Places to Be: a compendium of tranformational holidays, and places to just be
Welcome to the definitive guide! For fifteen years, Places to Be has been helping people to find retreats, workshop centres and alternative holidays as well as venues in which they can run their own events. To the right, you will see a selection of places from the site. To find others, you might like to choose a category from the tabs along the top and then further refine your search in the area below that. We hope you will find the perfect place to be, and also of course that when you book with them, you mention our site. It will help maintain this service for you, and for all the places you are seeing. Good luck with your search, and may you have a happy, meaningful and inspiring stay.
Using the Retreat Seeker Many traditional establishments cater for retreats but there are also a growing number of smaller venues. Check whether retreats are for individuals or groups and if guidance is available.
Using the Workshop Seeker Search on subject speciality headings. These categories can only be a very crude guide. Often the text on the venue's page is more specific, and do contact them for detailed information.
Using the Venue Seeker If you're looking for a place to run your own event then you'll probably want to search on size and features such as catering options. More detail is given on venues' own pages, but do check info has not changed.
Using the B&B Seeker Many places listed are representative of a new breed of B&B which offer something more. Perhaps it's catering for special diets, perhaps an educational service or healing therapy.
Using the Health Spa Seeker These are retreats that focus on relaxation and on healing the body, mind and spirit. Check for more details on the health spa's own page, and with the establishment itself.
Using the Holiday Seeker Search on broad holiday types. Some operators may use only one venue, some several, while other organise tours. Often the text on the operator's page is more specific, and do contact them for detailed information.
A pile of Places to Be books Eight editions of Places to Be (the book) appeared between 1994 and 2005. Although there are currently no plans to produce another edition, copies of the 2005 book are still available. If you'd like to order your own copy click here.
The Commonwork Centre picture
 ✔ Venue for Hire
 ✔ Retreats
 ✔ Workshops
Kent, EnglandCommonwork, an educational trust, is a place for conferences, workshops and seminars on a 500-acre organic farm in the beautiful Kentish low Weald, near Sevenoaks.An old manor ...
Wheatland Farm Eco lodges and Cottage picture
 ✔ Self-Catering Space
Devon, EnglandYour holiday will be truly green at our eco accommodation: three self catering lodges and a cottage (with wood burner). We’re a ‘green’ business, (with gold approval from both the Green ...
Bowles picture
 ✔ Venue for Hire
 ✔ Workshops
 ✔ Retreats
 ✔ Bed & Breakfast
E Sussex/ Kent, EnglandBowles provides a unique and inspirational setting for any course. A charitable trust, Bowles has developed alongside one of South East England’s major natural sandstone ...
St Cuthman’s Retreat Centre and “The Garden Rooms” Day Meeting Facility picture
 ✔ Retreats
 ✔ Venue for Hire
 ✔ Self-Catering Space
 ✔ Workshops
West Sussex, EnglandThere are 8 single rooms and 8 twin rooms, all with a shower, WC and hand basin, desk(s) and easy chairs. One bedroom, for twin or single use, is adapted for wheelchair users and is accessible by lift. ...
Trem y Mor Holidays & Retreats picture
 ✔ Retreats
 ✔ Workshops
 ✔ Bed & Breakfast
 ✔ Self-Catering Space
 ✔ Holistic Holidays
Gwynedd, WalesTrem Y Mor is a small friendly retreat situated in a tranquil rural location with breathtaking countryside views. All diets catered for and we are dog/pet friendly.We offer ...
The Leela Centre picture
 ✔ Intentional Community
 ✔ Workshops
 ✔ Venue for Hire
Dorset, EnglandThe Leela Centre, Britain’s most vibrant and friendly centre is a beautiful big house in wonderful north Dorset countryside. Leela also has its own registered caravan and camping park next door with ...
Cortijo Vadillo picture
 ✔ Venue for Hire
 ✔ Retreats
 ✔ Workshops
 ✔ Alternative Camp
 ✔ Self-Catering Space
 ✔ Bed & Breakfast
 ✔ Holistic Holidays
Andalucia, Spain
Broadmeadow Holistic Centre picture
 ✔ Venue for Hire
 ✔ Self-Catering Space
 ✔ Alternative Camp
 ✔ Workshops
Shropshire, England



This a selection of eight of the places from the site. If you press the magnifying glass again, or your browser's refresh button, you will see a different choice. You can click on the name or picture to see the individual entries, where you will be able to see their full text, address details and more.