A five-day midlife review to shape the decades ahead
For women and men in midlife who need time to pause, take stock and imagine what comes next.
Spring Retreat
26–30 April 2027
Autumn Retreat
13–17 September 2027
Bookings now open
Early bird £995: save £255 when you book by 30 November
Have a question, or wondering if this is for you?
You’re welcome to email us, or book a free 15-minute chat. There’s no pressure and no commitment, just a friendly conversation.
The midlife view
Midlife offers us a particular vantage point, though it isn’t always easy to find a moment to stop and take in the view.
For some of us, work is asking a lot, or retirement is coming into view. Children may be leaving home, parents needing more of us, health or relationships shifting. For others, it’s simply a sense that something needs to change, without quite knowing what, and with life too busy to think it through.
Midlife Reimagined gives you five days to take in the view. Time to explore where you are now, find new perspectives on what matters to you, and a clearer direction for the next chapter of your life.
Drawing on more than 25 years of Life Story practice, Karin and Alison guide you through a creative and reflective midlife review.
You decide what you want to share and explore.
Wondering how the week works? See the shape of the week, day by day.
“Feeling so pleased and grateful that I allowed myself this time to focus on me. When booking I thought it was self-indulgent but now I realise that it was absolutely the right thing to do at this point in my life. As I leave, I feel peaceful, calm and reflective. I have a better idea of what really matters to me and what I plan to do next with my life and for those I love and value.” — 2025 retreat
Coach House, Sharpham
Our week together takes place at the Coach House on the internationally recognised Sharpham Trust estate in South Devon, surrounded by 550 acres of woodland and river paths.
For five days, this becomes home to a small group of twelve people.
Accommodation, meals and the rhythm of the week are taken care of, so you don’t have to think about the practicalities.
Time to make space for what matters now
“This week has been nourishing for the mind and the body. It has allowed me to slow down, think, put things into perspective and consider my future in a measured and slowed-down way.” — 2026 retreat
About Karin and Alison
Midlife Reimagined is designed and facilitated by Karin Diamond and Alison O’Connor, drawing on more than twenty-five years of professional Life Story practice, leading retreats and learning programmes with people at significant points of change.
Their work is informed by years of research and learning about midlife. And as people in midlife themselves, they understand the complexity and possibility of this important stage of life.
You can read more about Karin and Alison on the About Us page.
“My life has been changed for the better this week. I leave lighter, brighter and full of hope.” — 2026 retreat
Dates and Booking
Spring retreat: 26–30 April 2027
Autumn retreat: 13–17 September 2027
£1,250, including your private en-suite room, all meals and the full programme. You can pay in instalments.
Early bird £995: save £255 when you book by 30 November.
Next steps
Have a question? Email us, and we’ll reply within two working days.
Interested in joining us? Book a free 15-minute chat, with no pressure and no commitment. After your chat, if you’d like to go ahead, we’ll send you the booking details.
If you have any access, sensory, communication or dietary needs, just let us know and we’ll talk with you about how we can support you.