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Dear Friend
How are you feeling today? Well I hope that you’re basking in the autumn sunshine, isn’t it a great time of year, oh and happy November!
I’m feeling rather jolly and proud of myself, because the universe has given me a gentle nudge to say “Hey Tan, you’re doing something pretty special.”
This week I received the most incredible news - Ease Retreats has been selected as one of the ‘Best Unique Retreats in the UK for Aspiring Writers’ by The Times newspaper. I know to some it might not be that big a deal, but for me, honestly, it’s HUGE and I feel completely blessed by this pretty cool news.
When I started this journey, it was never about accolades or recognition. It was about creating a safe, transformative space for women to find their voice, heal their emotional wounds and connect with something deeper within themselves. Each retreat has been a sacred conversation - between writers, between strangers, between pages, and more so between dreams waiting to be spoken.
This year particularly has been extraordinary. I’ve witnessed women reclaim their narratives, break through creative blocks, and discover parts of themselves they’d forgotten existed. And oh boy have we laughed, cried and written ourselves whole again.
To my collaborators - you are the heartbeat of Ease Retreats. Your talent, your generosity, and your willingness to hold space for others’ stories - you make this magic happen. This recognition is as much yours as it is mine, so thank you
, Cathy Rentzenbrink, , Jo Watkins, and to my new collaborators who shall be joining me in 2025 , , Toni Jones, Siobhan Daniels, andNot forgetting my venue hosts, caterers, chefs, personal assistants and volunteers, I thoroughly love working with you, I am forever humbled by your love, care and support. But more than anything I want to express my utmost thanks to my retreat guests, it’s been a privilege to get to know you and watch your stories flourish. You arrive as strangers and leave as friends, some of whom I’m thrilled to say have become my dear friends, thank you
, , , and for being my cheerleaders.As I write this newsletter, this recognition feels like a love letter to every writer, every artist, every creative who has ever doubted themselves, who has ever felt their story wasn’t worthy. Note To Self - you are worthy! Your ideas, your stories, your projects and small businesses, matter. Your journey is sacred.
"In a world that often asks you to be small, Ease Retreats reminds you how expansive you truly are!"
Here’s to many more unique retreats, many more stories and many more moments of life changing transformations.
This little piece of positive news in The Times this week, isn’t an endpoint - it’s a beautiful comma in my ongoing story. It’s a moment that I’ll take to pause, to breathe, to look back with wonder and forward with excitement. To every woman who has ever felt her voice was too small, too loud, too complicated - you are welcome at Ease Retreats. Because your story matters. Your words have power. And this recognition? It isn't just about my unique retreats business, it’s about you, about your resilience. Hopefully for many years to come, I will continue to create spaces where creativity breathes, where vulnerability is strength and where every woman will be seen and heard.
Until the next time
Take care and stay safe xx
What’s On with Ease
Are you ready to write your next chapter? My 2025 retreat are now open for booking
NOVEMBER 2024
"Rage On A Page" with Tanya Lynch - an online therapeutic journalling program. The next series launches this November, where I help women channel their emotions into something more positive and creative. This is for you, if you’re going through emotional upheaval due to menopause, divorce, life altering illness, a lack of purpose, empty nest syndrome, low self-esteem or general overwhelm. The good news is that you’ll be joining a community of likeminded women to learn how to channel your emotions such as rage and anger through the practice of therapeutic journalling, in less than 60 days!
"Doing Hard Things with ease" & Stacey Heale - a day full of exploring the messy nature of our lives through writing within an intimate and safe environment. This is an amazing opportunity to reframe the hard moments in our lives, break through creative blocks and learn techniques to access the healing power of expressive writing. 8th November 2024. ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT!
"Creative Unblocking with ease" & Emma Gannon - a weekend retreat based in a gorgeous converted barn in the Welsh mountains near Brecon. The weekend will be full of learning and resting. You will come away feeling nourished inside and out. You will receive a masterclass of creativity, connection and reflection. In Emma’s special “Creative Unblocking Workshop” you will learn tools to help you turn ideas into tangible creative projects. Part masterclass, part group coaching session — this day will be your chance to ask Emma anything, plus learn everything she has to share on living a creative life. 16th - 18th November -SOLD OUT - Join the waiting list!
EASE RETREATS 2025
If you’d like more information about the retreats I’ll be hosting in 2025, or you’d like to join the waiting list, please don’t hesitate to email me at hello@easeretreats.com
28th March 2025 - "Finding Your Voice" Day Retreat with
4th April 2025 - "Retirement Rebels" Day Retreat with Siobhan Daniels
9th May 2025 - "Sparkle on Substack" Day Retreat with
June 2025 - “Read Yourself Happy” 2 Day Retreat with Lucy Pearson
October 2025 - “Digital Detox” Weekend Retreat with Tanya Lynch
PS. Bring your unfinished stories. Bring your wild dreams. Bring yourself. Because here at ‘with ease’, you are always welcome.
Wahhh CONGRATULATIONS Tanya - this is so deserved! You have created something truly magical and I feel so honoured to have partnered with you for our creative business sales retreat! Celebrating you so hard and your brilliant Ease Retreats ✨💖
Fantastic news Tanya 👏🏼👏🏼 Hoping I'll be able to experience one of your retreats first-hand next year!