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Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend

A reset retreat for midlife women
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Find direction & confidence for your next chapter


29 January - 1 February 2026

​Yorkshire Dales, UK

£795
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Including all meals, accommodation, guided hikes, transformation sessions and chill out activities
Limited places available.
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​A reset retreat to move you out of indecision & into action

Are you a midlife woman looking at 2026 and thinking: I want to live a better, fuller, happier life?

Maybe you're stuck in an indecision loop about your career, relationship, or simply how to live a life that feels more meaningful. You know something needs to change, but have no idea what to do or the energy, confidence or courage to begin.

Well this is your invitation to finally take action. Because the first step to change is simply taking the first step!

The weekend at a glance

  • Two guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales
  • Clarity exercises and talking sessions
  • Rituals to let go of what's holding you back
  • Chill out time with gentle meditation and yoga
  • Friendship forming fun like painting, kitchen disco and chats around a fire pit
  • ​Time and space to simply unwind and let your true passions rise to the surface​
  • Delicious, nutritious meals
  • A sisterhood of supportive women
What you'll get out of it
  • Unbiased opinions from conversations with women who are cheering you on
  • A deeper understanding of what's holding you back
  • Freedom to explore the possible with space for ideas to surface
  • A sense of direction and purpose
  • Connection, friendship, fresh air and fun
  • A weekend that puts you first
  • Confidence to escape your comfort zone
  • A personalised action plan you can put into practice
  • The courage to make 2026 the year you write your next chapter

The itinerary in detail

Thursday 29 January 2026 - Arrival and Opening up
  • Arrive from 5pm
  • Settle into your gorgeous room and meet your roomie/s. PJ wearing is actively encouraged!
  • 6pm - Mulled wine meet up: a cosy, warm, no-pressure chance to meet the group and learn more about each other
  • 7pm - Dinner & conversation
  • 8.30pm - Outline of the weekend with a brief round of sharing why you're there. Journals handed out & your chance to capture  how you're feeling
  • Have an early night or stay up chatting next to the fire or play a board game if you fancy it

​A gentle, grounding start.​
Friday 30 January 2026 - The Clarity Begins
  • 7am — Morning meditation + stretch
  • 8am — Breakfast & coffee
  • 9am — Lesson: How to get off the Hamster Wheel of Indecision: Understanding life transitions, what “stuck” looks like, and the cost of staying there. I’ll share my own stories and how action saved me every time.
  • 10am–12pm — Guided clarity walk: We walk (approx 3 Miles) as a group, but spaced out. Silence, nature, expansive views and movement create the perfect conditions for clarity. Notice what surfaces, then journal the insights.
  • 1pm — Lunch​
  • 2pm — The Unstuck Partner Clarity Exercise: Working in pairs, we dig into what is causing you to be stuck. This is where breakthroughs happen.
  • 3pm — Tea & cake
  • 3.30–4.15 — Part Two (swap roles)
  • 4.15–5pm — Group sharing & key actions
  • 5–7pm — Free time: Journal, chat, sit by the fire pit with a drink
  • 7pm — Dinner 
  • 8.30pm - Paint your future: Unleash your inner Picasso in this lighthearted exercise in creativity!
Saturday 31 January 2026 - Decision & Direction
8.00am — Breakfast

9am–2pm — 6 mile hike: ​This longer hike is simply a chance to get out in nature, chat with your new friends and feel the worries shift. Sometimes it's in those conversations that breakthroughs happen. We will break the walk with lunch at the Hare & Hounds pub in Lothersdale.

2 - 3pm - Chill time

3 - 4.30pm - Reshape Your Future
  • Part 1: Burn That Shit Up: letting go of what no longer serves you
  • Part 2: 2026 — Your Life Reimagined: visualising the life you want
  • Part 3: Make That Shit Happen: an action plan you can make a reality       

4.30 - 6pm — One-on-ones or chill time. If you want a one-on-one chat with me, grab a slot. Otherwise your time to chill or work on your vision board or life plan. Or cosy up in a chair with a book.

6 - 6.30 - Optional gentle yoga flow / stretch

7.30 - dinner, followed by a kitchen disco in your pjs because clarity doesn’t have to be serious. This is your chance to laugh, move and feel alive. Choose your fave choons and shake it off.
Sunday 1 February 2026 - Head home with clarity
A new month and a new start for you.
  • 8.00 -Morning Mindfulness Moment: A quiet closing circle to anchor everything you’ve found.
  • 8.30 - Breakfast
  • 9.30 - Final thoughts, sharing, insights
  • 10am — Depart: With a sense of possibility and newfound energy to try something new (and a circle of new friends)
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Who is running the retreat?

