Midlife Reimagined

“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.” Participant, 2025

Midlife Reimagined is a five-day restorative retreat in the inspirational Devon setting of The Sharpham Trust. Midlife can bring questions about life and work that require time and thoughtful attention. After years of adapting, carrying responsibility, and working at pace, it’s not unusual to feel less connected to what once worked well, with little time to reflect on where you are now.

Midlife Reimagined is an invitation to step into change and growth. Midlife provides an opportunity to be our more authentic selves; to find out who we are, what really matters at this point in our lives and what we might need to let go of as we find our next path.
There is no chronological age restriction. The retreat is for people who consider themselves to be in midlife, and in a time of transition, who want to reflect, go deep and emerge with a new sense of purpose and agency.


Midlife Reimagined offers:

  • A five day programme of compassionate midlife review led by expert facilitators

  • Facilitated group conversations and reflective exercises alongside individual time for rest, walking in nature and peace

  • A comfortable en-suite private room

  • Nourishing, nurturing organic meals served with care

  • A chance to stay in the beautiful setting of The SharphamTrust, an internationally recognised retreat centre with 40 years experience of mindful, compassionate hosting

Next retreat dates: ‍

April 26th-30th 2027

(Arrive 3pm Mon, leave lunchtime Friday) The Coach House, Sharpham Trust, Devon, UK

To book a place or find out more, contact Alison here. Only 12 places so early booking recommended.

‍ ‍

‍ ‍

Facilitators

Midlife Reimagined is developed and led by Alison O’Connor and Karin Diamond. Close friends for more than thirty years, they have been privileged to walk alongside thousands of people, supporting them to reflect on their life stories and find greater meaning and purpose. Their approach is shared in their book, Creating Life Story Theatre (Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, 2025).