You’ve poured your heart into creating a beautiful retreat experience -  The perfect location. The branding. The transformation.
But there’s one question most retreat leaders never think to ask:

“Am I actually allowed to run this retreat?”

If your retreat includes two or more services - like accommodation and classes - it’s legally classified as a package holiday.
And that changes everything.

Under the Package Travel Regulations 2018, you are classed as a 'Tour Operator' if you:

✅ Book accommodation AND a second service (transport, classes, excursions, etc.)
✅ Collect payment from guests
✅ Coordinate bookings or handle suppliers

That means you are legally required to have:

• Tour Operator Insurance

• Financial Failure Cover

• A clear system for protecting guest payments

• A framework for refunds and repatriation if things go wrong

And no - Public Liability Insurance does not cover any of this.

Most wellness hosts are operating illegally without even realising. And when something goes wrong (a hotel cancels, a supplier pulls out, a venue goes under), it’s the host who’s financially and legally liable.

That’s the risk.

I’m Laura Rowe, founder of Align Lifestyle. With over 20 years in the wellness and travel industry - and a 100% sold-out retreat track record. I help retreat leaders like you, stay legally compliant without the stress or cost of becoming a registered tour operator yourself.

The Silent Co-Host Service gives you full legal cover, financial protection, and peace of mind - while keeping YOU front and centre as the face of your retreat.

No awkward disclaimers.
No last-minute panic.
No hidden risks.

Just the freedom to deliver the transformative retreat your guests deserve - with complete legal backing in the background.

✅ You Stay the Brand. We Handle the Legal.

You lead your retreat. You market it. You hold the space.
Align Lifestyle Retreats sits quietly behind the scenes, protecting every transaction, booking, and supplier agreement under their insured tour operator umbrella.

Guests see your brand. Your voice. Your vision.

But legally, you’re backed by a fully compliant, experienced, and insured partner.

✅ You Save Thousands in Costs (and Months of Time)

Becoming a legal tour operator on your own?

➡ Requires a deep-dive application process
➡ Lengthy, time consuming process
➡ Costs thousands of pounds in annual premiums
➡ Only viable if you run 4-6 high-profit retreats per year

Most retreat hosts simply don’t qualify or can’t justify the cost.

With Align Lifestyle Retreat's flat-fee Silent Co-Host service, you can build the retreat you love - without the stress or expense.

✅ You Become Instantly Compliant

From the moment we begin, your retreat becomes legally protected.

Every supplier. Every booking. Every guest payment.

✔ Tour Operator Insurance
✔ Financial Failure Cover
✔ Supplier collapse protection
✔ Transparent, compliant booking system
✔ Guidance on safeguarding, refund policies, and legal obligations

• Legal cover for two third-party suppliers (e.g. venue + catering)

• Additional suppliers covered at a small extra fee

• All payment and booking processing handled under our legal structure

• You remain fully in control of your brand, experience, and vision

• Flat fee of £800* - often covered by just one guest’s retreat booking

• Zero hidden fees. Fully deductible as a business expense.

  ✨ Bonus: You’ll also gain access to Laura's insider advice, preferred supplier intros, and proven retreat success strategy tips - backed by hundreds of five-star reviews and repeat bookings.

In today’s climate, guests are investing thousands into your retreat. They’re often in burnout, transition, or deep emotional work.

They trust that you’ve thought of everything.

But if something goes wrong - and you’re not protected - it’s your business, your reputation, and your guest’s wellbeing at risk.

Silent Co-Hosting protects all three.

Because Trust Starts in the Details

Retreats are sacred.

They deserve to be safe, legally sound, and built with integrity.

Let’s create that together.

You're not just holding space. You're holding responsibility.

Let’s make sure you’re doing it with integrity, ease, and full legal support.

➡ Download the full brochure for details
➡ Email: hello@alignlifestyle.co.uk to request a personalised silent co-host quote

✅ Coaches, yoga teachers, healers, and space-holders planning retreats

✅ Retreat leaders using venues and third-party providers

✅ Anyone who wants to run retreats in UK, Europe, and International with professional integrity and legal confidence

✅ Hosts who are serious about sustainability - not risk

*All payments incur 3.4% admin fee

All payments are full and final. No refunds are permitted.

Full list of countries covered are available via our retreat brochure or by contacting Align Lifestyle Retreats via hello@alignlifestyle.co.uk to discuss any further details.