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<p>Ready for a reset? From soulful retreats to feel-good workshops, here are the wellness events to add to diary in Glos &amp; Worcs this winter and spring.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-retreats">RETREATS<br></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-transformational-reset-retreat-burleigh-court-cotswolds-19-22-january-2026"><a href="https://burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk/detox-retreat-cotswolds-jan-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Transformational Reset Retreat</a>, Burleigh Court Cotswolds, 19 &#8211; 22 January 2026</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/2.burl_-1000x667.jpg" alt="woman in a sauna" class="wp-image-79864" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/2.burl_-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/2.burl_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/2.burl_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/2.burl_.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Hit the time out button at this four day boutique detox retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds. It takes place at the stunning Burleigh Court, a country house hideaway. On the wellness menu are cleansing foods, mindful exercises, pilates-inspired movement and gentle life coaching. This three night retreat is all about soothing your digestion and nervous system, reducing inflammation and restoring energy with expert-led guidance, and relaxation time in the wellness garden spa. <em>Costs £990 in a Cosy Room.</em></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cotswold-pilates-amp-wellness-retreat-anthology-farm-near-cheltenham-6-9-nov-2026"><a href="https://jessicamaywellness.com/cotswolds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cotswold Pilates &amp; Wellness Retreat</a>, Anthology Farm, near Cheltenham, 6 &#8211; 9 Nov 2026</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-1000x667.jpg" alt="pool at retreat in the Cotswolds" class="wp-image-79845" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>How about a luxury, all-female wellness retreat in the idyllic Cotswold countryside? Treat yourself to the ultimate wellness retreat hosted by wellbeing expert Jessica May. This fully catered experience includes dynamic Pilates, yoga, breath-work, meditation, nutrition workshops and time to unwind on a private estate. The main house is already sold out, but there are two beautiful, off-site cabins available, a short walk from the main house. Double room: <em>£1,400pp, single £2,500pp.</em></p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festivals">FESTIVALS</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sun-amp-moon-royal-agricultural-college-cirencester-24-31-aug-2026"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/4117469048567840" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sun &amp; Moon,</a> Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, 24 &#8211; 31 Aug 2026</h2>



<p>This holistic jamboree is a week-long wellbeing escape set in the beautiful Royal Agricultural University grounds &#8211; blending retreat-style calm with festival energy. There are 200+ workshops across the week including yoga, meditation, breathwork and creative sessions. You can join anything you like on the day, with no need to pre-book. There’s also a dedicated healing area offering massages, sound therapy and holistic treatments.<br></p>



<p>Evenings focus on live music, ecstatic dance and relaxed, soulful performances.<br>You can stay on-site either camping or in more comfortable accommodation.<br>Food options are available, often with a strong focus on healthy, plant-based meals. One day tickets start from £90.</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spa-days">SPA DAYS</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mini-evening-spa-calcot-amp-spa-tetbury"><a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/calcot-spa-tetbury-gloucestershire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mini Evening Spa</a>, Calcot &amp; Spa, Tetbury</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa-1000x667.jpg" alt="spa at Calcot in Tetbury" class="wp-image-79897" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Enjoy a relaxing evening spa experience at the award-winning Calcot &amp; Spa.&nbsp;This dreamy Mini Evening Spa starts at 5.30pm and includes tea or coffee on arrival, use of the facilities and a 25 minute treatment of your choice. Bliss out in the balmy 38 degree hot tub, the indoor pool or stylish relaxation room.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-survival-spa-day-malvern-spa-until-30-jan"><a href="https://www.themalvernspa.com/packages-and-offers/?_gl=1*1ke22m2*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD88apyOrNIcBR9aT5geVbCWzCYsYFIRtPZ377TgPuafga5TrZ6-b8caAszeEALw_wcB&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADPBmeNlx4GZ1X1mQ76etHk6k0Cug" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Survival Spa Day</a>, Malvern Spa, until 30 Jan</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa-1000x667.jpg" alt="spa" class="wp-image-66788" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Warm up your winter, and ease the January blues with a deeply comforting spa escape. Unwind with a full day of spa access from 9.30am–5.30pm and a blissful 50-minute Combo Treatment. This indulgent treatment begins with a deeply relaxing back, neck &amp; shoulder massage, followed by a skin-boosting ELEMIS facial. There&#8217;s £15 allocation towards lunch in The Grovewood Restaurant and a hot drink of your choice &#8211; plus you&#8217;ll get a Signature Malvern Body Oil to take home.<em> Costs:  £139 per person, Sun – Fri.</em></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yoga-classes">YOGA CLASSES</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-retreat-amp-rewild-cirencester"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/retreatandrewild" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Retreat &amp; Rewild</a>, Cirencester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-ad-rewild-1000x1000.jpg" alt="woman doing yoga in cirencester" class="wp-image-79799" style="aspect-ratio:1;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-ad-rewild-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-ad-rewild-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-ad-rewild-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-ad-rewild-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-ad-rewild-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.retreat-ad-rewild.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: Retreat &amp; Rewild Instgram</figcaption></figure>



