Nab Cottage in the Lake District on a sunny day

Massage Refresher Retreat

27 January 2026

Massage Refresher Retreat

A one day massage skills refresher for advanced practitioners in the heart of the Lake District, with meditation and food included. Improve your massage therapy techniques and indulge in a mini Lakeland getaway in one.

The training involves practising your massage with guidance from attentive, supportive teachers, passionate about deep tissue and hands-free massage styles, so that you can gain confidence in how to provide your clients with powerfully healing treatments.

Time is also spent on helping your business and client flow, with open discussions on marketing and money mindset to motivate you and inspire your success.

In your business you spend time and energy caring for your clients. This retreat gives back; as well as developing your skills, you get to relax and explore the postcard-worthy spot of Rydal Hall nestled in the Lakeland fells.

Hands-free back massage — Experience practising and receiving deep tissue massage

Details

Date
Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Time
9.30am-4.30pm

Price
£155

Address
Rydal Hall, Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9LX

Booking
Book your place by paying the deposit or full fee.
Any remaining course fees are due 28 days before the start date.
Or you can opt for payments with Klarna at checkout.
You can see the amount of remaining places here.
If the course date is fully booked please contact the school for the wait list.
Please read our Booking T & C before you book.

Massage Refresher Retreat

Sam Firth Web Res 224 — The exhilarating landscape surrounding Rydal Hall

What’s included?

Massage training tuition focused on remedial deep tissue styles, receiving massage for yourself in the process.

Marketing and business guidance

Lunch, hot drinks and snacks.

Forest bathing and meditation, plus time to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.

Gifts

Becoming part of a network of teachers and therapists; join our group to hear about work opportunities and to receive ongoing support.

Practise hands-free methods to save your wrists from strain

Your retreat day…

Step away from the noise of everyday life and return to the heart of your practice in the tranquil surroundings of Rydal Hall. Nestled between lake and fell, this one-day massage refresher retreat is designed to restore both your hands and your spirit.

Surrounded by gardens, woodland and sweeping Lakeland views, the day offers a gentle balance of practical massage revision and deep rest. You’ll revisit core techniques, refine your touch, and reconnect with the intuitive, listening quality that makes massage truly therapeutic.

Expect a spacious, unhurried pace, time to breathe, and moments of quiet reflection alongside guided practice. Whether you’re seeking renewed confidence, inspiration, or simply a day to be held by nature and community, this retreat invites you to soften, reset, and return refreshed.

Perfect for qualified massage therapists and bodyworkers to nourish your skillset, body, and soul.

Ying yoga session with candles — Time to get back to yourself

What makes this retreat special?

This is a two for one experience; both a useful training day to hone your skills and gain inspiration with enhancing your business, as well as a treat for you to enjoy spending time in restorative nature with new, friends sharing your journey.

Its a chance for you to practice your skills with the teacher’s feedback, and to receive guidance on carrying out advanced and deeper massage techniques, so that you can gain confidence and inspiration with your treatment style.

The location is a historical, quaint Lakeland hall surrounded with flower gardens. You will be treated to a delicious meal and snacks, and have the chance to re-align your energy levels with a soothing meditation experience.

The refresher retreat is also an opportunity to bond with other massage therapists and receive business advice in our open discussions focused on what career dreams you want to achieve in 2026 and beyond.

A unique therapeutic day for you to enhance your skills, unwind, and expand your network.

Sam Firth Web Res 227 — The fells next to Rydal Hall

FAQs

Who is this training for?

For massage therapists who are already qualified.

Is this a qualification course?

This is supplementary training to enhance and practise your massage skills, there is no certificate provided. Please see our CPD approved courses for advanced therapists if you are wishing to gain more qualifications, or our Level 3 Diploma course if you would like to become qualified to work on the public.

Is accommodation included?

Rydal Hall boasts an attractive variety of accommodation options, that you will need to book independently. There might be the option of buddying up with other group members to share one of their twin rooms, please get in touch to find out more. Alternatively, the nearby towns of Ambleside and Grasmere (under 10 mins away on the bus route) have a variety of accommodation options, you can find out more on the website footer.

Do you cater to different dietary requirements?

Yes. The lunch menu has three options, one of which is vegan. After booking we provide you with an intake form where we ask about dietary requirements. We can pass information about any food allergies/intolerances you have to the venue.

Is there free parking?

Yes, there’s free parking on site.

Staying the night?
You can opt to stay onsite in one of Rydal Hall’s traditional, cosy ensuite rooms, or their outdoor pods for adventurous types. Take a look at their range of accommodation options on the link below.

Rydal Hall’s Accomodation

The views from one of Rydal Hall’s single rooms

Kind words from learners on our previous similar trainings…

I have just completed the Level 3 massage course with Devon and Emma and what an amazing week I have had. I have been wanting to learn massage for a long time and this course has given me so much confidence to take my business forward. Devon and Emma are wonderful teachers their knowledge and experience is amazing. I loved their teaching style they were so calm and knowledgeable and went through the massage step by step. Devon also helped me understand a lot about the business and what you need to take your massage career forward. Devon and Emma definitely covered every aspect of Level 3 massage to make me feel I could become a confident therapist. I met some other wonderful people who were doing the course and we had a fabulous week together. If anyone is thinking about booking one of these courses I wouldn’t think twice it’s the best thing I have done. Devon is a true inspiration.

Pam White

(Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy)

I am a qualified sports massage therapist and have been working for two years, and have been having a lot of trouble with carpel tunnel syndrome. I love my job and was lucky to find this course. The course was brilliant from start to finish, Devon and Emma were great teachers. Learning new techniques has been a game changer for me. My clients are loving the hands-free massage approach and prefer it over the traditional method. I can now get longevity in working in this industry thanks to this course.

Angela Clark

(Hands-Free Deep Tissue Massage)

I choose this course because I wanted a really solid training that would enable me to really give an intuitive, effective and compassionate massage. I also have weak wrists and was seeking to learn a massage style that would enable me to enjoy offering massage and not put my joints under stress! After the training I feel great! The techniques are effective, deep and really enable gravity and sensible body mechanics to do the work. The level of 1:1 feedback and robust teachings from capable, kind teachers are the reasons behind this. What an incredible course, I am very grateful for the school.

Rosie Murphy

(Deep Tissue Massage Course)