About our breaks

About our well-being breaks

Gerri’s Place provides affordable well-being breaks when you need time and space to focus on your emotional and mental well-being. ​

We offer a range of holistic therapies to those experiencing mild depression, anxiety, grief, stress or burnout.

We introduce you to a variety of wellness tools that you can subsequently use in your everyday life. Simple techniques to help you feel better, take control, be empowered and assist you in designing your own personal path to wellness. 

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Rest. Reset. Connect.

At some point in the cycle of our life we will be affected by stress, grief, anger, disconnection, sadness, anxiety, and/or depression. At Gerri’s Place we are grateful to be able to share simple techniques that work in helping you cope with whatever life throws your way. Practices that give real opportunities for lasting life changes.

We create a space where you are reminded of what brings you joy and happiness. A playground for you to share laughter & tears. A sanctuary for calming the mind and nourishing the soul. We offer the opportunity to gain experience on how to get past triggers and unhealthy habits, whilst creating a new mindset fuelled by inspiration so you can start living the life that you deserve. Our intention is to help you create a personalised toolbox for life, one filled with skills to develop emotional and physical well-being.

Over the weekend guests are encouraged to make note of their favourite practices, and support is offered to explore and implement them into their daily schedules post-retreat.

Our practitioners and facilitators are passionate about what they do and want you to feel safe, nurtured, genuinely loved, and minded from the moment you arrive at Gerri’s Place.

Affordable

For many, cost deters you from minding your mental well-being. Our ethos is to ensure that cost is not a barrier to accessing holistic preventative support. Talk to us if you need support.

Holistic

With our experienced team of practitioners, we have developed a series of different strategies, tools and workshops that work together to help you on your journey to positive mental well-being.

Personal

We believe in the power of early intervention and empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being. You will learn practical tools and strategies to take control of your mental, emotional, and physical health.

Community

We hope that you will build lasting relationships with fellow participants who share your commitment to a healthy and fulfilling life. Keep in touch with us and join our other short programs throughout the year to help you on your well-being journey.

Sustained Wellness

Our aim to help you learn and develop lifelong habits that promote enduring well-being and resilience ensuring that the benefits you gain extend well beyond your stay with us. Our weekends will help you learn about stress management, and other vital aspects of health.

Nutritional

We place great emphasis on providing healthy and balanced Vegan and Vegetarian meals that not only taste good, but make you feel good. Eating a balanced diet also supports gut health, which is increasingly linked to mental health through the gut-brain axis.

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  • “If you are feeling low, depressed or anxious this is the place to go. I came back feeling so much better in myself. I didn't realise how depressed I was or how disconnectedI had become from everything. This is probably one of the best things I have done for myself in years.”

  • “The weekend was excellent from start to finish as in the professionalism, atmosphere and workshops. Each workshop brought something new to embrace and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.” “Gerri’s Place is an amazing place to settle your mind and feel recharged and empowered again. It was so uplifting and each activity gave me something different

  • Gerri’s Place is the perfect andidote, a sanctuary. We need one in every community, so that instead of spreading fear, as we have been doing for a long, long time, we can spread compassion. And in the process, we may even restore our natural warm-hearted culture. I am so so grateful for having been blessed with this opportunity. It has probably saved my life.”

Who our breaks can support

    • Those seeking to build resilience, develop stress management skills, and enhance their emotional well-being.Individuals experiencing manageable levels of anxiety, depression, or stress.

    • Those seeking a space to just rest and take a break from all of life’s responsibilities and duties.

    • Individuals looking to improve their ability to handle stress, manage emotions, and cope with life's challenges.

    • Participants interested in learning new strategies for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-care.

    • Those in high-stress professions (e.g., healthcare, education, corporate) seeking recovery from burnout and stress-related conditions.

    • Participants facing significant life changes (e.g., divorce, bereavement, career change) looking for support and guidance.

    • Family members or caregivers needing a break and support for their own mental health due to the stresses of caregiving.

    • Individuals aiming to prevent the onset or escalation of mental health issues.

    • Participants with conditions like generalised anxiety disorder, mild to moderate depression, or situational stress that do not require hospitalisation or intensive treatment.

    • Individuals with chronic mental health conditions (e.g., mild bipolar disorder, ADHD) who are stable and under regular treatment.

    • Individuals with a history of aggressive or disruptive behaviour that could pose a risk to themselves or others.

    • Participants who are unwilling or unable to comply with the retreat's rules and guidelines, potentially disrupting the experience for others.

    • Participants experiencing current suicidal thoughts or behaviours.

    • Individuals who have recently attempted suicide or have a high risk of self-harm.

    • Individuals who need emergency psychiatric care or hospitalisation.

    • Individuals with severe mental health conditions such as severe bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or major depressive disorder requiring intensive psychiatric intervention.

    • Individuals currently struggling with substance abuse disorders that require detoxification or specialised rehabilitation services.

    • Participants who are not in a stable phase of recovery from substance dependence.

    • Those currently using substances in a manner that interferes with their mental health and daily functioning.

    • Individuals who cannot abstain from substance use during the retreat.

    • Individuals with severe physical health conditions that require intensive medical care, which the retreat cannot adequately provide.

    • Participants who need constant supervision, complex medication management, or inpatient care.

    • Those whose severe mental health conditions are not currently stable or under adequate treatment.

    • Individuals who have frequent hospitalisations or require significant psychiatric intervention.


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“The weekend had such a range of workshops where I learned not only about myself but also many invaluable tips for coping and staying grounded in my day-to-day life”.