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Embrace the cold. Discover the extraordinary. Find your people.There's something rather special about winter by the sea. The beaches are quieter, the air is crisp, the sunrises are spectacular and there's nothing quite like the feeling of stepping into the cold water before warming up with a sauna, a hot drink and a slice of homemade cake.
Join us in beautiful Studland for three days of wild swimming, coastal adventures, sauna sessions and good company. Whether you're looking to build your confidence in cold water, explore some of Dorset's most beautiful swimming locations or simply escape the everyday for a weekend, this retreat is the perfect winter reset.
Based in an exclusive eight-bedroom private house, just 300 metres from the golden sands of Studland Beach, we'll spend our days exploring the coastline, discovering beautiful swim spots and enjoying the simple pleasures of life outdoors.
Expect spectacular sunrises, invigorating sea dips, warming homemade food, plenty of laughter and, of course, lots of cake!
A WINTER ADVENTURE WITH ALL THE LITTLE EXTRAS
This isn't just a weekend of swimming. We've put together a carefully planned experience that combines adventure, relaxation and a little indulgence.
Iconic wild swimming locations: Explore the beautiful waters around Studland, Swanage and the wider Dorset coastline.
Sunrise sea swims: Start the day with an unforgettable dip as the first light appears over the coast.
Private beachside sauna: Experience the wonderful contrast of cold water and Finnish-style sauna.
Swim coaching and confidence building: Whether you're new to cold water or looking to develop your swimming, our experienced team will help you get the most from every dip.
The Three Piers Challenge: Take on our much-loved Swanage swimming adventure, with shorter options available.
Coastal walks and countryside pubs: Discover the wildlife, landscape and folklore of the UK's only Super National Nature Reserve.
Proper homemade food: Enjoy hearty breakfasts, warming lunches, homemade cake and plenty of tea and coffee.
YOUR HOME FOR THE WEEKEND
We'll be staying in an exclusive eight-bedroom private house on Beach Road, Studland, just a short stroll from the beach.It's a lovely base for our winter adventure, with space to relax, dry off, catch up with new friends and enjoy some well-earned downtime between activities.
Travelling alone? Absolutely no problem! Our shared dorm accommodation is a fantastic way to meet like-minded people. We'll even connect you with the rest of the group on WhatsApp before the retreat.Prefer your own space with friends or family? Choose from our twin, three-bed or four-bed room options.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
You don't need to be an experienced cold water swimmer to join us.
Our retreats are designed to welcome everyone, from complete beginners taking their first tentative dip to confident open water swimmers looking for new adventures.
You can enjoy a gentle introduction to cold water swimming, develop your confidence with support from our swim coaches or challenge yourself with longer swims of up to 2km per day.There are no competitions, no pressure and no expectations. Just great swimming, beautiful places and a brilliant group of people.
All swims are supervised by our experienced, qualified guides and lifeguards.
THREE DAYS TO SWITCH OFF, GET OUTSIDE AND FEEL ALIVE
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