The Switch Off is a space for women to slow down, switch off and spend some time with themselves.
Its quiet, phone-free sessions are designed to give you a break from the constant noise, notifications and expectations of everyday life. No pressure to talk, perform, be productive or do anything in particular. Just time to yourself, without your phone.
Each session offers time to read, write, collage or simply sit quietly, with gentle music, something to drink and the option to chat afterwards if you feel like it.
It’s about being left alone, but not feeling alone. Because sometimes all you need is a little time to hear yourself think.
For more information and upcoming sessions, visit www.the-switch-off.co.uk.
Testimonials
“Thoughtful, empowering and essential. Thank you” (KB)
“I really valued (and needed) that quiet time” (ES)
“A beautifully executed concept that really helped me de-stress” (SF)
“So helpful for gathering my thoughts together” (JS)
“This kind of thing is deeply needed in today’s world” (BK)
“Wonderful and I had the best night’s sleep afterwards” (JL)
“Brilliant – we all need to switch off from the world now and then” (SA)
“So nice to not have to talk but be in company” (AG)
“It was literally exactly what I needed and I’m feeling so much better” (BL)
“I almost didn’t make it as I’d had a horrible day at work, but I’m so glad I did. This is what everyone needs right now” (KL)
“Thank you for helping me put into words some of my muddled thoughts and helping me find clarity through creativity. Very healing after a difficult year” (BK)
“I didn’t get it at first – surely we could just do this at home? But two hours later, I totally understood. A beautiful experience. Thank you” (MR)
It’s so rare to be in company and also in silence. Gorgeous – thank you” (PB)
Next Session:
An Evening Retreat
Thurs 29 October 2026
A quiet, phone-free evening for women. Read, write, collage and slow down, with no pressure to talk.
For this Evening Retreat, we’re bringing together a mix of residents from Altura 50 alongside women who already know and love The Switch Off.
A quiet evening to put your phone away, slow down and spend a little time with yourself. For 3 hours, step away from screens, notifications and the usual demands of the day and settle into a slower pace.
There are three simple activities to choose from:
Read
Bring a book you’ve been meaning to pick up, or choose something from our selection. No reading goal. No book club discussions. Just time to read.
Write
Bring a journal if you have one you’d like to use, or use the paper and notebooks provided. There’ll be some gentle prompts available if you’d like a little inspiration, or you can write whatever comes to mind. There’s no right way to do it.
Collage
Cut, stick and create without worrying about whether you’re “good at art”. Everything you need will be provided, along with some prompts to get you started if you’d like them.
You can try all three activities, spend most of the evening on one, or move between them as you feel like it. There’s no agenda to keep up with and no expectation to produce anything.
This is a silent session, with gentle background music playing throughout. There’s no group discussion, introductions or expectation to talk. You can simply settle in, do your own thing and enjoy being around other people without having to interact with them. There’ll also be grazing boxes to snack on and wine and herbal teas to drink.
At the end, you’re welcome to head home, or stay on for a little while to chat with the women who’ve been switching off alongside you.
No pressure. No expectations. No screens. Just 3 hours to slow down, recharge and have a bit of time to yourself.
Key Info:
An Evening Retreat
Location: Altura 50
Date: Thurs 29 October
Time: 7pm to 10pm
TICKETS HERE
Previous Sessions
Since launching in 2024, we’ve hosted a series of small, intimate taster sessions refining the experience and listening closely to our guests.
To protect the privacy and presence of everyone who attends, we don’t take photos or videos during sessions. But you can get a feel for the environments in which they have taken place via the links below:
The Switch Off at The Village Table (April 2026)
The Switch Off at CEZ Creative Space (Jan 2026)
The Switch Off at Tao (May 2025)
The Switch Off at The Store (Nov 2024)
The Switch Off at The South Wing (March 2024)
