Meet Anabel & Steve
Creative partners, spiritual seekers, and your retreat hosts
We’ve been partners in life and creativity for over 18 years. Our journey has taken us from the fast-paced worlds of journalism and branding into a slower, more soulful way of living, rooted in mindfulness, creativity, and connection.
Steve built his career in advertising and branding, and now runs The Photography Movement, a not-for-profit dedicated to using photography to support mental wellbeing. Anabel was a long-time journalist and editor before training as a reflexologist — she now runs a practice at The Portland Hospital, helping others reconnect with their bodies and inner calm.
Creativity has always been central to our lives. From co-creating a RIBA award-nominated home in London to leading meaningful projects together, we believe in creativity as a path to transformation. A 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat marked a profound turning point for us — since then, our lives have deepened with daily meditation, spiritual practice, and a new way of seeing the world.
Steve practices Buddhism, Anabel finds connection through yoga and mantra singing — and we both believe that peace and wisdom come through constant evolution.
This retreat is an invitation to step away, create, and reconnect. We’d be honoured to share the space with you.
Anabel Cutler is a qualified yoga teacher and somatic practitioner with a passion for helping individuals reconnect through nature and mindfulness.
With expertise reflexology and Reiki healing as well as yoga and meditation, Anabel offers a retreat experience that nurtures mind, body and spirit, providing space for reflection, growth, and self-discovery.
She specialises in foot and hand reflexology, facial rejuvenation, and restorative treatments to support well-being, stress, and anxiety. Prior to her wellness career, Anabel was a journalist and editor for leading publications like ELLE Decoration, The Times, Condé Nast Traveller, and InStyle.
As a retreat leader, she blends her diverse background to guide participants in reconnecting with their inner selves, helping them find clarity, healing, and inspiration during times of change or transition.
You can view her website at: https://www.reflexologyforlife.space/
Steve Wallington is a creative professional with extensive experience in advertising, branding, and photography.
Having worked with leading global brands, Steve now uses his skills to help others explore their creative potential.
He is actively involved in The Photography Movement project, using his work to raise awareness around mental well-being. His photography sessions explore emotional expression and storytelling, working with schools and students with tailor-made workshops to suit every level of photographer to uncover new perspectives, gain clarity, and connect with their creativity through mindful photography.
Personally he has self-published two books, sold in The Photographers Gallery and The Tate, and has had two London exhibitions and in the last few months, he has been finishing an MA in photography at Falmouth University.
You can view his work at: https://www.sfwallington.me/photography-film/