The Lincoln Wellbeing Retreat
Sunday 22nd March 2026
Charlotte House Hotel, Lincoln
Registration 9.40 am - Take your seat 10.00 am - Close 5.30 pm
Join us in the heart of Lincoln for a soulful retreat themed
“New Growth - building positive habits"
What to expect
Modern life places constant pressure on your mind, body and nervous system
This retreat explores kindness, self-compassion and gratitude as evidence-based approaches to steady the mind, warm your heart, support the body and grow sustainable wellbeing
You'll explore how small, restorative acts will help you cultivate a kinder inner voice, savour what is good and increase positive feelings
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
A warm welcome in the Orangery to hear and explore your intentions for your day
Understanding neuroplasticity and how your brain can literally 'grow' feelings of kindness, compassion and gratitude
Kindness for the mind - walking-based meditation (outdoors - weather permitting)
Actively resting the body - using the body scan
Exploring self-compassion as the antidote to self-criticism
Using gratitude to build positive mental habits
Small group sharing and larger group reflections
You will have time to explore the beautiful Dawber Garden and enjoy space to pause and notice the new growth at this time of year
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
Charlotte House, nestled within the historic grounds of The Lawn in Lincoln, is a profoundly fitting setting for our wellbeing retreat.
Once home to the Lincoln Lunatic Asylum, this site was transformed under the visionary care of Dr. Edward Parker Charlesworth — a pioneer who challenged the harsh psychiatric practices of his time.
Long before compassion became standard, he introduced gentle, humane approaches that included creativity, music, nature, and movement as part of healing.
Collectively we and our hosts at Charlotte House feel that we honour that legacy by creating a space rooted in those same values.
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!
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
Early bird tickets are £119 pp when booked by Sunday 15th February
Regular priced tickets are £132 pp and apply to all bookings after 15th February
Your place is reserved by paying £70 deposit with balance to be paid in full by 8th March.
Booking closes at midnight on 10th March
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 1st March.
If you paid in full, you will be entitled to a refund of the balance (£49 for early bird tickets, £62 for regular priced tickets). The deposit of £70.00 is non-refundable.
Cancellation by you ON or AFTER 1st March.
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 on 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 - March 2026
Early bird tickets save 10% - book before 15th February 2026
Spaces are filling up fast - book now to avoid disappointment
