Unplugged; From Modern Life

1 Jul

Introducing Unplugged; From modern life a Llanberis Retreats Field Guide
A pocket-sized companion for everyday retreat living.

Earlier this year, we (Helen and Dave) teamed up with our wonderful friend—and long-time retreat sponsor—Sarah, owner of The Tea Pot Company, to create the first edition of Unplugged; From Modern Life - A Llanberis Retreats Field Guide.

Curious? We hope so.

So, what does it mean to be unplugged?

“In a world full of notifications and noise, unplugging is both radical and necessary. It's not just about switching off devices—it's about creating space. Space to slow down, to notice, to breathe, and simply be.

When we unplug, we shift from consuming to experiencing. We tune in to our senses, the world around us, and the quiet stirrings within.” Extract taken from Field Guide

With the field guide, our aim was simple: to offer something tangible that helps you carry the essence of retreat life into everyday living. Because often, after a deeply meaningful experience—like a retreat—it’s hard to know how to hold onto the feeling, let alone integrate it into daily life.

*Prompts from the Field Guide including doodling or mark making. During our retreat in May we invited people to sit with the landscape and mark make based on observation.*

The guide is pocket-sized, gentle, and practical. It includes thought provoking quotes, prompts and ideas to help you reconnect—from movement cues and doodling to sipping tea in silence, noticing the seasonal shifts, or pausing for gratitude. No jargon. No pressure. Just a simple invitation back to yourself.

This guide is currently available exclusively to those joining us on retreat—our way of deepening the experience and supporting you long after you leave the retreat space.

So if you're craving a bit more unplugged living, we invite you to check out our retreat and event offerings. From evening yoga and sound baths, to seasonal creativity days and immersive weekend retreats, we hope there’s something that speaks to you. The first edition of the Field Guide launched across the weekend of our Women’s Mountain Rest Retreat earlier in May, it was a joy to share and hear the responses. The Unplugged way has started, let its ripple effect continue!

Retreats for the rest of 2025 are booking up fast, and our 2026 dates are now live.

We’d love to welcome you.

Get a feel for the Unplugged Field Guide below with our photo gallery taken from the Women’s Mountain Rest Retreat earlier in May.