Pause and Restore Retreat

A half-day retreat to replenish your leadership capacity and reconnect with what supports you most.

Exclusive to Create Flow clients.

What Pause and Restore Is

Pause and Restore is designed to give you space to step out of the noise and return to your leadership with more clarity, calm and capacity. It’s not a break from leadership. It’s a return to it.

Across a relaxed and restorative afternoon, you’ll experience a blend of guided practices, gentle reflection and time outdoors. Everything is invitational, and you’re encouraged to move at your own pace.

Next Retreat

Friday 30 January 2026
1pm to 5pm
Champneys Henlow, Bedfordshire

Arrive from 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
A small, welcoming group environment.

What You Can Expect

• A calm space to pause, recalibrate and reset

• Guided mindfulness, grounding and breathwork

• Time outdoors in the tranquil grounds of Champneys Henlow

• Reflection activities to support clarity and presence

• A supportive atmosphere where everything is invitational

• Light refreshments throughout the afternoon

The Impact

What you’ll take away

• A clearer sense of your own leadership rhythm

• Practical tools to regulate your capacity during busy periods

• Skills you can use every day, including grounding, breathwork and mindful presence

• A renewed feeling of calm, steadiness and perspective

Additional bonuses

• Time in nature to help reconnect body, mind and attention

• Space away from everyday pressures

• Optional access to Champneys facilities before or after the retreat at a discounted rate (including spa and dining options)

Practical Information

Venue: Champneys Henlow Health Spa, Coach Road, Henlow, SG16 6BT
Easily reached from Arlesey Station (5–10 minutes by taxi).

What to bring:
Comfortable, weather-appropriate layers, shoes suitable for soft or muddy ground, and indoor footwear. A warm layer and waterproof can be helpful.

Accessibility:
We’ll spend some time outdoors on grass and uneven ground. If mobility is a concern, let us know and we’ll adapt the experience for you.

Your Retreat Team

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Gary King: Business Psychologist, Coach and Facilitator.
Grounded in experiential learning and outdoor leadership, Gary brings curiosity, energy and a deeply human approach to his work with leaders.

Jill Chapman: Chartered Occupational and Coaching Psychologist.
A certified mindfulness trainer and embodiment coach, Jill blends science, systems thinking and deep presence to help leaders thrive.

Mark Goddard: Breath and Performance Coach.
With 25+ years' experience across sectors, Mark supports leaders to regulate stress, improve energy, and build sustainable performance through breathwork.

A Shared Rhythm

Pause and Restore is part of your Create Flow journey, offered as an intentional rhythm to keep your leadership resourced and resilient. We look forward to welcoming you into a restorative, reflective space.