Looking for a wellness retreat itinerary template that you can use for your own event? Or some inspiration of what your programme should include? Then we’ve got you covered…
In this article – we share 10 wellness retreat itinerary templates for you to download, customise, or simply use as inspiration for your own ideas.
If you’re planning your own fitness or wellness retreat, then designing the right itinerary is essential. The itinerary brings together all the sessions, classes and activities, so it’s central to the event. It summarises your retreat in a single page so can be a valuable sales tool that helps generate attendee registrations (more about that below).
An itinerary is also essential for the event to run smoothly. It ensures that your participants arrive on time so sessions can start and end as planned. Delays can have knock-on effects on the rest of the programme so it’s easier if everything keeps to time.
Itineraries also put people at ease. When they don’t know where they’re supposed to be or at what time, the uncertainty can cause anxiety. That’s the opposite effect we want our retreat to have on people!
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What should a retreat itinerary include?
When designing your itinerary, you’ll need to include the dates, times, and activities. In terms of sessions, these will depend on your expertise and the needs of your audience. You could include things like…
- Different types of yoga
- Meditation
- High-intensity interval training
- Healthy cookery or nutrition classes
- Spa activities such as massage or treatments
- Hiking in local nature
- Classes on journalling, doodling or art-based therapies
Top tip – the schedule will often evolve throughout the planning stages, so times and sequencing may change. This means it’s really important to proof your final itinerary thoroughly, since it’s easy for these small changes to go unnoticed.
Example Wellness Retreat Itineraries
Here are some examples of wellness retreat itineraries to inspire your own. You can also download all of these as part of the template bundle further down.
Are an itinerary and programme the same thing?
An itinerary is slightly different from a retreat programme. An itinerary outlines the dates, times, and activities. A programme goes into more detail, for example by explaining what sessions include, who will be leading them, and what their benefits are.
Downloadable Retreat Templates
We love creating templates for our clients because they take the hassle out of planning and preparation. Organising a retreat is enough work without all of the little admin tasks that come with it!
Using templates can be helpful for several reasons…
- Saves time and effort (no need to create the design, find images, think of what to include, etc.).
- Ensures you don’t forget key info (it’s easy to overlook something important like the dates or locations when you’re entrenched in the details of a project).
- Benefit from a professional design that’s already done for you so there is no need to tinker with different layouts.
- Incorporate design and planning best practices instead of you having to learn through trial and error.
Here’s a collection of ready-made templates that you can use for your retreat itinerary…
To download these PDF templates for free click here (no email opt-in required). If you prefer the editable templates so that you can create your own, click here instead.
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Using Itineraries To Sell Your Retreat
Itineraries are more than practical logistical resources – they’re actually useful sales tools too. To retreat companies use itineraries on their booking websites to help sign up more participants.
Itineraries help people to understand whether the retreat is right for them. They can see what activities are included, how long different sessions are, and decide whether it’s a good fit for their ability levels and interests.
Itineraries can also help you communicate the amazing value for money your retreat offers! By detailing everything that’s involved and included, people get a clearer idea of what they get for the price. Using aspirational descriptions and persuasive language in your activity outlines can make your retreat even more compelling.
Including an itinerary on your website can also help convince those people who are on the fence. They might like the idea of attending a wellness retreat but be unsure about committing. By seeing a clear plan of what’s involved, they’ll have a better idea of what to expect. This can allay some of their fears or barriers to purchasing so that you convert more visitors into retreat participants!
You can also use itineraries like these as a lead magnet for your retreat. Simply ask people to enter their email address in order to download it. People who do will be high-quality leads since they’ve signalled a strong interest in the retreat. You can then follow-up with them via email or using an autoresponder sequence to get them to sign up.
So get started today! Download the retreat itinerary templates for free and amend them to reflect your plans. Then share them with participants or use them on your website to encourage sign-ups.
