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Purpose
Prepare the Runway
Your vision, audience, niche and retreat concept.
How To Build A Profitable Retreat Business · 27 November
How To Build A Profitable Retreat Business
A practical, in-person workshop for wellness professionals ready to turn their retreat idea into a business that makes sense.
Date
Friday 27 November
Time
10am – 5pm
Where
Bounds Green, London
Who it's for
Is this workshop for you?
This day is especially for you if you’re a yoga teacher, healer, meditation teacher, breathwork or sound practitioner, therapist, coach or other wellness professional who wants to take your work beyond weekly sessions and create a deeper experience for your clients.
You might be dreaming about your first retreat. Or you might have run one already — only to find ticket sales were an uphill battle, you barely broke even (or ended up out of pocket), and the financial stress completely overshadowed the magic of the experience.
You don’t need to have every detail worked out. You just need a willingness to shape your ideas, follow the strategy in the right order, and take confident steps forward.
Yoga teachersHealersMeditation teachersBreathwork & sound practitionersTherapistsCoaches
What to expect
Your retreat idea has wings.Let’s get it ready for take-off!
You know you could create a retreat that makes a real difference — you can picture the setting, the conversations, the moments when someone leaves lighter and clearer.
But then come the questions. What should you offer? What do you charge? How do you find enough people to book — without committing to an expensive venue before the numbers stack up?
In one practical day, we’ll shape a retreat people want to book, price it so the numbers work, and plan how to attract the right guests.
A beautiful venue and a good heart are not a business plan. And crossing your fingers that the rooms will fill is not a marketing strategy.
Why learn from me
Meet Your Captain Emma Jennings
Before building Elite Retreat Engine, I spent over two decades in sales and marketing — so I know what clear positioning and a sound plan can do. And from running my own retreats, I know a meaningful experience takes far more than a beautiful place and a schedule.
One lesson I learned the hard way was underestimating how much support I would need. Trying to hold every detail yourself can turn something fulfilling into something exhausting. You don’t have to do it all alone.
I’m here to bring gentle honesty, grounded clarity, and a solid flight plan — so you can step into your retreat with confidence and protect your energy every step of the way.
20+ years
in sales and marketing
3 retreats
sold out in her first eight months
2 years
running retreats and building the system
My signature framework
The Retreat Flight Path™
Your route to a profitable retreat.
The Retreat Flight Path™ is my step-by-step approach to helping wellness professionals and coaches move from first idea towards retreats that are thoughtfully planned, properly priced and promoted with purpose.
The full framework brings together five connected areas:
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Promotion
Fill the Flight
Your positioning, messaging, content and lead generation.
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Profit
Make It Pay
Costs, pricing, margins and soulful selling.
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Production
Build the Flight
Logistics, systems, documentation and retreat protection.
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Programme
Create the Experience
The transformation, schedule and guest journey.
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Take-off
Then… take-off.
Not just one retreat. A retreat business you can build on.
Not just one retreat. A retreat business you can build on.
What we’ll work on together
On the day, we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive deep into 2 to 3 of the most critical Flight Path pillars — giving you the hands-on clarity and space to work through your own numbers, nail your concept, and map out your launch plan without the guesswork.
You’ll walk away with the practical tools and foundational decisions made, so you’re ready to bring your retreat to life with total confidence.
This workshop is for you if…
- Clear purpose: You want to design a transformational retreat, not just an itinerary.
- Pricing clarity: You don’t know what to charge or how to make the sums work.
- Financial protection: You dread committing to a venue and risking an empty-room bill.
- Proactive booking: You’re tired of “posting and hoping” on social media.
- Repeatable system: You want a sustainable business model you can run year after year.
This workshop is not for you if…
- Zero sales effort: You expect retreats to fill without talking to potential guests.
- Ignoring the numbers: You don’t want to look at margins, costs or pricing.
- Hands-off mindset: You want someone to build and run the business for you.
- Get-rich shortcuts: You’re looking for a magic overnight guarantee.
“The magic happens when your vision takes flight and you stop trying to pilot it alone.”
Emma Jennings · Founder, Elite Retreat Engine
Client story
From uncertain to sold out.
Leah · Elite Retreat Engine client
“Emma helped me turn my retreat into an offer people were ready to say yes to — and sell it out.”
Past Elite Retreat Engine client
What you'll leave with
Everything you need to move from idea to action.
By the end of the day, you’ll have worked through the key questions behind your retreat idea and identified the next steps that make sense for you. You can expect to leave with:
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More clarity on the audience and transformation your retreat is designed for.
