The 2026 Retreat is now available to Book!

Welcome to the Sober Awkward Retreat.

This isn’t a wellness cliché. There are no silent circles or green juice mandates. It’s a real, heartfelt escape for real people — like you — who want to explore sobriety in a safe, supportive, and slightly sweary environment.

Hosted by Victoria Vanstone and the Sober Awkward crew, our retreats are designed for anyone sober, sober-curious, or somewhere in between. You’ll meet like-minded legends, have honest chats, laugh too much, eat well, move your body, calm your nervous system, and maybe even remember who you are without the booze.

Held every October in stunning Krabi, Thailand, the retreat hosts up to 15 guests and includes daily yoga, writing workshops, cooking classes, ice baths, boat trips, and plenty of jungle mischief.

This isn’t a rehab. It’s not group therapy. It’s a holiday. A chance to play, rest, connect, and breathe a little easier with people who just get it. Come exactly as you are. Awkwardness welcome. Transformation optional — but highly likely.

Our first recent retreat was a huge success and we can’t wait to see you all next year to bring a little bit of magic to this wonderful place.

Read all about it below…

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Testimonials

"The Sober Akward retreat exceeded my expectations in every way! I will never forget my time at the retreat and made new friends for life. If you get a chance to go, jump at it, you won’t regret it!"

Jo - Singapore
"It was such a magic 6 days together with wonderfully warm and authentic people. We all got along so well. It was so great sharing our stories and feeling comfortable with each other."

Nicky - Brisbane
"Feeling privileged to have met an incredibly wonderful group at the 2025 Krabi retreat. The conversations were enriching, the venue beyond idyllic. I leave with a full heart.''

Helen - UK
"Best sober week EVER!! Vic had thought of everything.This retreat should come with a warning. You will return a shinier version of yourself!"

Lucy - UK
"It is hard to put into words how wonderful this retreat was. I am now home, and I have come back with a feeling of connection, peace, and a quiet confidence that wasn’t there before. "

Rosanna - UK
"What a crew. The laughs, the deep chats, the shared moments all of it made the week so special. I will NEVER forget dancing and singing in the pouring rain with my new friends. Completely drenched, completely sober, completely alive. Just brilliant. ❤️"

Kate - UK
"Wow! What a joyous, unforgettable special experience. No pressure, no judgments, lots of real laughs and tender tears and dancing like no one was watching! My soul is nourished."

Anita - Melbourne
"This retreat was a one of a kind , life changing experience for me. If you love Vic’s podcast and amazing sense of humour, as well as being up for some incredible experiences, this retreat is definitely for you. If I could go every year I would! "

Nicola - Brisbane

The 2026 Retreat is now available to Book!

"The Sober Akward retreat exceeded my expectations in every way! I will never forget my time at the retreat and made new friends for life. If you get a chance to go, jump at it, you won’t regret it!"

"It was such a magic 6 days together with wonderfully warm and authentic people. We all got along so well. It was so great sharing our stories and feeling comfortable with each other."

"Feeling privileged to have met an incredibly wonderful group at the 2025 Krabi retreat. The conversations were enriching, the venue beyond idyllic. I leave with a full heart.''

"Best sober week EVER!! Vic had thought of everything.This retreat should come with a warning. You will return a shinier version of yourself!"

"It is hard to put into words how wonderful this retreat was. I am now home, and I have come back with a feeling of connection, peace, and a quiet confidence that wasn’t there before. "

"What a crew. The laughs, the deep chats, the shared moments all of it made the week so special. I will NEVER forget dancing and singing in the pouring rain with my new friends. Completely drenched, completely sober, completely alive. Just brilliant. ❤️"

"Wow! What a joyous, unforgettable special experience. No pressure, no judgments, lots of real laughs and tender tears and dancing like no one was watching! My soul is nourished."

"This retreat was a one of a kind , life changing experience for me. If you love Vic’s podcast and amazing sense of humour, as well as being up for some incredible experiences, this retreat is definitely for you. If I could go every year I would! "