Trailblazing Females
Summer Garden Party
Date: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Venue: The Laurels Country House, The Laurels, Puxton Park Cowslip Lane, Hewish, North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 6AH
30 spaces available
The Summer Garden Party for Women Who Finally Have a Reason to Pause
Afternoon tea, an honest talk made for founders like you, and the kind of room that reminds you exactly why you started.
This is your mid-year exhale.
You've been heads-down since January. The diary has been packed, the to-do list is relentless, and somewhere between school runs, client calls, and everything else you're holding, summer has crept up faster than expected. This afternoon is your permission slip to step out of the day-to-day and into a room full of women who get it. Women who are building something brilliant while living full, complicated, beautiful lives.
Good food. Great conversation. A talk that cuts straight to what's actually going on for founders like you right now. And the kind of energy you carry home with you for weeks.
PANEL TALK
By founders, for founders.
This year's session has been created especially for the established female founder and it's not your average business talk. Think: the stuff you don't usually hear at events. The honest conversations about visibility, confidence, the midlife pivot, what "scaling" actually looks like when you're also holding everything else. Niki brings her lens as a Fractional Strategy Director to make it practical, real, and genuinely useful. You'll leave with something to think about and something to act on.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY
A beautiful afternoon tea in the grounds of The Laurels, relaxed, unhurried, and genuinely lovely
A speaker session created for women navigating midlife leadership and the realities of running a business
Organic, high-quality networking without the awkward small talk, the Trailblazing Females room has its own energy
A welcome drink, afternoon tea, and moments of fun woven throughout
The signature Trailblazing Females tone: warm, uplifting, never salesy or superficial
You'll laugh, connect, think, and leave with that unmistakable Trailblazing buzz feeling motivated, seen, and full of momentum.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
You run a service-based business and you're ready to think bigger
You've outgrown the hustle culture narrative and you want substance over noise
You're in the Sandwich Generation, holding a lot, and doing it with grace
You're craving a room that actually matches your level
You want connection that turns into collaboration, not just business cards
You're a founder, CEO, coach, consultant, or creative with a mission
You value your time as a commercial asset and you want an afternoon that's worth it.
This isn't a motivation morning or a generic networking lunch. It's a curated gathering for women who are already doing the work and want a room that reflects that. No faff. No small talk for the sake of it. Just real conversations with women who get it.
WHAT TO WEAR
There's no stuffy dress code here. Come as you are but we do love a pop of colour. Think your favourite summer outfit, elevated. Florals, bold colour, and yes, if you own leopard print, this is absolutely your moment. Niki will almost certainly be wearing hers.
GETTING HERE
The Laurels is just outside Weston-super-Mare, with direct access from the M5 so whether you're coming from Bristol, Bath, Taunton, or further afield, it's a simple, stress-free drive. There's free parking right outside the front door, so you can arrive relaxed and leave whenever you're ready. Full directions and a map link will come with your booking confirmation.
YOUR TICKET
Garden Party ticket: £49 + VAT
The full afternoon which includes afternoon tea, drinks, speaker session, and everything in between. All you need to do is show up.
Overnight stay add-on: +£80 + VAT
Stay at The Laurels and let the evening carry on with our Trailblazing Sleepover. Limited rooms available, first come, first served. Add it at checkout while spaces last.
Places are limited to keep the experience intimate. Once it's full, it's full.
Summer Mini Retreat: £430.20 + VAT
If you want the full experience of the Garden Party, the Sleepover and the Ignite & Align Mastermind day, choose this ticket option below and benefit from a 10% discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Completely. Lots of women come on their own for the first time and leave having found their people. The room is warm, the welcome is genuine, and Niki sets the tone from the moment you walk in. You don't need to know anyone to belong here.
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Your ticket covers the full afternoon with afternoon tea, a welcome drink, the speaker session, and the event itself. Everything is taken care of so you can simply show up and enjoy it.
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Yes and honestly, it makes the whole thing even better. A limited number of overnight stays are available at The Laurels for £80+VAT. It gives you the chance to unwind properly, carry the conversations on into the evening, and head home the next morning feeling genuinely restored or stay for the Mastermind Day! Add it at checkout while spaces last.
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The Laurels is just off the M5, a short drive from Weston-super-Mare. It's easy to find and there's free parking right outside. Full directions and a map will be in your booking confirmation.
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Quite a lot, as it happens. From monthly networking and intimate supper series to Mastermind Days, 1:1 strategy sessions, and the upcoming Cornwall Retreat, there's a whole ecosystem here for the ambitious female founder. The Garden Party or Networking Collective in Clevedon is often where women first discover the community, and many go on to become regulars. You'll hear more on the day.
The Trailblazing Females Summer Garden Party: a day where ambition meets celebration, and women stop long enough to enjoy it.
