Founders & Leaders
Carrying ambitious work, who need the clarity and language to move it forward.
Three dates. Twenty people each. 2026 only.The best thinking you will do all year.
Five miles north of Brighton, where the hills fall away and the pace of everything slows, Tottington Manor has partnered with Possible to create a small series of gatherings unlike anything else it hosts.
Not a conference. Not a workshop. A day of possibility, where you come to think like you have never quite thought before.
Apply for a Place View Dates & PricingImagine the day
Arrive, breathe, think differently.
The journey is behind you. The view opens up around you, the Downs rolling away in every direction, the sky bigger than you remembered it, the air cleaner. A coffee is pressed into your hand. A few others are here too, the kind of people you would have wanted to meet anyway.
Nothing has formally started. Somehow it already has.
The day in moments
Morning
A question designed for this room and this moment.
Midday
A seasonal lunch at TERRA, paired with questions for this point in your thinking.
Afternoon
A walk in the hills with one other person and one question between you.
As the light goes
You leave with new language, a clear next step and your own Book of Possibility.
What Possibility Thinking is
It feels like breathing.
Possibility Thinking is a structured way of thinking refined over twenty years. It creates two parallel spaces: one for expanding what you can see, and one for finding what is clear.
The inhale
Expanded thinking, where possibility lives and the mind fills with new ideas.
The exhale
Contracted thinking, where clarity lives and ideas become opportunities.
Who this is for
The room is the work.
The room is curated with care, because the people in it are half of what makes the day work.
People who convene others
Programme directors, community builders and the ones who put people in rooms.
Anyone with work that matters
For people who sense there is more in the work than they have yet found words for.
Dates & Pricing
Three chances to be in the room this year.
All three events are capped at twenty people. Once a date is full or past, that is it for 2026.
Single Day | 22 June 2026
A Day of Possibility
The accessible way in: a single day to discover what Possibility Thinking is and leave thinking differently.
- Full day of guided thinking with Possible
- Seasonal lunch at TERRA
- Optional dinner upgrade at £60 per person
- Discounted rooms, subject to availability
- Your own Book of Possibility to take home
- Twenty places only
TicketPrice
Per person£250
Best for those curious to discover what this is.
Apply for JuneGo Deeper
Retreat | 27-29 September 2026
The Possibility Retreat
The deeper residential experience: three days, two nights, exclusive use and the space only time can give.
- Three days and two nights
- Your own room for both nights
- Exclusive use of Tottington Manor
- Private chef and every meal included
- Gardens and grounds throughout
- Your own Book of Possibility
- Twenty places only
TicketPrice
All-inclusive, per person£2,275
For those ready for the fuller experience.
Apply for the RetreatSingle Day | 12 October 2026
A Day of Possibility
The last one this year, in the autumn light of the Downs.
- Full day of guided thinking with Possible
- Seasonal lunch at TERRA
- Optional dinner upgrade at £60 per person
- Discounted rooms, subject to availability
- Your own Book of Possibility to take home
- Twenty places only
TicketPrice
Per person£1,250
Your final chance to experience it in 2026.
Apply for OctoberEntry is by invitation or application. Tell us which date you are interested in and we will come back to you with the next step.
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The thinking that happens at the table.
TERRA, Tottington's own restaurant, sits at the foot of the South Downs. Lunch is part of every day, not a break from it: a long table set for the group, a seasonal menu paired with questions for that point in the day's thinking.
What you leave with
Thinking you could not have done alone.
Clarity on the work you are actually building. New language for things you have been circling for months. A better question than the one you arrived with. And your own Book of Possibility, an exclusive bound companion of tools, questions and frameworks.
The proof
A serious track record behind the way of working.
TED
In 2024, Chris Anderson, Head of TED, personally commissioned Possible to co-produce a brand new TED format.
Satellite Applications Catapult
Twelve frontier founders were taken on a nature-based retreat to rethink how they talked about their work ahead of an investor showcase.
Sussex Bay
A Day of Possibility helped uncover language and positioning they have used ever since.
Possibility Thinking FAQs
Questions, answered.
Useful answers for anyone considering a business retreat, leadership retreat or founder experience at Tottington Manor.
What is Possibility Thinking at Tottington Manor?
Possibility Thinking at Tottington Manor is an intimate business retreat and leadership thinking experience created by Tottington Manor and Possible. It is designed for founders, leaders and people carrying meaningful work who want clearer language, sharper questions and a renewed sense of what is possible next.
Who are these business retreat events for?
The programme is for founders, business owners, senior leaders, community builders, programme directors and people doing work that matters. The room is curated with care because the people in it are part of the experience.
Where is Tottington Manor?
Tottington Manor is in the South Downs National Park, five miles north of Brighton in West Sussex. It is around 25 minutes from Gatwick, about an hour from London, and the nearest railway station is Hassocks.
Who is Possible?
Possible designs and delivers the thinking experience. Led by Toby Moore, Possible has spent over twenty years facilitating, coaching and developing founders, leaders and organisations including TED, Airbus, Satellite Applications Catapult and UK Research and Innovation.
Is this a workshop, conference or networking event?
No. It is closer to a guided thinking experience than a conventional workshop, conference or networking event. There will be useful people in the room, but the focus is on space, questions, clarity, conversation and the work you are carrying.
Why do I need to apply?
Places are by invitation or application because every date is capped at twenty people and the room is carefully curated. The application question also gives you a first taste of Possibility Thinking before you arrive.
What is included in A Day of Possibility?
A Day of Possibility includes a full day of guided Possibility Thinking with Possible, seasonal lunch at TERRA, time in the South Downs setting and your own Book of Possibility to take home. Optional dinner and discounted rooms are available on the single-day events.
What is included in The Possibility Retreat?
The Possibility Retreat is the deeper residential experience. It includes three days and two nights, accommodation, exclusive use of Tottington Manor, a private chef, every meal including dinner, gardens and grounds, the full guided experience and your own Book of Possibility.
How many places are available?
Each date is limited to twenty people. Once a date is full or has passed, it will not run again in 2026.
Can I stay overnight before or after a single-day event?
Yes, discounted rooms are available for the single-day events, subject to availability. Staying overnight can be a useful way to arrive unhurried or continue the conversation over dinner at TERRA.
What should I bring?
Bring yourself, something to write with if you prefer your own notebook, suitable shoes or clothing for a gentle walk outside, and a question or piece of work you are ready to think about differently.
How do I book or apply?
Use the enquiry button on this page to register your interest. The Tottington Manor team will confirm the next step and availability for the date you are interested in.
Gift Vouchers
Gift your friends or family a Tottington Experience with our gift vouchers, whether it be for an Afternoon Tea, Dining or Overnight Stay. Our vouchers can be bought in person from the hotel or online and emailed as a PDF or posted to you.