Retreats & events

Enjoy our spaces.
Rest, reflect and reset

Run your own event
Women chatting and laughing at an outdoor table under a flowering pergola
How it works

Three ways to use the spaces

The spaces at RoR Escapes work across three distinct scenarios — hire them for your own group, bring a retreat or workshop you're running, or join something Clare is putting on.

Hire the Space
The whole place, yours.
Book Plas Tirion, Ardwyn Bach, or both together for your group's exclusive use. No other guests, no shared corridors — just your group and the space. Clare can help with as much or as little as you need around the booking.
Run Your Own Event
Bring your programme. We'll handle the rest.
If you're a retreat leader, coach, practitioner, or facilitator looking for the right space to host your own event — this is what RoR Escapes is set up to facilitate. Bring your group and your programme, and Clare will help with everything around it.
Clare's Own Workshops & Events
Workshops and gatherings led by Clare.
Clare's background is in facilitation and coaching, and from time to time she runs her own workshops and gatherings at RoR Escapes. These range from leadership days to creative weekends — small, focused, and worth turning up for. Upcoming events are listed below.
Our Retreats

A place to fully exhale

Rest deeply
Reconnect with yourself
Leave reinvigorated

Whether using our spaces for your own retreat or signing up for one arranged by RoR Escapes, we recognise that retreats need to live up to their promise.

From personal experience, Clare knows that a retreat is a chance to step gently away from the demands of everyday life and into a place where comfort, calm and considered hospitality allow you to fully exhale. Surrounded by beautiful spaces, thoughtful details and the ease of boutique accommodation, our guests are invited to rest deeply, reconnect with themselves and share meaningful moments with others. Whether the focus is wellness, creativity, movement, mindfulness, team development or simply time to pause, each retreat is designed to leave guests feeling reinvigorated, supported and quietly inspired — carrying home new insight, strengthened positive habits and a renewed sense of possibility.

For retreat hosts, private gatherings and groups staying together, the intimacy of a smaller setting creates something especially memorable. With fewer guests, there is greater opportunity for one-to-one interaction, individual encouragement and personal attention, allowing each person to feel truly seen, welcomed and supported in their own growth. The experience becomes not only a stay, but a restorative journey — one that nourishes the body, settles the mind and strengthens connection.

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Our Events

Thoughtfully hosted, entirely your own

Intimate spaces
Holding a small group gathering in a boutique setting brings a sense of ease, intimacy and occasion that is difficult to recreate in a larger venue. Our indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to encourage natural conversation, shared moments and relaxed group interaction, whether guests are gathering over coffee, moving between sessions, dining together or simply enjoying time in one another's company. The atmosphere is warm, personal and quietly luxurious, allowing each event to feel thoughtfully hosted and entirely your own.
The garden & gazebo
The gardens offer ample space for guests to gather, pause and connect in the open air, creating a beautiful extension of the retreat or event experience. For more intimate outdoor settings, the grounds can accommodate a medium-sized gazebo, providing a sheltered and atmospheric space for conversation, reflection, workshops, dining or celebration. This can be arranged by Clare, helping hosts create a setting that feels considered, comfortable and beautifully suited to the occasion.
Food & catering
Clare also works closely with trusted local suppliers and caterers in and around Ruthin, as well as across North Wales, to help ensure the food and refreshments are just right for your gathering. From nourishing retreat menus to celebratory meals, light lunches, afternoon teas or tailored group dining, catering can be shaped around the style of the event and the needs of your guests. Every effort is made to accommodate dietary requirements with care, so that everyone feels included, well looked after and able to enjoy the experience fully.
Ysmestfan

Ysmestfan

Ysmestfan is a converted studio space — flexible, light, and separate from the main spaces. It works well for yoga, wellness sessions, workshops, creative practice, and small group breakouts. It can be hired on its own or added onto a Plas Tirion or Ardwyn Bach booking.

See Ysmestfan
Renovated garage with sage green walls and white folding garage doors
Bright yoga room with teal mats on wall rack, wooden shelves, plants, and a small kitchenette.
Empty studio room with large wall mirror, floral mural, plants, and ‘It’s a new day’ sign on wall.
Previous retreats

What's happened here

A range of groups have used the spaces — walking crews, leadership teams, wellness practitioners, book clubs, and more. A few of them below.

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Leadership & Team Gatherings

A space away from the office and everything that comes with it. Room to think, talk, and actually get somewhere.

Two rolled olive-green yoga mats in soft sunlight
Wellness retreats

A few days to slow down properly. Good surroundings, quiet mornings, and space to do whatever your version of rest looks like.

Two women in fleece jackets looking at and pointing to a large map outdoors.
Walking Weekend

North Wales on the doorstep. Come back muddy, eat well, sleep better than you have in months.

Three women talking around a table with spring flowers in a rustic room
Book club gathering

A long-running book club that wanted something more than a meeting room. Three nights at Ardwyn Bach, good food, good conversation, and very little agenda beyond the one they brought with them.

Hands arranging a natural foliage wreath with pinecones and peacock feathers
Creative workshop

A calm, private space for makers, tutors, and facilitators. Bring your group, bring your materials — the space does the rest.

What guests say

Experiences that stay with you

★★★★★

This is a beautiful property, we were a big group and had the whole house which was absolutely immaculate.

Plas Tirion
,
2026-02
★★★★★

It is a kitchen that a cook has fitted out.

Airbnb
★★★★★

I wholeheartedly recommend Plas Tirion, for large groups, families or even just for one if you need some time to slow down, relax and enjoy the spectacular countryside of Denbighshire and North Wales.

