digital detox retreat
The Philosophy of Personal Agency
Led by Psychotherapist Pilar Isla Rodriguez, this retreat is built on the rare luxury of autonomy. There is no rigid schedule and no pressure to perform. Instead, we provide a safe, professional sanctuary where you are the architect of your own recovery.
The "Real Self" vs. The "Digital Self"
By placing your phone in our secure "Phone Chest Ceremony," you silence the noise of the "Digital Self" – that version of you that is constantly comparing, reacting, and managing a virtual identity. As the pings fade away, you allow your "Real Self" to resurface. This is where your true energy, creativity, and peace reside.
You will leave not just relaxed, but recalibrated. By experiencing deep rest and intentional disconnection, you’ll depart with lower cortisol, a surge of natural endorphins, and the transformative living experience of having left your phone behind. You will return to your daily life with a vital reality check: the proof that you can thrive without digital congestion, and the newfound confidence to protect your peace in a connected world.
About Pilar Isla Rodriguez, GMBPsS
Pilar is a Psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, body image, and the profound impact of group dynamics.
Originally from Argentina – where she trained as a Psychologist and a Mountain Leader – her approach is fundamentally analytical, focusing on the transformative intersection of nature, human connection, and the psyche.
Pilar’s professional perspective is uniquely shaped by her history as an expat, her passion for mountains and climbing, and her advanced clinical training. As an EMDR-trained therapist, she understands how stress and trauma can become "locked" in the nervous system. She deeply believes in the power of nature as a "co-therapist," seamlessly blending these clinical insights with the restorative rhythms of the outdoors. Whether navigating a physical ascent or a complex emotional landscape, Pilar provides the safety, containment, and quiet guidance necessary for individuals to reach their own personal "summits" of insight.
At the heart of her work is the conviction that individual success is built on collective collaboration. Pilar believes we heal most effectively when we move beyond isolation and into a professional, guided community. To provide a truly holistic reset, she curates a network of elite specialists – such as Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing practitioner Shirley Stump – bridging the gap between clinical psychological depth and physical regulation.
how DOES it work?
At the heart of this retreat is the principle of personal agency. All scheduled activities are entirely optional; you are invited to engage in all of them, select only one or two that resonate with you, or choose to participate in none at all. This day is a sanctuary from the pressure of "having to do." Whether you find your reset through our guided group work and meditation, or by simply embracing the profound silence of the spa and the grounds, the day is yours to design. There is no right or wrong way to reconnect – only your way.
Use of state-of-the-art gyms
Free sessions and classes, including gym intros, aqua classes, virtual classes, walks and talks.
Plus, up to 20 fitness classes each day
(additional charges apply)
Terms & Conditions
Champneys breaks, days and vouchers cannot be re-sold, and may only be used for promotional purposes with written permission from the directors of Champneys.
Retreat sold out?
If this is the case, please email cer@champneys.com and include the title and date of the retreat you would like to book. Alternatively, please call us on 0343 210 1939.
A day to nourish body, mind, and soul – a three-hour workshop on the truth of who you are.