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The Gift Retreat

The Gift Retreat
Kent, UK

July 17th-July 21st, 2026

The Gift Retreat is born:

The Kat B experience will be hosted at Mabledon House, Kent, UK on July 17th 2026.  I am so excited to be bringing this event home to the UK and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.   I am equally thrilled to be hosting it with one of my best friends and former fashion colleagues Prerna Saraff, whose family home, Mabledon is. 

Two weeks before Prerna contacted me to invite me to Mabledon for an art exhibition, spirit had given me the name, “The Gift” for my next retreat.  I was pondering what this retreat might look like, consist of and what the location might be, when the invitation to attend an art installation and exhibition at Mabledon came in.  It appeared at the time to be unrelated.  I, of course, now in hindsight, sit in  amazement at the unfoldment of spirit and their plans.   Prerna and I are both lovingly holding space for them in our hearts and trusting completely the magic, as it continues to grow.

Mabledon is a beautiful country house and gardens, in the heart of Kent, where big old trees, shade you from the sun and wisteria snakes around sacred hidden back doors.  It’s an enchanted place, made slightly more beautiful by aging process and it’s historic charm.  The grass terrace makes the perfect picnic spot, as you take in the breathtaking views, across the neighbouring farmers fields and the Kent countryside, which is known in the UK, as the garden of England.  An incredible private property,  it is the perfect place to retreat and hide away from the everyday world.  So when Prerna shared her ambitions to rejuvenate, repair and restore this incredible property and host retreats, events and weddings there, in the same sentence that she mentioned the word, gift, my ears pricked up and I quite literally got goosebumps.  A few moments later the Kat B “The Gift” Retreat was born.  What’s not to love, as they say?  Spirit again, did it their way and led the way.  The gift for all of us, is that we get to share this incredible gift, courtesy of Prerna and be part of a loving restoration project of historic value.  Prerna will be using all profits made by the estate, to help Bex, the estate manager continue the restoration work on the Manor House and Grounds.  What a treat!  While we can let our imaginations roam and pretend we are Lord and Lady’s of the Manor for the week and become part of the Kat B extended chosen family.

The Gift of Sharing:

This year we will also welcome the wonderful Isabella Johnson, the soul medium, for her first live and in person event to the UK.  I have had the privilege to work with Isabella on a number of occasions before at grief conferences and for online demonstrations of mediumship but this will be our first retreat together.  So the fact that it is here in the UK, and she’s flying in from the States specially, is an absolute joy to me.  I can’t wait to show her around this beautiful landscape with friends.  We are going to have so much fun and such a great time.  If you are not familiar with Isabella, she is a wonderful medium and a beautiful soul.  

The event will be co hosted by my dear friend Prerna Sarraff, who is going to curate a pop up shop, with lots of beautiful goodies for you to peruse from around the world.  She’s going to curate the house and will be on hand to welcome you into her family home.  A bundle of love, fun, light, one very cosmic chick, she is an absolute delight.  She will be accompanied by Bex, the estate manager, who will be ensuring that all the logistics go to plan.  She will be your point of contact in terms of food, refreshments and in charge of the porters, staff and chefs.  Bex has just recovered from Cancer and part of her healing journey was focused on nature healing remedies. She’s going to be sharing her insights into what she learnt, what’s helped her heal and sharing with us an incredible workshop on herbs and balms, where you will be hands on and get to make some of your own to take home with you.  A memory of our beautiful time together.  I will share what I know on Aromatherapy to compliment her work that day, as we explore the fields and forage.  

We will also be sharing the retreat with a few hand picked therapists, with whom you will be able to book in privately with for appointments.   We will post their details soon, as we are still confirming dates and availability with them as we speak.  Our hope is to be able to offer some private bodywork, acupuncture, hypnosis and reiki appointments, in addition to spiritual counselling.  We also have a yoga bunny joining us, who is interested in doing a morning yoga session if there is enough people interested, so watch this space.

But before we get to the additional add ons,  I know you now need the nitty, gritty details, so here’s the low down so far.

To learn more about the history of Marbledon, click here.

To learn more details (FAQ) about the retreat and accommodations, click here.

An Overview of what's in store:

 

The Gift — Spirit Talk

The Gift of Sound & Breath – High Vibes! Healing! Rebalancing!

