About this Event
For this Evening Retreat, we're bringing together a mix of Altura 50 residents and women who already know and love The Switch Off.
You don't need to know anyone else coming. In fact, you don't need to talk to anyone at all. Just settle in, switch off and spend the evening doing whatever feels right for you, alongside other women doing the same.
A quiet evening to put your phone away, slow down and spend a little time with yourself.
For 3 hours, step away from screens, notifications and the usual demands of the day and settle into a slower pace.
There are three simple activities to choose from:
Read
Bring a book you've been meaning to pick up, or choose something from our selection. No reading goal. No book club discussions. Just time to read.
Write
Bring a journal if you have one you'd like to use, or use the paper and notebooks provided. There’ll be some gentle prompts available if you’d like a little inspiration, or you can write whatever comes to mind. There’s no right way to do it.
Collage
Cut, stick and create without worrying about whether you're “good at art”. Everything you need will be provided, along with some prompts to get you started if you’d like them.
You can try all three activities, spend most of the evening on one, or move between them as you feel like it. There’s no agenda to keep up with and no expectation to produce anything.
A genuinely quiet evening
This is a silent session, with gentle background music playing throughout.
There’s no group discussion, introductions or expectation to talk. You can simply settle in, do your own thing and enjoy being around other people without having to interact with them.
At the end, you’re welcome to head home, or stay on for a little while to chat with the women who’ve been switching off alongside you.
Your phone will be turned off and put away for the evening, so you can properly disconnect from the outside world.
There’ll also be grazing boxes to snack on and wine and herbal teas to drink.
No pressure. No expectations. No screens.
Just 3 hours to slow down, recharge and have a bit of time to yourself.
What to bring
Just yourself. If you'd like to read, bring a book you're currently reading. You're also welcome to bring a journal for the writing session, but paper and pens will be provided. Dress cosy and comfortably – pyjamas are welcome!
A little more about The Switch Off
The Switch Off creates quiet, phone-free experiences designed to help you slow down and hear yourself think. Because nowadays, we all need a little help to switch off.
Event venue & nearby stays
Altura 50, 23 College Road, Croydon, United Kingdom
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