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Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25 2020

The Big Retreat Wales,

Lawrenny, Wales, United Kingdom Lawrenny, Wales, United Kingdom

  • About the event

    The Big Retreat Wales takes place over 4 days late May Bank Holiday (22nd - 25th May 2020) in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park . We are passionate about Wellbeing, Fitness and all aspects that help us to find our 'Feel Good'. 

    We are passionate about:

    Discovery:We inspire & surprise people - to try, to taste, to explore, to listen, to open their minds and bodies to new things.

    Wellbeing: We are both relaxing and energising in equal measures, a place to connect with others, with nature, and with your own sense of self.

    Community: We have fun, we connect, we entertain, we smile - all within a shared atmosphere of happiness and positivity.

    Authenticity: People love us because we’re accessible, family-run, safe, easy-going and unpretentious.

    Family: With roots traceable in Pembrokeshire to the 16th century, this site has been owned by the same Family since 1805. It is now a working organic working Farm. We are passionate about families spending time together. 

    Magic: discover hidden castle ruins, green open spaces and woodland trails - it’s every kids dream - no matter what your age!

    Our aim is that our Festival attendees leave feeling better than when they arrived  – four uplifting, unforgettable days to relax, reflect and recharge. 

    An adventure for all five senses. Discover energy, inspiration, new tastes,  bands, books, and inner  calm. 

    We have  fitness, yoga, adventures in art,  invigorating fresh air, and a chance to leave the world behind on the stunning, unspoiled western edge of Wales. 

    And welcome to sumptuous feasts where raw and vegan delicacies square off against wood fired pizza, craft gins and, trust us, the best burgers on earth.

    We’ve left nothing undone to help you Find your Feel Good. 

    We offer over 200 carefully curated events, classes, workshops and talks 

    We have an all inclusive ticket price that encourages our Festival goers  to try something new - see if it fits, if it inspires, maybe changes  perceptions , if it makes you Feel Good. 

    We have space for kids. Trampolining, talent shows, theatre, dance classes, circus skills, swing boat rides, bushcraft, foraging, music, and arts & crafts. And running around. A lot. 

    We put our heart and soul into our festival. 

    Our guests are our family. And when the sun sinks serenely in the West on  Monday evening we’ll bid you farewell as you journey back to your world. On Tuesday you’ll stroll back through the doors of your life, brimming with wonderful festival memories.

     

    Why should you sponsor?

    Why sponsor?

    our attendees - You can describe them as ...

    Wellbeing and health enthusiasts

    Passionate about the environment and recycling

    Loves community, connecting, family and friends

    Affluent and enjoys spending money on wellbeing and self nurture

    Open to new and positive experiences,soul finding and havingfun

    We are the fastest growing Feel Good Festival - we have grown from just under 500 attendees in out first year which doubled in 2018 and doubled again to 2000 attendees in 2019. We are planning  a managed 3000 optimal audience for 2020  We are limiting  our spaces to ensure we maintain a vibe that works for our community.   -

    On a survey taken from the Big Retreats in 2019 in which just over 40% of attendees completed 95% of them stated their experience at The Big Retreat was excellent. 

    Over 50% of them have already booked for next year 

     
    Brand Positioning - align your brand to this fast growing wellness event that supports a balanced lifestyle

    Exclusivity - be solus in your chosen category across the Festival
    Connect with your consumers at a time when they can hear your brand messages

    Brand Love - treat your consumers to experiential marketing - with opportunities for gifting and sampling

    Reward - Ticket packages available for staff incentives and rewards for achievement

    Communications - media inclusion - from website logo to developed Social Media messages.


    Amber Lort Phillips

    The Co-Founders:  
    Amber Rich
    and Diana Dredge have over 40 years experience between them in very different careers - Fitness and Premium Drinks

    Together they have developed Wales fastest growing feel good festival with a mission to connect people, get active, get outdoors enjoy the benefits of nature. With activities designed to stimulate mind, body and soul the Festival presents a virtual ‘smorgasboard’ of activities from Yoga to Dance & Fitness, Cookery to Woodcarving,  Arts & Crafts to talks by self-help authors, bushcraft, outdoor massages and live Music alongside workshops on Gin and Rum!  

    Amber Rich has been in the health and fitness industry for more than 20 years and has managed health clubs in the UK and abroad. With time spent running fitness classes on Cruise ships as well as a spell living and working Australia, Amber has seen her career take her round the world. Amber  moved to Pembrokeshire in 2008 and opened a ladies-only fitness and wellbeing gym, selling the business seven years later following the birth of her daughter and is now a mum to three beautiful children. 

    With a change in lifestyle came a change in direction and, after returning home inspired by a ‘mum’s retreat’, Amber opened her own wellbeing business catering for tired and stressed clients in need of rejuvenation.

    Diana Dredge spent over 22 years in Marketing and Sales for one of the world’s biggest premium drinks companies - Diageo. Diana has lived and worked in Africa and the US and led Diageo Marketing and Sales training programmes from London to Dublin, USA to Australia, Cote D’Ivoire to the Congo, Dubai to South Korea and Singapore to Scotland .
    Moving to Pembrokeshire in 2011, Diana left behind the blue-chip corporate world and literally ‘Escaped to the Country’ with her husband Charles.