The Gift of Spirit – Mediumship Demonstration

The Gift of Connection – Workshops

The Gift of Scent – Aromatherapy Workshop (Healing Emotions)

The Gift of Nature – Country Walks or Garden Time

The Gift of Natural Remedies – Herbs & Healing Balms with Bex

The Gift of Nourishment – Personal Chef

The Gift of Movement – Nature walks and movement

The Gift of Trance – Demonstration (Optional)

The Gift of Gathering – English Garden Party / Picnic

The Gift — Closing Ceremony

Lunch included daily, except first day, when a dinner and drinks reception will take place instead. Parking on-site is also complimentary.

Retreat Dates and Pricing:

  • Dates: Friday, July 17th, 2026 - Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
  • Pricing: Early Bird Offer:  £895 (ends December 14th) / Full Price: £995
  • Friday, July 17th, 2026: Drinks reception and registration at 2pm. Gates open at 1pm.
  • Retreat Closes: Tuesday, July 22st, 2026 at 4pm.
  • Add On: Hever Castle and High Rocks Day: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026.
  • Monthly payment options are available. Email me directly for the link to book.

I have a travel agent I can recommend if you need assistance.  Please email me for details.

Parking is free at the house and so you can choose how near or far, you wish to be positioned.  The village of Tonbridge is the nearest village, offering guest house stays, air bnb’s.  It’s a good walk to Tonbridge but very walkable with practice.  

Several hotels and guest houses are located near Mabledon House in Tonbridge, Kent.

I have listed local hotels and Inns at the bottom of the pack for quick reference that can be found in the local directory.  Please check out reviews and photos online at trip advisor, as I have not personally visited any or stayed in any. 

For those of you that have retreated with me before or are part of my online circles, you may wish to share an air bnb to keep costs down.  If you want me to put a contact list together for this purpose, let me know that you are happy to share your details with other retreaters or circle members and I will collate a list for you to consider a group booking.

To Reserve your spot:

We have experienced a high volume of interest in the retreat and currently have more people interested than we have places, I therefore highly recommend reserving your space, as spaces will be first come and first serve. 

Hever Castle & High Rocks

THE KAT B EXCURSION

Date: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 

Additional Price: £125 – includes transport from Mabledon, historic talk on route to Hever Castle, Entry & Parking at Hever Castle House and Gardens, transfer to High Rocks for stunning rock garden and afternoon stroll, 3-course meal at Kent Gastro Pub.

Hever Castle is a historic castle located in Kent, England, renowned for its association with Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, the Tudor King and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I.

High Rocks is a unique and picturesque natural site located near Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. It is renowned for its striking sandstone rock formations and scenic woodland, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities, hiking, and climbing. 

Book here.

FAQ

Reservation Process:

Early Bird Participants can reserve their early bird place, by placing the £10 holding token into the Kat B donation box, at Kat-B.com, you will hold your early bird space until December 14th 2025.  This amount will be deducted from the Early Bird Offer on booking completion or gifted back as a Kat B gift voucher or discount code that can be used on any Kat-B service, for people who don’t complete the full booking in time or payment in full if they book in at a later date.

The Early Bird Cost is £895  This is available until 14th December 2025.
The Full Price Cost is £995 available there after.
Full price booking closes on 31st March 2026.   No further bookings will be taken at this point.  Payment can be made online in full or in monthly instalments via a payment plan/link, at an extra charge of £40 for administration costs.  Payments will be divided into 5 monthly installments of £199 a month. Please email me directly for this link.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer cancellation or a refund policy at this time.   If however you find someone to take you place, or we have someone on the waiting list that is available to take your place, we are happy to transfer you in for a £40 transfer fee.  They will be able to compensate you directly.  At present there is a lot of interest but obviously, this can fluctuate as we get closer to the event and flight and transport costs increase with demand.  Any refunds may be less the paypal/stripe fees, if these provider policies do not enable refund.

Please take out travel insurance to cover any emergencies, accommodation or transport cancellations. 

Health and Safety – Please ensure that you disclose to us any pre-existing health conditions that may affect your participation at the effect on the booking form attached. Please seek medical advice if you are unsure about your ability to participate.  You will be required to inform us about any health conditions in advance that may require additional support or could impact you during the retreat, so that we can support you appropriately.  