<p>Practice your resorative poses in the most beautiful, calming studio overlooking Cotswold countryside. Retreat &amp; Rewild offers a big array of classes from yoga and pilates to barre. Taught in a stunning converted barn classes are seven days a week, and look out for monthly workshops, extended practices and creative workshops. Drop in sessions: £18 for 60 minutes, or book four classes for £55 per  month.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-make-move-yoga-forest-of-dean"><a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/make-move-lydney-gloucrstershire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make + Move Yoga</a>, Forest of Dean</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="833" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman-1000x833.jpg" alt="woman doing yoga" class="wp-image-79597" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman-1000x833.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman-800x667.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman-400x333.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Award-winning wellness business Make+Move offers both in person and live-streamed, on demand yoga and wellness. Try soulful, restorative classes such as The Slow Down, The Reset, Lunar Flow. Or, book in for Katonah Yoga, with familiar shapes with unfamiliar twists and breath work. Single sessions from £12, or a 10-class bundle for Zoom is £90. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-classes">CLASSES</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-plant-based-kitchen-course-daylesford-30-jan"><a href="https://www.daylesford.com/shop/events/cookery-school" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plant-Based Kitchen Course,</a> Daylesford, 30 Jan</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.plansa-1000x1000.jpg" alt="soups at Daylesford cookery school" class="wp-image-79863" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.plansa-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.plansa-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.plansa-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.plansa-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.plansa-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.plansa.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Up your five-a-day skills at this nutritious course using ingredients harvested from Daylesford&#8217;s organic farm. The full-day course includes practical skills and demos, lunch, refreshments and all course materials. Guests of The Cookery School also enjoy a discount of up to 25% in the Farmshop after their course &#8211; whoop!</p>



<p>Or, combine cookery with chill at the<strong> <a href="https://www.daylesford.com/shop/events/cookery-school/b-balanced-25-03-2026?_gl=1*9ojld9*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8TJBhDNARIsAPX5qxRJ7li5_jgkbzG0AdWqZMKW-63mie0Cba8w-VuS9XUdHarZTF1HCs0aAlUUEALw_wcB&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABzGUtyGzGUggnkzl2nUnhUjONNk7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">B Balanced Cookery &amp; Spa Day</a></strong> on<strong> 25 March</strong>. Created in conjunction with the heavenly Bamford Wellness Spa, this 8-hour experience &nbsp;includes 90-minute yoga class, 3-hour cookery class with lunch, refreshments and all course materials and a 45-minute massage.&nbsp;<em>Costs £270</em></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-workshops">WORKSHOPS</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-aromatherapy-candle-making-workshop-calcot-amp-spa-7-feb"><a href="https://calcot.wearegifted.co.uk/misneach-remedies-winter-aromatherapy-candle-making-workshop?_gl=1*1v40n7v*_gcl_au*OTcyMDI2NDk1LjE3NjUwNTQxODc.*_ga*MTEwNDI0NDY3Mi4xNzY1MDU0MTg1*_ga_PCFJ29M9HX*czE3NjUwNTQxODQkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjUwNTQxOTckajQ5JGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop</a>, Calcot &amp; Spa, 7 Feb</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.candles-1000x667.jpg" alt="candles" class="wp-image-79894" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.candles-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.candles-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.candles-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.candles.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Join Jennie from Misneach Remedies for a cosy winter workshop where you&#8217;ll create your own aromatherapy candle, scented with pure essential oils inspired by the season. It&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to slow down and come away with a gift or comforting candle for your own home. The workshop lasts 2 hours and is followed by a delicious 2-course lunch in The Brasserie.<em> Costs: £95.</em></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pencil-workshop-olive-amp-plum-academy-bewdley-worcs-18-20-feb-2026"><a href="https://www.oliveandplumretreats.com/event-details/jess-pritchard-red-squirrel-coloured-pencil-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pencil Workshop</a>, Olive &amp; Plum Academy, Bewdley, Worcs, 18 &#8211; 20 Feb 2026</h2>



<p id="viewer-xvab29288">Join Jess for this mindful day Red Squirrel-themed coloured pencil workshop. Learn to draw through detailed demonstrations, creating deep tones, fur and lichen textures and how to draw a blurred reflection. Come away with your very own red squirrel masterpiece!&nbsp;Located in a beautiful studio in rolling Worcs countryside. Suitable for beginners. Costs: £320 for three days, from 10am &#8211; 4pm. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fitness"><br>FITNESS</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-parkrun-glos-amp-worcs"><a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parkrun</a>, Glos &amp; Worcs</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.runnz_-1000x667.jpg" alt="woman running in glos" class="wp-image-79847" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.runnz_-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.runnz_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.runnz_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.runnz_.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parkrun</a>&nbsp;organises totally free 5k timed runs in 839 locations (and counting) around the world open to all ages and abilities. All you need to do is search your hometown to find your nearest run, sling on your trainers and jog. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-want-more-try-these">Want more? Try these</h2>



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