    Combining Diana’s  passion for premium brands and the belief that ‘anything is possible’ with Amber’s experience in the fitness industry and insights into the far-reaching benefits of Retreats,  Amber & Diana have developed a fun, Feel Good smorgasbord of a festival - taking life in balance with room for cakes and Gin as well as a 5km run!

    The Festival Site:  Amber’s father-in-law grew up in Lawrenny Castle, Though the Castle itself was demolished in the 1950’s, the site remains - with one of the best ‘undiscovered’ views in the country.   As a private site, access to the public is limited.  This changes every May with the Big Retreat Wales taking place on the old castle terrace. Still a much-loved but overgrown site, Amber & Diana were inspired by this beautiful countryside & views to develop a Festival to share the magic of the location . “We believe the site is special” says Amber. “ At our first Festival we overheard our customers sharing their newly found love of place - it was really touching”.  “My favourite memory of last year” says Diana “was taking a couple of minutes to look across the castle terrace - friends were laughing, Dads & daughters giggling, families and friends simply relaxing and having a real connection moment - making memories, That’s all we set out to do”.

     

    2019 - Testimonials

    A short note to say what an amazing time both Tim & I had at your gorgeous festival. It couldn’t have been better and yes please, we would love to come and trade again next year.
    We are so over doing the massive festivals now! The Big Retreat Festival is the best time we have had in 5 years of trading - thank you again and again.

    Ali+++++. Alison  - Trader

    I just wanted to say a big thanks to all the crew for all your hard work in the lead up and over the weekend, we had a fantastic time at the festival. All being well we'd love to come again next year 

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  • 2501-5000 attendees expected


    29% Male Attendees


    71% Female Attendees

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Select a Package

7 available packages from £500 to £3000

£2000
Fitness Sponsor

We have super engaged audience waiting, willing and able to try out your Fitness Product! Showcase your brand to the full scope of attendees, by being at the focal point of the fitness field. Your branding covering the fitness area Full page advertisement within The Big Retreat Brochure Logo on homepage and Sponsor page of The Big Retreat Wales Social media coverage Trade stand at the event Mention in 4 of our newsletters in the run up to the festival

2 available

£2000
Yoga Sponsor

We have two amazing Yoga spaces at TBRW. We have engaged an enthusiastic audiences who love Yoga and the lifestyle. We schedule over 20 sorts of yoga over 200 hours of difference styles through the weekend. Your Yoga Sponsor Package includes: We have super engaged audience waiting, willing and able to try out your Wellbeing Product! Showcase your brand to the full scope of attendees, by being at the focal point of The Feel Good Field. (which hosts 2 yoga tents Branding covering the Yoga area Full page advertisement within The Big Retreat Brochure Logo on homepage and Sponsor page of The Big Retreat Wales Social media coverage Trade stand at the event Mention in 4 of our newsletters in the run up to the festival

1 available

£3000
Main Stage Sponsor

Showcase your brand to the full scope of attendees, by being at the focal point of the festival and at the heart of our entertainment. Branding covering the main stage area Full page advertisement within the Big Retreat Brochure Logo on homepage and Sponsor page of The Big Retreat Website Social media coverage Trade stand at the event Logo on Festival Wrist Bands Mention in 4 of our newsletters in the run up to the festival

1 available

£2000
Campsite Sponsor

Brand Name on Campsite Trade Stand on Campsite Brand Name on the Big Retreat Campsite football pitch Brand Name on Campsite Pamper Room Logo on Website Full page advert in Festival Brochure Social Media Posts on the run up to the competition Mention in 4 of our newsletters in the run up to the festival

1 available

£1000
Hot Tub Area

Sponsor our hot tub area at The Big Retreat which is situated on the main site overlooking the Cleddau Estuary The space has 3 hot tubs, changing areas and toilet and shower Your brand signage around the hot tub area Trade Stall Half page advert in the Festival brochure Social Media posts

1 available

£2000
The Family Marquee and Kids Field

Be the highlighted brand in our family marquee and kids field Our family double top marquee is our largest structure on the main site and has stunning views over the estuary (27mx17m) and holds our undercover family activities.. including arts and crafts, fitness and yoga classes, family entertainment, cookery classes etc with a open space behind with swing boat rides, trampolines, and climbing frame. Brand Advertising around this area Trade stall Full page advert in Festival Programme Logo on our website 2 Newletters to our mailing list with a brand advertisement on the run up to the festival Social Media Posts on the run up to the festival Joint promotion competitions for 2 x family tickets to the festival

1 available

£500
Adults Arts and Craft Tent

Our new adults arts and craft tent will be situated in The Feel Good Field with a stunning view over the estuary. The structure is a 10x15m stretch tent and hosts all our arts and crafts sessions for the adults including spoon carving, lino printing, knitting and crocheting sessions, sketch book drawing and painting. The package includes: Your brand signage displayed within the tent Trade stall Quarter page advert in our festival brochure Social Media posts in the run up to the festival

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