THE BUSINESS RETREAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED!
The Formidable Us retreat is a 3 day/2 night transformative experience, combining expert marketing guidance, mindset coaching and motivational connections in a restorative and inspiring location.
☑️ The space to get clear on your personal and professional direction.
☑️ A community to provide support and inspiration from like-minded women.
☑️ Expert guidance to elevate your business and marketing strategies.
For the smart, supportive woman in business who wants a safe, collaborative space to take their business to the next level.
Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th September 2025 at Nanpantan Hall, Leicestershire.
ONLY £750
(OR 3 X £249)
Expect delightful and unexpected things to happen here. The space that Jen creates is wonderful. It’s a safe place; the combination of the perfect ingredients to foster new ideas to enable you to move your business into a new place. You will learn, you will be inspired and have space for you. And you will meet a network of brilliant women who are supportive, encouraging and down-right brilliant. It’s a must if you want to nurture your business for the future and allow it to thrive.
What an incredible few days! Jen has an incredible knack at getting the best from you, asking questions you may not know needed to be asked, and linking them to both personal and business goals. In addition Jen gives you the space to realise that both goals are intrinsically linked and we need to take time to sit back, breathe, and refocus.
Nanpantan Hall is tranquil and peaceful,
set in a private 30 acre estate of
charming Leicestershire
countryside in the heart
of the National Forest.
Nanpantan Hall, the venue for our Retreat is a beautiful period house dating back to the 1800s set in a private 30 acres country estate in the heart of England. Located just outside Loughborough, Leicestershire, it’s easily accessible from the M1 yet feels remote, peaceful and tranquil. With 6 meetings rooms on the ground floor and 26 bedrooms, some period, some modern, there is ample space to relax, unwind, learn and connect.
Guests are free to explore Nanpantan’s delightful woodland estate. There are several walks, a hidden dell ideal for quiet contemplation, a well kept garden and means of entry to public footpaths for those wishing to explore the local countryside. There is a garden terrace along the back of the house overlooking the lawns and far reaching picturesque views of the Leicestershire countryside.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Knowledge Sessions
From blogs, to Instagram, Pinterest and Email Marketing we’ll have hands-on learning and knowledge growing sessions so you understand which aspects are important to you and your audience.
Roundtables & Breakout Sessions
We’ll debate the latest hot topics in online marketing from messaging, to selling, to courses and content ideas as well as a healthy dose of keeping our minds safe and well. We’ll battle imposter syndrome, procrastination and perfectionism, helping you master your mindset with ease.
Like-minded Business Women
An intimate community of smart and action-taking business founders running online service business, blogs and ecommerce sites. Together you’ll form a tight-knit group sharing skills, experience and stories, helping to inspire, motivate and keep each other accountable.
Food and Accommodation
The Retreat is fully catered with a delicious Vegetarian menu and you’ll receive 2 night’s en-suite accommodation. Nanpantan Hall is a large, period, rural house based in Leicestershire.
Expert Guidance
- Learn new and latest best practices for all your marketing tools from SEO to Blogs, Pinterest, Social Media, Emails and more.
- Align your strategies with your time, energy and desires creating a bespoke plan for the future.
- Find new ways to leverage your expertise and drive extra revenue streams into your business.
It is like a degree in marketing in three days with a fantastic teacher, great pupils, good venue and food.
“You created the perfect space for me to develop clarity on a way forward with the business challenges I am facing (and a few beliefs I have been avoiding!). Thank you so much for your calm guidance.”
THE SPACE – NANPANTAN HALL, LEICESTERSHIRE
Perfect venue. Loved that it was just us. Rooms were comfy, atmosphere was brilliant, setting was gorgeous and I liked the fact it was an easy journey to a major motorway for access too. WiFi was fabulous as well.
Take time for yourself, invest in your wellbeing and your business in a tranquil, magical space.
We have the whole building to ourselves during the Retreat giving you plenty of space to either be alone or hang with the group.
Perfect venue for the event. The vibe was calming, easy and relaxed. It offered great space to work, walk, connect with the group and spend time alone to think as needed. Everything was well thought through.
I was overwhelmed by people’s generosity in honesty and eagerness to lift each other up and support each other – the open safe space it created was humbling and meant more than I can put into words.
I have networked with a group of lovely women, and been really inspired about what they do. Many are in totally different places in their businesses, but I can learn and get more awareness, insight and inspiration from these women.
DISCOVER A NEW COMMUNITY
Find a community of like-minded women ready to support, encourage and inspire you.
Connect and collaborate, network, laugh and maybe even cry together.
It was a magical, beautiful experience in a stunning spot. Everything I hoped it would be and more.
Lisa, Autism Family Consultant
Really gave me pause for thought on where to put my focus and how to try and develop the business, and helped me think about how to make the most of my rebranding.
Hannah, Jolly Festive Blog
DAY 1: Monday
2pm: Arrival and Welcome Reception.
3pm – 5pm: Welcome Session and Roundtable
6pm: Pre-dinner Drinks
7pm: 3 course Vegetarian Dinner
Evening: Fireside chats, country strolls, networking together, or time alone.
DAY 2: Tuesday
8am: Breakfast and Country Walk
10am – 1pm: Strategy Learning Sessions / Breakout Groups / Downtime
1pm-2pm: Vegetarian lunch alone or with others
2pm – 5pm: Group Coaching / Mindset Work / Creative + Wellbeing sessions
6pm: Drinks
7pm: 3 course Vegetarian Dinner
Evening: Fireside chats, countryside rambles, drinks and networking. Or time alone.
