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The July Retreat: West Sussex, UK
Location: The PIG in the South Downs
Dates: 4 to 5 July 2026
Price: From £1,250 per couple
For those expecting between September & January.
Prepare for birth together.
Set in the countryside in West Sussex, the July Retreat is a luxury two-day hypnobirthing and birth preparation retreat designed to help parents-to-be feel calm, informed, and confident ahead of birth.
With a small group of parents-to-be attending, the retreat is intentionally personal, creating space to learn, connect, and prepare alongside one another.
Across the weekend, you’ll be guided through a comprehensive hypnobirthing and antenatal education course delivered through four thoughtfully designed workshops.
You’ll leave knowing:
❋ how to work with your body during labour
❋ how to reduce fear and anxiety around birth
❋ your options and decision-making during labour
❋ practical tools for a calmer birth experience
❋ the important role of the birth partner
❋ how to approach birth as a team
"We recently attended a weekend with Hatch Retreats and honestly couldn’t recommend it more highly. We had already attended our local antenatal class which gave us a baseline understanding, but Hatch Retreats took everything to a completely different level in terms of depth, confidence and mindset."
Emily & Tom
This is for you if
❋ You want to approach birth feeling calm, informed, and prepared.
❋ You want practical tools and guidance that will support you during labour and birth
❋ You have busy lives and want an immersive, efficient way to prepare for birth together
❋ You’re looking for something more considered than a traditional antenatal course
❋ You’d value the chance to pause and intentionally prepare together before your baby arrives
Saturday 4th July 2026
Arrive and welcome
The retreat begins with your first workshop and time to settle in, before the afternoon opens up to relax, unwind, and enjoy the grounds ahead of dinner together.
Arrival & Welcome
10:00am
Session 1: What is Hypnobirthing and Understanding the Science of Labour
Lunch together
12:30pm
Session 2: Learning relaxation techniques and mastering breathing.
The rest of the afternoon & evening is yours to enjoy at your own leisure
Check-in to your room
3:30pm
Sunday 5th July 2026
Ease into the day
Wake up slowly, enjoy breakfast at your own pace, and ease into the day feeling more rested and connected.
10:00am
Breakfast at your own leisure
Session 3: Making informed choices during birth
Lunch together
12:30pm
Session 4: Bringing it all together
Farewell
4:00pm
“Birth education is so often overlooked. I truly believe every parent should invest in understanding what’s happening physically and emotionally in the body during birth. It can completely change how you experience birth, however it unfolds.”
Sarah, Founder of Hatch Retreats
The details
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Day Retreat — £1,250 per couple
A two-day immersive hypnobirthing and birth preparation retreat, including lunch on both days and all course materials.
• Comprehensive hypnobirthing & birth preparation course
• Course manual
• Relaxation audios
• Continued support following the course via WhatsApp
• Lunch on both days
• Hatch welcome gift bagRetreat + Accommodation — £1,850 per couple
Includes everything in the Day Retreat package, plus:
• One-night stay at The Pig (comfy room)
• Breakfast
• A bbhugme pregnancy pillow to use throughout your stay -
• Travel to and from the retreat
• Dinner on Saturday evening
• Spa treatments (massages available on request)
• Alcoholic beverages and room service
Frequently asked questions
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This retreat is designed for parents-to-be with due dates between September and January. Most couples join during the second or early third trimester, when you’re ready to start preparing for birth but still able to fully enjoy the experience.
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This is a comprehensive birth preparation course, delivered in a retreat setting. Instead of weekly sessions squeezed into busy schedules, you’ll have dedicated time away to properly understand birth, build practical tools, and prepare together as a couple.
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No. The retreat is designed to guide you through everything step by step, whether this is your first time preparing for birth or you’re looking to feel more informed and confident.
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Yes. Many couples join to feel more informed, have a different experience, or prepare more intentionally for this birth. The retreat gives you space to reset and approach things with fresh confidence.
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Yes. This retreat is designed for you to prepare together, and partners are involved throughout. They’ll learn how to support you during labour and feel confident in their role.
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We keep the group small to create a calm, supportive, and personal experience. This also allows plenty of time for questions and individual support.
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Yes, you’re very welcome to join on your own. While many guests attend as a couple, we also welcome solo parents-to-be who want to prepare for birth in a calm, supportive environment.
You’ll feel fully included throughout the retreat, with plenty of opportunity to connect with others and feel part of the group. We’ll also support you in thinking about who might be part of your support team during birth.
Please get in touch for details on availability and pricing.
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You can book your place using the button below. If you have any questions before booking, you’re always welcome to get in touch.
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We recommend taking out travel insurance so you are protected if pregnancy or health complications prevent you from attending the retreat.
Some premium credit cards already include travel insurance, but if not, policies can usually be purchased online for a small one-time fee.
Travel insurance typically covers:
• The retreat fee
• Flights and other travel costs
If you’re unable to attend, please refer to our full terms and conditions for details.