Direct Booking
★★★★★

Clare has thought of every need for all circumstances.

Direct Booking
★★★★★

The attention to detail is amazing, all of the rooms are so comfortable and beautifully and cleverly designed, we had everything we needed and more.

Direct Booking
★★★★★

Ardwyn Bach is a lovely property and well-appointed to an extremely high standard

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

The house was very comfortable and quirky, the pictures do not do the inside justice.

Airbnb
★★★★★

A wonderful cottage that's very well equipped, and in a terrific location.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Wow! What a wonderful house. We had such an incredible stay.

Airbnb
★★★★★

Beautiful house with lovely garden and views and everything on the doorstep

Airbnb
★★★★★

It was warm, cosy, well-equipped, stylish and everything has been thought of.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Thank you for the great stay! The dwelling is really comfortable.

Airbnb
★★★★★

What an absolutely beautiful cottage! And Clare, the owner, was so accommodating and friendly.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

The property is really well positioned, right in the centre of Ruthin with a short walk to shops, pubs as well as the castle.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

As soon as you enter, you feel right at home, as the house is very cozy and comfortable and extremely well equipped.

Airbnb
★★★★★

The best welcome basket was on the counter when I arrived.

Airbnb
★★★★★

The house is beautiful and the photos online don't do it justice.

Airbnb
★★★★★

Beautiful house right in the middle of Ruthin with a great view from the patio.

Airbnb
★★★★★

We had a fabulous stay here. Very well equipped. Comfy Cozy. Beautiful welcome package.

Airbnb
★★★★★

Needs re-capturing

Holiday Cottages
★★★★☆½

The house boasts a delightful and quirky ambiance, characterized by its many small rooms, winding corridors, and quaint staircases.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

My wife and I felt like a Lord and a Lady!

Booking.com
★★★★★

It really is home from home, not only for us but for our dog too!

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

My friends and I booked Ardwyn Bach to stay in for Christmas and had the most magical wonderful time.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

You can't beat perfection!

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Beautiful home & great location, Clare couldn't have been more helpful we will definitely be coming back\

Airbnb
★★★★★

It's got to be one of the best places we've stayed in, booked through booking.com, and we've stayed in plenty both home & abroad.

Booking.com
★★★★★

Fabulous place to stay! Everything you could possibly need was available in the house.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Spacious, well-equipped property with delightful garden.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Needs re-capturing. Fantastic place — diolch...

Airbnb
★★★★★

This is a beautiful property, we were a big group and had the whole house which was absolutely immaculate.

Airbnb
★★★★★

One of the best places we have stayed in Airbnb ever.

Airbnb
★★★★★

It is a kitchen that a cook has fitted out.

Airbnb
★★★★★

I wholeheartedly recommend Plas Tirion, for large groups, families or even just for one if you need some time to slow down, relax and enjoy the spectacular countryside of Denbighshire and North Wales.

Direct Booking
★★★★★

Clare has thought of every need for all circumstances.

Direct Booking
★★★★★

The attention to detail is amazing, all of the rooms are so comfortable and beautifully and cleverly designed, we had everything we needed and more.

Direct Booking
★★★★★

Ardwyn Bach is a lovely property and well-appointed to an extremely high standard

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

The house was very comfortable and quirky, the pictures do not do the inside justice.

Airbnb
★★★★★

A wonderful cottage that's very well equipped, and in a terrific location.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Wow! What a wonderful house. We had such an incredible stay.

Airbnb
★★★★★

Beautiful house with lovely garden and views and everything on the doorstep

Airbnb
★★★★★

It was warm, cosy, well-equipped, stylish and everything has been thought of.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Thank you for the great stay! The dwelling is really comfortable.

Airbnb
★★★★★

What an absolutely beautiful cottage! And Clare, the owner, was so accommodating and friendly.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

The property is really well positioned, right in the centre of Ruthin with a short walk to shops, pubs as well as the castle.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

As soon as you enter, you feel right at home, as the house is very cozy and comfortable and extremely well equipped.

Airbnb
★★★★★

The best welcome basket was on the counter when I arrived.

Airbnb
★★★★★

The house is beautiful and the photos online don't do it justice.

Airbnb
★★★★★

Beautiful house right in the middle of Ruthin with a great view from the patio.

Airbnb
★★★★★

We had a fabulous stay here. Very well equipped. Comfy Cozy. Beautiful welcome package.

Airbnb
★★★★★

Needs re-capturing

Holiday Cottages
★★★★☆½

The house boasts a delightful and quirky ambiance, characterized by its many small rooms, winding corridors, and quaint staircases.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

My wife and I felt like a Lord and a Lady!

Booking.com
★★★★★

It really is home from home, not only for us but for our dog too!

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

My friends and I booked Ardwyn Bach to stay in for Christmas and had the most magical wonderful time.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

You can't beat perfection!

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Beautiful home & great location, Clare couldn't have been more helpful we will definitely be coming back\

Airbnb
★★★★★

It's got to be one of the best places we've stayed in, booked through booking.com, and we've stayed in plenty both home & abroad.

Booking.com
★★★★★

Fabulous place to stay! Everything you could possibly need was available in the house.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Spacious, well-equipped property with delightful garden.

Holiday Cottages
★★★★★

Needs re-capturing. Fantastic place — diolch...

Airbnb
★★★★★

This is a beautiful property, we were a big group and had the whole house which was absolutely immaculate.

Airbnb
★★★★★

One of the best places we have stayed in Airbnb ever.

Airbnb
Bookings available

Ready when you are

Get in touch and Clare will come back to you personally to talk through availability, the spaces, and whatever you're planning.

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