✨ Please note: Retreats are offered at a significantly reduced rate to make them as accessible as possible for anyone who would benefit from attending.
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. ✨
Fibromyalgia Respite Retreats
Our Fibromyalgia Respite Retreats are designed to provide both rest and understanding — combining the latest insights into Fibromyalgia science with practical, evidence-informed self-care.
Each retreat offers a gentle mix of guided meditation, breathwork, restorative movement, and education around topics such as neuroplastic pain, pain reprocessing theory, and stress management. Guests leave feeling calmer, more informed, and equipped with new tools to support everyday wellbeing.
Alongside our core retreat, we also offer a series of specialist Fibromyalgia retreats, each exploring a specific aspect of the condition in more depth — such as:
🌿 Fibromyalgia & Emotional Resilience – focusing on mindset, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation.
🌿 Fibromyalgia & Therapeutic Movement – practical day of yoga, stretching, somatics, mobility and recovery support.
These smaller, topic-led days are perfect for those who’ve attended our main retreat or wish to focus on a particular area of their wellbeing.
👉 Read on to find out more about our main Fibromyalgia Respite Retreat, or click below for details of our specialist retreat series.
What To Expect
Our Fibromyalgia Retreats combine rest, learning, and connection in a safe, supportive environment.
Each retreat blends relaxation, gentle movement, and mind-body education — designed to empower you with knowledge and skills you can use every day.
You’ll explore:
🌿 Fibromyalgia Myth-Busting — separating fact from fiction, guided by the latest clinical and neurological research.
🌿 The Science of Pain — understanding neuroplastic pain, conditioned responses, and Pain Reprocessing Theory (PRT) — and how these discoveries are transforming how we view chronic pain.
🌿 Emerging Research into Autoimmune Dysfunction Theory - looking at the current findings and the longer term implications of this research.
🌿 Somatic Tracking — a mindfulness-based practice to help you observe sensations with curiosity instead of fear, supporting the brain’s ability to reprocess pain signals.
🌿 CBT Concepts for Pain Management — exploring simple, practical cognitive techniques that reshape how the mind interprets pain.
🌿 Microbiome & Inflammation Research — insights into microbiome dysregulation and chronic inflammation, two emerging areas in Fibromyalgia research that may influence immune and nervous system function.
🌿 Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle Strategies — evidence-informed guidance on nutrition, movement, stress regulation, and sleep — all tailored for those with Fibromyalgia.
🌿 Restorative Practices — including guided meditation, breathwork for stress and pain, and gentle, adaptive movement designed to calm the nervous system and restore confidence in the body.
🌿 Community and Connection — time to share experiences, enjoy coffee and cake, and connect with others who truly understand what it means to live with Fibromyalgia.
Upcoming Retreats
Our Fibromyalgia Respite Retreats take place throughout the year at carefully chosen venues across Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and online offering calm, welcoming spaces to rest and recharge.
Retreats held at The Barn Wellbeing Centre in Brailes include the option to add a specialist 30-minute Fibromyalgia massage, designed to support relaxation and ease tension. (This option is exclusive to retreats at The Barn.)
Our retreats are hosted by Kate Robbins, Lead Remedial Therapist at The Barn. Scroll down to find out more about Kate.
Tuesday 6th December
ONLINE EVENT
6.30pm - 8.30pm
£20 Live event
£12.50 Recording only
Book Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1967997149451?aff=oddtdtcreator
Our online Fibromyalgia Respite Retreat brings the same blend of science, education, and holistic care as our in-person events — but from the comfort of home.
In this two-hour live Zoom session, you’ll learn practical tools, join gentle guided practices, and explore the latest research in a calm, accessible space.
Saturday 17th January 2026
The Barn Wellbeing Retreat Centre, Brailes, OX15 5JH
11am - 3pm
£30 retreat only
Book Now: https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/9235/events/7619792
£65 retreat & treatment - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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£25 returning guests
Saturday 14th March 2025
The Barn Wellbeing Retreat Centre, Brailes, OX15 5JH
11am - 3pm
£30 retreat only
Book Now: https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/9235/events/7667337
£65 retreat & treatment
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£25 returning guests
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Our Approach
Our retreats are grounded in the latest developments in pain science and mind-body medicine. We draw on current research in autoimmune dysfunction, neuroplasticity, Pain Reprocessing Theory, and psychoneuroimmunology to help participants understand how the brain, body, and nervous system interact in chronic pain conditions.
