An experience that truly connects
Life Story Retreats
An inspiring weekend retreat in the stunning Peak District to jump-start capturing life stories!
Come as you are
No preparation needed - just bring your memories (and a shoebox of photos or an old VHS tape).
You bring your life and we'll help you capture it!
With time to reflect, write, and explore, you’ll reconnect with your past and rediscover what makes your life uniquely yours. You'll...
With time to reflect, write, and explore, you’ll reconnect with your past and rediscover what makes your life uniquely yours.
You'll...
This is not an academic writing class or a novel writing workshop.
Use the equipment to scan or digitise any of the images or videos/film that you brought with you. Record a memory using a simple teleprompter or speak naturally with photos as prompts.
Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to keep the Life story growing — one memory at a time.
Meet Your Presenters..
Meet Your Presenters..
Litton Mill Cottages (2 off)
Accommodation is for 2 people sharing a room.
Two rooms are available where the retreat is held in an apartment in the Mill building, 2 x 1 bedroom cottages are located 5 mins walk from the Mill.
The Blincoe double bedroom is reserved for a person(d) accompanying their parents or family members
Please note your accommodation preference and dietary requirements on the booking form.
Free parking is available for all guests.
Accommodation is for 2 people sharing a room.
Two rooms are available where the retreat is held in an apartment in the Mill building, 2 x 1 bedroom cottages are located 5 mins walk from the Mill.
The Blincoe double bedroom is reserved for a person accompanying their parents or family members.
Please note your accommodation preference and any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Free parking is available for all guests.
Accommodation and all meals included for 2 people
£1497
Two Life Story Participants
For two people sharing the same room, both taking part in the retreat writing their Life Story. Includes full access to all sessions, materials and meals.
Accompanying Person - £97
Supplement for someone accompanying a 2 people writing their Life Story staying in the Blincoe room.
*Additional accompanying people by arrangement
Selecting a Retreat
In Step 2, select the retreat you've chosen and enter the details—including any coupon code and whether it's a gift. If you're giving it as a gift, you can leave the date open so your guest can confirm later.
A £197 Deposit secures a place for 2 or 3 people
Full payment is due two weeks before the retreat. Any coupon code savings will be applied to the final balance.
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available for the remaining balance, depending on how much time is left before the selected retreat.
Not at all! This retreat is about capturing a life story in your words. Honesty matters and your authentic voice more than grammar.
Whether it’s your mum, dad, someone special—or you—attending the retreat, here’s all that’s needed:No prep is needed—just come as you are, with omfortable clothing, a laptop or smartphone, and any meaningful photos, letters, or keepsakes that might spark memories. Even an old VHS tape, if they'd like to learn how to make digital clips from it.
Nope. Sharing is optional. Your story is yours to capture, at your own pace, in your own way. You do not have to chat about your memories with the other participants if you don't want to.
Absolutely. We provide prompts, guidance, and hands-on sessions to help memories flow naturally.
Yes — we’ll show simple ways to digitise photos, video tapes, plus easy editing tools so a life story lives on.
Yes — the Life Story will be available to view online and can be printed as a book.
It’s reflective and creative, but not a substitute for therapy. If emotions arise, we understand and suggest professional support is sought which can complement the life story journey.
With just eight participants, everyone gets one-to-one guidance, group encouragement, and practical tools to keep a story growing.
Great! Bring them along and we will include them in your life story. You’ll get fresh ideas to add to what you already have and confidence to record yourself narrating your memories.
Let us know when you book if you have any special requirements. We’ll take care of your meals and accommodate nost dietary requirements. However, we are sorry that it is not possible for us to cater for people with celiac or nut allegies.
Accommodation for two nights is included in the retreat cost. We have various rooms available on the reservation form. Let us know what you prefer for you or your gift recipient, and we’ll sort you out in discussion with you. The retreat is in a mobility-friendly layout space, although we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs for movement within the appartment.
Yes — it makes a wonderful gift.You can gift the retreat to your mum, your dad, both of them together, someone special and join them yourself if you for precious time to connect and reflect. Suitable for all confidence levels - They don’t need to be “tech-savvy.”If they can use simple things like FaceTime or a basic Word document, they’ll be absolutely fine.We teach easy tools during the retreat, and they can keep using them at home to continue capturing their story. Mobility-friendly layout - There are four shallow steps up to the apartment. Once inside, everything is on one level with no internal steps, which helps if they have mobility concerns. A gentle, guided experience - The retreat is designed to be supportive, relaxed, and confidence-building — perfect for parents who want to preserve their story, even if they’ve never done anything like this before.
Got a question or want to book your place by phone? Call us on 0330 111 8853
Prefer WhatsApp? Send us a message on 0747 1118 333 and we’ll reply as soon as we can.
Prefer email? Drop us a note at team@mylifejars.com and we’ll get right back to you.
Got a question or want to book your place by phone?
Call us on 0330 111 8853
Prefer WhatsApp? Send us a message on 0747 1118 333
We’ll reply as soon as we can.
Use email? Drop us a note at team@mylifejars.com
We’ll get right back to you.
Memories Matter!
A life story deserves to be heard, in a person's own words and voice and preserved for always
To write, reflect and leave a life of love, wisdom and laughter for you, your family and generations to come.