Treffos Retreats

Rest. Receive. Return.

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What we offer

Treffos retreats, nestled in the historic south coast of England welcome individuals, couples and teams. We have set dates and are open to enquiries for dates convenient to our guests. Hosted by Roger and Maggie Ellis they provide a delightful mix of time slowing down, reflection in nature and history, accompanied by the wisdom and love of two seasoned leaders and coaches.

A brick house with a red-tiled roof surrounded by a well-maintained garden and trees.
A brick house with a red-tiled roof surrounded by a well-maintained garden and trees.

  • Sharing around firepits under the stars.

  •  Guided reflection.

  •  Opportunity for one-one coaching.

  •  Time to yourself and accompanied outings.

  •  Traditional English pubs, teashops, villages and countryside.

What to expect

“A retreat that has it all… castles, coastline, captivating nature as you step outside of a homely kitchen, campfires, time alone to slow down as well as time to talk things through with other people. And all accompanied by two sages to guide you and be there for you.”

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A lush green backyard with a large leafy tree in center, surrounded by various bushes and smaller trees, with a shed or small building in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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We offer a bespoke experience

Treffos retreats are bespoke programmes designed after listening to your pre-interview to understand what your needs are. We have four different themes for you to pick from to help us tailor your retreat experience.

We encourage you to come as a couple if you have a partner as these days will be transformational and better shared together. However, we also welcome individuals.

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Team Retreats

Bring your team to a Treffos Retreat. We will design a tailor-made retreat for you and your team, whether that is a work leadership team, a church or charity leadership team or any other team that wants some investment in how you work together.

We will first talk with each member of the team (usually via a virtual platform) to hear what to focus on. We will then work with you to create a bespoke design for your off-site with us for a minimum of 1.5 days, up to 3.5 days.

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Endorsements

  • What a treat a retreat at Treffos is. Roger and Maggie's experience in senior leadership, brings focus, clarity and direction to life and leadership challenges. Their insights brought me deep and invaluable revelation through conversation and prayer, as we spent time in their beautiful home and spectacular natural surroundings. Not only were our conversations deep, honest and fruitful, there was lots of fun and laughter, too!

    Pete Ward

    Lead Coach, Houses of Prayer, 24-7 Prayer Communities Global Team

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  • Leadership can be lonely. And when things go wrong or we need a place to reflect it is difficult to know where to turn. Very few people possess the insight and expertise to speak to the heart of the bewildered leader. Roger and Maggie have been doing that for decades. They know from their own experience what it means to pioneer courageously. They possess years of discretely supporting leaders in the anxieties and insecurities that most feel obliged to keep to themselves. Few are more perfectly positioned to provide a context in which leaders can breathe, replenish and find again the cause to which they are called.

    Dr. Roger Bretherton

    Chartered Psychologist

    BSc PGCert ClinPsyD CPsychol HCPC AFBPS SFHEA

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  • For many years I have made my own personal pilgrimage to Treffos, and also brought others there for times of reset and refreshing. Between them, Roger and Maggie have decades of experience coaching, challenging, and championing leaders. Their hospitable home, prayer gardens and the trail around the lake make for an idyllic place of retreat for both individuals and teams.

    Jill Weber

    Spiritual Director, Waverley Abbey, UK.

    Author of ‘Even the Sparrow: a pilgrim’s guide to prayer, trust and following the leader.'

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  • Treffos is for me a special place.  Maggie and Roger have created a welcoming home that radiates joy.  We enjoyed a work team retreat that was transformative. Together with colleagues I have feasted under the stars, walked the lake deep in conversation, shared insights sitting together in the garden around a fire and laughed ‘til I cried when my colleague capsized our canoe. With the excellent Roger and Maggie, everything is possible!  

    Mike Carson

    co-founder of Aberkyn a global Leadership Consultancy

    Senior Expert Advisor at McKinsey & Co

    Author of best-selling book The Manager - Inside the Minds of Football’s Leaders (published by Bloomsbury)

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