Stone cottage retreat venue in the Yorkshire Hills — Midlife Blush midweek wellness retreat

What is Midlife Blush?

We wanted to create retreats that felt like real life, only kinder. Weekends with extra long tables and easy conversation, hills that do the thinking for you and food that feels like a hug

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Meet your hosts, Ita and Rachel

Midlife Blush is co-created by Ita and Rachel, two women with a shared love of real conversation, good food, fresh air and meaningful connection.

Ita brings her background in natural skincare, workshops and gentle creativity, creating moments that help women slow down, reconnect and feel more confident in their own skin.

Rachel brings warmth, humour and a love of movement, food and storytelling. Whether she is guiding a stretch, sharing a walk, making sure everyone is fed, or creating space for honest conversation, Rachel helps the retreat feel relaxed, welcoming and real.

Together, Ita and Rachel have created Midlife Blush as a space for women to pause, breathe, laugh, reset and come back to themselves.

  • Rachel, Avid Storyteller, Fell Runner, Food Lover and Midlife Adventure Maker

  • Ita, Natural Skincare Formulator, Soapmaker, Book Lover and Midlife Confidence Encourager