Autumn Day Retreat

A day to slow down, let go, and reconnect with yourself through breathwork, movement, nature, and meaningful connection.

Friday 16th Ocober 2026, The Quaives, Canterbury

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Reflect ∙ Release ∙ Restore

Autumn is a season of letting go. As nature slows and sheds what is no longer needed, we’re invited to do the same. Yet many of us continue carrying stress, tension, and the weight of the months behind us.
This one-day retreat offers space to pause, breathe, release what you’ve been holding, and reconnect with yourself before winter begins.
You will leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more grounded, ready to step into the quieter season with greater clarity and ease.

What’s Included…

3 x Breathwork Sessions
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Each session guides you to release stored tension, regulate your nervous system, and realign with your natural flow. You’ll move through a gentle yet powerful journey from grounding to clearing to reawakening.

Self-Enquiry & Inner Work 🌙

You’ll be guided through deep reflective exercises, journaling prompts, and somatic awareness practices to help you uncover insight and connect more deeply with yourself.

Healing Community
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A supportive space for growth and transformation where you can share, connect, and feel held as you move through your healing process.

Food

A healthy, warming vegetarian lunch, along with snacks and refreshments, will be provided throughout the day and prepared by the in-house chef.

The Venue – A Space to Pause and Restore

The Quaives is a beautiful family-run country estate nestled within 19 acres of peaceful Kent countryside. Surrounded by secret gardens, winding woodland paths, open meadows, and a tranquil pond, it offers a truly restorative setting to slow down, reconnect, and breathe more deeply.

Throughout the day you’ll have plenty of time to rest, journal, wander the gardens, relax in the Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub, or simply enjoy the quiet beauty of nature. Every part of the estate has been designed to help you pause, reset, and return home feeling deeply nourished.

meet Your Guides

Breathwork therapists Susie and Leigh both completed the same 3-year IBF certified breathwork training and bring a combined 15 years of experience working with conscious connected breathwork and somatic therapy.

They both run the Intuitive Breath Institute, a professional breathwork training school grounded in trauma-informed practice, nervous system education, and embodied facilitation.

Together, they have led retreats and workshops across the UK and have worked together on E4’s The Big Celebrity Detox.

The combination of Susie’s shamanic background, Leigh’s extensive body-based and somatic training, and their shared trauma-informed, nervous system-led approach creates a grounded and supportive space for meaningful, transformational experiences.

Testimonials

  • I’ve had the best weekend, feel so relaxed and refresh. This was my first retreat so wasn’t sure what to expect. The people, house, food and vibe have been amazing. Thank you so much for al the love!
    Josh
  • For the first time [I think ever) I’ve completely disconnected from the negative bits of life, and fully reconnected with myself. I’ve smiled (like actually smiled!) for the first time in a very long time. Thank you Susie, Leigh and the team for hosting such a wonderful weekend – one I won’t forget it hurry. I feel ready to take on life again.
    Kayleigh
  • I feel like my being has been reset and I’m learning to lean into the excitement and joy that will come as a result of carving out this time for myself. The facilitators have been an utter blessing what a privilege and an honour to be served by them.
    Sarah
  • I was skilfully and lovingly guide through a powerful 2 days of breathwork to release deep trauma held in my body, to come back home and realise the powerful and wise presence that I am. So much gratitude to Susie, Leigh and the team.
    RUTH
  • Thank you for showing me that an inner peace is possible. The glimmer of hope is now brighter. I have never felt so supported loved and held. One of the best weekends of my life! Thank you all.
    RICH
  • Since the retreat and still ongoing, I am having so many lightbulb moments helping me arrive back in my body as my authentic self. Words cannot express how amazing it feels for me to be accepting of me and moving forward with a newly invigorated zest for life.
    Kal

Ready For an Autumn reset?

Book Your Place Today…

Investment – £200

Additional Information

Logistics & Location

 📍Location: The Quaives, Seaton Road, Canterbury, CT3 1RU – parking available on-site

 📆 Date: Friday 16th October 2026

 ⏱️Timings: Please arrive at 9am for a prompt 9:30am start. The retreat will finish at 4:30pm.

Extras

Matt, pillows and blankets will be provided but feel free to bring your own for added comfort.
Wear comfortable and loose clothes for the sessions and bring your own water bottle.
It is recommended to avoid alcohol, caffeine and heavy meals prior to the retreat. More information will be sent out in the weeks prior to the retreat.

Contraindications

Please consult your medical practitioner to ensure deep breathing techniques are suitable for you. If you have asthma, please bring your inhaler with you to the session. If you suffer from epilepsy, heart problems, high blood pressure (not controlled by medication), glaucoma, a detached retina or psychological conditions such as high anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, personality disorder or have been hospitalized for a psychiatric condition or emotional crisis in the past 10 years this workshop may not be suitable and we ask for you to contact Leigh or Susie first. If you are seeing a psychiatrist, we request their consent for you to attend the class to email leigh@breathewithleigh.com or susie@intuitivebreathwork.co.uk

We ask all participants to read and sign a medical disclaimer before participating.