The Lincoln Wellbeing Retreat
Sunday 20th Sept 2026
Charlotte House Hotel, Lincoln
Registration 9.30 am - Take your seat 10.15 am - Close 5.30 pm
Join us in the heart of Lincoln for an inspiring retreat, themed
“Regulation For Restoration"
What to expect
Modern life places constant pressure on your mind, body and nervous system
Grounded in neuroscience, this retreat will help you understand how your nervous system responds to daily life pressures and stress and explain why it can feel so difficult to find balance.
More importantly, you'll move beyond awareness into action, learning practical, evidence-based ways to regulate your nervous system, soothe your mind and body, and cultivate greater calm, resilience and restoration in everyday life.
We believe mindfulness should feel insightful, nourishing, and doable — not daunting. With you, we’ll co-create a kind, inspiring space to slow down, reconnect, and take what you learn on retreat into everyday life.
Dr Sandra McCutcheon, Founder Mindfulness Skills4life
Your restorative experiences include
Saying hello and getting to know one another
A warm welcome in the Orangery to hear and explore your intentions for your day
Experience a music-based mindful pause and self check-in
Learn about the "window of tolerance" and how this is key to regulating your nervous system
Harness the power of your imagination to create calm in your mind and body
Translate formal meditation practices into your daily life
Explore sensory mindfulness in Dawber Garden
Deep listening and self-soothing using music
Small group sharing and larger group reflections
Savour locally sourced food and drinks by Stokes of Lincoln
A take-home ‘restoration pack’ - tools from the day so you can keep growing these essential skills in daily life
Led by experts - designed for you
Your hosts, Dr. Sands (Mindfulness Skills4Life) and Will Crawford (quietnote), are experienced mindfulness teachers who bring something truly unique to the table.
Dr. Sands is a Lincolnshire-based scientist, nature lover, and gifted facilitator known for turning complex brain science into simple, life-changing tools and engaging, practical sessions.
Will is a professional musician and meditation guide whose live, sound-led mindfulness helps you drop into calm and clarity through deep listening.
Together, they blend decades of experience in mindfulness, music, resilience, and wellbeing — always delivered with warmth, integrity, humour, and care.
Charlotte House – the perfect retreat location
You'll enjoy Charlotte House's beautiful spaces throughout the day: from the light-filled, spacious Orangery to the calming & cozy blue lounge and the stunning Dawber walled garden. Each space offers a unique tone for learning, practice and growth.
Our guests consistently praise the warm hospitality, deliciously prepared food and wide range of refreshments. The Chef team thoughtfully cater for all dietary requirements ensuring you feel nourished.
Once home to the Lincoln Lunatic Asylum, Charlotte House was transformed by Dr Charlesworth, whose pioneering belief in creativity, music, nature and movement helped redefine compassionate care.
We're proud to continue that spirit by creating a retreat where neuroscience, mindfulness and compassion come together to help you regulate, restore and reconnect.
Hosting this well-being activity at our boutique hotel is a source of great pride. In partnership with Sands and Will we're extending our commitment to enriching experiences. For us, at Stokes , like a perfectly brewed tea or coffee, it's about balance—offering both revitalisation and calm within our unique setting.
Emma Olivier-Townrow, Business Development Manager at Stokes Teas and Coffees
Is this retreat for me?
Yes!
"It has been an excellent day. I am grateful for the learning, the music, the lovely conversations and sharing"
"The day was thoughtfully planned and with care"
"Great place – I loved it. Light, bright, airy and spacious"
"I left with a full heart, soothed, excited and motivated to develop my new skills"
"Such a huge variety of experiences, explained well and curated supportingly. I feel inspired to practice more"
"Beautiful, warm, light venue, with a lovely garden close by. Lunch was delicious"
If you’re new or curious about mindfulness, you’ll be welcomed with warmth and care. You’ll be gently guided through each part of the day in a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, feel held, and discover what mindful awareness can offer.
If you’re a more experienced mindfulness/meditation practitioner, this is a perfect opportunity to deepen your practice, reconnect with yourself, and be restored through stillness, sound, nature, and science — a space to soften, breathe, and simply be.
Whether you're seeking calm, clarity, insight, or just a day to rest — you’ll be met exactly where you are.
Come join us — a one-day investment in your wellbeing, with benefits that ripple far beyond.
Will Crawford, Founder, quietnote
The Small Print – Booking Ts and Cs: Refunds and Cancellations
Regular priced tickets are £132 pp and apply to all bookings - previous guests should contact us for a discount voucher code
Your place is reserved by paying £70 deposit with balance to be paid in full by 31st August 2026.
Booking closes at midnight on 9th September 2026
Deposits are non-refundable.
We are open to discussing the possibility of transferring the deposit to another individual, should you cancel.
Cancellation by you BEFORE 31st August.
If you paid in full, you will be entitled to a refund of the balance (£62 for regular priced tickets). The deposit of £70.00 is non-refundable.
Cancellation by you ON or AFTER 31st August.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any refund after this date, as costs will have been committed in full. We are open to discussing transferring your ticket to a suitable other – please get in touch about that.
In the unlikely event that the retreat is cancelled by us / the host venue.
You will receive a full refund (deposit and balance payment).
The Lincoln Wellbeing Retreat - Sept 2026
Returning guests - contact us for discount voucher code
Spaces are filling up fast - book now to avoid disappointment
