The "DO to BE" Co-working Retreat
Dedicated time & space to create, explore and rest
Join our retreat designed for purpose-driven businesses eager to make a profound impact
Dive deep into meaningful work that positively influences the people, places or species that fuel your inspiration
What could you get done in four days in a stunning setting?
Fee: including expert facilitation, two coaching sessions with Alison
meals & accommodation, access to spa and gym
7-10 October 2025
Lakeside Hotel & Spa, Lake Windermere
A supportive space for you to work, and replenish
Put aside the distractions of daily life and work to focus on your project
Enjoy easy access to a range of activities in a stunning natural environment
Network with like-minded individuals
Images from Lakeside Hotel & Spa, with grateful thanks
This co-working retreat is ideal for working ON your business
Immerse yourself in your project work, in stunning surroundings, with great company, boosting your vitality while you do it. This is the art of working well.
With breathtaking views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding hills, our location offers an inspiring and productive environment for focus, networking with like-minded individuals, and a range of activities to help recharge whilst you do the deep work.
The cost-effective combination of accommodation and workspace makes it a great choice for you to put aside the distractions of daily life and work on the projects that will bring the benefits that matter most to you.
Make Progress
Boost Vitality
Grow Faster
Friendly Support
Alison Randle MSc is a qualified embodiment and mindset coach and Founder of Smart Prospects which she has run since 2001. Much of her work has been in the not-for-profit world, specialising in development management, organisational development, and project management.
During the Covid years, Alison found herself drawn into communities of purpose-driven business owners; people building things not for ego, but for impact. She recognised her facilitation superpowers were exactly what these (often slightly frazzled) founders needed: someone to help them carve out space, regain clarity, and do the work that really matters. These days, that’s exactly what she does, and she absolutely loves it.
What's It Really Like? Michelle Thomas, Happy Business Club said:
"This is not a holiday. This is not easy. I work hard, but this retreat made me work more efficiently - with more speed and focus than usual.
This retreat gave me space to work well and create a structure for my workday that balances the important tasks with supporting myself through real self-care.
And by real, I mean: eating well, moving around, being in nature, socialising, sleeping, and resting when needed. The kind of self-care that actually keeps you going when you’re running a business (or two).
Clarity and progress were the name of the game for me—and that’s exactly what I created.
Release and appreciation were on the table. “Easy” and “holiday” were not.
This retreat is for us tough nuts who want to keep going in their business and do the important work while also being looked after along the way.
Because we are important.
If you want to spend the whole time chillin’? Book a holiday and sip cocktails instead.”
Our Retreat
A supportive space so you can get your work done, well, with vitality & vibrancy
and in a way that supports your creativity.
As well as helping you to further your purpose, this retreat will increase your capacity and connection so that you are better resourced to do the work that matters most to you.
Our time and space during the retreat has been designed to create an opportunity for you to:
- put aside the distractions of daily life and work,
- focus on your goals,
- network with like-minded individuals, and
- have easy access a range of activities in a stunning natural environment.
This support begins the day before, by giving you the first work day of the week to attend to everyone else's demands before you take yourself off on retreat.
We will spend some of our first day together gathering and preparing to get the most out of the deep work sessions. You will have an opportunity to network with other members. Everyone in "Do to Be" is motivated by the difference they make in the world, which means that you are all interesting people, and I cannot wait to see what comes out of our time together.
I have structured our retreat so that you can be as social or as solitary as you need, depending on whether the connections you want to build are with others or with yourself, especially if this retreat offers you a rare opportunity to take time for yourself.
This is not a house party, there is no obligation to engage in polite conversation with all the other guests.
Our Programme
| Day 1 | 9am-12noon | Opening session | Networking & preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-7pm | Co Working | Deep work session | |
| Days 2 & 3 | 9am-12 & 4-7pm | Co Working | Deep work sessions |
| Day 4 | 9am-12 | Co Working | Deep work session |
| 1-3pm | Wrap up session | Planning & celebrations |
Retreats in 2025
7th - 10th October
Prices (including super early bird, payment programmes and booking links) below
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Our Venue
Lakeside Hotel & Spa, Lake Windermere
Our venue is a 4-star hotel on the shore of Lake Windermere - part of the Lake District World Heritage site
I wanted to find somewhere beautiful that will take good care of us, and a place that will match whatever pace you choose to set between work sessions.
I wanted to find a space that we can make our own as we lean into our deep work. I also wanted a venue that matches my ethos for buying local and using high quality, seasonal ingredients in their cooking.
I found all that in this absolutely gorgeous hotel on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere!
For our work sessions, we have exclusive use of a spacious area, which you are welcome to use between sessions for your personal yoga, bodywork or meditation practice, if you have one.
With free time in the afternoons, and nothing structured before 9am or after 7pm, the days are designed to have a balance between co working and replenishing, doing whatever activity you like. Make use of the spa, gym and indoor swimming pool, or book a treatment. Make use of Lake Windermere or the surrounding fells, fresh air and landscape. Go shopping. Go for a little train or boat ride. Nap. Draw. Meditate. Chat.
This is your time, spend it how you please, and please do choose to please yourself
Additional information if you would like to:
- Extend your stay: discounted rates available
- Guarantee a lake view (subject to room availability) for an additional fee per night (depending on what you select)
If you are interested in either of these options, please email events@smartprospects.co.uk for details on how to book.
How much? in 2025 £2200 which includes:
- A 4 day co working retreat, facilitated by Alison Randle MSc
- 3 nights Full Board Accommodation at the Lakeside Hotel, plus spa & gym
- Meals & break refreshments between 9am on Day 1 and 4pm on Day 4
- Optional mindset coaching session before and after retreat
- Annual Membership of the "DO to BE" Community
- Priority booking & preferential rates on "DO to BE" ticketed events
- Depending on timing, the possibility of paying in instalments
Terms and Data Privacy Notice.
Refunds: As per the Terms i.e. non-refundable. In exceptional, unforeseen circumstances, some refund may be possible.
NB: mindset coaching sessions are up to 50 minutes and intended to help you take action during & after the retreat
Why Michelle booked
"I decided to go ahead and book the Do-To-Be retreat after spending a while trying to justify it to myself. What finally convinced me to move ahead with it, was the fact that spending four days in the beautiful lake district on purpose, FOR a purpose would allow me to take my upcoming big event to an elevated level.
My intention is to bring my dream event to life and plan all the content of the day to ensure maximum impact in terms of being fun, exciting and engaging for the attendees.
I feel like I am honouring my process and my customers and doing that away from the home office and the demands of every day life. I also feel like I am honouring myself as the incredible business owner I have turned myself into and making sure that my needs are met in preparation for this event.
To top it all off, I will be in the presence of one of my favourite biz buddies, Alison, who brings me to a place of calm consideration when my head is buzzing with ideas – she grounds me."
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| 2025 Retreats | Full Price | Current (Super Earlybird) Price Available until 31/5/25 | Instalment option for current price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th - 10th October | £2,200 | £1,500 Pay in Full now | £300 deposit, then 4 x £300 monthly payments. Final payment due by 30/9/25 |
| To register your interest | Join the priority wait list |
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