Candida Meyrick was inspired to launch The Retreat New Forest in 2019 after a profound personal health crisis, which set her on a mission to make transformative holistic practices available to all.

The Retreat building had at one time been the Meyrick family's Dower House and so had a personal resonance which she wanted to see flourish again, by creating a friendly, supportive space, welcoming and restorative.

She is endlessly inspired and moved by the people who have been drawn to The Retreat – as part of their deeper healing journey or simply for a heart-warming connection over an excellent plant-based power ball and cappuccino...

When not at the Retreat, Candida is kept busy as an author, artist, falconer and founder of the botanical drinks business, Positive Potions.