The Visibility Retreat
23-25 SEPTEMBER, 2026 | SUSSEX, UK
An immersive business retreat for purpose-led business owners and creatives who want to feel more confident being seen in their business, without pretending to be someone they’re not.
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You’ll leave with greater clarity around your personal brand, a renewed sense of self-belief, and the confidence to show up more consistently and intentionally.
Taking a few days away from your usual environment, surrounded by other purpose-led business owners, creates the space to think clearly, reconnect with yourself, and see your business from a fresh perspective.
The combination of focused business work, mindset support and restorative time is what makes this retreat so impactful.
A CONFIDENCE-LED APPROACH TO VISIBILITY
This retreat is designed to help you feel more comfortable and confident showing up in your business, in a way that truly reflects who you are
Wow, honestly the most wonderful retreat on so many levels.
Fun and insightful workshops with so many a-ha moments coupled with nourishing food, yoga, dancing, campfire laughter and stories and an amazing venue by the sea with the company of super inspiring women.
Thank you thank you - I feel seen and now I’m no longer afraid to be seen.
- Suzy Timms
"The most wonderful retreat"
Thank you for the amazing experience. I feel inspired, grateful and transformed. I'd like to bottle this feeling!
From workshops, walks, photos, vision boarding to being surrounded by great ladies - it has been so empowering.
Thank you Vicki - perfection!
- Amanda Coulson
"Perfect from start to finish"
I've been running sell-out retreats in this venue since 2016 and I absolutely love it!
I'm a Positive Psychology Practitioner, Visibility Coach and one of the UK's leading branding photographers, I've spent over 15 years building a thriving business. I also host the top-rated marketing podcast 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights' where I help business owners to get visible with confidence.
Find out more about me here.
I'm a qualified Level 5 Positive Psychology coach and I weave this evidence-backed approach into everything I do. No fluff - just real, practical strategies to help you show up with more confidence and joy.
I know the resistance that can come with putting yourself out there - I've felt it too! But I also know how transformational it can be when you build your personal brand and start showing up in a way that feels good. And that’s exactly what I’ll help you with at my Visibility Retreat.
I've designed this retreat so it's the perfect blend of business, mindset and wellbeing - I believe all three are essential to running a thriving business!
The feedback I’ve received over the years tells me I’ve created something truly magical with this retreat - an experience that doesn’t just inspire, but transforms both you and your business.
Who is your retreat host?
Hi, I'm Vicki
Choosing the right location for a retreat really matters, and Florence House is something special. You’ll feel your shoulders drop the moment you walk through the door.
For the entire retreat, we have the whole house exclusively to ourselves,with our own private chef, so it's just our group settling into a beautiful, calm environment where you can properly relax and focus.
Florence House sits within six acres of peaceful grounds on the Sussex coast and is less than a five-minute walk from the beach, with the South Downs right on the doorstep. It’s the perfect setting for quiet reflection, mindful cliff walks, and energising strolls by the sea.
The retreat price includes two nights’ accommodation in your own bedroom (which is rare for retreats), along with delicious, home-cooked meals throughout the three days. Everything is taken care of, so you can simply arrive and enjoy the experience.
Florence House is also nice and easy to get to. It’s located in Seaford, East Sussex and is under 90 minutes from London by train or car, around 50 miles from the M25, and less than an hour from Gatwick Airport by train.
The retreat location
I feel more confident, more empowered and truly owning who I am. If you're thinking about it, just go for it. You won't regret it.
The retreat had such a profound effect on me and has utterly changed my life and my own perspective of my journey and position within the industry. Amazing experience.
- Victoria Collins
"Such an incredible experience "
This retreat includes three carefully designed visibility workshops that will help you feel clearer, more confident, and far more at ease showing up as yourself in your business.
Before you even arrive, you’ll receive free access to my Visibility Mindset Masterclass, so you can start shifting how you feel about being seen straight away.
