The Big Family Retreat: A Brand-New Magical Festival for Families!
Get ready for something truly magical! The team behind The Big Retreat Festival is launching an exciting new event: The Big Family Retreat. Happening from May 29th to June 1st, 2025, this festival is designed especially for families with young children. It’s all about adventure, fun, and spending quality time together.
Unlike The Big Retreat Festival, which welcomes all ages, The Big Family Retreat is just for families with younger children—so everything is focused on creating special moments together.
A Magical Setting for a Magical Weekend
Set in the breathtaking Pembrokeshire countryside, The Big Family Retreat is all about stepping away from busy schedules and screens to reconnect with the people who matter most.
“While The Big Retreat Festival will always remain family-friendly, we recognised the need to create something just for families—a space where parents and children alike could truly connect, grow, and share new experiences together,” says Amber Lort-Phillips, Founder of The Big Family Retreat. “This is about celebrating the magic of family life in a way that only a dedicated event like this can achieve.”
Exciting Adventures Await!
The Big Family Retreat is packed with activities that will make your weekend unforgettable. Some of the highlights include:
- An Epic Quest: Embark on a storytelling adventure where families will collect coins from mystical lands to unlock the secrets of Cerridwen’s Cauldron.
- Inspiring Activities: Get hands-on with wild bushcraft, sports, water adventures, creative workshops, and wellbeing sessions—there’s something for everyone!
- Evening Magic: When the sun sets, the festival transforms into a wonderland, ending with the spectacular Forest Masquerade Ball—a night of fun, creativity, and togetherness.
A Truly Special Experience
With only 300 families invited, this exclusive event guarantees a close, personal, and immersive experience, where every moment is special.
While The Big Retreat Festival welcomes families, The Big Family Retreat is designed entirely for them. It’s all about time to connect, play, and simply be together.
“Parents often tell us they’re looking for opportunities to reconnect with their children without distractions,” explains Amber. “By designing a retreat exclusively for families, we’re creating a space where parents and kids can share magical moments together, surrounded by the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.”
At The Big Family Retreat, you can trade in screens and to-do lists for hands-on adventures, campfire stories, and the simple joy of being present with each other.
From mindfulness workshops to nature-based activities, wellbeing is at the heart of the festival. Whether it’s building dens in the woods, creating art, or listening to bedtime stories under the stars, every activity is made to bring families closer together.
“This isn’t about cramming every second with activities—it’s about creating space for families to breathe, laugh, and bond,” adds Amber. “It’s a celebration of the simple, magical moments that matter most.”
Don’t Miss Out!
Tickets for this one-of-a-kind family retreat go on sale on January 12th, 2025. With only 300 family spots available, spaces will fill up fast!
Visit www.thebigfamilyretreat.com to join the waitlist and be the first to grab early bird tickets.
Give your family the gift of a truly unforgettable adventure!
Poppy Watt