Escape the noise for a day of breathwork, creativity, strength, nature, and deep sound healing at the stunning Just Wild Barn in Chew Valley.
If your body’s been whispering “slow down” but life keeps shouting louder, this day is for you.
The Transform & Renew Retreat, hosted by Mariko Broome (The Holistic Health Coach) and Aimee Dickinson (Naturally Fit ), invites you to pause, breathe and find yourself again.
Guided by a compassionate team of facilitators, you’ll move through breathwork, creativity, strength, nature, and sound — restoring balance in both mind and body.
You’ll leave feeling lighter, stronger, and deeply nourished — the kind of calm that lingers.
What To Expect
Afternoon — Nourish · Walk · Connect
Enjoy a seasonal lunch crafted with care — think silky squash soup, sourdough bread, and a sweet potato and puy lentil salad, finished with sticky toffee pudding and vanilla custard.
After lunch, take a gentle nature walk through the rolling countryside to digest, reset, and soak in the calm.
What To Expect
Morning — Arrive · Breathe · Settle
Arrive from 9 am for coffee or tea and gentle conversation.
We’ll open with grounding breathwork led by Sue Hall-Haines from I Am Calm, releasing tension and anchoring you into the present moment.
Late Morning — Create · Express · Reflect
Move into a creative session with Clare Devonport, our Creative Arts Facilitator.
Through gentle, guided expressive arts, Clare helps you reconnect with intuition, curiosity, and joy — no art experience needed, just presence.
Midday — Move · Strengthen · Energise
Flow into a strength-based movement class with Aimee Dickinson — an empowering, low-pressure session designed to awaken your body, boost energy and rebuild confidence in your own strength.
Every exercise is adaptable — you’ll be encouraged, never pushed.
Afternoon — Nourish · Walk · Connect
Enjoy a seasonal lunch crafted with care — think silky squash soup, sourdough bread, and a sweet potato and puy lentil salad, finished with sticky toffee pudding and vanilla custard.
After lunch, take a gentle nature walk through the rolling countryside to digest, reset, and soak in the calm.
Seasonal Nourishment
Food is part of the healing.
Our retreats feature wholesome, seasonal dishes made with local ingredients — designed to nourish both body and mind.
Each plate is created to support balance: comforting yet light, grounding yet energising.
Between sessions, we serve herbal teas, fruit-infused water and nourishing snacks to keep you steady and satisfied throughout the day.
(All dietary requirements can be catered for — just let us know when booking.)
Why You’ll Love It
Meet Your Guides
Mariko Broome — Trauma-informed transformational health coach
Mariko helps women heal burnout and reconnect with their calm, purpose, and vitality through coaching, workshops, and retreats.
Aimee Dickinson — Fitness coach & founder of Naturally Fit
Aimee’s energising, inclusive approach to movement helps women build strength, resilience, and body confidence — no gym mirrors required.
Aimee Dickinson— Fitness coach & founder of Naturally Fit
Aimee’s energising, inclusive approach to movement helps women build strength, resilience, and body confidence — no gym mirrors required.
Sue Hall-Haines — Breathwork practitioner, I Am Calm
Drawing on years of experience in breathwork and stress regulation, Sue offers grounded, gentle practices that help people soften tension, settle their nervous system, and reconnect with a deeper sense of ease.
Clare Devonport — Creative Arts Facilitator
Clare’s gentle expressive-arts sessions invite play, reflection and reconnection. Her creative guidance encourages freedom and presence — it’s about process, not perfection.
Clare Devonport — Creative Arts Facilitator
Clare’s gentle expressive-arts sessions invite play, reflection and reconnection. Her creative guidance encourages freedom and presence — it’s about process, not perfection.
Shelley Prior — Sound therapist & gong bath facilitator
Known for her grounding presence and deeply restorative gong journeys, Shelley’s sessions invite profound rest and renewal.
“I was delighted to be a participant in Maiko and Aimee’s retreat day on 8th November. The entire day was beautifully curated with plenty of interesting and valuable restorative practices (though it never felt rushed). The venue was wonderful and food divine. I look forward to joining in the next retreat day in April. Well done for delivering such a great experience”
Sarah Webb
Bath, UK
About The Hosts
Mariko Broome & Aimee Dickinson co-create immersive wellness experiences across Bath & Chew Valley — blending health coaching, fitness, mindfulness, and nature to help women rediscover balance, purpose, and calm.
Mariko Broome, The Holistic Health Coach
Mariko Broome is a trauma-informed transformational health coach and women’s wellbeing advocate. Through her workshops, writing, and coaching, she helps women heal burnout, realign with their purpose, and create sustainable calm — one real step at a time.
Your Hosts
Mariko Broome,
The Holistic Health Coach
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel stretched, stressed, or out of balance—and sometimes our GPs simply don’t have the time to support the whole picture of our health.
As a holistic health coach, I take a whole-person approach, blending nutrition, lifestyle guidance, stress management, and mindset support to help you feel truly well—body, mind, and spirit.
Together, we’ll create a sustainable, personalised plan that fits your life, helping you thrive, not just survive.
Aimee Dickinson,
Naturally Fit
Tired of stuffy gyms and staring at walls while you work out? Me too! I’m a fitness coach who believes training should be empowering, not boring.
Join me for dynamic outdoor sessions where we focus on strength and conditioning — lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving your body in powerful ways. With fresh air as our backdrop, every session is designed to build muscle, improve functional strength, and boost your confidence.
Let’s turn nature into your personal strength playground!
Next Retreat
Future Retreats
April 25th 2026
July 2026 TBC
Nov 2026 TBC
Register Your Interest
Would you love some time just for you? Be the first to hear about our upcoming retreat days by registering your interest below. Think of it as a gentle nudge toward rest, renewal, and a little magic just for your wellbeing.
Finding Just Wild Barn
Finding Just Wild Barn
Just Wild Barn is a tranquil countryside retreat nestled at North Hill Farm on Pagans Hill in Chew Stoke. Surrounded by rolling hills and open fields, it offers a peaceful, rustic setting that’s perfect for slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and embracing a sense of calm.
Address: North Hill Farm, Pagans Hill, Chew Stoke, Bristol BS40 8UH
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