‘Return to Self’
A Half-Day Retreat for Nervous System Regulation
Sunday 20th September 2026 | 10am–3pm
Cross Barn, Odiham, Hampshire
This September, Jessica of Serendia Wellness celebrates five years of creating spaces for healing, connection and transformation.
To honour this milestone, Jessica Barker of Serendia Wellness and fellow Sound Therapist Joo Westwood have come together to create a unique half-day retreat centred around one simple invitation:
Return to yourself.
Whether life has felt busy, overwhelming or you’ve simply been putting everyone else first, this retreat offers the opportunity to pause, reconnect in community and leave feeling calmer, clearer and more grounded before we move into our next season of Autumn.
A Different Kind of Retreat
Throughout the day you’ll be guided through our Five Foundations of Nervous System Regulation—a practical framework that explores how we can support our wellbeing through simple, accessible practices.
Together, to honour the five years of Serendia Wellness, we’ll explore these five foundations:
Presence
Learning how to slow down, tune in and reconnect with yourself through mindful awareness and self reflection.
Movement
Gentle, accessible movement to shift energy, release tension and support nervous system regulation.
Breath
Guided breathing practices that help calm the mind, reduce stress and clear the way to experience more inner peace.
Empowerment
Nervous system education, safety and regulation in the body. Demystifying the science - what does regulation actually mean?
Rest
Ending the day with deep restoration through an immersive therapeutic sound experience and on the body sound bowl work to send you into a profound state of relaxation.
Experience Therapeutic Sound
One of the highlights of the retreat is an extended therapeutic sound journey using Peter Hess® Therapy Singing Bowls.
Unlike a traditional sound bath, the bowls are placed directly on your body, allowing rich vibrations to travel deeply through your tissues, encouraging relaxation, grounding and a profound sense of calm.
This deeply restorative experience beautifully complements everything you’ve explored throughout the day.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for you if you:
Feel overwhelmed, stressed, emotionally exhausted or disconnected.
Want to understand your nervous system rather than simply manage stress.
Crave a day to slow down and reconnect, especially after a busy Summer period.
Love holistic wellbeing.
Are curious about therapeutic sound.
Want practical tools to take into everyday life.
Feel the urge to meet like minded people in a supportive, friendly community.
No previous experience with yoga, breathwork or sound therapy is needed.
All bodies and all levels are warmly welcomed.
Experience open to both Men & Women.
Your Guides
Jessica Barker | Founder of Serendia Wellness, award-winning Wellness Retreat Leader, Yoga Teacher, Sound Therapist, Holistic Practitioner and Life Coach.
Joo Westwood | Integrative Health Coach, Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner and Sound Practitioner with lived experience supporting nervous system regulation.
Together, we bring complementary skills and a shared passion for helping people reconnect with themselves through compassionate, evidence-informed practices.
Retreat Details
Date: Sunday 20th September 2026
Time: 10am–3pm
Venue: Cross Barn, Odiham, Hampshire
Investment: £95
Your place includes:
Half-day retreat
Educational handout
Therapeutic sound experience
Herbal teas
Healthy snacks
Curated goodie bag
Please bring a light lunch, yoga/exercise mat and any extra yoga props you may have.
We will send out a reminder of what to bring for your own comfort before the event.
Celebrate With Us!
This retreat marks five years of Serendia Wellness—a milestone that simply wouldn’t exist without the incredible community who have trusted me over the years.
Whether you’ve attended many of our events or this is your very first, we’d love to welcome you as we celebrate this next chapter together.
We can’t wait to share this special day with you.
With love, Jess & Joo x