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I'm Melissa Talago, a down-to-earth midlife woman who has found herself stuck in indecision many times. 

I know how crippling that can be, how it eats into your happiness. And the older you get, the greater the sense of urgency to live a more interesting, satisfying, joyful or purposeful life becomes.

But I know that the only thing that solves indecision and a lack of clarity is ACTION. 

I've consistently done just that, stepping out of my comfort zone and changing my life because I have a very simple belief:

​Life is meant to be lived. Not existed. 

As the founder of Glamoraks, I know the power of walking in nature and talking with other women. 
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Unstuck is your weekend to find clarity, to figure out what it is you need, and to create an action plan to make it happen. 

(Oh, and it will be fun!)
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Feedback from women I've helped in the past

I'm not a coach, psychologist or guru. I'm an entrepreneur and marketer, who  has run hiking and business retreats in the past. My superpower is being able to cut through the fluff to help women - and businesses - get clarity and direction. 
Oh wow! Thank you for your help today, my head is buzzing with plans and I can't wait to start putting them into action. In one phone call you managed to set me in the right direction on things I've been pondering on for months. You are a gem, thank you so much." Stacey
I literally sat in my car with tears of joy – you were able to articulate my value in a way that I’ve never been able to do in as succinct a manner." Carolyn
Just want to say a HUGE thank you. Thank you for being YOU, for holding me to account, for not allowing me to 'fluff' a response, for being challenging, direct, honest and supportive all at the same time."  Jennifer
You are just so good at what you do, I really don't think I have come across anyone so dynamic. The way that you can translate every different type of business that you come across, and you just "get them" is really inspiring. It puts a fire in my belly.' Ruth


​The details

When is Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend being held?
Thursday 29 January 2026 - Sunday 1 February 2026
Where is Unstuck: The  Clarity Weekend being held?
The Healthy Home, Babyhouse Ln, Keighley, Yorkshire, BD20 8HY - Learn more about the incredible Healthy Home. It has been featured on the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. 
How do I get to Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend?
Skipton train station (you'll need to get a taxi from there for a 15 min drive). There is parking at the venue if you drive. 
Who is Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend for? 
It's for women (sorry guys). You can be any age but you're probably likely to be in your late mid forties to 60s, possibly going through perimenopause or menopause. You want to find clarity so you can start living, rather than existing.
What is the vibe at Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend like?
Down to earth, friendly, real, relaxed, soulful, “Deep enough to shift something, light enough to feel like a treat.
Who is running Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend?
Melissa Talago is the founder of Glamoraks. By day she does technology marketing. She is a serial entrepreneur, self-published author (writing a book on getting divorced amicably), a regular adventurer and solo traveller. She has successfully run business and hiking retreats, almost exclusively for women. Her superpower is helping people find clarity and inspiring them to take action.

She's lived in South Africa, the USA and UK. She has a myriad of life experiences that has taught her resilience, bravery and self-belief. Learn more about Melissa on LinkedIn.
What's included in Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend?
3 nights accommodation in shared rooms (note: most rooms sleep 2, one room sleeps 3, and we have one room for solo occupancy, which incurs a single supplement, ideally reserved for people who have a medical need for privacy. If you're worried about sharing, don't! The chats and friendships forged with roomies is part of the experience.)

3 x dinners
3 x breakfasts
1 x home-cooked lunch
1 x pub lunch
1 x afternoon cake
Teas/coffee
Non-alcoholic mulled wine/cider on night 1

All meals are vegetarian, apart from the pub lunch where a meat option is on offer. Vegan and gluten-free can be accommodated with advance notice

