Rebellious Co: Founders' Retreat

“My biggest takeaway was that when founders put themselves last, everything else eventually suffers.”

That reflection came from one of the founders who joined us for a retreat at The Shire in partnership with Rebellious Co in November, for an experience designed to help founders step back, reset, and return to work with renewed clarity.

Although The Shire specialises in corporate and team day retreats, this retreat experience was created specifically for the Rebellious Co community.

The group arrived to coffee and a light breakfast in our farmhouse meeting room, before joining a personal branding session with Ash from Rebellious Co. It set the tone for the day, helping everyone think about who they are as leaders when the noise is stripped back and how teaching them how to build their brand and maximise their network.

From there, we took the team on a morning walk to explore the grounds, before returning to Grafton House for a gentle flow yoga class with our resident yoga teacher Anita, where the group finished the class with a meditation.

At midday a seasonal lunch was enjoyed in the meeting space and conversations drifted from work to life, as the group connected and established new friendships.

The afternoon focused purely on relaxation and restoration with breathwork and a sound bath led by Lenka, a session that left the entire group noticeably softer and more grounded. The team enjoyed the wild sauna experience, Scandinavian style, and a few bravely swam in the lake..

The day closed quietly over tea and an essential oil workshop from Ellie, followed by closing remarks where everyone shared reflections and their takeaways from the day.

Why a day like this matters

While this retreat was for founders, what emerged reflects what we see in every company offsite we host at The Shire:

• When people step away from their busy routine, productivity improves when they return.

• When they connect outdoors, conversations become more honest and people connect authentically.

• When wellbeing isn’t an add-on but the focus of the day, people return clearer and more motivated.

• When there’s no overnight disruption, everyone can be fully present without the stress of childcare or travel arrangements.

This is the heart of what we do at The Shire, we create simple, impactful day retreats for teams that want meaningful connection.

Bring your team to The Shire

If your team could use a day to reconnect, relax and return to work feeling genuinely refreshed, we’d love to host you.

Get in at touch to plan your next company retreat, meeting or event.