30/08/2026
The Sloth Retreat: A Nervous System Reset
Saturday 3 October 2026 | 10:30am–6pm
Tsavo Lounge at The Reserve, Chester Zoo
£111 | Limited to 20 participants
What if everything didn’t have to feel so urgent?
Inspired by the radically unhurried life of the sloth, this full-day retreat is an invitation to step outside the constant pressure to do, fix, answer and move on to the next thing.
Led by meditation teacher and author Felix New, alongside Mo, founder of Soul Space Chester, the day will explore the inner sense of urgency that can continue running even when we physically stop.
This isn’t about pretending that real pressures and responsibilities don’t exist. It’s about becoming more aware of what may be driving us from within and discovering whether we can meet life with more space, compassion and softness around the edges.
Our private retreat base will be the beautiful Tsavo Lounge at The Reserve, Chester Zoo’s five-star lodge.
Across the day, we’ll move between meditation, grounding, parts work, mindful exploration of the zoo, nourishing food, an immersive Soul Space headphone experience, a private ranger talk and Discovery Walk, time at the sloth habitat and—importantly—genuine space where nothing needs to happen.
Your day will include:
* Entry to Chester Zoo
* Private use of Tsavo Lounge at The Reserve
* A mindful wander through Heart of Africa
* Guided meditation, grounding and parts work with Felix
* A nourishing buffet lunch and refreshments
* A full immersive wireless-headphone experience with Mo
* Time to rest, journal, connect or simply do nothing
* A private Chester Zoo ranger Sloth Talk
* A ranger-led Discovery Walk
* Time together at the sloth habitat
* Reflection and a closing meditation
* An exclusive Sloth Prep audio before the retreat
* Optional access to a pre-retreat WhatsApp group
There’s no pressure to meditate perfectly, share anything deeply personal or become a different person. No previous experience is needed, and everything will be gently guided.
For once, somebody else will be holding the schedule.
You just get to be there.
Where could 10% less pressure make a difference in your life?
Perhaps this is your invitation to find out.
The Sloth Retreat is independently organised by Felix New and Soul Space. Chester Zoo is the host venue only and does not organise, sponsor or endorse the retreat.
