About Us

Welcome to The Retreat Standards Organisation – your trusted partner in elevating the retreat experience across the UK and around the world. We’re dedicated to setting clear benchmarks in the retreat industry, ensuring that every experience is delivered with the utmost integrity, high standards, and a strong commitment to compliance.

Our Mission

At The Retreat Standards Organisation, our mission is simple:

To set the standard and raise the bar in the retreat industry. We achieve this by providing a straightforward accreditation process that confirms retreat organisers have demonstrated compliance with key requirements—including those outlined in Seller of Travel laws. Our accreditation shows you have met these important benchmarks, it’s our way of helping you build trust with your participants and stand out in a competitive market.

Why We Exist

The retreat industry offers incredible opportunities for personal growth and transformation, yet it can sometimes lack consistency. Many participants are left wondering what to expect, disappointed in their retreat experience or sometimes out of pocket financially. Retreat organisers meanwhile, work hard to differentiate themselves in a crowded market and often lack the due dilligence and rigour to organise and host a professional and compliant retreat. That’s where we come in. By setting clear standards and offering ongoing support, we help create a more reliable, inspiring, and secure retreat environment for everyone involved.

Who We Are

Born from a passion for creating transformative, rejuvenating experiences, The Retreat Standards Organisation is a new trading arm of Retreat Yourself Ltd.

Our work is informed by years of experience in organising high-quality retreats and bespoke holidays. We collaborate closely with retreat organisers, facilitators, and venues to help them demonstrate that they meet rigorous requirements, ensuring that every retreat is safe, inspiring, and consistently excellent.

About Our Founders

Our founders bring a wealth of experience and a unique blend of creativity, passion, and professionalism to the world of retreats. Drawing on the success of Retreat Yourself and Girly Holidays, they have spent years perfecting the art of designing immersive and transformative experiences. Their hands-on approach has seen them navigate the complexities of the travel and retreat industry, always with a focus on personal wellbeing and excellence.

Inspired by the belief that everyone deserves a truly enriching retreat experience, our founders set out to create a framework that not only upholds the highest standards of safety and quality but also empowers retreat organisers to excel. Their vision has led to the establishment of The Retreat Standards Organisation, a dedicated body that supports the industry with clear benchmarks and continuous professional development, ensuring that every retreat lives up to its promise.