A journal
Art supplies
A small gift
Two guided walks
All sessions
What's not included in Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend?
Transport to and from the venue
Insurance
Alcohol - but you are welcome to bring your own
What should you bring to Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend?
  • Clothes you're comfortable in. This is about cosy comfort, not fashion.
  • Hiking clothes and waterproof boots. It's January in the Yorkshire Dales! Layers, warm coat, waterproofs, woolly hat, gloves
  • Walking poles if you like to use them while walking
  • A small backpack and water bottle
  • A yoga mat if you have one
  • PJs!
  • Any medications or personal items
  • Alcohol: While this retreat will serve nourishing food, it's also your weekend so if that means a nice glass of wine at the end of the day, you're very welcome to have that.. If you want any alcoholic or non-alcoholic specific drinks for the evening,, please bring this with you. No corkage is charged. 
  • A pen for writing in your journal
What is the price of Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend and is there a payment plan?
The price for the weekend is £795pp.
A non-refundable deposit of £397.50 will secure your place. The balance must be paid by 15 January. 
The solo supplement for the single room is £100.
What is the code of conduct for Unstuck: The Clarity Weekend?
This is a judgement free retreat. This means you can bring your true self, your true heart's desires, and your true thoughts, and feel brave enough to voice them out loud. What is shared at the retreat is shared in confidence and this will be totally respected. Anyone attending agrees to this. ​
I have more questions. How do I get in touch? 
Either fill out the form below with your contact details including your phone number if you'd like to chat through it. Or email [email protected]

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Remember: the first step to change your life is to take action. So be brave. Invest in yourself and your future happiness.

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If minimum numbers aren't met, your deposit will be fully refunded by the end of January 2026.

If minimum numbers are met, deposits are non-refundable. The balance of £397.50 will be due on 15 January 2026. You will be sent a link to pay the balance. 

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Terms and Conditions
1. Your Booking
Your booking is confirmed once full payment has been received.

Because this retreat is designed to be a supportive, safe, and positive experience for everyone, attendance is at my discretion. I reserve the right to decline a booking if I feel the retreat may not be the right fit for someone at this time. This is never personal — it’s simply to ensure the best experience for the whole group.

Places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Refunds & Cancellations
All bookings are non-refundable.
If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend:
  • You are welcome to transfer your place to a friend at no additional cost - however I will need to speak to them first to ensure they're a fit,; and/or
  • If I am able to resell your place, I will refund you the full amount paid.
  • If I cannot fill your place, no refund will be given.
This policy exists because retreat costs are paid in advance and fixed per person.

3. Travel Insurance
I strongly recommend that you take out personal travel insurance that covers:
  • cancellation (due to illness, life events, or other unexpected issues)
  • personal belongings
  • any medical needs
This protects you should anything unforeseen arise.

4. Your Responsibility & Wellbeing
This retreat includes activities such as gentle walking, journaling, group discussion, and reflective exercises.
By attending, you agree that:
  • You participate in all activities voluntarily and at your own risk.
  • You are responsible for assessing your own physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Melissa Talago / Glamoraks is not liable for any injuries, illnesses, or emotional outcomes related to participation.
Nothing during the weekend is a substitute for therapy, counselling, medical advice, or professional mental health care.
This retreat is designed to be supportive, uplifting, and empowering — not risky — but I must include the above for clarity.

5. Life Decisions & Personal Choices
The retreat may help you gain clarity and confidence, but:
  • Any decisions you make during or after the weekend are your own.
  • Melissa Talago / Glamoraks cannot be held responsible for the consequences of personal life choices made during or after the retreat.
The aim is to support you in exploring your thoughts — not to direct or influence specific decisions.

6. Physical Health & Accessibility
Please ensure that you are fit and able to take part in light walking activities. If you have any injuries, limitations, or health conditions that might affect your participation, you are responsible for informing me in advance.
Reasonable adjustments will always be considered.

7. Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation is in shared rooms, and all meals are included.
Please let me know of any dietary requirements at least 14 days before the retreat so we can plan appropriately.

8. Retreat Environment
This is an alcohol-friendly but respectful space. Moderate drinking is fine; behaviour that disrupts the group environment is not.
You agree to contribute to a warm, supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere. Harmful, disrespectful, or disruptive behaviour may result in being asked to leave the retreat (without refund).

Rules of the Healthy Home must be adhered to. These are shared in advance of the retreat.


9. Photography & Privacy
I respect your privacy.
  • I will never share identifiable photos of you without your explicit permission.
  • You are welcome to take your own photos, but please respect the privacy of others.
All personal stories shared during the weekend remain confidential within the group.

10. If I Need to Cancel
If, for any reason, I (Melissa Talago/Glamoraks) need to cancel the retreat:
  • You will receive a full refund of all retreat fees paid.
  • I cannot cover travel, insurance, or any other associated costs.

11. By Booking, You Agree To These Terms
Completing your booking and payment indicates that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

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