Founder Residency 2027
A heart-led retreat for entrepreneurs ready to grow with clarity, connection, and courage. (Hosted in the Dream House!)
4 spaces left for 2027 (75% return rate)
A one-of-a-kind, co-created business retreat for female entrepreneurs ready to elevate their business and themselves.
21 - 25 April 2027
Private Estate in Provence - near Valence (3 hours from Paris)
★★★★★
Rated 5 stars by our 2026 Founder Residency participants
Described as transformational, deeply clarifying and a full reset for women founders.
Join us for an exclusive business retreat experience like no other!
It’s for you if you are…
A female founder, entrepreneur, or leader who wants to combine bold strategy with feminine flow
Craving clarity, confidence, and direction in your next chapter
Excited to learn and share in a circle of high-calibre women from diverse industries
Ready to step away from your day-to-day to reconnect with your vision
Curious about integrating embodiment practices, mindset shifts, and soulful strategy
Someone who thrives in collaborative, intimate settings rather than big anonymous conference
2027 isn’t just another year - it’s the year you want to lead with clarity, confidence, and aligned strategy.
This Residency is designed just for you!
A selected group of ten dynamic female founders are gathering together for a transformative four-night retreat focused on scaling their business, enhancing their skills, and fostering meaningful connections.
Every attendee contributes by creating a powerful learning circle of real stories, practical tools, and shared wisdom.
This is a safe place to share your gift and embody your future self!
What You’ll Walk Away With:
A clear, aligned plan for your next 6–12 months
Fresh insight and tools to scale your business
Clarity on what truly matters to you in your next chapter
Confidence from sharing your voice and your story
Deep, lasting connections with women walking a similar path
A rejuvenated mind, body, and heart
Why attend:
The Dream Business Retreat is an accessible opportunity for high-quality professional development without the high price tag.
What’s Included:
4 nights at a private estate in the heart of Provence (including a private pool, terraces and gardens) surrounded by the mountains.
Gourmet meals by in-house private chef (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner) inc. a selection of local organic wines.
Daily workshops & strategy circles
Time to rest, reflect & restore
Guided mountain walks (in the morning)
Transport from Valence TGV to the private estate and back (one car for 4 to 6 people at a selected time)
On site massage treatments offered a la carte (Additional cost)
Private Photoshoot to elevate your brand (Additional cost)
All-Inclusive Investment:
£800 per person - triple en-suite room - 3 separate beds (mezzanine level) + private bathroom (inc bath) - 1 Space Left (Mezzanine) to share with 2 amazing founders!
£1000 per person — Shared suite, two separate beds + private bathroom - 1 room LEFT for 2 participant and 1 Space LEFT to share with an amazing founder.
£1350 per person — Private room, inc your own private bathroom - 2 available - - SOLD OUT
Space is limited to 10 guests.
Reservation
Reserve your spot with a deposit of £300 non- refundable, deposit is required. The reminder is due 30 days before the retreat.
Not included: your transport from where you are to the venue.
The private home is called “the dream House” - it is 3 hours from Paris - In the midst of nature, with mountains above and the Drôme below, a fully renovated 18th-century former silk farm.
The Location
Meet the other guests:
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Founder The Shine Bright Academy
Feminine Energy Leadership Coach
Ex-Head of International Marketing for Universal Music
Workshop Facilitator
Speaker | Podcast Host
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Rebecca is an experienced C-suite leader, known for her calm presence and soft but steady energy.
Drawing on decades of guiding organisations through change and shaping culture, she now helps leaders reconnect with their own clarity, courage, confidence and authenticity - creating space for growth, grounded decision-making and purposeful leadership.
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Therapist and writer
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Career Fulfilment Coach.
I help people to create careers they love by defining success on their own terms and taking actions to find fulfilment in their work.
In 2010 I burnt out at work and it changed my whole approach to my career. I let go of what I thought success should look like and instead embraced goals that brought me joy and career fulfilment. Fast forward to today and I have a career that I love.
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Creative Production Lead at British Airways.
Brand storyteller, creative project and production
At a reinvention point between corporate and entrepreneurship.
Exploring her next creative chapter.
The Food, with Felicie
Meet Felicie, our private chef with over 20 years of experience in creating healthy, nourishing and deeply satisfying cuisine.
Her approach is inspired by nature, seasonal ingredients and a holistic philosophy of food that supports both wellbeing and pleasure.
Sample Schedule
Wednesday - Arrival
Welcome Group dinner 7.30pm and networking
Thursday
9am - Morning ritual / walks
Morning: Workshop 1
1pm - 2pm: Lunch
Afternoon: Workshop 2
7.30pm: Dinner
Friday
9am - Morning ritual / walks
Morning: Workshop 3
1pm - 2pm: Lunch
Afternoon: Workshop 4
7.30pm: Dinner
Saturday
9am - Morning ritual / walks
Morning: Workshop 5
1pm - 2pm : Lunch
Afternoon: Photoshoot / massage
7.30 pm Dinner
Sunday - end of the retreat
Morning: Reflective session
Leave after brunch
Extra activities planned:
Walking meditation, visualisations, movement session…and more.
Post-Retreat Integration Call
The retreat magic doesn’t end when we leave Provence.
We’ll gather again for a 90-minute Zoom call two months after the retreat - to check in, share progress, ask questions, and keep the momentum going.
FAQs
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Female entrepreneurs / founders who are ready to grow with purpose, not pressure.
You want strategy, but you also crave meaning and connection.
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The retreat will be held in English.
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Yes. Each day includes space to breathe — wander the garden, nap, journal, have a massage or simply be.
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Yes — just let us know when you book.
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Your deposit is non-refundable. If you need to cancel after paying the balance, we’ll do our best to fill your spot and refund you, but cannot guarantee.
Ready to Expand?
This isn’t just another retreat.
It’s your space to rise, reconnect, and remember why you started.
Limited to 10 women. Reserve your spot today.