DAY 3: Wednesday
8am: Breakfast and Country Walk
10am – 12pm: Deep Dive Content Strategy Roundtables
12pm: Final Roundtable / Breakout session
1pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 4pm: Implementation / Coworking time.
ROOMS
There are a variety of rooms available in Nanpantan to choose from.
Small, modern en-suite rooms are located on the top floor in the loft space.
Larger, more traditional rooms (with amazing views) are on the 1st floor.
You can choose from single or shared rooms on both floors. Many 1st floor rooms only have separate shared bathrooms.
There is one ground floor accessible room with en-suite.
This is an old, traditional building and there is lift access to all floors, but some small stairs into some rooms. If you would prefer fully accessible rooms please let me know.
You will be asked to select your room type on confirmation of your booking.
FOOD
The retreat menu is Vegetarian, full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner plus morning and afternoon snacks. I promise you won’t go hungry!
Dietary requirements can be catered for, please let us know at time of booking.
Some alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also included.
DRESS CODE
We are all about casual and comfortable at the Formidable Us Retreat, so please wear what you feel good in. We are also in a rural location so you’ll want to be dry and warm.
Having said that, if your Jimmy Choos need an outing, or you would like to dress for dinner, I’m not one to stand in your way.
THE BUSINESS ADVISOR’S RETREAT
We will be sharing our communal time and space (meals and evening time) with another intimate retreat run by my wonderful colleagues, Jeanne and Emma. Their guests will be business owners and freelancers. Emma will be offering business advice and Jeanne will run creative wellbeing sessions. You will have opportunity to join them. Their guests will also have the chance to join our Retreat for a session if they wish.
Do not hesitate to join. It is the best event I have ever attended, and all thanks to Jen’s thoughtful, careful planning, and attention to detail. The whole event was beautifully and thoughtfully curated, from the venue, accommodation, location, food, course content, and our lovely pre breakfast walks.
The retreat was so amazing. I learned so much from you Jen, was totally inspired and motivated. I didn’t realise how beneficial it would be to chat to the other women. It’s just something you cannot get virtually. They were all so helpful, inspiring and encouraging.
YOUR HOST
Hey, I’m Jen, a 50 something entrepreneur juggling neurodivergent teenagers, with menopause and my desire for a purpose-fuelled business. For over a decade I’ve created online content, and mentored other women in business, building a busy, energetic life.
But family crises and a muddled menopausal brain saw it all come crashing down.
Since then I’ve re-established my relationship with my business marketing determined it won’t control me. I work authentically, aligned to my values with a ‘flex’ style to suit my life.
I want other women to find their flexible business strategy too, that aligns with who they are, and doesn’t leave them feeling burned out, inadequate, or just plain sick of opening their phone.
With my Psychology degree, and ICF Accredited Professional Coaching qualification, I’ll help you unlock mindset blocks. With my decade of business strategy experience I offer midlife mentoring to marketing with confidence.
I’m thrilled to be hosting my second in-person retreat and can’t wait to meet you.
Jen
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
Where is the venue and how can I get there?
Nanpantan Hall, Nanpantan Road, Nanpantan, Loughborough, LE11 3YF
The venue is easily accessible by road and rail, with ample parking onsite.
10 minutes from the M1.
10 minutes by taxi from Loughborough Railway Station.
Can I join for just part of the retreat?
At this time the Retreat is available for full access only. If you can only attend part of the event, contact us before you book.
Who is the retreat for?
The retreat is for wonderfully supportive midlife business women, side hustlers or those wanting to start a business. All I ask is that you come with an open, inclusive and enthusiastic mind, ready to engage, take part and give back to the community.
If you have any accessibility needs please let me know. We can tailor the event to ensure you have full access. We are a neurodiverse community.
How many people will be on the retreat?
We have space for 10-12 people on this retreat and I anticipate a small, intimate group of fabulous women who are running their own businesses and marketing them online. The might be pro bloggers, creative businesses, membership owners, authors, fitness providers, photographers or stylists.
I guarantee a supportive, kind and caring community of women who love to listen, debate and discuss. They are amazing cheerleaders, smart and creative.
We are a neurodiverse and inclusive community.
Do you offer refunds?
If your circumstances have changed and you cannot now attend, get in touch at hello@jenstanbrook.com.
If you do need to cancel, a full refund can be made up to July 15th.
A 50% refund can be made after July 15th until August 3rd. (This is the point at which we have final commitments on our contracts.)
I’m afraid refunds cannot be made after this time. If you would like to transfer your booking to someone else though, please get in touch. This may be possible and we can help arrange this.
Processing fees will be deducted from any refunds, transfers or cancellations.
In the event that we have to cancel the retreat a full refund will be offered.
THE FORMIDABLE US BUSINESS RETREAT INCLUDES:
⭐ Business marketing strategy sessions
⭐ Collaboration and connection with like-minded business women
⭐ Mindset coaching with ICF Accredited Coach Jen Stanbrook
⭐ Goody Bags and Treats!
⭐ 2 nights accommodation at Nanpantan Hall Period House set in the Charnwood Forest.
⭐ Full board Vegetarian menu plus delicious cakes and snacks.
⭐ A variety of drinks.
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE TO ENSURE AN INTIMATE EXPERIENCE.
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Join the For Us Retreat with a one-time payment.
LIMITED PLACES REMAINING
£750
SAVE YOUR SPACE
Join the For Us Retreat and split your payments over 3 months.
LIMITED SPACES REMAINING