Maycroft Retreat

This is your sign to pause and come spend some quality time with us in Perthshire. 🥹 A weekend of proper rest, nurturing, connection and care ~ a wee bit of time away from the busyness of everyday life, surrounded by hills and proper Scottish fresh air. There’s honestly nothing like getting out the city and having good fresh air with no noise of traffic and Edinburgh fringe busyness !!! You’ll have your own whirlpool bath outside your pod, time to soak up all the therapies in the tipi, eat delicious homemade food, make some lovely new connections and just have a proper chance to slow down. There’s also the outdoor spa with the sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower and whirlpool bath, beautiful walk nearby and natural water if you fancy a dip. And the sun is meant to be out Friday, Saturday and Sunday🥹☀️ Just a lovely weekend to slow down, breathe, reconnect and be looked after! 2 weekend tickets available 2 day tickets available DM me and I’ll send you the link to join my mailing list, where you’ll get a wee discount on your ticket🥰

Whether you're joining us on Saturday, Sunday or for the whole weekend, Dr Deepali Mishra-Sharp will be with us throughout the festival.

She'll be giving two inspiring talks, hosting an open Q&A, and will be available across both days to answer your own questions.

Where else do you get the opportunity to spend time with a specialist menopause doctor, ask the questions that matter to you, and leave with trusted, evidence-based information to help you make informed choices?

We're also incredibly grateful to be collaborating with VOY, who have kindly provided an exclusive 20% discount for everyone attending Afterglow.

Tickets are limited as we're keeping this a small, intimate gathering where every woman feels welcome.

I'd love to welcome you.

The booking link is in the comments.

Denise x

Why I Created Afterglow Menopause Festival
In collaboration with Voy

When I began navigating menopause, I felt overwhelmed.

There was so much information. So many opinions. So many choices. One person would say one thing, another the complete opposite. I found myself wondering, What’s right for me? Where do I even begin?

During that time, I experienced panic attacks. I went to my GP looking for help, and the option offered was antidepressants. But something inside me told me that wasn’t the right path. I didn’t feel depressed. I felt like something in my body was changing, and I wanted to understand what it was.

Simply having my experience acknowledged was incredibly powerful.

As a mindfulness teacher and therapist, I leaned into the tools I already knew. Breathing, grounding and mindful awareness became my anchors. I started noticing what heightened my anxiety and what helped me feel more like myself.

At the same time, life didn’t slow down. We were building our home. I was building Maycroft. Like so many women, I kept going.

Looking back now, I realise menopause didn’t stop me—it changed me. It taught me to understand myself more deeply, listen to my body and offer myself far more grace than I ever had before.

What I wish I’d had was a place where everything made sense. A place where trusted experts could explain the science clearly, where different approaches could be explored without judgement, and where women could share experiences, ask questions and leave feeling informed rather than overwhelmed.

Because information gives us choice. Understanding gives us confidence. And connection reminds us we’re never walking this path alone.

That’s why I created Afterglow.

Not to tell women what they should do, but to help them understand their options so they can make the choices that feel right for them.

My hope is that every woman who walks through our doors leaves feeling a little lighter, more informed and more confident than when she arrived.

Because when we understand ourselves, we move forward with strength, compassion and hope.

Denise x

I'm so excited to finally share the wonderful speakers joining us for Afterglow Menopause Festival.

Each speaker has been invited to share their knowledge, experience and practical guidance, helping you better understand your hormones, your health and yourself.

Whether you join us for the full weekend or for Saturday or Sunday, you'll leave feeling more informed, more connected and reassured that you're not navigating this stage of life alone.

Afterglow isn't a large event. It's an intimate gathering of just 50 women, creating space for meaningful conversations, genuine connection and the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere at Maycroft.

Weekend tickets and single-day tickets are now available, but places are limited and, once they're gone, they're gone.

Take a look through our wonderful speakers for Saturday and Sunday. If you've been thinking about coming, now is the perfect time to book your place.

I'd love to welcome you to a weekend where you'll feel informed, supported and truly understood.

I'll pop the website link in the comments below for further information and tickets.

Denise x

Why I Created Afterglow Menopause Festival
In collaboration with Voy

When I began navigating menopause, I felt overwhelmed.

There was so much information. So many opinions. So many choices. One person would say one thing, another would say the complete opposite. I found myself wondering, What's right for me? Where do I even begin?

During that time I experienced panic attacks. I went to my GP looking for help. The option offered to me was antidepressants, but something inside me told me that didn't feel like the right path for me. I didn't feel depressed. I felt like something in my body was changing, and I wanted to understand what that was.

Simply having my experience acknowledged was incredibly powerful.

As a mindfulness teacher and therapist, I began leaning into the tools I already knew. I used breathing practices, grounding techniques and mindful awareness. I started noticing what heightened my anxiety and what helped me feel more like myself. Little by little, I built my own ways of navigating those difficult moments.

At the very same time, life didn't slow down. We were building our home. I was building Maycroft. Like so many women, I kept going.

Looking back now, I realise that menopause didn't stop me. It changed me. It asked me to understand myself more deeply, to listen more carefully to my body, and to give myself far more grace than I ever had before.

But what I wish I'd had was a place where everything made sense.

A place where trusted experts could explain the science in a way that was easy to understand. A place where different approaches could be explored without judgement. A place where women could sit together, share experiences, ask questions, and leave feeling informed rather than overwhelmed.

Because information gives us choice.

Understanding gives us confidence.

And connection reminds us that we're never walking this path alone.

That's why I created Afterglow.

Not to tell women what they should do, but to help them understand the options available so they can make the choices that feel right for them. Whether that's medical support, lifestyle changes, mindfulness, movement, nutrition, or a combination of many things.

My hope is that every woman who walks through the doors, leaves feeling a little lighter, a little more informed, and a little more confident than when she arrived.

Because when we understand ourselves, we can move forward with strength, compassion and hope.

Denise x

✨AFTERGLOW FESTIVAL DAY TICKETS ARE HERE✨
In collaboration with VOY

You asked, we listened. Day tickets are now available.

We're pleased to say that Saturday and Sunday Day Tickets are now available for just £85

Includes:
A nourishing vegetarian lunch
Refreshments throughout the day
A beautiful wellness gift bag
Inspiring expert talks
Time to ask questions, connect and share with other women.

We are delighted that Dr Deepali Mirsa-Sharp from VOY will be with us across the entire weekend, giving you plenty time to hear from her and ask the questions you've always wanted answered.

This is a place to understand what's changing, discover the choices available to you, and leave feeling more confident about the next season of your life.

We would love to welcome you 🥰

Find the full programme and book here https://www.maycroftretreat.co.uk/afterglow-menopause-festival/