You have a retreat to plan. You don't have time to find the right space for it.
You know what kind of experience you want to create. You can picture the light in the morning, the layout that allows for movement and stillness, the energy of the place.
What you don't have is the hours, the contacts, or the insider knowledge to find a venue that actually delivers on that vision - within your budget, on your dates, without the back-and-forth that eats up weeks.
Venue searching is the part of retreat planning that looks simple from the outside and costs you everything once you're in it.
Forty tabs open. Vague responses from properties that never quite answer your actual questions. Quotes that don't include what you assumed they would. Spaces that look right in photos and feel wrong in person. Availability that disappears while you're still weighing options.
And underneath all of it, the low-level anxiety of not knowing whether you're making the right call — because you've never done this at quite this scale, or in this location, or with this group in mind.
This is the part I do. Let me do it for you.
Does this sound familiar?
You've been sitting on a retreat idea for longer than you'd like to admit. Not because you don't believe in it, but because the venue piece keeps stopping you.
You've started searching. Maybe you've even reached out to a few places. But the research is sprawling, the options are overwhelming, and nothing quite fits. Or everything fits on paper but you can't tell what's real and what's just good photography.
You're spending time you don't have on a task that requires expertise you haven't built. And the longer it drags on, the further your retreat feels from actually happening.
You're not stuck because you lack vision. You're stuck because venue sourcing is a specialism — and you're trying to do it alone.
No more tabs. No more uncertainty. No more putting off the part that was always going to require expert eyes.
What changes when you hand this over
You send me your brief. I get to work.
Four to six weeks later, you have a curated shortlist of three venues — each one researched, contacted, vetted and matched to your specific event. Not a long list of possibilities. Not a shared folder of links. A professional proposal with availability confirmed, pricing broken down, key contract terms flagged, and a first draft budget for each scenario.
You also get a ticket pricing strategy — so you can see, clearly, what you need to charge for each venue option to make the numbers work.
Then we meet for 45 minutes to walk through it together. You ask your questions. I give you my recommendation, with the reasoning behind it.
You leave that call with a clear direction and the confidence to move forward.
Who you're working with
I'm Elena, the founder of Kenko. I've spent over a decade designing and delivering retreats across the world - working with yoga teachers, coaches, wellness brands, and teams who want to create experiences that actually work.
I've planned retreats that have sold out. I've also seen what happens when the foundations aren't right — the pricing that doesn't cover costs, the timelines that leave no room for error, the logistics that unravel. I know what makes the difference, and I built The Groundwork so you don't have to learn it the hard way.
This session is practical, direct, and built entirely around your situation. No templates applied blindly. No generic advice. Just clear thinking, honest feedback, and a concrete next step.
What’s included
Venue Brief
Before I begin, you complete a detailed questionnaire covering your event type, format, dates, group size, location preferences, budget range and non negotiable. This is what I use to do the research properly.
Full Venue Research & Outreach
I search, shortlist and contact venues on your behalf — drawing on my network, industry knowledge and direct relationships with properties across multiple markets.
Curated Proposal — 3 Shortlisted Venues
Each one comes with confirmed availability, clear pricing, key contract terms and everything you need to make an informed decision. This is a curated, expert selection — not a Google search.
First Draft Budget — Per Venue
So you can see the full financial picture of each option: not just the venue fee, but the costs that sit around it.
Ticket Pricing Strategy
For each scenario, I work out what you need to charge to cover costs and hit your target. Clear numbers, not guesswork.
My Recommendation
You get my professional view on which venue best serves your event — and why. This is not a disclaimer. It's a conclusion.
One 60-Minute Presentation Call
We go through the proposal together. You ask questions, I answer them. You leave with a direction.
Who is this for
The Shortlist is designed for facilitators, wellness professionals, coaches, brands, corporate teams and event organisers who need expert support with the venue piece specifically.
This might be you if —
You're planning your first retreat and want to get the venue right from the start
You're an experienced facilitator going more autonomous but trust Kenko's network for this
You're a brand or corporate team organising a curated gathering without an internal events function
You simply don't have the time or contacts to do this research properly
This is not for you if —
You need end-to-end support: logistics, supplier coordination, marketing, operations. In that case, the Retreat Design package is the better starting point. We can discuss which is the right fit when you enquire.
The Investment
Two payments. Payable half to confirm the service and half at the delivery.
Delivery: 4–6 weeks from receipt of your completed brief.
Format: fully remote — questionnaire, research, proposal, video call.
This reflects two or more weeks of active research, direct outreach, network access and professional curation. This service is not discounted or bundled.
£1,200
How it works
Enquire — Reach out to confirm availability and discuss your event.
Confirm your start date — Once payment is received, I send you the questionnaire.
Complete the brief — The more detail you give me, the better the research.
I get to work — Venue research, outreach and curation over 4–6 weeks from the receipt of the questionnaire
You receive the proposal — A written document sent ahead of our call.
We meet for 60 minutes — To walk through the options and land on a direction.
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Yes. I work with venues across multiple markets and can research locations globally depending on your brief.
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If you have a region or country in mind, I'll focus the research there. If you're more open, I'll factor in your brief and recommend the locations most likely to work.
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In that case, we'll discuss why and what it would take to find a better fit. Occasionally a brief needs refining before the research can produce the right results. This is rare, but it's part of the conversation.
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Yes. If you'd like to continue into full planning and logistics support after receiving the proposal, we can discuss that on the call.
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Payments are by bank transfer. Details are provided once we've confirmed availability.
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