The Big Retreat 23-26 May 2025

LAWRENNY, PEMBROKESHIRE

23rd - 26th MAY 2025

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Four uplifting, unforgettable days to relax, reflect and reboot.

Voted one of the 'Top 5 Wellbeing & Adventure Festivals' by The Guardian.

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Discover energy, inspiration, bands, books, new tastes and inner calm.

Whatever "Feel Good" means to you, you’ll discover it at The Big Retreat.

Your ticket unlocks over 300 handpicked experiences:

Dive into the energy of live music or the serenity of yoga and wild swimming. Explore woodland foraging, enjoy cookery demos, or sip your way through gin workshops. Boost your adrenaline with high-energy workouts or find your zen with gong baths and meditation.

We bring you a feast of "Feel Good" moments designed to delight, refresh, and inspire.

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BEST FESTIVAL, OFFERED EVERYTHING IN ONE LOCATION Absolutely amazing 🤩 this festival offers you exciting, relaxation, food, health, excitement and music all in one location. I can't wait till 2024, nothing would stop me going again. Well thought out, stunning location. Helpful support staff on sight and everything you could need was all on sight for you to access. 🤩👏👐

BEST FESTIVAL EVER! This is the best festival I have ever been to and I’ve been to a few! It is a total immersion in all things that are good and nourishing for the body and the mind. Such a beautiful place and lovely lovely people. Already bought tickets for 2024!

FABULOUS TBRW23 was absolutely outstanding as always. The setting is just stunning 😍 Everything is just wow. If you haven't been. Get booking 🤩

"I love festivals, live music, yoga, nature, wellbeing activities and topics and good food so I couldn’t believe it when I first came as it was a complete package of all the things I love in one lovely long weekend ♥️"

"familiarity of things like yoga but also new experiences. Enjoy that music and entertainment is offered for evening experience. Good food

"its location and its values. All the activities that are included in the ticket price is amazing ."

"I like the diversity of the different events, and meeting lots of other people."

"Location and ethos" "It’s all rounder " "The vibe and ethos. A chance to meet like-minded people and nurture yourself. An opportunity to try new things. "

"The variety of events, kids area, the atmosphere and the music. "

"The atmosphere.. the music.. good food. "

"It's size. It's not too big; I would find bigger festivals too overwhelming. The variety of activities, the consideration given to the environment and it's location. "

"I love that almost everything is included in the ticket price. The range of yoga sessions and classes is brilliant and a beautiful location."

EVERYTHING ALL IN ONE PLACE Everything from the weather, views, performances, talks, camping, classes, location to the staff were all amazing

Size & choice of activities " "I love the variety of the activities available, the delicious food and the atmosphere created by the event and the type of people that attend. "

"The variety of things on offer, like several festivals in one.

"The selection of activities on offer and the chilled ambience"

So much. Size of the site and its cleanliness. Range of activities and the number that are included in the ticket. The location is great and people are amazing."

"How many different activities there were to try in the well-being genre, Mr motivator was a huge highlight The friendly, relaxed atmosphere was lovely

"It was my husband and I first festival of this kind. We loved how calm, relaxed, refreshed but also invigorated."

I love the whole wellness experience, the people are so friendly. It feels very down to earth "

"It’s Big; it’s a Retreat; and it’s a Festival "

"A great variety of well delivered activities, friendly relaxed atmosphere, great location, "

"The atmosphere , the decoration and surroundings . The range of well being activities "

"The atmosphere, all of it!! "

"How much was included in the ticket price. The variety of things on offer and the comedy! "

"Having lots of different things to try and just being out in nature and enjoying being free and in a friendly inclusive environment "

"Such a beautiful place with almost everything included in the ticket price :)"

"Variety of offerings"

"Large variety of workshops and activities something for everyone "

"The atmosphere is incredible. Plenty of activities, inspirational talks. Great entertainment. Absolutely loved my last BRF. "

"The fact it is about the whole person "

"The magic teapot was the best! Mr motivator! The talk tent, music and beautiful food were also up there."

The relaxed vibe. Choice of activities. The bands."

Discover Lawrenny, a picturesque village in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Overlooking the serene Cleddau Estuary, this historic and charming spot is the perfect setting for your Big Retreat adventure.

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Ready to embark on a solo traveller adventure?

Join the Solo Travellers group at The Big Retreat and discover a vibrant community that celebrates exploration, and fosters friendships for life.

Don't let fear of solo travel hold you back - Join the Solo Travellers Group and unlock a world of adventure and companionship

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A truly nurturing environment where we can enhance your wellbeing emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. We encourage you on your journey of selfcare.

Massages, hot tubs, and facial yoga workshops are available at an extra cost—you can book these with your weekend ticket or visit our spa reception at the festival.

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THE BIG RETREAT FESTIVAL

A feel good getaway

Welcome to an adventure for all five senses

12 Feel Good Areas To Explore

What people like best about us...

BEST FESTIVAL EVER! This is the best festival I have ever been to and I’ve been to a few! It is a total immersion in all things that are good and nourishing for the body and the mind. Such a beautiful place and lovely lovely people. Already bought tickets for 2024!

FABULOUS TBRW23 was absolutely outstanding as always. The setting is just stunning 😍 Everything is just wow. If you haven't been. Get booking 🤩

"I love festivals, live music, yoga, nature, wellbeing activities and topics and good food so I couldn’t believe it when I first came as it was a complete package of all the things I love in one lovely long weekend ♥️"

"familiarity of things like yoga but also new experiences. Enjoy that music and entertainment is offered for evening experience. Good food

"its location and its values. All the activities that are included in the ticket price is amazing ."

