The Strategic Hideaway
The Strategic Hideaway
NOVEMBER 7th - 9th 2025
A powerful 3 day retreat to Reawaken your potential + Reimagine what’s possible for 2026.
November 7th-9th, 2025
Join us for a powerful 3 day retreat to reawaken your potential + reimagine what’s possible for 2026.
Unplug from the hustle. Plug back into your power.
Unplug from the hustle.
Plug back into your power.
The Hideaway
An expansive weekend of reflection, recalibration, and radical realignment.
With fireside chats that spark truth. Woodland walks that clear your head. Grounded rituals that anchor your vision. And bold strategy sessions that change the game.
The Experience
The Experience
Hideaway for 3 beautiful days this November and experience:
The Exhale. That moment you arrive, drop your bags, and realise you don’t have to hold it all together here. No juggling, no noise, no expectations. Just space to breathe.
The Clarity. Workshops, conversations, and quiet moments designed to strip away the fog so you finally see your 2026 vision your way.
The Fire. You’ll reconnect with the version of you that’s bold, unapologetic, and lit up about her business again. No more going through the motions - momentum gets locked in here.
The Connection. Real, honest conversations with women who get it.
By the end of the weekend, they won’t just be retreat mates, they’ll be business besties who’ll cheer you on long after you leave.
The Space. Time to think, journal, nap, move, or soak in the hot tub. Because breakthroughs don’t only happen in workshops, they happen when you finally slow down enough to hear yourself.
The Re-Emergence. You’ll walk out with more than inspiration. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, fresh energy, and the
momentum to make 2026 your boldest year yet.
Leave with the fire and strategy so clear you’ll wonder why you ever doubted yourself.
Your time at The Strategic Hideaway...
DAY 1 | R E A W A K E N
Friday 7th November
Arrive at 10am. Exhale + Connect
Reflections: the year behind, + the woman ahead
Munchtime, mingling, + movement
Craft your unapologetic 2026
WO-MANifesto
Sunset closing circle for day guests
----
Retreaters Settle in
Fireside dinner + space to unpick, reflect + go deeper
DAY 2 | R E I M A G I N E
Saturday 8th November
Sunrise walk (optional)
Breakfast brainstorm
Success Reimagined: your unapologetically YOU version of success
Munchtime, mingling, + movement
Design your Bold AF 2026 Success Roadmap
1 : 1 Clarity Sessions / 'ME' Time
One Year From Now Dinner Party
DAY 3 | R E - E M E R G E
Sunday 9th November
'ME' Time to gather your thoughts + your belongings
Setting you up for success: grounding rituals workshop with Lynz of Sage & Sonny
'Bon Voyage' Brunch
The Send Off: a powerful closing to carry forward as you re-emerge into your next chapter
Head home at 1pm
Meet Nic (your host)
The Success Formula | Straight talking Strategist | Business Brainstormer Nic is pretty awesome at creating spaces where ambitious women can finally breathe, stop pretending they’ve got it all together, and reconnect with who they are - while mapping the business and life they actually want.
What to expect: Big vision, bold strategy, and belly laughs. I’ll ask you the questions you’ve been dodging, cheer wildly when you take up space, and remind you why you started this thing in the first place.
Meet Lynz
Sage & Sonny | Holistic Powerhouse | Zen Queen
Rooted in slow living, Lynz is the zen to Nic's high energy. Her superpower is helping you create rituals and moments to slow daily life down and put joy back in the simple things.
What to expect: Insightful conversations, calming energy, and belly laughs.
Choose from...
A private boudoir for £696 or
grab your business bestie and share a twin room for £500 p/person.
AND if you pay in full, you’ll unlock a BONUS 1:1 session with me after the retreat to deepen you vision + accelerate your strategy.
Select Your Experience
Friday Day Pass
Dip your toes into the Hideaway magic. A day of reflection, activation + WO-MANifesto fire (without the sleepover).
Limited spaces.
£126
Friday Day Pass
Dip your toes into the Hideaway magic. A day of reflection, activation + WO-MANifesto fire (without the sleepover).
Limited spaces.
£126
Full Retreat
Private Room
Your own lush sanctuary for the full 3 day retreat. Space to process, scribble ideas at 2am, or collapse into a bubble of peace when you need it.
£696
or 3 mthly payments of £232
Full Retreat
Private Room
Your own lush sanctuary for the full 3 day retreat. Space to process, scribble ideas at 2am, or collapse into a bubble of peace when you need it.
