IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:
If you would like to book the Founder Tour, please directly email retreatlodges3@hotmail.com (or press the button below) and a date, time and payment will be organised with you shortly.
The price for 1-2 individuals is a flat rate of £130, with £60 per person added after that.
Example pricing: if 4 people want to visit, then the total price is £250. This is £130 for the first two individuals together, plus £60 each for the second two individuals. We are only taking Founder Tour bookings via email.
In your Email, please make sure you clearly include:
Preferred dates and times.
Number of guests (including children or companion animals).
Accessibility requirements.
Thank you!
Sanctuary Tour with the Founder
Your experience includes:
✨ 1.5 hours with Billy by your side – starting off at our café, where you’ll hear first-hand about his remarkable journey rescuing animals from a very young age and learn more about his books.
🐾 Meet our newest rescued residents up close – enjoy personal interactions and plenty of photo opportunities with some of the animals who now call The Retreat home.
❤️ Discover their rescue stories – hear how they arrived here and the lives they now enjoy thanks to your support.
🍽️ Reserved lunch table – your tour finishes in time for lunch at the café where our licksmacking menu contains all your favourites and daily homemade specials (food and drinks not included). Full table service so no queueing.
🛍️ Browse our shops – explore the thrift shop, merchandise shop and Jennings Pantry.
🦺 Exclusive priority access – after the tour, you’ll receive a high-vis vest allowing you to return to selected animal areas without your host and spend even more time with the residents you fell in love with at your own pace.
Whether you’re an animal lover, supporter of rescue work, or simply looking for a unique day out, this is your chance to experience The Retreat like never before.
Billy has inspired many tour guests to do more for animals even helping some to start their own rescue project.