Rest. Reflect. Reconnect in water, and in life.

Ripple Effect Retreats are weekend experiences for adults who want to pause, reset, and come back to themselves through water and nature

We offer gentle, supportive group retreats in beautiful outdoor locations, combining open water sessions with space to breathe, reflect, and connect to yourself, to others, and to purpose.

Every retreat helps fund Bold Waters’ training programmes for young people and global water safety initiatives.

What is it?

These are not swimming holidays. They’re not about speed, fitness, or technique.

Ripple Effect is about what happens when you give yourself permission to slow down — and let the water hold some of what you’ve been carrying.

Over the course of a weekend, we create space to move gently in open water, share stories, walk, eat, rest, and reconnect to something deeper.

You’ll leave lighter, clearer, and more connected to the water, and to yourself.

Who It’s For

Ripple Effect Retreats are open to adults of all backgrounds and swim experience levels.

You might be:

  • New to open water and curious to try in a safe setting

  • Used to doing for others, and looking for space for yourself

  • Seeking connection to nature, water or your own wellness

  • Craving time for reflection in a supported group setting

  • Wanting to invest in something meaningful for yourself and others

You don’t need to swim well or at all. Just a willingness to be near water with intention.

What’s Included

Guided open water experience with supportive instructors

  • Nature walks, reflection time, journaling

  • Group discussion

  • Shared meals and nourishing rest

  • Optional workshops on water, identity, and wellness

  • Accommodation and meals (varies by retreat)

Why It Matters

We believe water is a mirror. When you spend time with it especially outdoors you learn something about how you move, what you need, and what you’re ready to let go of.

Ripple Effect Retreats create space for that reflection and offer a powerful way to give back.

Every booking funds Bold Waters’ programmes for underserved communities.

Your rest creates ripples.

Upcoming Retreats

We run Ripple Effect Retreats throughout the year in beautiful outdoor locations across the UK.

Spaces are limited to keep each group small, supportive, and connected.