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A better understanding of the costs and pricing decisions you need to make.
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A clearer view of how you'll promote the retreat and support bookings.
- 04
A practical list of next steps, including what to resolve before committing to a venue.
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A stronger sense of what support, systems and information you still need.
Your exact plan will depend on your idea, costs and starting point. This is a practical workshop, not a promise of instant bookings or guaranteed profit.
Your day, in person
Your London departure point.
GFS Solutions
Unit 3, 2nd Floor, Tealdown Works
Bounds Green, London, N11 2LX
We’ll spend the day learning, working through the key decisions and connecting with other people who understand the excitement — and the questions — that come with building a retreat business. Lunch and refreshments are included.
In the age of AI and disconnection, there’s something powerful about getting in the room, having real conversations and being able to ask the question that’s been going round your head for weeks.
Free on-site parking
Available for event guests
AI Autopilot
Is this event right for you?
Tell us where you're starting from and what you're hoping for, and AI Autopilot will explain how the day — and Emma's experience — can help you get off the ground.
Choose your ticket
Ready for lift off?
Early bird is £85 until Tuesday 17 November, then tickets move to £115.
Early Bird
Ends 17 November, then £115
£85
per person
- Full workshop day
- Lunch and refreshments
- Retreat Flight Path™ framework
VIP
Only 10 seats
£125
per person
- Full workshop day
- Lunch and refreshments
- Retreat Flight Path™ framework
- VIP goody bag
- Priority seating
- 45-minute 1:1 retreat review with Emma
Bring a Friend
Best value · £75 each
£150
for two tickets
- Two full workshop places
- Lunch and refreshments for both
- Retreat Flight Path™ framework
- An accountability partner all day
Early bird: £85 tickets are available until Tuesday 17 November, then they move to £115.
Bring a friend: two tickets for £150 (£75 each) until 17 November, then £190 (£95 each) from 18 November.
Ticket policy: Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable to a future date or another person, up to 7 days before the event.
Bring a friend: two tickets for £150 (£75 each) until 17 November, then £190 (£95 each) from 18 November.
Ticket policy: Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable to a future date or another person, up to 7 days before the event.
27 November · 10am–5pm · Bounds Green, London
Early bird ends 17 November · then £115 · Limited spaces available. Grab yours before they're gone.
FAQs
A few questions you might be asking.
My audience is small. Is this still for me?
You don’t need a massive following to start making a plan. You do need to understand who you want to reach and be willing to build visibility and relationships with those people. We’ll look at the foundations of that process.
I’ve never run a retreat before. Will I be out of my depth?
No prior retreat-hosting experience is required. The workshop is designed to help you think through the decisions involved, whether you’re at the idea stage or have already tested a retreat.
What if I don’t know what to charge?
That’s one of the key things we’ll work through. You’ll learn to look at the costs, capacity and pricing decisions that inform your price, rather than simply copying what another host charges.
Do I have to be good at marketing?
You don’t have to know it all already. You do need to be open to learning how to communicate your offer, promote it and follow up with potential guests. A brilliant retreat cannot fill itself if people don’t know why it’s right for them.
Will I leave with a guaranteed sell-out?
No honest person can guarantee bookings or profit. What you will get is practical guidance to help you make more informed decisions and build a clearer plan for your retreat.
Who is this event for?
It is designed for yoga and Pilates teachers, breathwork facilitators, healers, coaches and other wellness professionals who want to create or grow a profitable retreat business.
What is included in my ticket?
Every ticket includes the full in-person workshop, lunch and refreshments, plus the planning, pricing and sales framework used throughout the day. VIP guests also receive a goody bag, priority seating and a 45-minute 1:1 retreat review.
What should I bring?
Bring something to take notes with and any retreat ideas, draft plans or figures you already have. You do not need to prepare anything formal.
Is the venue accessible?
The event is at GFS Solutions, Unit 3, 2nd Floor, Tealdown Works, Bounds Green, London, N11 2LX. Please contact the team before booking if you have specific access requirements.
Can I transfer or cancel my ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are fully transferable to a future date or another person up to 7 days before the event.
How long is early bird pricing available?
Early bird tickets at £85 are available until Tuesday 17 November. General admission at £115 then runs from 18 to 26 November.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes! Our Bring A Friend offer gives you two tickets for £150. That's just £75 each during early bird — £190 for both (£95 each) once general admission opens on 18 November.