Our new 1-day revitalising, immersive health & wellbeing experience at the Isle of Wight’s beautiful historic country estate, Northcourt House
NEW! ONE DAY MINDBODY RETREATS
A whole day dedicated to you — movement, relaxation, wellbeing, good food and time to recharge.
We’re delighted to introduce our new One-Day Retreats at beautiful Northcourt House. Experience our nurturing mindbody 1-day retreat designed to help you recharge your mental & physical wellbeing, immerse yourself in movement, mindfulness and restorative practices.
If you love our residential retreats but can’t get away for a whole weekend, these special days give you the perfect opportunity to enjoy a full day of wellbeing without the need for a longer stay. With just 14 guests, our intimate retreats offer the chance to slow down, move your body, learn something new, relax and enjoy some precious time for yourself.
Tuesday 13th October 2026 - please see the timetable below.
And if you’d like to make your retreat experience even more special, you can arrive the evening before and stay overnight at Northcourt House, giving you a relaxed start to your retreat day.
Day Retreat – £125 per person
Enjoy the full retreat programme at Northcourt House, including all classes, workshops, activities, a healthy lunch and wholesome refreshments,
Day Retreat + Overnight Stay – £175 per person
Arrive the evening before for a B&B overnight stay at Northcourt House and enjoy the full retreat programme the following day. The perfect way to completely switch off and make the most of your retreat experience.
Therapist Bookings
You’ll also have the opportunity to book individual treatments during the retreats. Sarah will be offering Ayurvedic facial massage, Reiki and EFT sessions. These appointments can be pre-booked directly with Sarah, and we’ll share details of how to book shortly.
To book, please contact our Admin Team on 07857 338272.
Tuesday13th October Retreat
A wonderfully balanced day combining Pilates and Pilatchi with expert wellbeing advice, woodland bathing and deeply relaxing stretch and myofascial release.
Your Day
9.00am – Arrive & Settle In
Welcome, meet your fellow retreat guests and get ready for a day dedicated to you.
9.30am – 10.15am | Pilates – Morning Stretch
Start your day with Lisa with a gentle Pilates session designed to wake up the body, release tension and leave you feeling energised.
10.30am – 11.30am | Joint Health with Medical Herbalist Practitioner Louise
Join medical herbalist Louise for an informative and practical session exploring ways to support healthy joints and keep your body moving well.
11.45am – 12.45pm | Resistance Pilatchi
A powerful new fusion of Pilates, Tai Chi and controlled resistance, combining controlled movement, strength, balance and flowing sequences.
12.45pm – 1.30pm | Lunch
Take time to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch with your fellow retreat guests.
1.30pm – 3.00pm | Woodland Bathing with Paul
Step away from the everyday and reconnect with nature. Paul will guide you through a relaxing woodland bathing experience, giving you the opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply and enjoy the restorative benefits of being outdoors.
3.00pm – 3.30pm | Relax & Refresh
A chance to enjoy a drink, have a chat or simply take some quiet time for yourself.
3.30pm – 4.30pm | Deep Stretch & Myofascial Release
Finish your retreat day with Lisa, using deep stretching and myofascial release techniquesto help release muscular tension, improve mobility and leave you feeling wonderfully relaxed.
4.45pm | Time to Head Home
Feeling stretched, restored and re-energised!
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LISA
Lisa is the founder of the Better Body Club and has over 20 years’ experience in the fitness industry. She specialises in Pilates, Pilatchi and dance, and puts a huge amount of care and energy into creating our retreats, making sure they are varied, welcoming and packed with enjoyable, high-quality sessions.
Together with her team of instructors, Lisa is passionate about creating retreats that leave everyone feeling healthier, happier and inspired.
LOUISE
Louise from Wildside Health is a consulting medical herbalist, trained at Heartwood College and accredited by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. With a passion for the healing power of plants, Louise combines her extensive medical training with a warm, practical and compassionate approach to wellbeing.
She brings her expertise to our two new retreat workshops, sharing her knowledge and practical advice to help you support your health and wellbeing naturally.
PAUL
Paul's focus is the Mind component of our Mind-Body Retreats. He brings a wealth of experience as a Professional Coach, Mentor and Interpersonal Psychologist. He has worked as a people development professional for over 25 years, leading Learning & Development functions within Global Healthcare & Pharmaceutical markets, as well as running his own consultancy. Possessing a BSc in Medical Sciences, he is a CIPD and Chartered Management Institute member. He is also a certified coach and accredited practitioner in multiple interpersonal psychology disciplines. Paul is one of our valued consultant partners supporting our retreats, who has delivered informative talks and engaging workshops on a range of topics like Self-Coaching, Mindfulness, Woodland Bathing, and Insights Colour Energies, to name a few. He is also a Resistance Pilatchi Instructor and is Lisa's partner.
SARAH
We’re delighted to welcome Sarah from Tap Into Peace to the retreat. With her calm and caring approach, Sarah offers Reiki healing, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Ayurvedic face massage, helping to release tension, restore balance and create a sense of peace and wellbeing.
Sarah will be offering special retreat discounts on her treatments, with bookings made directly with her. She is also an amazing cook, helping to create the delicious catering that makes our retreats extra special!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & BOOKING
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Northcourt House is the largest and one of the oldest manor houses on the Isle of Wight, set within 15 acres of incredible gardens and only a short walk from the historic Crown Inn.
- 18 beautiful rooms (double, twin & a few triple rooms available)
- Guests may bring their own drinks
- Dietary needs and allergies are fully catered for with advance notice
- Room sharing encouraged to maximise the number of attendees
- Partners and friends of Better Body Club clients are welcome
TRAVEL
Guests arrange their own travel, but car sharing can be coordinated via the retreat organisers.
If you are travelling from the mainland ferry bookings receive a 50% discount.
BOOKING
- A £50 deposit per person secures your place.
- Final payment due 4 weeks before arrival.
Bank details:
Lisa Lingard Trading As Better Body Club
04-00-06
26251140
To book, please contact our Admin Team on 07857 338272.
Cancellation Policy
- More than 4 weeks before the start date:
Your deposit will be refunded in full. - Between 4 and 2 weeks before the start date:
You will receive a 50% refund of your balance payment, with the deposit non-refundable. - 2 weeks or less before the start date:
No refund is possible.