We’ll also meet on a connection call the week before the retreat, giving you the chance to meet the group and gently prepare through guided journalling prompts ahead of the vision board session.
Day One: Reconnecting with Who You Are
We begin with a powerful workshop focused on values, strengths, and what truly makes you you. When you have deep clarity on who you are and what you stand for, visibility stops feeling forced and starts feeling natural. This session lays the foundations for everything that follows.
Day Two: Crafting a Visibility Strategy that Feels Good
’ll guide you through creating a visibility strategy that actually fits you. No pressure to be everywhere, no forcing yourself into someone else’s formula. You’ll leave with a clear, sustainable plan that feels good.
Day Three: Refining your Messaging
Our final workshop is all about refining your messaging, so you’re not just visible, you’re memorable. This is where everything clicks and you gain confidence in how you talk about your work, your value, and the impact you create.
You'll leave the retreat with more confidence and clarity to show up in your business in a way that feels totally right for you.
By the end of the retreat, you’ll have more clarity, more confidence, and a much stronger connection to how you want to show up in your business, in a way that feels completely right for you.
POWERFUL VISIBILITY WORKSHOPS
Would you love beautiful, natural photos of yourself that attract your dream clients, but keep putting off booking a shoot because life is busy… and let’s be honest, being in front of the camera doesn’t exactly fill you with joy?
Imagine having your brand photos taken in a stunning location while you’re relaxed, refreshed, and fully supported. No stress about choosing the right setting. No squeezing a shoot into an already full diary. It’s all taken care of for you.
Every guest at the retreat receives a 20-minute mini branding session, including five high-resolution images. This is the same experience I offer at my mini branding mornings, which usually cost £350, and it’s included as part of the retreat.
Before the retreat, you’ll complete a detailed questionnaire so I can understand exactly what you want your photos to say about you and your brand. On the day, we’ll choose the perfect location for you, whether that’s on the beach, inside the house, or in the surrounding gardens.
You can simply show up, be guided, and trust that you’ll leave with photos that feel like you and work hard for your business.
mini branding shoot
Chiara Stone
The Visibility Retreat was blissful!
And I love the photos from the branding shoot. They are the best photos that have ever been taken of me. Thank you Vicki!
"You captured my personality perfectly"
I have 15 years of brand photography experience and I can expertly capture images that will show the heart and soul of your business.
Please watch this video to get a feel for my work and the experience of being photographed by me.
I will capture your energy & passion and create imagery that will captivate your audience
confidence-boosting photo shoot
The retreat has been a joy. The balance between work and play was perfect. Vicki has inspired me to release any limiting beliefs and to trust. I have grown in confidence and connected with some amazing women. It was perfect in every way."
- Nina Panesar-Woods
"This retreat was exactly what I was looking for"
This retreat isn’t just about mindset and strategy. We move our bodies too.
You’ll enjoy three yoga and movement sessions with the wonderful Emily May, and honestly… you’re in for a treat.
On the first evening, we’ll ease into the retreat with a deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra (sleeping yoga!) session in the magical yurt after dinner. The kind that melts your nervous system and has you floating straight to bed afterwards.
On the following mornings, Emily will guide you through gentle yoga and movement sessions designed to wake you up, shift stuck energy, and leave you feeling grounded and open for the day ahead.
Emily has been leading movement sessions at my retreats since 2020, and they’re consistently described as one of the highlights. One guest famously called her classes “wonderfully bonkers” in the very best way.
If you’ve never done yoga before, you’re very welcome here. There are no handstands, no awkward poses, and no pressure. Just a nourishing blend of movement, stretching and breathwork that leaves you feeling good in your body and smiling from the inside out.
These sessions are beautifully aligned with the workshops and the flow of the retreat. When you feel more connected to your body, you feel calmer, clearer, and more confident. And that makes showing up in your business feel so much easier.
yoga movement classes
...with a group of such inspiring women.
