change my life?