“Self-care is so important. It's allowed me to overcome challenging periods of personal growth, expand on my creative capabilities and redefine my professional life. I now have the ambition to share that knowledge, passion and energy with others.”
Founder of Create Space Retreats, Michael Edward Stephens
How can we help?
The vision.
We're here to remove the stigma surrounding self-care. And at the same time, make it a priority in the lives of each and every person. Self-care isn't selfish. In fact, when you take good care of yourself, you're in a much better position to take care of other people.
Our mission.
At Create Space Retreats, it's our mission to build a community and platform that serves to educate, support and inspire other individuals to 'Create Space' in their own lives.
What is Creating Space?
'Creating Space' is our way of framing self-care and personal growth. 'Self-care' for us is paying close attention to our mind, body and emotions. Doing what we can to understand and protect what's important.
How do you Create Space?
That's where we come in. We're here to help. Our unique self-care programmes, wellness retreats and creative workshops empower our guests, who leave excited to continue on their own path towards wellbeing.
Our story.
Create Space Retreats was founded by Michael Edward Stephens, born in the UK.
“I recognised at a certain point that I needed to make some fairly simple but transformational changes to my lifestyle. It wasn’t quick or easy, but along the way I’ve gained resilience, understanding and awareness. When it comes to following your passion, self-care is so important. It has allowed me to overcome challenging periods of personal growth, expand on my creative capabilities and redefine my professional life. I now have the ambition to share that knowledge, passion and energy with others.”
Michael
Before starting Create Space Retreats, Michael spent over 10 years working in senior creative leadership positions for some of the world’s most respected British brands within the fashion, travel and retail industries - including i-D Magazine, Vice, Liberty London, Ted Baker and Virgin Atlantic. He is now a passionate mental health and wellbeing advocate.
“I’ve battled with mental and physical health challenges throughout my entire career, and worked through periods of complete exhaustion doing something I love. I'm so thankful that I was eventually able to address these issues, and make some important life changes. I wanted to share my story and do what I can to help others safe-guard their own wellbeing.”
How can we help you Create Space?
Are you a global community leader wanting to organise a wellbeing experience for your members? Take a look at our virtual retreats page to find out about the packages we offer.
Planning to host your own retreat? We can take away all of the stress by organising it for you. Take a look at our bespoke retreats page to find out more.
