Charlotte Church closes Welsh wellness retreat after five years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 08:38 · Archive

Charlotte Church has permanently closed The Dreaming, her £3 million wellness retreat in Wales, after five years of operation. The singer had announced last month that the retreat would pause temporarily, but has now confirmed the closure is permanent in a statement on the business's social media.

The retreat was based at Rhydoldog House in Powys, a former home of fashion designer Laura Ashley that Church purchased for £1.5 million and which sits on 47 acres of land. The Dreaming offered nature-centred experiences including gong baths, forest bathing, Druid ceremonies and silent discos. Rooms could accommodate up to 16 guests across eight rooms, with nightly rates starting from £300. The retreat also hosted free programmes for activists and NHS workers.

In her statement, Church, 40, explained that whilst the team had initially hoped the pause would be temporary, they had come to accept it was the end of the project. She wrote: 'Sadly, we've come to realise that this is not simply a time of hibernation, but the end of our journey with The Dreaming.' The statement paid tribute to the thousands of guests who had visited over the years and participated in activities including singing, dancing, shared meals and cold-water swimming.

How it is being reported

• Charlotte Church forced to close £3m wellness retreatThe singer set up the healing centre in rural Wales after buying the designer Laura Ashley’s estate in PowysEvening Standard · 13 Nov, 20:51
• Charlotte Church forced to close her £3m wellness retreat in WalesCharlotte Church has announced the permanent closure of her £3million wellness retreat The Dreaming in Wales after five years, admitting the business will not be reopening.The Mirror · 13 Nov, 19:32

In this story: Charlotte Church · The Dreaming · Rhydoldog House · Laura Ashley · Powys · Wales

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