Welcome to In Flow Retreats

Are you ready to bring more creativity into your life? Discover how movement and bodywork can unlock your creative flow and gain insider knowledge on songwriting and music production from one of the industry’s finest.

Andy Barlow, celebrated as one half of the groundbreaking electronic duo LAMB and producer for global icons like U2, Damien Rice, and David Gray, invites you to experience In Flow Retreats—a revolutionary fusion of music, movement, and wellness.

Whether you’re an aspiring musician, a seasoned professional, or simply looking to nourish your soul through music and wellness, In Flow Retreats offer a gateway to creativity, clarity, and flow.

  • A group yoga class as part of a wellness and music retreat

    Wellness and Music Retreats

    Do you love music and want to explore your creativity? These retreats combine songwriting, music production, drumming, and singing with wellness practices like breathwork, yoga, and ice immersion to inspire creativity, nurture well-being, and reconnect you with your authentic self. Perfect for musicians or anyone curious about unlocking their creative potential, these experiences bring more joy, expression, and artistry into your life.

  • Andy Barlow's world-class professional music studio

    Professional Music and Songwriting Retreats

    Are you an artist, producer, or DJ looking to bring your ideas to life or elevate your craft? With over 30 years of experience working with some of the industry’s biggest names, Andy invites you to his world-class studio for group, immersive retreats designed to break creative blocks, refine your skills, and take your music to the next level, within the support network of likeminded individuals.

  • Music production course participant recording her music

    One-to-one songwriting and music production sessions

    Are you a musician or band looking for support with music production or inspiration for songwriting? Led by world renowned founder of Lamb and music producer, Andy Barlow, these sessions are designed to help experienced musicians, singers and producers find their flow and hone their skills.

  • The Lookout Retreat venue in the South Downs

    Venue Hire

    Looking for the ideal venue to host your own retreat, corporate event, milestone birthday or simply a family and friends gathering? When we’re not hosting retreats, our stunning venue can be hired in its entirety for various occasions.

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Discover Flow 5 Day Autumn Retreat

Hosts: Hosts: Andy Barlow and Isaac Mullins
14th - 19th September 2025

Experience group songwriting, drum circles, and exclusive production insights with Andy. Complement these creative journeys with breathwork, yoga, sea swims, and ice immersion—designed to spark your creativity and reconnect you with your body.

The Venue

All of our UK retreats are held at the beautiful Lookout Retreat, a unique venue situated in the South Downs National Park. Featuring a large house, a communal dining area, a spacious garden, an outdoor seating area, two bespoke cabins, luxury glamping bell tents, a spa area with a hot tub and cold water plunge (available in summer only) and a natural amphitheatre, our venue is truly one of a kind. Enjoy reconnecting with nature, while enjoying the luxuries of staying in a stunning venue with unspoilt views.

The world-class Lookout Studios, featuring top quality music recording equipment

The Studio

The world-class Lookout Studios, envisioned by Andy Barlow of Lamb, combines technical excellence with a serene retreat from the bustle of daily life. Featuring a triple-aspect Control Room bathed in natural light and equipped with Genelec 1238 monitors calibrated by Genelec, the sound quality is unmatched. The Live Room offers a cozy, intimate vibe, highlighted by a custom Yamaha upright piano. Past clients include Lamb, U2, David Gray, Niklas Paschburg, Confidence Man, Willie Nelson, Fink, LeAnn Rimes, J Hus, and Pa Salieu.

The Food

Maeve is our very own in house chef, dedicated to delivering delicious, nutritious, energising meals throughout our retreats. With over 10 years experience, Maeve creates seasonally led menus with rich flavours and nourishing dishes that are naturally high in all the right minerals and vitamins. From scratch-made meals to preserving the harvest, she is passionate about producing and embraces sustainable, nourishing food that connects us to the land.