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You haven't lost yourself.
You just forgot where to look.

Ecopsia is a nature-based retreat space for women ready to stop pushing through and start coming home to themselves. Real depth. No fluff. Led by someone who’s been to the edge and found her way back.

A unique space to reconnect, recharge, & uncover your path forward.

Discover a Sanctuary for Transformation

Is this you?

You’ve been capable your whole life. You’re the one who holds things together — at work, at home, for everyone else. You’ve been through something — or everything — and you’ve kept going because that’s what you do.

But lately something feels different. You’re exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t fix. You’ve tried the therapy, the wellness retreats, the self-help. You might have even done “the work” — and still something hasn’t shifted.

You haven’t lost yourself. You’ve just been running from the one place where everything you need is actually waiting.

If any of that lands — you’re in the right place.

Whether you’re seeking personal clarity, emotional healing, or physical transformation, our programs blend holistic wellness practices with powerful mindset coaching and immersive nature experiences.

Join us for a journey of self-discovery that empowers, rejuvenates, and inspires you to live fully—aligned with your highest self and surrounded by a supportive community. 

Ecopsia Retreats

“I came feeling exhausted and left with purpose & energy — best experience of my life.” — Emma T, Retreat Guest

Early-bird pricing ends soon

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This isn't a spa weekend. This is the work.

Ecopsia is a space in nature where women come to stop running and start looking. For women 40+, often at a turning point — perimenopause, a relationship ending, a career changing, a body asking for something different. Women who are done with surface-level and ready for something real.

Nature-based & somatic

We work with the body and the land, not just the mind. Breathwork, movement, stillness, fire — the natural world is part of the process.
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Real depth. No fluff.

Paula doesn't do surface-level. If you're ready to go somewhere you haven't been able to reach alone, this is the space for it.
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Held by someone who's been there

Paula isn't facilitating from a training manual. She's facilitating from the inside of her own experience. That's what makes this different.
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Your Retreat Experience, Day by Day


YOUR HOST

I've been where you are.
More than once.

My name is Paula. I’m 57, I’ve been facilitating retreats for 15 years, and I built Ecopsia because I believe the hardest chapters of our lives carry our greatest gifts — if we’re willing to look.

I’ve had two cardiac arrests. I died twice. I’ve been through bankruptcy, divorce, addiction, and more psychiatric hospital rooms than I care to count. I was diagnosed bipolar at 20. I have ADHD. I’m an empath who spent decades learning how to manage an inner world that never switched off.

I didn’t find my spiritual practice in a training programme. I found it because I needed it to survive.

I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to hold the container while you find your own way through.

Retreat Options

Ways to work with Ecopsia

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Burnout Recovery Retreat


3 DAYS · MONTHLY · RESIDENTIAL
For women who are exhausted, stuck, or at a turning point — and ready to do something real about it. Nature-based, somatic, held in genuine community. No performance required. From £499.

Early-bird pricing ends soon

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Summer Solstice Retreat


3 DAYS · 20–22 JUNE · RESIDENTIAL
Not about recovery — about arrival. For women ready to mark a new chapter and step into the second half of life with intention. The longest day, held properly. From £499.

Limited Availability 

Ecopsia transformed not only my mindset but also my entire outlook on life. The blend of spiritual guidance, outdoor activities, and meaningful community made me feel deeply connected and empowered. I returned home with fresh energy, purpose, and friendships I’ll cherish forever. Can’t wait to come back!

Maria L

Happy Client

I came to Ecopsia feeling overwhelmed by life and left with a sense of clarity and calm I hadn’t felt in years. Paula and her team have created such a welcoming, nurturing space. The sister circles, coaching, and quiet moments in nature gave me the insights and support I truly needed. This was more than a women’s retreat—it was a turning point.

Emma T

Yoga Teacher

Ecopsia was exactly what I needed. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at peace. The combination of nature, reflection, and wellness practices helped me reconnect with myself in a way I never thought possible. I left feeling renewed, centred, and with a clear path forward—thank you, Paula & the Ecopsia team!

Sarah M

Happy Client

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Yes — gentle yoga is offered as part of our retreats, led by Donna, our experienced instructor.

Her sessions are designed to support rest, grounding, and nervous system balance, not performance or flexibility.

All practices are optional and suitable for beginners.

1-2-1 sessions are available to those who want deepen their practice too.

Ecopsia is based in peaceful countryside in Shropshire, England, at Roundabout Cottage, Roughton (WV15 5HE). Our setting is intentionally quiet and natural, offering space to slow down and reconnect, while still being easy to reach from across the UK.

We’re within comfortable distance of major road routes, rail connections, and airports, making travel straightforward without feeling remote or isolating. Full travel guidance is provided once you book.

Yes — international guests are very welcome at Ecopsia.

While many of our guests travel from across the UK, we regularly welcome women from Europe and beyond. We’re happy to support you with travel planning, arrival timing, and local transport guidance to help your journey feel as calm and seamless as possible.

Several of our retreats also include international dates throughout the year, which will be clearly listed in our Retreats programme here.

Your comfort, safety, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

During your stay, you’ll be fully supported by experienced facilitators and a small, attentive team. Our retreats are intentionally kept to small group sizes, allowing for personal care, gentle guidance, and space to be seen as an individual.

Support includes:

  • On-site facilitators throughout your stay

  • Clear daily structure with plenty of rest and free time

  • Emotional support within group sessions and informal check-ins

  • A calm, respectful environment where you are never pressured to share more than you wish

Ecopsia is not a clinical or medical facility, but it is a deeply supportive, professionally run retreat space designed to help you feel safe, held, and at ease.


 

We understand that life can change, and we aim to be as clear and fair as possible.

A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable, as it secures your place and allows us to commit to venues and facilitators. Full payment is due 6 weeks before arrival.

If you need to cancel more than 6 weeks before your retreat, any balance paid beyond the deposit will be refunded. Cancellations within 6 weeks of arrival are non-refundable.

Full details are outlined in our Cancellation & Refund Policy, and we strongly recommend travel insurance for added peace of mind.

Yes — Ecopsia’s retreat and workshop spaces are available to hire for small, aligned gatherings, including wellbeing retreats, workshops, and creative or reflective events.

Full details and enquiry information can be found on our Retreat & Workshop Hire page:
👉 https://ecopsia.com/hire/

We’re always happy to discuss whether the space is the right fit for your event.

Not all of them no. We have a range of retreats and experiences to suit men and women. Please check out retreat dates and details page to find a retreat or workshop that suits you.

If you have any questions before booking, we’re always happy to help — simply get in touch and a real person will respond.

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