It's been such a perfect flow through the 3 days and the venue, food, treatment, classes, shoot - all has been brilliant!"
- Beth Stagg
"Thank you for an amazing,
tranformative experience...
I love good food, so it was really important for me to choose a retreat venue that serves genuinely tasty, nourishing meals- and Florence House absolutely delivers on that!
We’ll enjoy three delicious, homemade vegetarian meals a day, made with local produce and cooked by their talented in-house chef.
Even guests who arrive a little unsure about eating vegetarian for three days end up raving about the food afterwards. It’s hearty, comforting, and properly satisfying.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for at a small additional fee, so you can relax knowing you’ll be well looked after.
the delicious food
Lauren Hopkins
I knew Vicki's retreat would be good due to recommendations, but what I completely underestimated was just how much of a better understanding I would have of what's holding me back in my business, what I REALLY want to do in my business and what I need to action to make all of that happen.
Not only that but I was surrounded by a group of incredible and inspirational women. We were so supportive of each other that we could truly open our souls, be free with our words and thoughts to truly grow without any awkwardness or fear.
There was a LOT of fun, laughter and tears (good ones!) great food and relationships made. I left feeling centred and aligned with my business.
"The Visibility Retreat was absolutely incredible"
A big part of visibility is knowing why you’re showing up in the first place and how it fits around your life.
Your deeper motivations, your big dreams, and what you actually want more of in your life and business.
That’s why vision boarding is woven into the retreat. There’s solid psychology behind why visualising your goals helps you move towards them, and doing this in a supportive group setting makes it even more powerful (and enjoyable too!)
While others are having their photo shoots, you’ll have the option to create your vision board, gently guided by Emily, giving you the space to think big, reconnect with what you’re working towards, and set intentions for what’s next.
vision boarding
On day two, I’ll guide you on a cliff walk right next to Florence House, and it’s consistently one of the highlights of the retreat.
There’s something powerful about moving your body in nature while talking about your business. These walks spark deep, honest conversations, get the blood flowing, and almost always involve a good laugh along the way.
Fresh air, beautiful views, and the kind of conversations that are much easier to have when you’re walking side by side.
invigorating cliff walk
Vicki’s retreat was the perfect balance between masterclasses, downtime and wonderful activities to promote wellness and mindfulness.
The masterclasses challenged me and will have a lasting impact on how I continue to run my business. The movement classes were filled with joy & laughter – a wonderful part of the retreat.
Florence House is the perfect location for a retreat, close to the beach, wonderful cliff top walks and the food was amazing.
The branding photo shoot was so much fun. Vicki captured my personality and left me with a wonderful library of authentic images that I can use to market my business.
This was my third of Vicki's retreats. Would I go again? Yes without a doubt!
Kathryn Goddard
"The retreat left me inspired, relaxed and boosted my confidence"
Just prior to the retreat I’d been feeling very stressed, overwhelmed and a bit anxious. That had all dissipated the minute I arrived – Vicki put me at so much ease.
The retreat was exactly what I needed. We did some sessions with Vicki on visibility in our business and personal brand. We walked along the cliffs, swam in the sea, did a night time yoga session which left me feeling super relaxed.
We talked, we laughed, we let all our troubles go. We drank bubbly on the beach whilst watching the sunset. It was utterly joyful and heart lifting and I am so, so thankful that I booked that retreat!
THANK YOU Vicki – it was brilliant – and I’m sure I’ll be back!
- Hannah Brooke
"The Visibility Retreat was INCREDIBLE"
The Retreat Plan
Everyone arrives at Florence House from around 2pm, giving you time to settle in and gently step out of everyday life.
We’ll begin with a powerful workshop focused on reconnecting you with who you are at your core. This session centres on your values, strengths, and what truly makes you you. When you have this clarity, everything else becomes easier, especially showing up in your business with confidence and ease.
Later, we’ll take a gentle walk down to the beach to blow away the cobwebs, recharge, and if we’re lucky, watch the sun set together.
The evening is spent getting to know your fellow retreat guests over a delicious dinner. There’s something really special about being in a room with other business owners who just get it.
After dinner, we’ll ease into the retreat with a deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra session with Emily in the magical yurt, setting you up for a beautifully restful night’s sleep.
Wednesday, 23 sept 2026
The first day is about slowing down enough to reconnect with who you are and what really matters, creating the clarity everything else builds on.
RESET
DAY ONE
The second day is about reconnecting with your energy and creating a visibility strategy that feels exciting, aligned, and doable.
RELIGHT
day two
Day two begins with a reinvigorating yoga, movement and breathwork session with Emily, followed by a nourishing breakfast to set you up for the day.
Next, we’ll head out on cliff walk right next to Florence House. Fresh air, gorgeous views, and space to talk, think, and reset your energy before the day unfolds.
Later in the morning, I’ll guide you through a practical, workshop focused on crafting a visibility strategy that genuinely feels good. No pressure to be everywhere or follow someone else’s formula. Instead, you’ll create a clear, aligned plan that fits you, your energy, and your business.
After a delicious lunch, it’s time for the branding shoots. You’ll enjoy a confidence-building shoot with me, while the rest of the group spends the afternoon creating their vision boards . You can also book in for a relaxing massage with Alison, who will be offering treatments to our group in the cosy yurt.
In the evening, we’ll wind down with great food, relaxed conversation, and the option to enjoy some delicious wine as we eat together and share stories around the fire.
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
We begin the final morning with a gentle yoga and movement session to awaken your body, clear your mind, and set a calm, positive tone for the day ahead.
I’ll then lead the final workshop of the retreat, focused on refining your messaging so it feels easier, clearer, and far more memorable. This session brings together everything you’ve uncovered over the previous days and helps you see your work through a new lens, making it simpler to talk about what you do and the impact you create.
You’ll leave feeling more confident in how you express yourself, with language that feels natural to use and helps you stand out without trying to be louder or more polished.
We’ll finish with our final meal together before saying our goodbyes, leaving feeling renewed, re-energised, and clear on how you want to show up next.
friday 25th september 2026
The final morning is about bringing everything together, so you leave feeling clear, confident, and more memorable in how you talk about your work.
RENEW
DAY THREE
Amanda Coulson
'I feel inspired, grateful and transformed"
I feel inspired, empowered & have woken up to the fact my inner critique is taking a back seat. It's time to believe & shine!
Loved the time set aside for self-care and the yoga, massage and meditation was perfect and created space for clearing the mind for getting inspiration for business. And the food was bloody brilliant!
Vicki, you have brought together a gorgeous group of women with your sparkle, enthusiasm and zest for life and you've made that infectious yet honouring each person holistically and individually.
- Catherine Da Rosa
"This was absolutely what I needed"
This retreat is designed to help you show up in your business with more confidence, clarity, and authenticity, without forcing yourself into a version of visibility that doesn’t fit.
If you want to attract the right clients and have a bigger impact with your work, you need to be seen and trusted.
Karen Young
Filled with empowering workshops, yummy vegetarian food (and wine!) relaxing yoga, cliff walks and time getting to know other small business owners.
It was amazing to escape for a few days by the sea to work ON my business instead of IN my business.
Our host, Vicki, is one of the warmest, kindest and engaging ladies I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and she held mini brand shoots so we could all be more visible in our businesses.
If you do get the opportunity to go on Vicki’s retreat, I can highly recommend it as being a perfect tonic for the soul (and for your business!)
"The Visibility Retreat was fabulous"
What does the price include?
well, this sounds amazing
- Cheryl Thornton, Leadership Coach
The Visibility Retreat gave me so much more than I expected or thought I needed.
Where to start...Vicki puts thought into everything, the theme, the food, the tone of the yoga sessions, the mini shoot and of course her guidance on how to get visible - amazing.