£696
or 3 mthly payments of £232
Full Retreat
Twin Share
Double the laughs, double the late night chats. A shared space that creates the kind of connection that sparks lifelong biz besties.
£500
or 3 mthly payments of £167
Full Retreat
Twin Share
Double the laughs, double the late night chats. A shared space that creates the kind of connection that sparks lifelong biz besties.
£500
or 3 mthly payments of £167
What previous Retreaters have said...
"Just a huge thank you for all the organising, planning, advice and belly laughs. Loved everything from the company, sessions, walk, chats, food, special treats, venue and planning of 2025. Honestly can’t think of anything that would have made it better. This has been the BEST weekend!”
Shona
Ingram Hear Care
"I have had such a fantastic weekend. Was such an inviting and welcoming setting + vibe which made me feel so at home. The way the conversations and day flowed was so powerful and productive. I loved bringing everything from the weekend together. Thank you for allowing me to share my passion with you all. You have a great gift for bringing people together and bring all the juicy bits to the forefront”
Erinn
Manalife Pilates
“What a wonderful weekend - I can genuinely say I've arrived home a different person! From start to finish, the weekend was impeccably organised (but in such a way that plans were flexible and you could dip in and out) and thoughtfully curated. Nicola provided the perfect blend of hard-working strategy time, relaxation time and time for informal chat/space alone but the best thing about it was Nicola herself - it's her who makes the whole experience what it is. I so valued my time working with her on my strategy but also love the fun and hilarity she brought to the group. 100% recommend this unique experience to those ready to explore a change in themselves or their business.
Claire
Little Black Dog Media
“It was such a rare opportunity to truly take a break from everything else and just focus on what we were there to do…You just bring something really special and rare to the table. You have this unique mix of masculine + feminine energy that is so nurturing and yet structured. Amazing”
Heather
Become Aligned
"Amazing, absolutely EPIC! Wow where do I begin. I have had the most amazing weekend with another five very different but very unique lovely ladies in business. From arriving on Friday, I felt they welcomed me in like I had known them forever. Pushing me out of my comfort zone, learning new things and really digging deep into my life and being open to being vulnerable…I will forever be grateful to Nicola for the amazing opportunities this weekend”
Joanne
JS Photography
”Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what this weekend has given me”
Jess
Align People HR
The Location
Because the space you’re in changes the way you think.
Welcome to Ballogie House, a sprawling estate tucked deep in the heart of Royal Deeside.
Tranquil. Secluded. Wrapped in woodlands and wide open skies. And all yours for the weekend.
It’s the kind of place where your shoulders drop the second you arrive.
Think cosy fires, sprawling views, and the kind of stillness that makes your brain finally switch off from the to-do list. Every corner is designed for deep conversations, bold visions, and those aha moments that remind you why you do what you do.
This is your hideaway. Your weekend sanctuary. A backdrop for bold thinking, deep rest, and powerful conversations.
📍 Address: Ballogie House, Ballogie Estate, Aboyne, AB34 5DT
(Located on the South Deeside Road (B976), between the villages of Aboyne and Finzean).
FAQs
Who is this for?
This retreat is for female business owners who are ready to step away from the 'busy' and get laser clear on your BIG 2026 vision and strategy.
I'm worried I'll feel awkward...
This retreat is deliberately designed to be warm, welcoming and zero judgey. Think relaxed, empowering, belly laughs and deep chats. By the time you leave, you won’t just have clarity on your business; you’ll have a new squad of business besties who get it and YOU on a whole other level.
Is it all work and no play?
Absolutely not. Yes, you’ll map out your 2026 vision and strategy. But you’ll also eat ridiculously good food, hang in the hot tub, get that much needed downtime and recharge those batteries fully.
What if I've dietary stuff?
I've got you! Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, low carb, high snack - just let me know what you need.
What's the cost?
Its £696 for your own dreamy private room
or £500 each if you fancy sharing a twin (bring your biz bestie or I’ll match you up with another amazing woman).
What's included in that cost?
Literally everything except travel. Think:
2 nights in your own of lush ensuite room
All activities, materials + group sessions
All the food, drinks + cheeky nibbles you could wish for.
Downtime, hot tub hangs + real connection
Surprise treats + extra goodies (because you deserve to be spoiled)
Is there a payment plan?
Of course! You can split the payments over 3 months:
£696 would be 3x £232
£500 would be 3x £167
Psst...Pay in full and you'll unlock a bonus 1:1 session with me after the retreat to deepen you vision + accelerate your strategy.
Want to chat it all through?
The Success Formula
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
nicola@thesuccessformula.co.uk
More from The Success Formula below:
