Broughton Sanctuary Launches Flagship Women's Gathering
First 'Sanctuary of She' blends transformational retreat with immersive festival
Photo credits: A previous women’s retreat hosted by Sally Fazeli at Avalon, photographed by Rebecca Clare Photography; sound bowls by @thedjpierce; yoga by Soulfocus Media; all other images by Broughton Sanctuary
Broughton Sanctuary has announced the launch of Sanctuary of She, a new flagship women's gathering that combines the intimacy of a retreat, the transformational depth of ceremonial practice and the collective energy of a festival.
Taking place from 14–18 October 2026, the four-night immersive experience is a significant new addition to the Sanctuary's internationally recognised retreat programme. It features a diverse schedule of workshops, ceremonies, movement, music, nature immersion and shared celebration, all held within an intimate and professionally supported environment.
Bringing together up to 70 women at the Yorkshire estate, it will be one of the UK's most comprehensive women's wellbeing gatherings. Curated by Paris Tempest - co-founder of Broughton’s Avalon Wellbeing and a highly respected embodiment facilitator - Sanctuary of She features an exceptional collective of facilitators, therapists, artists and practitioners.
Some of the UK's most respected voices in women's wisdom, mythology, embodiment and healing will join Paris, including mythologist and bestselling author Dr Sharon Blackie, spiritual teacher and therapist Katie Abbott, wellness entrepreneur and Founder of Wilding Tribe Fee Drummond, somatic movement practitioner Sally Fazeli and musician Aliya.
Throughout the gathering, guests can move between workshops, ceremonies, movement, music, storytelling, creative practice and nature-based experiences while remaining supported by the dedicated team of facilitators, wellbeing hosts and an on-site therapist.
The programme explores the themes of Wild. Womb. Wisdom., weaving together ancient practices with contemporary approaches to wellbeing. Guests will experience sacred ceremonies, forest bathing, singing circles, movement sessions, woodland sauna rituals, sound journeys, fire ceremonies, creative workshops and a celebratory closing Goddess Rave.
"There is something profoundly powerful about women gathering with intention,” says Paris. “Sanctuary of She has been created as a place where women can soften, celebrate, remember and reconnect. We wanted to create an experience that feels deeply nourishing whilst also full of joy, beauty and life."
Photo credits: Labyrinth by Soulfocus Media; all other images by Broughton Sanctuary
Set within the 2,500-acre rewilding landscape of Broughton Sanctuary on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, the gathering takes place in one of the UK's leading destinations for transformational wellbeing. Home to the Tempest family for more than 900 years, the estate has become internationally recognised for its pioneering approach to regenerative living, nature recovery and holistic wellbeing.
Guests will stay in rooms within Broughton Hall or in one of the Sanctuary's beautifully restored retreat houses. They can access Avalon Wellbeing, Broughton Sanctuary's award-winning retreat centre, with its hydrothermal facilities, treatment rooms, movement studios, and explore the extensive woodlands, gardens and walking trails. Seasonal, nourishing meals and time for rest and reflection are woven throughout the programme.
As demand grows for experiences that move beyond self-care towards collective healing and authentic connection, Sanctuary of She reflects a wider evolution in the wellbeing landscape that values community, ceremony and nature as essential ingredients for transformation.
Sanctuary of She runs from 14–18 October 2026. Prices start from £1,300 per person and include four nights accommodation, three meals a day and all wellbeing sessions. Visit www.broughtonsanctuary.co.uk for more details and to book.
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About Broughton Sanctuary and Avalon Wellbeing
Located in the Yorkshire Dales, Broughton Sanctuary is the only accredited Healing Hotel in the United Kingdom. The accolade recognises its commitment to wild wellbeing through immersive retreats, innovative rewilding initiatives and sustainability. The Sanctuary was named one of the world’s 30 coolest places to visit in 2024 by National Geographic Traveller and commended as “one to watch” in the Rest of the World Responsible Tourism Awards.
Broughton Sanctuary offers 98 bedrooms across historic and nature-immersed accommodation, from the 16th-century Broughton Hall to off-grid Hermit Huts and Sanctuary Homes. Home to one of the UK’s leading nature recovery projects, with over 330,000 trees planted in partnership with the White Rose Forest, activities include wild swimming, woodland saunas, forest bathing, ice bathing, sweat lodges, fire ceremonies, meditation labyrinths and moon baths. Plant-based dining is served at the walled garden bistro Utopia, with bespoke catering available throughout the estate.
At the heart of the Sanctuary lies Avalon Wellbeing, conceived by owners Roger Tempest and Paris Tempest as the estate’s wellbeing hub. Featuring thermal facilities, studio spaces and specialist treatment rooms, Avalon hosts residential retreats, daily yoga and meditation, workshops and a wide range of therapeutic practices.
Together, Broughton Sanctuary and Avalon Wellbeing are recognised as one of the UK’s most progressive destinations for depth-led, future-facing wellbeing.