How to Retreat: A Guide to Stepping Away from the Everyday to Find Space for Your Self

Discover the magic of retreating, wherever you are and however much time you have.

What comes into your mind when you hear the word "retreat"? Meditation at a mountain monastery? A trip to far-flung places? The centuries-old practice of retreating is rooted in a person's inner life and belongs to everyone. This book offers you the wisdom and practical steps to retreat wherever you are, whether it's for a long weekend, a day--or even an hour.

Using the seasons as an optional guide, each chapter delves into a simple theme to focus your exploration, taking you through a range of enticing activities to help you discover a happier version of yourself.

From decluttering your home to tapping into your creativity, from finding your flow to learning how to say no, this accessible and beautiful collection of retreats will enable you to restore, repair, and rejuvenate yourself.

Author: Caroline Sylge
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.52w x 1.11d
ISBN: 9780593981184

About the Author
Caroline Sylge is a poet, author and journalist who has been a trusted expert on retreats and retreating for over 30 years. She is the founder of Queen of Retreats, the trusted retreat platform powered by The Global Retreat Company. A retreat-focused journalist, whose credits include The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveller, and National Geographic. The author of healthy travel guidebooks Body & Soul Escapes and Body & Soul Escapes: Britain & Ireland. A Carcanet-published poet, and a judge for the British Book Awards, Caroline lives in Devon, England, with her husband and daughter.