Two women, Fiona Brooker and Mia Bennett, with glasses standing side by side against a plain background

Will you Escape to the Past with us?

Imagine a weekend where you step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in stories, records, ideas, and inspiration.

Escape to the Past is part learning, part adventure, and part pure research joy.

Come join us.

Fiona Brooker & Mia Bennett



Make time for your research

If you’re craving focused research time, expert guidance, and a chance to reconnect with your passion for family history, this is the retreat you’ve been waiting for.

Be first to know when the doors open for a retreat weekend for people who love history, discovery, and a good cuppa while sleuthing through the past.

Join the expressions-of-interest list to receive:

  • Official retreat announcements
    (we have more than one planned)
  • Location and accommodation details
  • Program outline and workshop information
  • First opportunity to secure a limited spot
  • Exclusive early-bird pricing


If you’re dreaming of a genealogy weekend that feels like a gift to yourself
— this is it.

Pop your details below, and we’ll keep you updated.