Countryside Retreats atThe Arrigo Programme - England
Somerset
Personalised deep healing retreats for mind and body in rural havens
These therapy and healing retreats are based in rural Somerset, amidst rolling countryside and peace and quiet. Founded by biodynamic psychotherapist Fiona Arrigo, they offer the highest level of personal attention during times of great need, as well as a chance to rest and reset from the stresses of modern life.
our Reviewer CAROLINE SYLGE says:
‘The Arrigo Programme’s combination of psychotherapy, therapies, emotional support and deep rest is a rare find. Fiona is wise and perceptive, and I would love to spend hours with her. We chat mainly about mothering, and how to trust my creativity to create the flow in my life I need’
Queen of Retreats says:
‘Fiona’s work is increasingly focused on groups of women she feels strongly about supporting, including single mothers and teenage girls. She’s also welcoming more men, as they come forward for support and deep nurturing on her bespoke retreats’
Evidence Based Methods
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Biodynamic Medicine recognises the relationship between body and mind, and works with your innate capacity for self-healing, easing the mind, releasing stress and tension in the body, and reconnecting you to your vibrant core self, now able to meet life’s challenges.
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An intimately-held space where families can uncover and process familial or ancestral wounds from generational traumas or unresolved conflicts that might be showing up. This system can help you rewrite your narrative and resolve deeper areas of your life where there are blocks or issues.
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This technique uses a series of simple exercises to trigger the body to release chronic stress, tension, and trauma held in the nervous system.
Who is it for?
Anyone looking for a reset, with time out and space to think clearly, away from distractions. It’s for those who want to reconnect with nature and slow down, then emerge with a renewed joie de vivre. If you put a lot of value on glamour and luxury, the cottages aren’t on a par with luxury hotels and spas.
What to expect
Stay in your own comfortable cottage, where you’ll be urged to do a digital detox away from phones, tablets, iPads and computers, so you can embark on your journey to clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself.
You’ll be looked after by an ‘Arrigo angel’ who will discreetly provide everything from delicious breakfasts and restful music to films and books for your evenings.
A visionary in her field, with more than 40 years’ experience, Fiona designs and supervises all individual retreats, which she runs with the support and expertise of 11 practitioners and therapists. All sessions take place in your cottage.
Bespoke retreats start with an in-depth pre-retreat consultation to work out your issues, needs and desires, after which a personal plan is drawn up. You’ll have a minimum of four laser-focused treatments per day, including TRE, tension and trauma-releasing exercises, known to relieve deep-rooted stress, and craniosacral therapy to release tension around the body's connective tissue.
Between sessions, you’re urged to relax, with local countryside walks, journaling, daily Epsom salt baths and early nights. After your retreat, you’ll receive a follow-up plan.
The Space
Retreats take place in private, charming cottages in Somerset countryside, where you can reconnect to nature, community and self.
Fresh flowers, candles and wood fires add to the simple, stylish comfort. You’ll emerge from your bedroom each morning to find the wood burner lit, tea lights burning and breakfast awaiting you.
You can embrace fresh air, peace and quiet as you walk by day, and in the evenings take long baths and cosy up by the fire.
Food and drink
Ethos & Preferences
Breakfast is prepared for you in your private cottage. Other meals are healthy and delivered to your door in Tupperware for you to cook yourself, or have your Angel cook for you. Think healthy soups, salads and hot dishes made from mainly organic, locally sourced ingredients. All dietary needs can be catered for - vegan, vegetarian, or with meat and fish and a range of hot drinks and snacks are available for you to help yourself throughout the day. This is an alcohol-free retreat.
SAMPLE MENU
Breakfast: Smoothies and juices, granola, local yoghurt, and berries, or eggs and smoked salmon on toast.
Lunch: Vegetable stews, or vegetable and cashew nut stir fry with soba noodles.
Dinner: Lemon orzo and chickpea soup followed by courgette and feta frittata with spiced tomato sauce, or Thai fragrant coconut and vegetable soup followed by Korean vegetable pancake with soy and sesame dipping sauce.
DINING AREAS
This will depend on your cottage, but there will be a place where you can eat comfortably.
Guest reviews
4.9 ★ - Outstanding, based on 15 verified reviews
Bespoke Therapy Retreat
40s, UK
All in all Arrigo is unique and does exactly what it says on the tin
I would prefer longer term to do this work in groups which I believe Arrigo is bringing out next year; all in all 100 percent what I needed and wanted.
Bespoke Therapy Retreat
20s, Germany
Arrigo is wonderful in all ways
Aspects it is lacking is a spa and exercise space.
Bespoke Therapy Retreat
50s, UK
Fiona Arrigo and her carefully chosen team of practitioners have transformed not only my life but also that of my family
Fiona herself is the most intuitive person that I have ever met and her wisdom runs deep, embracing many modalities. By choosing ARRIGO for your healing journey you are nurtured, listened to and welcomed into a wonderful community where deep friendships blossom.
Bespoke Therapy Retreat
60s, Australia
Many thanks
Many thanks for organising this supportive, caring and nurturing week for me.
Bespoke Therapy Retreat
40s, UK
Loved all the therapists and can't wait to return in Oct.
100% will be back.
Bespoke Therapy Retreat
60s, UK
I've had everything I could need here.
Thank you for a beautiful, powerful and loving few days.
Bespoke Therapy Retreat
30s, USA
I'm so grateful for everyone and this programme
- thank you for all the love and wisdom and care.
Bespoke Therapy Retreat
40s, Asia
You have a magical team,
I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am to God, then to you and your carefully curated life changing experience.
Near Glastonbury, Somerset
Meet your host
Fiona Arrigo is a biodynamic psychotherapist, healer and intuitive mentor with more than 40 years’experience. Fellow of Biodynamic Institute.
The Arrigo Programme
Developed by psychotherapist Fiona Arrigo, The Arrigo Programme offers private, bespoke retreats for individuals and families, and group retreats for teens in Somerset, England; group retreats for women in Spain and India; and a virtual retreat programme open to everyone. Recognised worldwide for their therapeutic and clinical treatment programmes, they offer change, transformation and emotional detox and healing.