It goes without saying that “The Gift”  is a spiritual healing retreat.  As such, we have the expectation that all our guests will act in a respectful way to hosts, staff and to one another.   Respectful behaviour towards other participants and staff and retreaters, helps foster a supportive community based on love and care.  Anti social behaviour will not be tolerated and anyone found to be disrespectful or disruptive to the event, house, grounds, participates, hosts and staff will be asked to leave.  No refunds will be given due to dismissal due to disruption.  We therefore ask for your support in cultivating a beautiful loving and caring retreat.

All participants are responsible for their belongings and that the retreat organisers are not liable for any lost or damaged items.  

While Mabledon is a private property and parking staff/security will be in attendance at the retreat, there are always unexpected situations that arise, that are outside of our control or awareness.  Mabledon house, the retreat organisers and event staff/host cannot be held liable or responsible for any issues that arise due to theft, loss or damage to vehicles, or other modes of transportation or belongs held in vehicles parked at the retreat.  To our knowledge it is a very safe space, but please understand that we specify this to cover any criminal intent or unknown elements that is out of our control or awareness at this time.  

Assumption of Risk: Although we have not encountered any issues on previous retreats, any participants participating in the Kat B The Gift retreat must acknowledge the inherent risks associated with mind, body, spirit activities (e.g., yoga, meditation) and agree to participate at their own risk.  

The organisers of the Kat B event are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages suffered by participants during the retreat, except in cases of gross negligence.

We reserve the right to cancel or change the retreat schedule or retreat venue due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, health pandemics).

The event will be insured for natural disasters, health pandemics and terrorist events.  Insurance policy procedures will apply and waiting lists and refunds will be inline with these policy details.  Should any issues arise, we will share with you are policies, procedures and the emergency protocols, with updates and timelines.

We reserve the right to change the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., If a therapist or teacher becomes unavailable due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, we will detail to you changes to you at the earliest opportunity available, in writing, so that you are made aware of them.)

Participants may be photographed or recorded during the retreat for marketing or social purposes and that these images may be used for promotional purposes unless participants opt out in writing.  We frequently set up photo sharing apps so that we can have access to retreat photos and shares, which have proven to be much loved, when it comes to event memories.

We will be complying with UK data protection laws (GDPR) regarding the collection, storage, and use of personal information. Details of my policy can be found on my website.  Kat-B.com

The retreat aims to create a respect and inclusive retreat.  We will be aiming to cultivate a non-discriminatory environment where all participants feel safe and respected.   In the unlikely event that you do experience any issues however, please contact event organisers immediately so the matter can be addressed and resolved quickly.   

All therapists and staff will be background checked and therapists will be required to have personal liability insurance in place for the event.  Though we would hope that these checks are sufficient to prevent any issues arising, in the unlikely event that they still do, information should be detailed to the events organisers at the earliest opportunity.   Any issues concerning ground staff, chefs, house logistics, therapists should be reported to Rebecca Charlton or Prerna Saraff.  Any issues concerning spiritual events or mediums, to Kat B.

Emergency Points of Contacts have been requested in the booking form.   Please provide information on next of kin or points of contact in case of emergency.  

A fire and health and safety procedure briefing will be provided at the retreat. 

In the event of a natural disaster, terrorist or criminal activity, service providers will be notified and their policy and procedures will apply and take president.    Retreaters must get themselves to safety and address their own needs before others.   We will identify check in points and emergency numbers at the safety briefing on arrival.

Event Organisers:
Kat B
Prerna Saraff
Rebecca Charlton

Emergency Number in the UK:
Call 999.

Emergency Points of Contacts have been requested in the booking form.   Please provide information on next of kin or points of contact in case of emergency.  

A fire and health and safety procedure briefing will be provided at the retreat. 

In the event of a natural disaster, terrorist or criminal activity, service providers will be notified and their policy and procedures will apply and take president.    Retreaters must get themselves to safety and address their own needs before others.   We will identify check in points and emergency numbers at the safety briefing on arrival.

Event Organisers:
Kat B
Prerna Saraff
Rebecca Charlton

Emergency Number in the UK:
Call 999.

Unforeseeable Events: We will be taking out insurance on Mabledon, should any natural disaster or unforeseen event occur that prevents us from hosting the event as an extra safeguard. The Insurance policy procedures and time scales will apply, we will keep you informed in the event of an incident.  We will not be able to cover paypal fees/stripe fees, which will be nonrefundable. 

Accommodation and transport are not the responsibility of this Kat B event and will need to be covered by your own travel insurance.

