Firestarter
Perspective | Support Network | Clarity & Focus | Capacity Innovation
3 days | 2 nights
A retreat for business owners and entrepreneurs. Helping you zoom out and get perspective on life, business and the bigger picture.
Running a business can be a stressful and sometimes lonely affair. Our Firestarter retreats are designed to bring busy entrepreneurs and business owners together and provide the time, space and a network of peers to help you recharge and rejuvenate your business ambitions.
Set in a private 5000 acre estate, complete with rugged coastline, ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and sparkling rivers, we'll take you on a journey of discovery, taking part in adventurous activities, hands-on conservation work and ecological insight. This stunning landscape, and our wild guides and facilitators, enable you to escape the day-to-day noise, helping you find clarity and time to reflect on what's really important.
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Is Firestarter for you?
If you're looking to reconnect with your inner-vision, need some time to take stock and reflect on your journey to date, and/or you're looking for clarity, focus and inspiration for the journey ahead, then you'll find it all on a Firestarter Retreat.
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Gifting yourself the time, space and surroundings to see the bigger picture may seem like a luxury, but it's actually an investment in you and your business.
Firestarter is a chance to recharge and nourish your body and business mind.
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Sharing this journey with fellow founders and business owners, people who understand the highs and lows of running a business, means you'll come away with insights, ideas and an on-going network of peers for you to turn to in the months and years ahead.
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"You created a very special weekend, in a very magical place. What an absolute treat to have such an experienced and interesting team, animals, education and experiences in such a beautiful special place, alongside other business leaders..."
Dan Blakeman, Mr Bamboo Cup
What to expect...
The day to day: Canoeing, nature walks, bushcraft sessions, hands-on conservation works, woodland meditation, sunset spots and star gazing, fireside discussions, learning to use bat detectors and trail cameras, good food, good company and a complete disconnect from the everyday world.
Meeting point: South Devon, exact location to be advised.
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Group Size: 8 - 20
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​Fitness expectations: This is an active retreat, but there is no requirement for previous outdoor/adventure experience. We'll undertake a variety of walks ranging from 4 - 10 kms, covering a mix of terrain such as woodland and estuary trails. There are a few hills. We will also head out in canoes (sharing the paddling) - full instruction will be given. The conservation work involves the use of hand tools to clear scrub and invasive species.
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Your Bioasis team: You’ll be under the watchful eye of our experienced outdoor facilitators and wild guides who will provide professional insights and support throughout, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for all.
The Programme
Active, reflective and hands-on
Embark on a three day, two night retreat at Basecamp, set deep in the heart of the Bioasis. The programme includes a mixture of activities and reflection:
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Outdoor Adventure: Having left our vehicles on day one, our only form of transport will be our own two feet to explore the forests and meadows of The Bioasis, as well as canoes to explore the river, salt marshes and estuary.
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Nature immersion and hands-on conservation work: Nature is proven to de-stress and encourage diversity of thought. We’ll bring nature to life through the use of specialist biodiversity monitoring equipment, learning to track animals and contribute to on-going conservation efforts including plastic clean-ups and/or removal of invasive plant species. Through this hands-on, practical conservation work, we’ll work together as a team to have a positive effect on the environment, reconnecting with the natural world in the process.
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Walkie-Talkies: Walking and nature: two things well documented to inspire communication, innovation and a different way of thinking. We'll have time for walks in some of the UK's most inspiring landscapes, helping inspire creativity and resilience, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and problem-solving.
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A chance to reflect: There will be plenty of time to reflect on our personal and professional journeys. We'll embark in morning meditation in the woodland, grounding us to planet earth and putting the world in perspective. At night, the support and sounding board of a group of fellow entrepreneurs and business owners will no doubt come shining through as we swap stories and experience around the firepit.
"Your entire team are truly exceptional - incredibly inspiring, passionate and insightful. Each of them have left me with lots to ponder over life, business, my impact, raising kids, mindset, aspirations and a whole heap of other things my tired brain needs to reflect on!" ​Sugita Harichandran, Puddle Jumpers Nursery
Dates & Booking
2026 Firestarter Dates
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​Wed 6 - Fri 8 May 2026: £785 + VAT per person
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Fri 21 - Sun 23 Aug 2026: £835 + VAT per person
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What's included?
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Comprehensive pre-arrival information
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All activities and technical equipment
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Multi-share accommodation (read more about our basecamps)
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All food from afternoon snack on day 1 to lunch on day 3
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Unlimited tea, coffee and hot drinks
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A selection of cold drinks at meal times
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Experienced Bioasis wild guides and facilitators
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Free Parking
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Full safety back up, risk assessments, evac plans
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Post Retreat check-ins and networking opportunities
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General Information, kit lists, menus & more
If you need more information at this stage, before being able to commit, then you can find details of what to bring, how to find us, safety information, policies, food and allergy provision, first aid and emergencies, code of conduct and lots more via the link below.
