Charlotte Church: From Voice of an Angel to Wellness Pioneer in the Welsh Countryside

A Remarkable Transformation

Charlotte Church, the Welsh soprano who captivated the world as a child prodigy, has embarked on a profound new chapter in her life. In September 2025, Church was announced to appear in the seventh series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK as a special celebrity guest during a makeover challenge, while simultaneously running her innovative wellness retreat, The Dreaming, in the Elan Valley of Wales. This multifaceted approach demonstrates how the former classical singer continues to evolve beyond her early fame.

The Dreaming: A Vision Realised

Acclaimed Welsh artist and campaigner Charlotte Church has announced The Dreaming’s 2025 programme of retreats and activities at Rhydoldog, Elan Valley. The Dreaming is the product of Church’s singular vision and years of campaigning for climate justice and advocating for a deeper connection with the natural and spiritual world. The retreat offers guests Weekly Retreats, Mother & Daughter retreat, Charlotte Church led Song of the Soul, Returning to the Queer Heart, Beltaine Retreat, Dreams of Ananda, Day Retreats, Belonging Family Retreat, A Call To Dream, Samhain Retreat and Grief Retreat throughout 2025.

Television Appearances and Continued Public Profile

Church has maintained her presence in popular culture through strategic television appearances. In May 2025, Church was announced as a contestant on the first series of The Celebrity Traitors. Church was selected as a Faithful but was the fourth contestant to be “murdered” by Traitors Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns in the fifth episode. These appearances demonstrate her ability to balance her wellness work with entertainment opportunities.

Significance for Modern Audiences

Charlotte Church’s journey from child star to wellness entrepreneur reflects broader cultural shifts toward holistic health and reconnection with nature. In 2019, Church founded The Awen Project, a life learning and educational charity with access to nature in a secluded environment, starting with an initial pupil roll ambition of up to 20 children. Its aim is to set up free-to-attend, democratic learning communities in natural settings. Her work represents a meaningful alternative to traditional celebrity trajectories, showing how public figures can leverage their platform for social and environmental causes. As society increasingly values mental health and sustainable living, Church’s transformation offers inspiration for those seeking purposeful reinvention.