Your Questions, Answered

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  • The Escape Edit is a lifestyle retreat and community for women. We offer curated retreats, a membership with a monthly book club and events, and bespoke Travel Concierge Services — all designed to help women rest, recharge and enjoy beautifully considered experiences

  • Our retreats are created for women of all backgrounds who enjoy travel, reading, beautiful spaces and relaxed connection. You don’t need prior retreat experience — just a desire to take time for yourself and feel looked after.

  • Each Escape Edit retreat varies slightly by location, but typically includes:

    • Four nights in a carefully chosen house or villa. We may need to change the duration depending on our chosen villa

    • Time to read, rest and unwind

    • Optional workshops in personal style or home interiors

    • Local outings or cultural experiences

    • Delicious, thoughtfully prepared meals

    • A calm, unhurried pace — with no pressure to do everything

    Full details are shared ahead of each retreat.

  • You can register your interest via our website. Members receive early access to retreat bookings by email before places are released more widely.

    Payments are processed securely via Stripe.

  • A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.

    The remaining balance is due 60 days before the retreat start date.

    Cancellation terms vary depending on timing and are detailed in our Terms & Conditions. We strongly recommend travel insurance for all retreats.

  • Yes. We regularly support allergies, intolerances and dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets.

    Please share all requirements at the time of booking so we can prepare with care. While we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment, your wellbeing is a priority.

  • We aim to create inclusive, welcoming experiences. Some properties are older homes or rural buildings with steps or uneven surfaces.

    If you have mobility or accessibility needs, please contact us before booking. We’ll explain the setup honestly and help you decide whether the retreat is suitable.

  • Membership includes:

    • Access to the monthly Escape Edit Book Club

    • Reduced rate when using our Travel Concierge Services

    • Invitations to style and interiors workshops and events with perks

    • Early access to retreat bookings

    • Member-only perks and priority access as new offerings launch

    • Access to a private WhatsApp community

      Full details are available on the Membership page.

  • The Escape Edit Travel Concierge Services offer personalised travel planning — from light destination guidance to more detailed itineraries.

    Each service is shaped around your preferences, pace, budget and timeframe.

  • No. Travel Concierge Services are available to non-members.
    Members receive early access and exclusive perks when the service launches.

  • Gifting options will be available soon.
    If you’d like to discuss a gift before then, please contact us.

  • The Escape Edit was founded by Dharini and is supported by a small network of trusted collaborators across travel, design and hospitality. Learn more on our About page.