Nourishment Beyond Food
A Transformative Retreat for Mind, Body & Soul
Pause, Reflect and Reconnect over
three transformative days.
This is perfect for you if you are...
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Aged 40+ and know the importance of self-care... yet find it slipping down your list of priorities.
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You take care of yourself only sometimes... BUT not always.
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Your habits come and go... NEVER seem to stick no matter how hard you try.
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You understand the importance of nourishment over nutrition and feel ready to explore this more deeply.
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You crave more time to simply be and reconnect with yourself in a beautiful environment.
Step away from the noise of daily life and transform your
habits and mindset
This is YOUR time.
At a Glance
This retreat will take you out of your normal environment and day to day routine, so you can rediscover and connect with all aspects of yourself, embracing your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies.
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25 September 2025
Arrival, Welcome Circle and Intention Setting Ceremony
Begin your journey at serene 42 Acres with a warm welcome circle, a delicious dinner and a soul-stirring intention-setting ceremony by the campfire.
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26 September 2025
Profound Re-awakening and Deep Self-discovery
Relax with transformative workshops, unwind in a woodfire sauna, or take a refreshing lake swim.
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27 September 2025
Powerful Workshops and Garden Grazing & Sampling
Transformative and nurturing workshops plus a fascinating session on eating your way round the garden.
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28 September 2025
Further Workshops and Blissful Sound Bath
Transformative and nurturing workshops to conclude your retreat. Followed by a blissful Sound Bath to embed the last 3 days and balance your mind and body.
"I immediately felt warmly welcomed, at ease and relaxed"
Jules is an amazing guide, teacher, advisor and inspiration, filling the room with positivity and confidence with a loving, nurturing vibe.
- Aine
"This was bound to be wonderfully supportive
with Jules at the helm"
The venue was stunning, the food was delicious and the weather was
glorious. I felt so supported by the group as well as by Jules.
The balance of workshops, free time and activities was just right.
All in all, this retreat was definitely food for thought!
- Jaki
Your Journey to Nourishment Beyond Food
Three Full Days of Connection, Growth and Renewal...
25
Thursday
5:00 PM : Check in and Welcome Circle
7:00 PM : Dinner
8:15 PM : Intention Setting by the Campfire
26
Friday
8:30 AM : Breakfast
9:30 AM : Transforming Triggers To Triumphs
10:30 AM : Embrace Your Body's Wisdom
11:30 AM : Optional Forest Walk
1:00 PM : Lunch
2:30 PM : Relaxation Time
4.00 PM : The Art Of Mindful Eating and Living
5:30 PM : Woodfire Sauna and / or Wild Swimming
7:30 PM : Dinner
27
Saturday
8:30 AM : Breakfast
9.30 AM : Effortless Nutrition & Time Management for Busy Lives
11.00 AM : Optional Forest Walk
1:00 PM : Lunch
2:30 PM : Garden Grazing and Sampling
4.00 PM: Re-defining Your Life Beyond Limits
5:30 PM : Relaxation Time
7.30 PM: Dinner
28
Sunday
8:30 AM : Breakfast
9:30 AM : The Power of Positive Belief
11.00 AM : The Power of Tapping
1:00 PM : Lunch
2:30 PM : Sound Bath
4.00PM: Reflections & Celebrations
5:00 PM : Check Out
Sneak Peek at Some
of Our Workshops
You will experience profound transformations through these six carefully crafted workshops. Each session is designed to guide you toward personal growth and empowerment, led by Jules’ expert guidance. Below are three inspiring examples of the incredible offerings awaiting you.
EMBRACE YOUR BODY'S WISDOM
By tuning in to your body's signals, you'll gain simple, practical insights into your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This connection can help ease discomfort and create a sense of balance. You'll leave feeling more in tune with yourself and confident in listening to your body.
REDEFINING YOUR LIFE BEYOND LIMITS
Shifting how you see and feel about your body, food, and well-being can open the door to a more positive mindset. By letting go of limited beliefs and embracing empowering ones, you'll feel more in control and ready to see life as working for you and not against you.
THE POWER OF POSITIVE BELIEF
Letting go of fear and outdated beliefs can open up new possibilities. By embracing what truly matters to you, you'll feel more confident, aligned with your values and ready to follow your passions.
