Boundaries for Highly Sensitive People: One Day Retreat Near Marlow

For HSPs who struggle with boundaries: a small group day retreat with somatic practice, reflection, woodland, and home cooked lunch.

Do you find it hard to say no, ask for space, or realise only afterwards that something did not feel right?

Many highly sensitive people are quick to notice other people’s needs and slow to honour their own. Over time, that can leave us drained, resentful, overwhelmed, or far away from ourselves.

This small group day retreat offers a gentler, more embodied way into boundaries.

Rather than focusing only on techniques or scripts, we will slow down and pay attention to how boundaries are actually felt in the body. Together we will explore the physical signals of a true yes, a hesitant maybe, and a clear no, and notice what happens in us when a boundary is honoured or crossed.

Through a blend of teaching, somatic exercises, guided reflection, experiential practice, and time in nature, this day is designed to help you recognise your limits earlier, trust your body’s signals more deeply, and begin holding boundaries with greater clarity and self respect.

Limited to just 8 participants

This is an intimate day retreat, held in a peaceful garden cabin in the Chilterns, with space for depth, reflection, and real connection.

During the day we will explore

Teaching on boundaries and the HSP trait
Why boundaries can be particularly hard for highly sensitive people, and how sensitivity, empathy, depth of processing, and conflict sensitivity can all play a part.

Somatic exercises and body awareness
Gentle practices to help you notice how a yes, no, or maybe feels in your body, and how to recognise the difference between safety, openness, constriction, overwhelm, and self abandonment.

Experiential exercises in pairs and small groups
Opportunities to explore boundaries in a way that is practical, compassionate, and supported, with plenty of choice about how much you participate. Weather permitting, we will spend some time on these practices in the surrounding woodland.

Guided reflection and journalling
Time to deepen your understanding of your own patterns, including where boundaries tend to become difficult and what support you need in order to hold them.

Grounding and restoration
Simple practices to settle the nervous system and help you stay connected to yourself throughout the day.

Home cooked nourishment
Drinks, snacks, and Priyal’s home cooked vegetarian lunch, prepared with care.

Connection with other HSPs
A small, thoughtful group where you can explore this tender territory in the company of people who understand.

This day is not about becoming hard or defended. It is about learning how to stay connected to yourself, so that your sensitivity can be better protected and supported.

You will leave with a clearer understanding of your own boundary patterns, greater trust in your body’s signals, and practical ways to begin saying yes, no, and not now with more clarity and confidence.

Who this retreat is for
This retreat is for highly sensitive people who want to understand their boundaries more deeply and begin relating to them in a kinder, more embodied way. You do not need to be good at boundaries already. In fact, this day is especially for those who find them difficult.
Not sure if youre an HSP? Take the self test here.

About the hosts
The day will be led by Cindy Gale, an experienced psychotherapist who has worked exclusively with highly sensitive people for many years. Priyal Shah co hosts the day and prepares the home cooked vegetarian lunch and refreshments.

Date and time
Saturday 20th June 2026
10.30am to 5.00pm

Location
Near Marlow, SL7 2HU, in the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, UK. We will be in our retreat cabin overlooking the wildlife pond.

Tickets
£136 includes the workshop and all food, homecooked lunch and drinks. It also includes the Eventbrite fees. Payment plans available. Please ask.

Accommodation
For the nearest Airbnbs, use the postcode SL7 2HU. There is hotel accommodation in Marlow, around 3 miles away, a campsite less than 1 mile away, and a pub with rooms around 1.5 miles away in Frieth.

Parking
If you are coming by car, please let Cindy know, as parking is limited and we will reserve you a place.

Nearest train stations
Marlow, High Wycombe, or Maidenhead.

Transport to and from train stations
We will collect you.

Disabled access
Unfortunately, the location and venue are not suitable for wheelchair users. The ground is uneven and there are steps.