The Retreat
Join us for four days of relaxation, creativity and joy in a farmhouse in Snowdonia.
FRIDAY 7th - MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2025
Recharge your batteries. Get creative. Make friends for life.
The Story Social is all about community, self care and creativity, helping women to write their own story.
We (your hosts: Mollie & Jodie) originally met at a creative event that we’d both attended alone. We know the power that these spaces hold for women: a safe place to get creative, prioritise self care and find other like-minded spirits to connect with.
Join us in beautiful North Wales in November for a refreshing weekend curated to bring you joy, relaxation, new friends and deepened connections. Breathe in fresh air, go wild swimming, paint and create, tuck into delicious food, soak in the hot tub, read books and sleep deeply.
Take rest seriously.
Prioritise yourself… think of this as an overdue (and well-deserved) holiday for your mind, body and soul.
Physical rest
We’ll combine rejuvenating activities like lake swimming and fresh air walks with deeply restorative exercises like yoga, reading and meditation.
Mental rest
Step away from your screens, leave your routine for a while and recharge your batteries surrounded by like-minded women.
Creative rest
Immerse yourself in activities designed to awaken your creativity: canvas painting, vision board making, journalling and a book club.
THE LOCATION
THE LOCATION
Join us at a farmhouse in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. The bespoke yoga studio, renovated cottages, hot tub and mountain views provide the perfect setting to unwind and recharge. Settle in and sleep deeply under clear starry skies and undisturbed views– the only sounds are the soft breeze and occasional friendly sheep.
Find out more about the location, Tyn y Coed Farm, here.
Painting
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Journalling
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Book Club
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Vision Boards
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Lake Swimming
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Mountain Walks
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Hot Tub
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Yoga
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Meditation
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Delicious Food
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Reading
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Painting • Journalling • Book Club • Vision Boards • Lake Swimming • Mountain Walks • Hot Tub • Yoga • Meditation • Delicious Food • Reading •
The Itinerary
From vision board creating to canvas painting and journalling, there will be an opportunity every day to embrace your creativity.
Each day we’ll get out into the fresh air and immerse ourselves in nature, whether that’s lake swimming and a countryside walk… or just chilling in the hot tub.
We’ll be getting cosy under blankets for a book club one evening… and we’ll send you the chosen book beforehand to give you plenty of time to read it!
Rest and relaxation will be a priority, with grounding yoga and meditation in a beautiful studio.
We’ll be tucking into delicious hearty food handmade by incredible chefs… we’re so excited to reveal more about this!
Rooms & Pricing
Shared Twin Room - sold out
A shared room with two single beds. You’ll share this room with one other guest.
Single bed: £675 - SOLD OUT
Double Room
A private room with a double bed. Book alone, or share with a friend.
Single occupancy (book the entire private room for yourself):
£850 - SOLD OUT
Double occupancy (book with a friend, both save £200):
£1300 (£650 each) - 2 LEFT
Beautiful shared bathrooms
Large kitchen and dining area
Sauna and private hot tub
Garden and fire pit
Open plan Scandi-style interiors
Waterfall showers and baths
All photography taken from Tawelu Retreats.
FAQs
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Absolutely not! Everyone is welcome. There are always fresh faces at every single workshop or event we host, and everyone leaves with new friendships and connections.
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You can… in fact, most women do! We promise you’ll leave with a whole new set of incredible friends and amazing memories.
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Yes, of course! You can book a double room to share together– and you’ll even save some money by sharing. Head over to our accommodation options to explore and book your spots.
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The price you see covers absolutely everything except for your travel to get here. It covers all activities (we’ll even send you the chosen book for the book club!), your food and drink, and your accommodation.
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No! This is your weekend to relax and refresh in whatever way serves you best. The itinerary is there to guide you, but it’s completely up to you what you’d like to join in with… if you just want to unwind in the hot tub with a good book, be our guest!
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Before signing up, please be sure you can fully commit to attending!
Our retreats require extensive planning, with accommodations, private chefs and activities planned well in advance. For this reason, deposits are non-refundable.
That said, we completely understand that unexpected situations can arise! If something comes up, please inform us as soon as possible so we have the best chance of finding someone to take your place. Let us know if you have any questions.
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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. As a retreat attendee, you are fully responsible for your own travel arrangements, health, safety and personal belongings throughout the retreat.
While we do our best to create a safe and seamless experience, we cannot be held liable for any unforeseen circumstances, including any travel issues, lost or damaged belongings, illness or cancellations. Travel insurance can provide coverage for these situations, ensuring your peace of mind should anything unexpected arise!
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We don’t offer a formal payment plan, but we do split the total cost into two payments. To secure your spot, an initial deposit of £300 is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be due in July.
This allows some flexibility while ensuring all arrangements are confirmed in advance. If you have any questions about payment, feel free to reach out!
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Yes! When you sign up for the retreat, we’ll drop you an email asking for dietary requirements and more information.
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You’re responsible for getting yourself to the retreat, but arrival and departure times are flexible! The retreat farmhouse is near Conwy, accessible either via car or train and taxi. We’ll send more detailed information about travel once you’ve confirmed your booking!