Sneak Peek at Some
of Our Workshops
You will experience huge shifts with theses carefully crafted workshops, totaling 6 in all. Discover the enriching benefits of each workshop as Jules guides you towards personal growth and empowerment. Take a closer look at the incredible offerings in the three below.
EMBRACE YOUR BODY'S WISDOM
By attuning to the subtle signals our body communicates, we discover profound insights into our physical, emotional, and mental health. This deep connection empowers us to alleviate suffering, mitigate pain, and ease discomfort, paving the way for a more fulfilling and harmonious existence.
REDEFINING YOUR LIFE BEYOND LIMITS
Changing perspectives on body image, food, and well-being is vital for developing a positive mindset. By replacing limited beliefs with empowering beliefs, we can reach a point of understanding that life is happening for us, not to us.
THE POWER OF POSITIVE BELIEF
From limited to limitless, letting go of fear-based or outdated beliefs empowers us to embrace our desires, follow our passions, and align our choices with our values and aspirations.
What's Included
Accommodation & Amenities
We will embark on our journey in The Hermatige - a sacred space and cosy, nurturing sanctuary that offers peace and calm.
Inside you’ll find understated luxury and timeless simplicity - natural light, real fires, soft touches and far-reaching views across the 7-acre lake.
Your stay will include luxurious linens, fluffy towels and local, organic toiletries, as well as yoga mats and other supplies to help you with your journey.
'Soil to Gut' Menu
Enjoy delicious, seasonal food made with premium ingredients sourced locally.
All meals and snacks are included for the duration of your stay, with 80% of the food served coming from within a 42- mile radius of the venue.
Local means less packaging, less footprint, more seasonal, fresh and better community relationships.
Experiences
There are a number of experiences which will be available for you during your stay, including:
- All workshops
- Use of the Woodland Sauna
- Outdoor Fire Circle
- Wild swimming
- Garden Growing interactive talk
- Access to the entire grounds
"This was a great gift to oneself, both mind and body
were nourished in an oasis of calm."
Through the various workshops, I was able to obtain clear insight on how to move forward
and improve myself. The group dynamic was truly wonderful and it was clear that Jules
had put careful thought into the choice of the participants. The location is beautiful and the
food was terrific and further positively impacted on the quality and the depth of the workshop.
I can only highly recommend this retreat, truly a gift to myself.
- Paul
What's Included
Accommodation & Amenities
We will embark on our journey in The Hermitage - a sacred space and cosy, nurturing sanctuary that offers peace and calm.
Inside you’ll find understated luxury and timeless simplicity - natural light, real fires, soft touches and far-reaching views across the 7-acre lake.
Your stay will include luxurious linens, fluffy towels and local, organic toiletries, as well as other supplies to help you with your journey.
'Soil to Gut' Menu
Enjoy delicious, seasonal food made with premium ingredients sourced locally.
All meals and snacks are included for the duration of your stay, with 80% of the food served coming from within a 42- mile radius of the venue.
Local means less packaging, less footprint, more seasonal, fresh and better community relationships.
Experiences
There are a number of experiences which will be available for you during your stay, including:
- All workshops
- Use of the Woodland Sauna
- Outdoor Fire Circle
- Wild swimming
- Garden Grazing interactive talk
- Tapping as a technique intro
- Access to the entire ground
"I can't recommend enough how important it is to give ourselves this gift"
The people, the workshops, the sound healing, the questions Jules asks, made me realise how much more there is to nourishment than just from food."
- Harriet
"I immediately felt warmly welcomed,
at ease and relaxed"
Jules is an amazing guide, teacher, advisor and inspiration, filling
the room with positivity and confidence with a
loving, nurturing vibe.
- Aine
All-Inclusive Retreat
This immersive retreat is your chance to nourish mind, body and soul and fully thrive!
Includes:
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6 empowering workshops
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Luxury accomodation
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All meals, snacks and beverages
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Resources and materials
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Sauna, soundbath, wild swimming, and forest walks
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Access to venue grounds and use of amenities
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BONUS: 2 X 45 MINUTE VIRTUAL GROUP SESSIONS AFTER RETREAT
All Included : £1,897
A Bit About Me
Helping individuals achieve personal growth and lasting positive change has been my passion for over a decade. I’ve had the privilege of guiding people just like you in transforming not only their relationship with food but also the way they think about their body and sense of self.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with people from all walks of life, gaining deep insight into the root causes of their eating habits and self-perceptions. This experience has naturally extended to facilitating numerous retreats, where I’ve witnessed the most incredible transformations take place. These moments of breakthrough are a powerful reminder of what can happen when we allow ourselves the time and space to pause and truly reconnect.
