The ease, connection, and pure joy you see in our retreat photos are shaped not only by the women on our trips, but by the person behind the camera - Naomi.

This month, we’re spotlighting one of our retreat photographers whose work goes far beyond just capturing moments and conforming to social media trends. Naomi documents the subtle, in-between details that define a be.retreats experience - the laughter, the stillness, the way people soften when they feel safe. Her style is thoughtful, unobtrusive, and deeply human, mirroring the heart of be.retreats itself…

Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to treat movement (exercise) like a chore – something to tick off a list, something we “should” do, something we earn or punish ourselves with. We tie it to results, metrics and what we see on social media. But movement isn’t meant to feel like something you resent. It’s meant to feel like freedom.

Courage is often seen as something dramatic - quitting your job, booking a one-way flight. But real, sustainable bravery, it’s usually much quieter. It shows up in those small moments: choosing honesty over comfort, speaking up when your voice shakes, trying something new even when it feels awkward.

When most people think about hobbies, they imagine something that requires a whole lot of time, equipment, or money: painting classes, running marathons, mastering a musical instrument. And while all of those can be absolutely wonderful, let’s be real – our lives are already busy. Between work or school, relationships, and trying to keep up with our everyday responsibilities, the last thing most of us need is another thing that feels like a burden.

You know those mornings when you wake up already thinking about your to-do list, yesterday’s mistakes, or the email you forgot to send? It’s so easy for that headspace to shape your whole day. But the truth is, you have more power than you realise to shift your mindset – that’s where affirmations come in.

Some books entertain, some educate … and then there are the ones that stop you in your tracks, make you put them down mid-chapter, and think “wow… I needed that.” Those are the books that change your perspective, the ones that nudge you to see yourself, your patterns, or even the world a little differently.

Let’s face it, making friends as a kid was easy. But as adults? Life gets busier, social circles shift, people move away, and suddenly making a new friend can feel like trying to join a group chat where everyone already knows the inside jokes.

As our founder, Georgia, (and many professionals) like to say, the gut is your second brain.

That “gut feeling” everyone talks about it? That’s not just your intuition; it’s biology. Your gut and brain are in constant conversation, and the state of your digestive system can impact everything from your mood to your energy levels to your immune system. So, if you’re feeling foggy, anxious, bloated, or just off, your gut might be trying to tell you something.

Good Vibes: 5 Ways to Cultivate More Joy In Your Everyday Life

The internet is swimming with contradictory advice on how to “live your best life,” but when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed or just trying to remember if you drank enough water today, the idea of joy can feel a bit out of reach.

Let’s be honest, when someone says, “you should start journalling,” it can feel like just another thing to add to your already packed to-do list. But journalling isn’t meant to be perfect, aesthetic, or even daily. It’s meant to be yours - a quiet space, a safe outlet, away to get out of your own head and reflect.

Food is a key part of our retreats. But it’s not just the meals themselves that are special…

You don’t need to be working 14-hour shifts or pulling all-nighters in the library to feel burnt out…

I’m Roshini (Rosh-nee), writer for the be.retreats blog and two-time retreat attendee. I’ve been to both the Sicily retreat and the England Weekender and let me tell you - nothing else comes compares…

There is something so empowering about packing your bags and setting off on your first solo trip. It’s exciting, nerve-wracking but most importantly – it’s liberating! 

Like many great ideas, be.retreats was born from self-discovery.