WEEKEND RETREATS

WEEKEND MINDBODY RETREATS

5- 8th March 2027 - TWO ROOMS AVAILABLE!

Theme: 1930s Swing & Jazz!

9 - 12th October 2026 ONE ROOM AVAILABLE!

Theme: Bollywood

Recharge your body and mind at our all-inclusive MindBody Retreats — a weekend designed to nourish wellbeing through movement, mindfulness and meaningful connection.

Hosted at Northcourt House in the peaceful village of Shorwell, this retreat blends energising sessions, restorative practices, nourishing meals and unforgettable evenings.

What’s Included

  • 3 nights accommodation in a stunning country manor (arrive 4pm on Friday and Depart 10am Monday)
  • Full board catering
  • Healthy Body & Healthy Mind workshops
  • A variety of fitness, wellbeing & relaxation sessions
  • Evening entertainment, including a themed Saturday night:
  • 50% off ferry travel to the Isle of Wight from Southampton or Portsmouth

Price

Retreat packages start from £445 per person depending on room type.

OCTOBER 2026 MINDBODY RETREAT TIMETABLE

FRIDAY

From 4pm - Guest arrival 

6.30pm - Welcome drinks

7pm - Dinner


SATURDAY

7.30 - 9am - Breakfast

8.30 - 9.15am - Morning Wake Up Yoga with Lois 

9.30 - 10.15am- Morning Wake Up Yoga with Lois

9.30 - 10.30am - Gut Health talk and tea making demonstration with medical herbalist Louise 

10.45 - 11.45am - Bollywood dancing tutorial with Lisa

10.45 - 12.45pm - Insights colour energies workshop with Paul

12 - 12.45pm - Resistance Pilatchi with Lois

1- 1.45pm -Resistance Pilatchi with Lisa

 

12 - 2pm - BUFFET LUNCH


1.30 - 2.30pm EFT workshop with Sarah

2 - 2.45pm- Floor Barre (New York style) with Lois

3 - 3.45pm - Bollywood dance tutorial  with Lisa

3.15 - 4.45pm - Building Resilience and reducing stress workshop with Paul

4 - 4.45pm - Deep stretch and unwind Pilates with Lisa

5- 5.45pm- Deep stretch and unwind Pilates with Lisa


7pm onwards - Bollywood night with Indian food!

SUNDAY

8.30-9.15am - Pilates with Lisa

9.30-10.15am- Pilates with Lisa

10.30-12pm - Woodland Bathing  with Paul and Sarah 

10.30-11.30am - Line dancing with Lisa

11.45-12.30pm - Yoga -The magic Ring! with Lois


12 - 2pm - BUFFET LUNCH


12.45-1.30pm- Resistance Pilatchi with Lois

1.30-2.30pm - Supporting you through menopause workshop with medical herbalist Louise 

1.45-2.30pm- Resistance Pilatchi with Lois

2.45-3.40pm - Line Dancing with Lisa3.50

3.50-4.20pm - Yoga with interactive story time with Lois

4.30-5pm- Yoga with interactive story time with Lois

5.30pm - Go to the pub for Sunday dinner!


MONDAY

10am - Depart


THERAPIST BOOKINGS

You’ll also have the opportunity to book individual treatments during the retreat. Tracey will be offering sports massage, while Sarah will be offering Ayurvedic facial massage and Reiki. These appointments will be booked directly with the therapists, and we’ll share details of how to book shortly.

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.

LOIS

Lois started as a Better Body Club client and loved the classes so much that we persuaded her to become an instructor! She is passionate about yoga, ballet and mindfulness, bringing a wonderful sense of calm, care and positivity to every class.

For our retreats, Lois loves creating varied sessions, with different styles and variations of yoga and ballet to keep things fresh, enjoyable and suitable for everyone.

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 Rob’s wife and an amazing cook, helping to create the delicious catering that makes our retreats extra special!

TRACEY

Tracey is a degree-level qualified Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist with over 16 years’ experience, helping clients stay mobile, comfortable and as pain-free as possible. She works with soft tissue injuries, postural imbalances and everyday niggles, tailoring each treatment to the individual.

Her treatments combine clinical massage techniques, stretching and relaxation, including hot stones. She also holds advanced personal training and nutrition qualifications, enabling her to offer exercise and nutrition advice.

Tracey is delighted to be part of the retreat and looks forward to welcoming returning guests and meeting those attending for the first time.

ROB

Rob has catered for all of our retreats, creating delicious and varied menus that are always a real highlight! Passionate about food, Rob loves developing new ideas and dishes to make every retreat meal a memorable part of your experience.

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.
Ferry bookings receive a 50% discount.

BOOKING

  • A £95 deposit per person secures your place.
  • Final payment due 10 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 10 weeks before the start date:
    Your deposit will be refunded in full.
  • Between 10 and 4 weeks before the start date:
    You will receive a refund of your balance payment, but the deposit is non-refundable.
  • 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. 

GUEST FEEDBACK

March 2026

"Thanks for a lovely weekend. Great company, fabulous food.

Really enjoyed the walks and workshops too."

March 2025

“Loved the sociability, food, fabulous house and gardens.”
“Wonderful accommodation, great catering, loved the walks and the variety of social events!”
“A great mixture of sessions — relaxed, well planned, amazing venue.”
“Excellent catering and plenty of choice. So well organised and friendly.”