By combining these insights with holistic therapies such as mindfulness, breathwork, movement, and relaxation, we create a powerful, restorative experience that supports healing on every level.
This is not simply a few days of meditation and advice — it’s a space where science meets self-compassion, and where you’ll leave feeling informed, empowered, and more connected to your body than ever before.
Returning Guests
If you’ve attended our Fibromyalgia Retreat before, you’re warmly invited to join us again. You’re welcome to pick and choose the sessions that feel most helpful this time.
It’s a lovely way to stay connected, refresh what you’ve learned, receive ongoing support and advice, and keep a sense of accountability as you continue your wellbeing journey.
Returning guests benefit from a reduced price.
About Your Host
Your Fibromyalgia Retreat will be guided by Kate Robbins, Integrated Health & Wellbeing Lead at The Barn.
Kate combines a strong clinical background with a compassionate, holistic approach to wellbeing. With over a decade of experience supporting clients living with chronic pain and fatigue, she blends evidence-based techniques with genuine understanding to create a nurturing, restorative experience.
Trained in mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and health coaching — and holding an Advanced Certificate in Coaching for Fibromyalgia — Kate helps clients develop practical tools for resilience, energy, and self-care.
Her approach is warm, grounded, and empowering, helping you reconnect with your body and begin to restore balance.
Specialist Fibromyalgia Retreats
Hosted by Kate & Friends
Our Specialist Fibromyalgia Retreats offer a deeper look into specific areas of Fibromyalgia wellbeing — from gut health to emotional resilience, sleep, and gentle movement.
Hosted by Kate Robbins, Lead Remedial Therapist and Wellness Coach, and supported by a small team of trusted specialists and guest facilitators, each session blends evidence-based education with practical, nurturing tools you can take home and use straight away.
These shorter sessions are ideal for those who’ve already attended our main Fibromyalgia Respite Retreat or for anyone who’d like to explore a particular area of their health and self-care in more depth.
💷 £25 per person
🕚 Fridays 12pm – 2pm
📍 The Barn Wellbeing Centre, Brailes
Spaces are limited to keep each session relaxed, supportive, and personal.
🌿 Fibromyalgia & Emotional Resilience Retreat 🌿
When you live with ongoing pain and fatigue, emotional strain often follows. This retreat focuses on building the inner resilience that helps you navigate difficult days with greater calm and confidence.
Together, we’ll explore mindset tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT), and mindfulness-based stress reduction. You’ll learn how to identify unhelpful thought patterns, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate a kinder, more compassionate relationship with your body.
Expect a blend of short guided practices, supportive discussion, and practical self-coaching techniques to take home.
🪶 Designed to help you feel more grounded, more capable, and less defined by your condition.
The Barn Wellbeing Retreat Center, OX15 5JH
Friday 6th February
12:00am - 2:00pm
£25
Book Now: https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/9235/events/7667374
The Barn Wellbeing Retreat Center, OX15 5JH
Friday 3rd April
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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🌿 Fibromyalgia & Therapeutic Movement Retreat 🌿
🌿 Fibromyalgia & Therapeutic Movement Retreat 🌿
Movement can be one of the most powerful yet misunderstood tools for Fibromyalgia management. In this retreat, we’ll gently re-introduce the body to motion in a safe, nurturing way — focused on mobility, circulation, and nervous-system regulation rather than “exercise.”
You’ll experience slow, mindful stretching, breath-led mobility, and simple somatic movements that can easily be repeated at home. We’ll discuss how to listen to your body’s cues, avoid flare-ups, and rebuild confidence in your ability to move without fear of pain.
🪶 A calm, restorative session that helps reconnect you with your body and re-establish trust in your own movement.
The Barn Wellbeing Retreat, Center OX15 5JH
Friday 27th February
12:00pm - 2:00pm
£25
Book Now: https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/9235/events/7667384
Friday 17th April
12:00pm - 2:00pm
£25
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