There’s something profoundly meaningful about creating a nurturing environment where individuals can reflect, gain clarity, and explore what they need to thrive. Each retreat is more than an event; it’s an opportunity for deep personal insight and lasting shifts that ripple through every corner of life.
I believe wholeheartedly in lifelong learning, self-discovery, and the beauty of growth. Each person I work with has a unique story, and I feel honored to connect on a genuine level, exploring what holds them back and supporting their path forward. Understanding the root causes of low confidence and the behaviors we use to compensate is central to my work and a passion I bring into every retreat.
This retreat represents the very heart of what I do. It blends my years of experience with my love for creating nourishing, life-changing experiences. It’s a chance for us to explore, reflect, and unlock your ability to thrive in a way that feels authentic and truly aligned with you. Together, we’ll create the space for balance, harmony, and transformation.
“Excellent venue and exceptional food. Jules created a relaxed and safe environment and provided workshops and activities that were informative and gave time for reflection and self-development. This experience definitely gets you back on track, challenges limited beliefs and opens you up to new experiences with excellent nourishment for the body and mind. Overall a wonderful experience"
- Diane
About The Venue
Made up of 170 acres of ancient woodlands, lakes and meadows, 42 Acres is a regenerative estate, nature reserve and wellbeing retreat centre.
Located in the Somerset countryside, all ingredients are grown onsite or locally, within 42 miles of the venue to provide high quality, seasonal nutritious food all year round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Click the buttons below for answers!
How many spaces are available on the retreat?
Group size is kept to a maximum of 8 people, so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment!
Can I pay in instalments?
Absolutely! An initial non-refundable deposit of £948.50 is required to secure your spot. A following payment of £948.50 will then be due after one month and will be an automatic payment.
What if I have food allergies?
Please contact Jules in advance and she will give you alternative options if necessary support@julesfrancis.com
What is the venue address?
The beautiful 173 acre site is nestled in the countryside and is made up of two wellbeing retreat centres which sit on this same land, but each has a separate entrance.
The Beyond Food Immersive Retreat will be in The Hermitage.
The venue address is 42 Acres, Holt Road, Witham Friary, Frome, BA11 5HL but, it's best not to use this postcode because it'll take you in between the 2 entrances. Please search "42 Acres" or "The Hermitage" instead.
By far the best way to find 42 Acres is using the free What3words app. It gives very precise locations and works with most SatNav apps.
Search metals.hazel.noon within the What3Words app.
Keep following the main track, through the gates and over the small bridge until you reach the main courtyard and car park.
Is there parking available?
Yes! There is plenty of free parking onsite.
Can I travel to the venue by train?
The nearest train stations are listed below. Once you arrive, you will need to arrange transport by taxi to make the final leg to 42 Acres. (Local taxi numbers below).
Gillingham (Dorset) 17 mins away by car
Frome – 19 mins away by car
Castle Cary – 24 mins away by car
Westbury – 31 mins away by car
I would recommend pre-booking your taxi to guarantee availability.
- Ace Taxis Gillingham: 01747 441612
- Taxi4You - Wincanton: 075981 08317
- A2B Taxis - Westbury: 07980 804742
- Anzford Cars - Castle Cary: 07831 249441
- Andys Cabs - Frome: 07947 717277
What's the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Bristol which is 50 minutes away by car.
I didn't know what to expect - but I knew it would be excellent, because Jules is incredibly good at what she does. That said, it exceeded expectations! It was very well-structured, and it made you really think and delve deep into the reasons we do the things we do. I left feeling positive, energised and inspired.
Connie
Hugely well-thought-out, great insights, and I think what Jules does is she doesn’t give you the answers. A lot of us knew what the answers were, but she gives you the tools to help you discover them for yourself. I couldn’t recommend it more.
Mish
I appreciated how safe the environment felt, no pressure to share or feeling of judgment. Being with others with similar experiences was very healing. Thank you Jules for setting me back onto the path I should be on. You are an amazing and truly gifted person.
Claire
Got a Question?
If you have questions or would prefer to talk to me first, book a 20-minute call to see if this is the right opportunity for you.
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