United Kingdom · 3 days
The programme is built around one question: how do you keep your body and mind thriving well into later life? The Gavin sisters answer it with practical, science-informed discussion rather than dogma. Expect sessions on the habits that support vitality as you age, delivered in plain language and with a fair amount of l…
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United Kingdom · 3 days · From USD 696 (indicative)
The programme is built around one question: how do you keep your body and mind thriving well into later life? The Gavin sisters answer it with practical, science-informed discussion rather than dogma. Expect sessions on the habits that support vitality as you age, delivered in plain language and with a fair amount of laughter. Between the talks there is gentle movement and time to simply breathe in the Suffolk countryside.
What separates this from a standard wellness weekend is the hosts. The Gavin sisters were comedians before they moved into wellness guidance, and it shows. Their style is grounded and warm, with no mystical jargon and no solemn silences. They are clear that feeling your best should not feel like a chore, and that framing runs through the whole three days.
The retreat is deliberately not a boot camp. There is no pressure to be perfect and no rigid set of rules to follow. The sisters focus on sustainable habits — the small, repeatable things that hold up over years rather than the crash programmes that fold after a fortnight.
Location-wise, The Detox Barn is set in rural Suffolk in eastern England. The surroundings are quiet and restorative, with fresh air and open skies, and the point is to step away from daily demands for a few days rather than fill every hour. Full directions and travel guidance are shared once your booking is confirmed.
The retreat is open to all levels and to anyone aged 16 and over. It suits people who are curious about longevity but put off by earnest wellness culture, and it works as well for a solo guest as for a couple or two friends travelling together.
- 3-day longevity programme led by the Gavin sisters - Accommodation at The Detox Barn in Suffolk - Meals tailored to the group, including dietary needs - Practical, science-informed sessions on healthy ageing - Gentle movement sessions - Time outdoors in the Suffolk countryside
- Travel to and from Suffolk - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades, to be confirmed with the leader