THE MANGROVE

The Mangrove testimonials

“I didn’t really know what to expect and was quite apprehensive and slightly nervous it might have been a bit ‘happy clappy’. In reality it exceeded all expectations and was surprisingly nourishing and nurturing. It gave a real opportunity to open-up to myself and reflect on where I was going and set some goals for the future.”

“I really enjoyed the approach - pragmatic, non-judgemental and not patronising. The mixture of activities and coaching gave variety as well as making it really enjoyable - it managed to bring theory to life”

“A great retreat for someone in transition, especially those changing jobs, setting up business, going for promotion or lacking in self esteem - extremely practical.”

“The retreat gave me the time and space to think about my life with the assistance and support of others. It helped very much in putting the whole thing into perspective. Having thought [a certain] issue was the major consideration in fact it is probably the least... This week I will plan a structure around improvements at work that will add strength to my position making it easier to confront my boss.”

“I came with an open mind wanting clarity with how to go forward in certain areas and I was happy that the retreat helped me with this... I will revisit and implement my milestones”

“It’s definitely given me clarity of thought and I feel considerably more empowered. Nothing will happen overnight but I will definitely become more forward thinking and take time for myself to become more aware of my mental wellbeing and endeavour to take control of my future.”

“The venue was perfect. So beautiful, a real escape. Accommodation was luxurious and comfortable. The food and wine was fantastic and really well thought through.”

“Excellent programme with plenty of things to think about some of which will probably come to light later - the ongoing support is very much appreciated”

“The setting was superb and ideally complemented what the process was doing.”

“I would definitely recommend The Mangrove retreat for anybody as a pick me up, put me back on track weekend that feels like a real treat. The only thing you need to take with you is an open mind and you cannot fail to benefit.”

“...you meet people all from different backgrounds who also want to make changes in their lives. The camaraderie that you build up over the weekend is quite special.”

“I discovered things I perhaps knew, but it was interesting to have them re-enforced”

“The Mangrove seemed more flexible than just identifying, setting and committing to goals - that’s what we do at work. The Mangrove is outside that and helps to find other things that we hadn’t thought of as possibilities, which could then be turned into goals. It seemed to help people find and create alternatives in their life paths that they might not have otherwise thought of on their own.”

“Almost every day I remember something about The Mangrove weekend which is a source of inspiration that helps me to see my day to day world with the perspective that I could change it. That helps me to assess on an ongoing basis whether my work environment is meeting my needs in terms of a sense of achievement, and whether it’s in line with my level of passion, ethics and striving for quality.”

“If you think you might be seeking something to make your life happier or more rewarding, The Mangrove weekend will definitely help you on your path to finding it, in real terms. It will also be one of those rare and special experiences you will remember for the rest of your life, with some inspirational memories to help you on the journey. We can easily get into a routine and get boxed into seeing the world as fairly black and white. The Mangrove weekend helped remind me that it's actually a wonderful world of colour, and a world full of possibilities.”