The UK Business Retreat for Women in the Performing Arts
PerformerPreneur Retreats: Where Creativity Meets Strategy
Running a business as a performer or creative entrepreneur can feel isolating. You’re building something real – but often alone, without the space to think clearly or the community that truly gets your world.
That’s why I created the PerformerPreneur business retreat: a dedicated day and night where UK performers and creatives can step back, reconnect, and come home with a step-by-step plan they’re actually excited to implement.
Think of it as business coaching designed specifically for the performing arts world – without the corporate boardroom energy.
Steps to Success: A PerformerPreneur Retreat
Business by Day. Dancefloor by Night.
Friday 16 – Saturday 17 October 2026 | Old Thorns Hotel & Resort, Hampshire
Are you ready to take your business seriously, get the clarity you’ve been craving, and celebrate how far you’ve come? The PerformerPreneur retreat experience is back. This time for one unforgettable day and night at the beautiful Old Thorns Hotel & Resort in Hampshire. A full day of business strategy, vision and momentum. Followed by a glam evening of live music, dancing and celebration.
What You'll Experience
- Business strategy sessions that spark real clarity and direction
- A guest speaker to inspire and challenge you
- Vision boarding, journalling and group coaching
- Connections with ambitious, purpose-led performers and creative entrepreneurs
- A full celebration night, including dinner, live show and dancefloor with drinks
- Saturday in the spa to rest and reflect
- Return home with a 90-day action plan and the confidence to take the next steps!
Your Retreat Schedule
Friday 16 October — Retreat Day
| Time | What's happening |
|---|---|
| From 9am | Arrive at Old Thorns. Welcome mixer |
| 10.30am | Session 1: Vision Mapping — guided visualisation & goal setting to help you step clearly into 2027 |
| 12pm | Break — nibbles in the retreat space |
| 12.20pm | Session 2: Simplifying to Scale — offer audit, hot seat, group idea generation to identify your next steps |
| 1.30pm | Lunch break — own cost, great on-site options at the sports bar, coffee shop or ice cream parlour |
| 2.30pm | Guest Speaker — Q&A included |
| 3.45pm | Session 3: Magnetising Your Marketing — your core message & content ideas stepped up |
| 5pm | Session 4: Elevated Offers & Boundaries — refine your offers, own your worth and step into your next level |
| 6.15pm | Free time — get glam! |
| 7.30pm | Celebration dinner, live music & disco — drinks included |
Saturday 17 October — Closing Morning
| Time | What's happening |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Full English buffet breakfast — included |
| 9.30am | Session 5: Next Steps, Your Way — 90-day plan, commitments, closing circle |
| 11am | Check out & group photo |
| 11.30am+ | Free spa & health club access — depart whenever you're ready |
Your Investment
ONE NIGHT. TOTAL TRANSFORMATION. FROM £345.
Pay in Full
£345
Save £30
One payment on booking
50% non-refundable
Pay in 2 Instalments
£187.50
× 2 = £375 total
Payment 1 secures your place
Non-refundable
Payment 2 due one month later
+ £55 single occupancy supplement if you'd prefer your own room. (Standard ticket: share a twin/double with a business buddy, or be matched by Nicole.)
What's Included
- 1 night accommodation at Old Thorns
- Prosecco welcome refreshments on arrival
- Step to success sessions led by Nicole
- Friday night dinner, drinks, show & disco
- Saturday Full English buffet breakfast
- Guest speaker
- Nibbles during sessions
- PerformerPreneur goody bag
- Saturday spa access
Not included:
- Travel to/from Old Thorns
- Friday lunch (on-site options available)
- Spa treatments (book direct with hotel)
- Single occupancy supplement if applicable
- Any drinks outside drinks allowance on Friday night
HOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
Limited to 12 women only.
- Email [email protected] with the subject: ‘Steps to Success’
- Indicate your room preference (shared twin/double or single occupancy)
- Pay your first instalment or full amount via bank transfer (details provided)
- Receive your booking confirmation and welcome pack
- Pack your bags – your next level is waiting!
Got questions? We have the answers
No — you have two options. Share a twin or double room with a business buddy you bring along, or let Nicole match you with another guest (most people love this — it’s a brilliant way to build instant connection). If you’d prefer your own room, a single occupancy supplement of £55 applies.
Yes! If you’re in the early stages or planning phase, this retreat will help you build a strong foundation with intention. You’ll be surrounded by performers and creatives at different stages, and there’s real power in gaining clarity before you launch.
A completed vision map for 2026, a refined offer, a clear marketing message, a 90-day action plan, a letter to your future self — and the energy and momentum to actually implement it. Plus a goody bag and a very good time.
Steps to Success is designed for performers and creatives who are building a business and are ready to invest in themselves. Whether you’re a solopreneur, freelancer, actor, dancer, musician or creative entrepreneur — if you know you’re meant for more, this is for you. Steps to Success is open to performers and creatives across the performing arts — whether you work in theatre, dance, music, or any corner of the entertainment industry.
The PerformerPreneur community is warm, supportive and creative — no competition, just collaboration and genuine connection. Nicole has built a community where big dreams are celebrated, not judged.
Absolutely — and most people do! The retreat is designed to create connection from the moment you arrive. You’ll leave with friendships that outlast the weekend.
Pay in full at £345 (saving £30), or split across two monthly payments of £187.50. Your first payment secures your place and is non-refundable as it covers the hotel deposit. Full balance is due 4 weeks before the retreat.
Your first payment is non-refundable. If you need to cancel after making further payments, please get in touch as soon as possible and Nicole will do her best to help.
It may well be! Many self-employed professionals and business owners can claim business development events as an allowable expense. Check with your accountant or financial advisor for guidance based on your individual circumstances.
Arrive at Old Thorns from 10am on Friday 16th October — sessions begin at 10.30am so please don’t be late! Saturday is a free morning after the closing session and breakfast. The spa and health club are yours to enjoy, and you can leave whenever you’re ready.
Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is in Liphook, Hampshire — easily accessible by car (just off the A3) and by train (Liphook station is nearby with links from London Waterloo). Full travel details are sent to all guests on booking.
Think of it as the best day of professional development you’ve ever had, wrapped in a celebration. You’ll do real work — but in a beautiful environment, with people who get it, hosted by someone who genuinely cares about your success. Come open, come ready, and come prepared to be surprised by what’s possible.
Previous PerformerPreneur Retreat Experiences
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PREVIOUS RETREAT INCLUDED:
- Beach yoga and mindfulness meditation
- Strategic planning workshops
- Wellbeing and resilience exercises
- Network mapping and communication style workshops
- Safe space sessions for authentic sharing
- Creative conversations over dinner
- AI introduction for business integration
- Support circles for overcoming challenges
Why Our retreats work
Every PerformerPreneur retreat is built around three things that performers, actors, dancers and musicians rarely find in the same place:
- Strategic Focus — Dedicated time to work ON your business, not just in it
- Supportive Community — Connect with like-minded creatives who understand your world
- Expert Guidance — Targeted workshops and coaching sessions to address your specific challenges
STEPS TO SUCCESS · October 2026
Your next level is one weekend away.
You’ve read about it. You know it’s for you. Don’t let this be the retreat you nearly came to — spaces are limited and they will go.