We ask all retreaters to honour and respect the space.  Mabledon is a country house in varying states of repair and we make no excuse for it’s authentic charm.  It goes without saying that old house and grounds, can generate unforeseen challenges at times which are out of our control.  The logistic and operations team at Mabledon will work to resolve any issues that get presented in a timely fashion but if issues are too big or out of our control,  we will notify you of what steps need to be taken.  We reserve the right to move venue or perform emergency maintenance at any point, in response to any issues but we will try to limit disruption as best we can to the retreat.  Any ground or house issues, should be reported immediately to Rebecca Charlton and Prerna Saraff and logged in the house/retreat log book.

Grievance Procedure: In the unlikely event that you need to raise a grievance, please make grievances known to event organisers immediately and privately, so that we can work to resolve any issues, complaints or disputes amicably to resolution in a timely manner.   

Any grievances that remain unresolved need to be placed in writing to Kat-B.com at hello@Kat-B.com within 2 weeks of the event.  Any notification after this period, will not be considered, honoured or reviewed.  Timely notification is therefore essential. 

Our aim is to provide you with an exceptional retreat, incredible memories and a healing experience.  Please trust that we will do our very best for you.  We love you and we only want you to have fun. 

Practical Matters

Closest Airport: Heathrow Airport

To get to Mabledon House in Tonbridge, Kent, from Heathrow Airport, you have a few options depending on your preference for convenience, cost, and travel time. Here are the most common methods of transportation.

You can rent a car at Heathrow Airport.
The journey takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic..

  1. You can book a taxi or use a ride-sharing service like Uber.
  2. This option may be more expensive but is the most convenient if you have luggage.
  3. Expect the journey to take about 1.5 to 2 hours
  1. Take the M25 motorway from Heathrow.
  2. Follow signs for the M25 heading towards Dartford.
  3. Continue on the M25 to Junction 5 and take the exit towards the A21.
  4. Follow A21 toward Tonbridge.
  5. Mabledon House is located near Tonbridge

Train:

  1. Take the Heathrow Express from Heathrow to London Paddington (about 15-20 minutes).
  2. From Paddington, take the Circle or District Line to London Victoria (about 15 minutes).
  3. At London Victoria, board a train to Tonbridge (approximately 50 minutes).
  4. From Tonbridge station, you can take a taxi to Mabledon House, which is around 10-15 minutes away.

National Express Coach:

  1. Check the National Express website for services from Heathrow to Tonbridge.
  2. This might take longer compared to the train but can be more economical.
  3. Once in Tonbridge, you can take a taxi to Mabledon House

Local Accommodation

Premier Inn Tonbridge

Address: Tonbridge Road, Pembury, Tonbridge, Kent, TN2 4QL
Description: A budget-friendly hotel, offering comfortable rooms and an on-site restaurant.This Premier Inn is located just a short distance from Tonbridge town center and offers comfortable, budget-friendly accommodations. The hotel features a range of amenities, including:

  • On-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • Comfortable rooms with a variety of bedding options.
  • Access to parking facilities.

When booking, you can also check their website for any special offers or family packages. If you’re looking for a stay in Tonbridge, this Premier Inn provides a convenient option with good access to local attractions, shops, and transport links

Address: 36 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9HN

A classic pub that provides cozy accommodation and a welcoming atmosphere.

Address: 75 Hildenborough Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 7LJ

A charming coaching inn with well-furnished rooms and a good pub restaurant.

Address: 59 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BE

Located about 4 miles from Tonbridge, this hotel features elegant accommodations and is set in a beautiful location

Guest Houses

The Bernard Hotel

Address: 66 London Rd, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PB

This guest house is around 3 miles from Mabledon House and offers a cozy atmosphere with a range of room options.

Address: 89 Hastings Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PZ

About 3 miles away, this small guest house provides a comfortable and homely stay in a convenient location.

Address: 1 High St, Lee, Kent DA1 1BS

Located approximately 5 miles from Mabledon, this guest house offers a mix of modern amenities and historic charm.

Bed & Breakfasts

The Grove Retreat

Address: 100 London Rd, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PQ

Just over 3 miles from Mabledon House, this B&B offers personalized service and comfortable accommodations.

Address: 1, Camden Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PT

Situated about 4 miles away, this family-run property provides a warm atmosphere and a restaurant.