OUR STORY
THE COLLECTIVE HAS BEEN BORN OUT OF TODAY’S NEED TO RECONNECT WITH OTHERS, RECHARGE OUR BODIES AND RESTORE OUR FRAZZLED MINDS.
Founded by entrepreneur Claire Vero, Claire spent six years creating the science-led skincare brand Aurelia which amassed over 165 awards in its time and was one of the first beauty brands to launch on Netaporter. Having sold the brand in 2019, in the aftermath of the business, Claire felt burnt out. With three young children (one home-schooled) and a two year house renovation underway, she was exhausted, overwhelmed and depleted in every way. At her lowest ebb, Claire finally decided to invest in her own wellbeing and booked in on a retreat.
Her experience was life-changing. At last Claire had a pocket of space to fill up her cup: she slept, learnt valuable lessons from expert teachers, revelled in moving her body mindfully, practiced YIN yoga for the first time and treated herself to deeply restorative body and face treatments which seemed long forgotten. Importantly she also shared this experience with other like-minded and empowering women, all there for their own reason, but with whom she found a welcome bond having missed the camaraderie of office life. Conversation was inspiring and unfiltered, friendships were ignited and Claire returned to normality with a new-found vigour and fresh outlook on life.
It wasn’t just Claire’s wellbeing that was boosted but a seed was sewn in her mind. How, she wondered, could she share this experience, that offered such a deep level of rest and reset? All too often we wait until we are broken to fix ourselves, but Claire wanted to create regular retreats, that would become part of your wellness toolkit, where everything is taken care of and you can do as much or as little as you like.
And so The Collective was born. We specialise in curating retreats that will help you to revive your body, restore a balanced state of mind and reignite your soul. Set amongst carefully considered, beautiful locations both in the UK and around the world, we use only the finest experts in the world of movement, from Yoga to Pilates and fitness, as well as holistic practitioners from sound-healing to breathwork, meditation, masseurs and facialists.
Often the quality of a retreat can be pot-luck. But we guarantee the food will be delicious and nourishing, the beds will be comfy, the company will be warm and friendly, and the interiors inspiring with views to bank for the gloomiest of days back home.
Come alone or with friends. All is taken care of. You just need to show up. Remember you owe yourself the love that you freely give to others.
"We all need time to rest, recharge, and step away from life's demands. Like many women, I put myself last - until I discovered retreats. A chance to switch off, move, rest, and connect with others. It's self-care at its best: time just for you. Come and try it - you won't be disappointed."
Claire Vero - Founder of The Collective
