THE TURNING RETREAT
The Turning Retreat is a seven day immersive coaching retreat for women in their thirties.
The focus of the retreat is going to be all about how to embody the most authentic version of yourself- a true reset away from all of the noise of timelines, expectations and shoulds.
It’s a reclamation, a reset and a chance to return to your most authentic self.
A carefully curated experience designed to help you gain clarity on your deepest desires, learn how to let go of what no longer serves you and tap into your inner wisdom, to ‘turn’ around your thirties and step into an aligned life.
Through a series of powerful workshops and experiential activities, it is a unique opportunity to come back to who you truly are, and be surrounded with others who are stepping up to do this work together.
In addition to retreating into the jungle together, in a beautiful setting, you will also get a real taste of Thai culture and luxury (think White Lotus, but Turning Style and far less dramatic).
AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
This retreat is for you if…
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You’re in your thirties and craving space away from noise, pressure, and expectations
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You want some winter heat and sun (and maybe some tropical rain thrown in for good measure)
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You want to feel more grounded, clear, and connected
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You are ready to do some inner healing and coaching work to build a life that is more aligned
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You want a retreat that feels human, thoughtful, and real with a leader who is an expert in helping women in their thirties to live their own path
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You’ve been feeling a deep calling to invest in yourself and have a life-altering experience that you will always remember
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You want to return home changed, not just inspired, and ready to implement everything you have experienced and learnt into your daily life.
THE VENUE
The retreat venue offers the perfect environment to disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself nestled in nature in the jungle with a stunning shala overlooking the sea. Absolute Sanctuary is a wellness and healing centre which provides the perfect backdrop for our week together.
Each retreat participant has the privacy of your own hotel room, delicious healthy meals, a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, ice bath, sauna and a range of additional healing activites, you will have everything you need to support you to not only have a meaningful retreat journey- but also a full holiday experience.
What the Experience Includes
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Six nights of private accommodation in a serene wellness sanctuary in Koh Samui (Absolute Sanctuary).
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All meals included, three buffet-style meals per day, designed to nourish and support your nervous system
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Transformative Retreat Schedule led by Emma, to take you on a journey to your authentic, aligned self and a printed retreat workbook, created specifically for this retreat, with guided reflections you’ll keep long after
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Gentle movement/ yoga sessions led by a local teacher, focused on nervous system regulation and somatic integration
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Breathwork Session led by an expert facilitator, to get you out of your mind and into your body
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Floating sound bath experience, a deeply grounding, signature ceremony held in water
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Thai cooking experience, an off-site cultural experience
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Closing beach ceremony at sunset, a symbolic final evening to mark release, intention and integration
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Transfer to and from Samui Airport
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Voucher to redeem in the retreat centre spa and many more surprises!
What's not included?
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Travel to the Koh Samui, Thailand
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Travel Insurance (obligatory!)
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Any extra nights of accomodation at the retreat venue (we will be happy to help you arrange this and you will get a discount if you book through Turning 30)
sample day
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7.30 am: Wake up to the sounds of the jungle in your private (baby pink) room
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8.00 am: Yoga or Morning Stretches and Journaling Session
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9.00 am: Beautiful, nourishing seasonal breakfast.
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10.00 am: Powerful Coaching Workshop with Emma. Each day we gather together for live workshops designed to expand your awareness of how you’re truly meant to live; shift limiting patterns and internal narratives; create somatic, embodied changes that ripple into every area of life; and activate your voice and vision. This is the JUICE of the retreat.
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12.30 pm: Break by the pool / sauna / in your room to integrate and digest all the learnings.
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1.00 pm: Delicious lunch, catering to all your culinary desires.
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1.30 pm: Space to integrate and just be - Rest / relax in nature / try sauna or a spa / get a massage / swim and simply lay in the sun time. This time is yours to do whatever your body needs to absorb all the learnings, expansions and realisations.
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4:00 pm: A guest facilitator will share the magic of their wisdom: either embodiment workshop / breath work / subconscious rewiring.
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5.30 pm: Sunset Coaching Workshop with Emma.
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7:00 pm: Nourishing Group Dinner where we connect & share about the day.
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7.30 pm: Each evening is different e.g. a floating sound bath, a yin yoga class, Thai cooking class etc.
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9.00 pm: Bedtime and time alone preparing you for a nourishing deep sleep
Please note that this isn’t the finalized retreat schedule and is subject to change.
YOUR RETREAT HOST
Emma Wilson
Life Coach & Community Builder
Emma is a life coach who has spent the past 9 years learning and developing coaching tools by working with thousands of women in their thirties.
For over 6 years, Emma has worked as a fully booked 1:1 life coach, helping women in their thirties follow their own path and build lives they love. She is the creator of the Turning Community, a thriving space designed especially for single women in their thirties, where hundreds of women from all over the world come together to support one another through this pivotal chapter.
Emma also hosts the chart-topping "Turning 30 Podcast," which dives into love, relationships, and the many other topics that define the thirties experience.
With a community of over 175,000 women on Instagram, Emma creates daily content to help women navigate their thirties with intention and authenticity.
She has run tens of successful coaching group programs and courses, serving hundreds of women through transformative group experiences. Emma previously hosted the Align Retreat in 2023 and is now bringing her retreat experience to this Turning Retreat.
