ABOUT
OUR STORY...
The Retreat Standards Organisation wasn't created in a boardroom.
It was created around retreat tables, airport lounges, WhatsApp groups and countless conversations with retreat leaders who were trying to do the right thing but didn't always know what "right" looked like.
After years of organising retreats through Retreat Yourself and supporting retreat leaders behind the scenes, we saw the same challenge appear again and again.
The retreat industry has grown rapidly.
More coaches, wellness practitioners, facilitators and community leaders are creating incredible retreat experiences than ever before.
But many have never been taught:
• When Package Travel Regulations apply
• Whether financial protection is required
• What documentation should be in place
• How to protect participants
• What happens if something goes wrong
Most retreat leaders aren't intentionally ignoring compliance.
They simply don't know what they don't know.
At the same time, retreat participants have no easy way of identifying which retreats are operating professionally and responsibly.
We created The Retreat Standards Organisation to change that.
Not to create unnecessary bureaucracy.
Not to make life harder for retreat leaders.
But to provide a practical pathway that helps retreat leaders understand, achieve and demonstrate high standards.
Because when retreat leaders are supported, participants are protected and the entire industry benefits.
Meet the Founders
Jodie Salt
Executive Coach
Retreat Yourself Founder
With years of experience designing and delivering retreats, Jodie understands both the transformational impact retreats can have and the operational responsibilities required to deliver them safely and professionally.
Her passion for participant wellbeing, professional standards and raising industry credibility sits at the heart of everything RSO stands for.
Claire Gregory
Women's Healthcare Specialist
Retreat Yourself Founder
Claire brings extensive experience in retreat logistics, customer experience and operational delivery.
Her meticulous approach to planning, participant care and quality assurance helps ensure that standards aren't just talked about, they're consistently delivered.
What makes us different?
Most accreditation bodies simply assess standards.
We help retreat leaders achieve them first.
Whether through Membership, Ghost Hosting or Accreditation, our goal is to provide retreat leaders with a clear and practical route to operating professionally, responsibly and compliantly.
We're not here to catch people out.
We're here to help people get it right.
That philosophy sits at the heart of everything we do.
Ready to raise the standard?
Whether you're looking for ongoing support, compliance protection or independent accreditation, we're here to help.
Join the Movement
Are you ready to raise the bar in the retreat industry? Get in touch today to learn more about our accreditation process and discover how you can become part of a community that champions integrity, standards, and compliance. Together, we can set a new benchmark for excellence in every retreat experience.