I was a bit sceptical about the yoga part, but I have been completely converted after the sessions with Emily. The energy and thought she brought to each session really set them apart.
I feel energised and clear on how I want to move forwards. For anyone who is on the fence about booking, just do it. You'll love every moment.
"What a fantastic experience"
I was a bit nervous in the lead up to the retreat as I thought it could be a bit woo woo for my liking. I’ve never been on a retreat before. Boy was I wrong!
Part business-strategy workshop, part photo shoot, part group therapy, part yoga class and total mindset coaching.
I bonded with a group of strong female business owners. Thank you for the female empowerment.
- Elspeth Jackson,
"I left feeling inspired to kick-butt!"
- Danielle Thompson
The retreat really made me reset how I approach my business.
The photo shoot was a joy and Vicki makes you feel so comfortable.
I had a great time with some lovely people and I suspect I may well be returning!
"The Visibility Retreat was a wonderful experience"
I absolutely loved everything; the food, the room, the company, the location, the deep conversations, the photo shoot, the yoga and the masterclasses.
I'm so impressed with how everything built on each other and how different it made me feel. Thanks so much!
- Liesbeth De Schamphelaere
"These 3 days have been so amazing"
A very welcome break with a group of wonderful women with time to focus on my approach to my business.
I was a little daunted about having my photos taken by Vicki as I’m not a fan of pictures of myself – but she made the whole experience so relaxing and fun. I ended up having a great time and loved the results.Thank you Vicki!
- Elizabeth Watts
"The Visibility Retreat was perfect"
Such a treat to spend time by the seaside with an inspirational group of business women...and delicious vegetarian food! Thank you so much Vicki for so many highlights...a chance to work on my business, walking on the beach, yoga, the cliff walk, chatting by the firepit. I loved everything.
- Rona Wheeldon
"Exactly what I needed for an autumn reset"
The concept of going on a business retreat was totally out of my comfort zone, but I’m so glad I signed up.
The amazing venue, fab food and all the sessions came together to create a really amazing experience I’ll never forget.
The women in the group were so friendly, open, and always willing to help & empower each of us. I felt seen & heard – and that’s rare.
- Chrissy Halton
"I feel seen and heard - and that's rare"
I loved the structure and exploration - from reconnecting to the 'why' of business to uncovering limiting beliefs and choosing an empowering vision. The perfect blend of focus, dreaming and playfulness to take the next step and get into action.
Sharing stories and experiences with all of the other women felt emboldening, inspiring and nourishing.
- Louise Rogers
"The retreat was amazing"
Vicki is an amazing facilitator, photographer and marketing expert but it is her energy, spirit, empathy and drive which sets her apart.
She is unapologetically herself and makes others feel seen and heard, and inspires them to be their best self in life and business.
I’d highly recommend this retreat.
- Elaine Atkinson
"I loved the balance of mindset, body and business"
An amazing retreat. Such an incredible group of women and we packed so much in; amazing masterclasses from Vicki, beach walks, sunsets, yoga & breath work, cliff walk, bonfires, photo shoots, healthy food and inspiration and admiration for every single woman in the group.
An incredible 3 days with some incredible women who are making waves in their businesses.
- Mel Carpenter
"An expansive 3 days "
Great I have answers!
have a question?
Yes, absolutely. I’ve been running my business for over 15 years and still hugely benefit from taking time out to step back and look at my business with fresh eyes.
Over the years, I’ve had guests attend the retreat who’ve been in business for 10 years or more, and they often tell me how valuable it is to have the space to reflect, reset, and think differently, away from the day-to-day.
When you’re busy running a business, it’s hard to find time for those bigger, strategic conversations. This retreat gives you that space, in a supportive and inspiring environment.
I've been in business a long time, is the retreat right for me?
I keep the group intentionally small so everyone has the space to be seen, heard, and really get to know one another.
