Hi Rachel

I suppose this is as good a place as any to do some market research. For me personally, the thought of participating in any of those activities would fill me with dread. However my partner would love it. She could do with a break away from the stress of being with me going through cancer. So your target market should not just include those with cancer but also their loved ones who will have been through just as much suffering and need just as much care. You will have obviously looked at places like the Penny Brohn centre to get an idea of your business model. North Wales is such a beautiful place to set up your retreat, but I imagine also has some competition. Its good that you are aiming high with your aspiration of a 5* award but you need to learn to walk before you run and you have a long way to go. For example don't just assume that people with cancer feel down, lonely or isolated or would be more likely to form a friendship with someone with cancer than someone without. Also re forming lifelong frienships that for many of us can mean just weeks. Perhaps volunteering to do some work in your local hospice may give you some insight into the needs of those with cancer. I know our local hospice does offer all the therapies you mention above so you could see how people react and benefit from them. Hope this is of some help and I wish you all the best and success in setting up your worthwhile enterprise. Kim

Hi  

Thank you for your feedback.  I really appreciate you taking the time to reply :)

Rachel  

My husband died over 30 years ago and living alone with this disease hanging over your head is no fun.  I personally would love somewhere to go with like-minded people, to be able to talk about my fears etc and know I am not upsetting them would be good.  I cant discuss with my adult children the things that worry me, because they cant help and I just end up upsetting them.

We will all have different feelings about this, I am sure, but I think it will depend on our individual circumstances.

Hi Pauline

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me.  Both my parents have had cancer and watching them

suffer is well.......... and I can only begin to imagine how you must feel and its why I feel so strongly about this project. 

Thank you again

Rachel