Thinking about joining a retreat solo but feeling nervous about it?

First Timer’s Solo Retreat Survival Guide

You’re not alone.
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This guide is for you if…

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In fact, almost every woman who joins one of our retreats has some version of the same questions:

Will I know anyone?
What if I don’t fit in?
What if everyone already has friends?
What if I feel awkward?
What if I regret booking?

This free guide walks you through what it’s actually like to join a retreat solo, from the nerves before booking to what happens when you walk through the door.

  • Why feeling nervous before a solo retreat is completely normal

  • What the first few hours actually feel like when you arrive

  • How connection happens naturally without forced networking

  • What to expect if you’re introverted or socially anxious

  • The logistics solo travelers worry about most and how we help

  • What to pack and how to make travel feel less overwhelming

  • Real stories from women who joined solo and almost didn’t come

  • You’ve never joined a retreat before

  • You’re considering traveling solo but feeling hesitant

  • You keep looking at retreat dates and talking yourself out of it

  • You’re excited about the experience but nervous about arriving alone

  • You want reassurance from women who’ve done it before

Created by Charlotte Lilley, founder of The Retreat Co and host of women’s ski and adventure retreats since 2018. Designed to help first-time solo travelers feel more confident, prepared, and excited about saying yes to something new.