There will be up to 10 retreat guests, plus me and our yoga teacher Emily, which allows for a deeply supportive and personal experience.
how many people will be attending?
Yes of course! I’ve been running retreats at this venue since 2016. My previous retreats were for family photographers - 2020 was the first year that I changed it to the Visibility Retreat for business owners.
This will be my 7th Visibility Retreat in this venue.
You can see some of the branding photos here from my 2021 Visibility retreat and my 2022 retreat.
See the video on Instagram from my 2024 retreat here.
Here are the results of the photo shoots at my 2025 retreat
And here are some behind the scenes clips from my 2025 retreat
can i see more photos from previous retreats you've run?
Possibly. If you have a clear idea of what you want to build but need time and space to shape your plans, the retreat can be a really supportive place to do that.
You’ll be surrounded by experienced business owners to bounce ideas off, and you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and some gorgeous branding photos to help you start strong.
Please contact me and let me know more about you and your plans and I'll let you know if the retreat is the right fit for you.
I haven't actually started my business yet, is the retreat right for Me?
Yes, you’ll have the option to purchase additional images if you wish. Five images are included, with additional images available at £30 each.
There are also discounted packages if you’d like to select more than four extra images.
can I purchase more images from my mini branding shoot?
Yes, absolutely. Many photographers attend the retreat, and it can be a brilliant way to reset, reconnect with your personal brand, and start showing up with more confidence.
While the retreat isn’t photography-specific, everything we cover is highly relevant if you’re building a business where you are part of the brand.
I'm a photographer too, can i attend the retreat?
Not at all. All of the movement sessions are optional, but I highly recommend joining them.
These are gentle yoga and movement classes designed to help you feel good in your body. There are no handstands, no complicated poses, and everything is accessible, even if you’ve never done yoga before.
I've never done yoga before. Is that an issue?
I offer a 14-day cooling-off period, so if you change your mind within this time your deposit will be refunded in full.
After this period, the deposit becomes non-refundable, although you’re welcome to find someone to take your place if needed.
what if i change my mind after I've paid the deposit?
In the unlikely event that I’m unable to run the retreat, your deposit would be transferred to a future retreat or credited towards a headshot or branding session with me.
If you can no longer attend, you’re welcome to find someone to take your place. If I’m able to refill your space, I’ll refund any payments made beyond the deposit.
what if the retreat can't go ahead or if I'm ill?
Yes! Most guests are able to claim the retreat as a business expense, but I’d always recommend checking with your accountant to be sure.
can i claim this as a business expense ?
No, and that’s intentional. A step-by-step plan that works for someone else rarely feels good or sustainable for you.
Instead, the workshops are designed to help you understand how you want to show up, build confidence around visibility, and create an approach that feels aligned and realistic for your business.
You’ll leave feeling clear, inspired, and motivated, with a way forward that actually fits you.
Will you be providing me with a step-by-step plan to getting visible?
This retreat is focused on helping you feel more confident being visible in your business.
If you run a product-based business but want to start showing up more, the retreat can still be very relevant. That said, it’s best suited to people who run service-based businesses where personal brand plays a role.
If you’re unsure whether it’s the right fit, just drop me an email and I’ll happily help you decide.
I'm not the face of my business. Is this retreat right for me?
No problem! Just drop me an email at [email protected] and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
I have a question you haven't answered
Simply fill in the booking form below to secure your place. Places are limited and have sold out in previous years, so I’d recommend booking early if this feels like the right fit for you.
I love the sound of this retreat. How do I book?
If you’d love to come and a payment plan would make things easier, please do get in touch. We can discuss a plan that works for both of us.
CAN I ORGANISE A PAYMENT PLAN?
Not in 2026 no, but it is something I plan to run again in future years.
WILL YOU BE RUNNING A RETREAT IN SITGES, SPAIN AGAIN THIS YEAR?
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— Elspeth Jackson
"I loved Vicki's retreat.
It was much needed food for the soul."
