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Women's wellbeing events across Bolton and the Ribble Valley

Come back to yourself.

Cosy, carefully curated gatherings that bring together local experts, real connection and a little room to breathe. Come exactly as you are — most women arrive knowing no one, and that's rather the point.

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Women sharing a warm drink around a thoughtfully styled wellbeing gathering
A calmer kind of gathering
First gathering sold out
Chetham Farm Retreat, Edgworth
Vision boards, soundbath, cacao and a real fire
Curated local experts

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Come as you are. You are welcome here.

This is where each new Discover Your IKIGAI gathering will be announced, with everything you need in one gentle, easy to share place.

Chalet Girl event flyer: Sunday 18 October 2026, 11am to 5pm at Chetham Farm Retreat. Full programme alongside.
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Past gathering · 18 October 2026

Chalet Girl.

Chalet Girl brought together movement, creativity, spa time and a cosy bonfire at Chetham Farm Retreat. Explore the programme from this past gathering.

Sunday 18 October 202611am to 5pmChetham Farm Retreat

Your day, from first stretch to fireside

  1. Pilates with Ano

    Move, breathe and energise.

  2. Tea and chill break

    Good food and great company.

  3. Creative workshop with Silverwren

    Explore, create and unwind.

  4. Jacuzzi, sauna and breathwork

    Relax and reset with Kay Lou.

  5. Soundbath and hair play

    With Mandy and Soul.

  6. Grazing board and bonfire

    Gather round for s’mores and conversation.

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The next date is still to be announced. Join for event updates and first access when booking opens. Joining the list does not reserve a ticket.

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Thank you. Your interest has been registered. We will email you about future gatherings and how to book when details are ready. Joining the list does not reserve a ticket.

In the meantime, follow along on Instagram for little moments from past gatherings.

The experience

An afternoon that feels like exhaling.

Every gathering is shaped around four gentle threads. Take part in whatever feels right for you on the day — nothing is expected of you here.

Create

Vision boards and reflective practices, guided by people who love what they do. You leave with something you made, and a clearer sense of what you want.

Unwind

Soundbath, stillness and room to breathe. Lie back, wrap up warm, and let someone else hold the space for a while.

Connect

Shared food, easy conversation and the company of women who get it. No small talk unless you want it.

Discover

Carefully chosen local experts and new practices to explore — gentle introductions, never lectures.

The warmly lit Zen Den at Chetham Farm Retreat on the evening of the gathering
The Zen Den
Colourful soundbath bowls arranged by candlelight in front of the fire at Chetham Farm Retreat
Soundbath by the fire
Blue aerial hammocks prepared for a relaxing soundbath session at Chetham Farm Retreat
Hammocks ready
Original poster for the sold-out Cosy Girls Night In bonfire wellness party at Chetham Farm Retreat
Where it began

The community

Arrive on your own. Leave belonging.

Most women walk through the door knowing nobody. That takes a little courage — and it's met with warmth, every single time. This is what Discover Your IKIGAI is building: not just a calendar of gatherings, but a community around them.

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  • Welcomed by name

    Lynsey is at the door as you arrive, and she'll have learned your name before you've taken your coat off. Within minutes, you'll be introduced to someone you'll want to talk to.

  • Never left standing alone

    Someone is always looking out for the woman on the edge of the room. If you ever find yourself unsure where to be, that lasts seconds — not the whole evening.

  • It carries on afterwards

    The gathering is the door, not the destination. Photos and follow-ups afterwards, familiar faces at the next one, and friendships that keep going between events.

Come as you are. No experience, no plus-one, no version of yourself you need to perform. You're welcome here exactly as you arrive.

Kind words

In their own words.

My favourite part was the Pilates, sound hammock and jacuzzi. But I truly enjoyed it all. Felt very relaxed and peaceful. Was lovely meeting new ladies too. Everyone, especially yourself, were wonderful.

RosaChalet Girl, October 2026
This is not therapy. It is not bootcamp. It is a return to you.

Take part in what feels right, and pause between sessions whenever you need to. Nothing is compulsory here.

Our first gathering

Guests gathered around the fire in the Zen Den, toasting marshmallows at the first Discover Your IKIGAI evening
Sold out and delivered

The Girls Cosy Night In

  1. i.Chetham Farm Retreat, Edgworth — November 2025
  2. ii.Vision board creation
  3. iii.Bonfire and s'mores under the stars
  4. iv.Soundbath in the hammocks
  5. v.Cacao and crumble to finish

Our first gathering — an evening of warmth, making and properly good company.

Portrait of Lynsey Irving, host and curator of Discover Your IKIGAI gatherings

Meet Lynsey

Curated with care, hosted with warmth.

Lynsey brings together welcoming spaces, thoughtful experiences and local experts to help women pause, connect and discover what supports them.

She finds the venues, chooses the experts and shapes each gathering from start to finish — then spends the evening doing the thing she loves most: making sure every woman in the room feels like she belongs there.

— Lynsey Irving

Questions

Everything you're wondering.

Anything else on your mind? Ask Lynsey about future gatherings.

Not at all. Every gathering is designed for complete beginners, and you can take part in as much or as little as you like.

No. There's always space to pause, wander, or simply sit with a warm drink between sessions.

Most women do. You'll be welcomed by name at the door and introduced to people straight away — arriving alone is the norm here, not the exception.

What to bring will be shared with each new event. You can ask Lynsey a question before deciding whether to book.

Discover Your IKIGAI hosts women’s wellbeing gatherings with space for connection, creativity and time to pause. Each new event will have its own programme. Ask Lynsey if you have any questions before booking.

Beautiful rural venues around Edgworth, Bolton and the Ribble Valley. Each gathering's venue is confirmed when tickets open.

Chalet Girl on 18 October has now ended. Join the waitlist for future dates and first access when booking opens. Ticket prices and refund details will be shared with each new event.

First access

Be first to hear about the next gathering.

Join for future event updates and first access when booking opens. Joining the list does not reserve a ticket.

A question before joining? Ask Lynsey about future gatherings.

You're on the list.

Thank you. Your interest has been registered. We will email you about future gatherings and how to book when details are ready. Joining the list does not reserve a ticket.

In the meantime, follow along on Instagram for little moments from past gatherings.