"I like the diversity of the different events, and meeting lots of other people."

"Location and ethos" "It’s all rounder " "The vibe and ethos. A chance to meet like-minded people and nurture yourself. An opportunity to try new things. "

"The variety of events, kids area, the atmosphere and the music. "

"The atmosphere.. the music.. good food. "

"It's size. It's not too big; I would find bigger festivals too overwhelming. The variety of activities, the consideration given to the environment and it's location. "

"I love that almost everything is included in the ticket price. The range of yoga sessions and classes is brilliant and a beautiful location."

EVERYTHING ALL IN ONE PLACE Everything from the weather, views, performances, talks, camping, classes, location to the staff were all amazing

Size & choice of activities " "I love the variety of the activities available, the delicious food and the atmosphere created by the event and the type of people that attend. "

"The variety of things on offer, like several festivals in one.

"The selection of activities on offer and the chilled ambience"

So much. Size of the site and its cleanliness. Range of activities and the number that are included in the ticket. The location is great and people are amazing."

"How many different activities there were to try in the well-being genre, Mr motivator was a huge highlight The friendly, relaxed atmosphere was lovely

"It was my husband and I first festival of this kind. We loved how calm, relaxed, refreshed but also invigorated."

I love the whole wellness experience, the people are so friendly. It feels very down to earth "

"It’s Big; it’s a Retreat; and it’s a Festival "

"A great variety of well delivered activities, friendly relaxed atmosphere, great location, "

"The atmosphere , the decoration and surroundings . The range of well being activities "

"The atmosphere, all of it!! "

"How much was included in the ticket price. The variety of things on offer and the comedy! "

"Having lots of different things to try and just being out in nature and enjoying being free and in a friendly inclusive environment "

"Such a beautiful place with almost everything included in the ticket price :)"

"Variety of offerings"

"Large variety of workshops and activities something for everyone "

"The atmosphere is incredible. Plenty of activities, inspirational talks. Great entertainment. Absolutely loved my last BRF. "

"The fact it is about the whole person "

"The magic teapot was the best! Mr motivator! The talk tent, music and beautiful food were also up there."

The relaxed vibe. Choice of activities. The bands."

Where to Find Us

The Woodland Spa

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THE BIG RETREAT FESTIVAL

A feel good getaway

Welcome to an adventure for all five senses

12 Feel Good Areas To Explore

What people like best about us...

BEST FESTIVAL EVER! This is the best festival I have ever been to and I’ve been to a few! It is a total immersion in all things that are good and nourishing for the body and the mind. Such a beautiful place and lovely lovely people. Already bought tickets for 2024!

FABULOUS TBRW23 was absolutely outstanding as always. The setting is just stunning 😍 Everything is just wow. If you haven't been. Get booking 🤩

"I love festivals, live music, yoga, nature, wellbeing activities and topics and good food so I couldn’t believe it when I first came as it was a complete package of all the things I love in one lovely long weekend ♥️"

"familiarity of things like yoga but also new experiences. Enjoy that music and entertainment is offered for evening experience. Good food

"its location and its values. All the activities that are included in the ticket price is amazing ."

"I like the diversity of the different events, and meeting lots of other people."

"Location and ethos" "It’s all rounder " "The vibe and ethos. A chance to meet like-minded people and nurture yourself. An opportunity to try new things. "

"The variety of events, kids area, the atmosphere and the music. "

"The atmosphere.. the music.. good food. "

"It's size. It's not too big; I would find bigger festivals too overwhelming. The variety of activities, the consideration given to the environment and it's location. "

"I love that almost everything is included in the ticket price. The range of yoga sessions and classes is brilliant and a beautiful location."

EVERYTHING ALL IN ONE PLACE Everything from the weather, views, performances, talks, camping, classes, location to the staff were all amazing

Size & choice of activities " "I love the variety of the activities available, the delicious food and the atmosphere created by the event and the type of people that attend. "

"The variety of things on offer, like several festivals in one.

"The selection of activities on offer and the chilled ambience"

So much. Size of the site and its cleanliness. Range of activities and the number that are included in the ticket. The location is great and people are amazing."

"How many different activities there were to try in the well-being genre, Mr motivator was a huge highlight The friendly, relaxed atmosphere was lovely

"It was my husband and I first festival of this kind. We loved how calm, relaxed, refreshed but also invigorated."

I love the whole wellness experience, the people are so friendly. It feels very down to earth "

"It’s Big; it’s a Retreat; and it’s a Festival "

"A great variety of well delivered activities, friendly relaxed atmosphere, great location, "

"The atmosphere , the decoration and surroundings . The range of well being activities "

"The atmosphere, all of it!! "

"How much was included in the ticket price. The variety of things on offer and the comedy! "

"Having lots of different things to try and just being out in nature and enjoying being free and in a friendly inclusive environment "

"Such a beautiful place with almost everything included in the ticket price :)"

"Variety of offerings"

"Large variety of workshops and activities something for everyone "

"The atmosphere is incredible. Plenty of activities, inspirational talks. Great entertainment. Absolutely loved my last BRF. "

"The fact it is about the whole person "

"The magic teapot was the best! Mr motivator! The talk tent, music and beautiful food were also up there."

The relaxed vibe. Choice of activities. The bands."

Where to Find Us

The Woodland Spa