Kady Gummerson
SPECIAL GUEST & RETREAT ASSISTANT
Breathwork & Kundalini Activation Facilitator
Kady is a holistic empowerment coach, breathwork and kundalini activation facilitator with tons of experience in running in person events and retreats for women.
She stands for radical authenticity, unapologetic self-expression & transforming shame into self-empowerment.
She loves to help support women to break free from the doubts, fears and insecurities that keep them stuck, small & settling for less so they can go & create lives they are obssessed with.
Using the power of the breath and tapping into Kundalini energy Kady will support you to tap into your highest self during the retreat and to process what we are learning in the workshops.
She is joining the Turning Retreat as a Guest Coach and Retreat Assistant to make sure you have a seamless experience.
The Investment
Early-Bird rate: $3300
Standard rate: $3,600
Early-bird finishes on May 2nd.
Payment options:
Early-bird deposit: $900 reserves your spot immediately.
All balances completed by 4 June 2026
Flexible payment plans available by request (you can opt to pay the remaining balance via a payment plan for a slightly extra charge with three split payments - from May-July, or pay in full).
Accommodation
Your stay includes Six nights of private accommodation in a serene wellness sanctuary in Koh Samui (Absolute Sanctuary).
The rooms are not shared, so you will have your own safe space to come back to every evening- to process and integrate the day.
When we created the retreat it was important for us to make sure that each retreat guest feels that they have their own privacy and can switch into 'vacation mode' during their stay.
HEAr FROM PREVIOUS RETREAT GUESTS:
"The retreat came to me so beautifully out of the blue, and it was just an instant pull from my gut that I knew I needed to book onto it. I didn’t really know what to expect, I just wanted to meet some likeminded women in their thirties who were on a similar journey/timeline to me; the retreat completely exceeded my expectations and gave me everything I didn’t know I needed and more! I felt so safe, so seen and so understood. We laughed, cried, held each other in our vulnerabilities, and just shared a beautiful experience that will stay with me forever.
There was a perfect balance of mindset work and somatic healing - something new to me but I’m now diving into at every opportunity! I came away feeling so much lighter, at ease and just so calm - the retreat gave me the confirmation I needed that I’m in perfect alignment and to continue confidently on this path. Even family and friends noticed the difference in my energy and its ripple effect onto them too."
Hannah
"Such an incredible experience with the most wonderful and supportive girls. I learnt so much about myself and discovered so many different ways of self love. My takeaway from the retreat is 'Your life is your own to live, so dig deep and find the confidence to do whatever makes you happy!'"
Jenny
"I loved the retreat - it’s my second retreat but first with you two and it was by far my favourite. I just didn’t want it to end! You both held space so beautifully and your work complimented each other so much. I couldn’t fault it 🩷 thank you, thank you, thank you"
Hannah
"I joined The Align Retreat to find clarity in my personal and professional life and to connect with other likeminded women. In many ways I felt “behind” and as a single woman in my mid-30s who’s been living in the same city for 13 years, I felt called to move abroad but wasn’t sure where to go or how to take the next step. I felt that being in a room with other women who are also in the middle of life transitions would be inspiring - and it was that and so much more!
The entire experience was profoundly moving, insightful, at times a bit scary as we were pushed outside of our comfort zones, and steeped with connection. I felt as though I’ve released so much that was standing in my way and now feel more ready to take inspired action no matter how scary it seems. Jelena and Emma led the entire retreat from the heart and so beautifully held space for us. I learned a lot about myself and what I’m capable of and met so many amazing women. I am so grateful for this experience — it is a weekend I will never forget."
Jannika
"I decided to sign up for the Align Retreat after experiencing burn out at my former job and looking for something to bring me back to myself. I wanted to follow a different path in life and get back to my original aspirations. The retreat left a greater mark on me than I thought was possible. It exceeded my expectations and was a soulful experience which also led to meeting life-long friends. I learned to honor myself and lean into my life in a way I wasnt able to before the retreat. The workshops introduced me to new ways of thinking and aligned me to my future self."
Jessica
"Wow. Hands down, this has been one of the most impactful experiences in my healing journey. After losing several loved ones and experiencing the end of a four year relationship, I decided to sign up for the retreat after seeing Emma's posts on my Instagram feed. I could not have made a better decision; Emma and Jelena created such a safe, compassionate, and reflective environment for everyone at the retreat. The content and quality of the workshops and activities surpassed my expectations and were so valuable. Opening each day with yoga helped set a mindful, present tone for each day, and the vegetarian meals made my body feel nourished. This retreat inspired and rejuvenated me, and helped me figure out an aligned direction to head in for this next chapter in my life."
Amanda
FAQs
RETREAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Due to the financial liabilities that come with hosting a retreat, we are not able to provide refunds. In the case of cancellations, a voucher valid for a year will be provided unless the cancellation is within two weeks of the retreat start date. Voucher can be redeemed with coaching with Emma.
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If the retreat is cancelled by the retreat hosts for any reason your full payment amount will be transferred to a future retreat within 1 year of the scheduled retreat start date.
Book a retreat information call with Emma, she will support with any questions and help you decide if it is a good fit for you.