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The May Retreat: Near Bath, UK

Location: The PIG - Near Bath
Dates: 24 to 25 May 2026
Price: Sold out
For those expecting between July & November.

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Prepare for birth together.

Set in the countryside near Bath, the May 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

This is not your typical antenatal course.

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

A large historic stone house with multiple windows and a decorative arched door surrounded by a landscaped garden with shrubs, trees, and a paved walkway.

Sunday 24th May 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

Understanding how birth unfolds

Lunch together

12:30pm

Tools to help you relax and stay grounded

Relax at your own leisure + pregnancy massage for the mum-to-be

Check-in to your room

3:30pm

Dinner at your own leisure

7:00pm

A young woman with long hair, wearing ripped jeans and a black top, sitting on the floor in front of a couch, with a big smile on her face. A person with dark hair, dressed in black, standing behind her, hugging her and resting their head on her. She is holding her pregnant belly with her hands. The scene is inside a living room with a large potted plant on the left and a striped throw on the couch.

Monday 25 May 2026

Ease into the day

Wake up slowly, enjoy breakfast at your own pace, and ease into the day feeling more rested and connected.

Breakfast at your own leisure

10:00am

Making informed choices during birth

Lunch together

12:30pm

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

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The details

  • Day Retreat

    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 bag

    Retreat + Accommodation

    Includes everything in the Day Retreat package, plus:

    • One-night stay at The Pig
    • Breakfast
    • A bbhugme pregnancy pillow to use throughout your stay

  • • Travel to and from the retreat
    • Dinner on Sunday evening
    • Additional spa treatments
    • Alcoholic beverages and room service

Cozy rustic bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with plaid blanket and colorful pillows, small window, and vintage decor.
A cozy living room with a lit fireplace, decorated with greenery and candles, and framed bird artwork on the wallpapered walls. Two upholstered armchairs sit on either side of a wooden table in front of the fireplace.
A scarecrow with white hair, wearing a brown jacket and gloves, stands in a lush garden with various green plants and trees.
Four piglets with black spots on their brown skin digging in the dirt on a farm or pasture.
A sunroom with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with potted plants, and set with wine glasses, napkins, and colorful glassware, with large windows and a sloped ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

  • This retreat is designed for parents-to-be with due dates between July and November 2026. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • We keep the group small to create a calm, supportive, and personal experience. This also allows plenty of time for questions and individual support.

  • 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.

  • You can book your place using the button below. If you have any questions before booking, you’re always welcome to get in touch.

  • 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.

The perfect excuse for (another) babymoon.