This is a retreat for those wishing to press pause and take some time out to restore and reconnect. We will gather as a small group for this intimate weekend exploring and connecting to our natural surroundings and experiencing deeply nourishing rest practices for the body, mind & soul.
Yoga Nidra, sound healing & ceremony will provide the foundation for our time together as we slow down, remember our natural rhythm and enjoy this special land; perfectly nestled between forest and sea.
Everything on the retreat is an invitation and you can take part in as little or as much you would like. The program is spacious so there is ample time to explore the forest & heathland, venture a little further out to the beach (10 min drive) or simply rest at our beautiful retreat home. This peaceful space will allow you to unwind from the daily grind and and leave feeling rested, connected and renewed.
This retreat is open to all : )
Included
Forest Bathing
Yoga Nidra Meditations (yummy yogic sleep meditation!)
Sound Healing with Gong, Crystal Singing Bowls & other instruments
A Sacred Cacao Ceremony
Tools to take home with you for continued practice
Lots of time to explore the surrounding heathland, forest & seascapes
Homemade Vegetarian feasts from our retreat hosts
All teas, drinks, snacks and refreshments
Accommodation in a lovingly restored house steeped in history
A taxi trip from & to the station at a specific time (to be arranged in advance)
Investment
Accommodation is arranged in shared rooms with two beds; some of the rooms have a double bed & a single bed and some have two single beds.
Bed in shared room
£450 p/p early bird (17th June-17th August) £495 p/p late bird (if booked after 17th August 2022)
There is one double room for single occupancy only at £500 p/p early bird (17th June-17th August) £545 p/p late bird (if booked after 17th August 2022)
A £200 deposit is required to secure your place on this retreat.
*There are no en-suites on this retreat; there are two shared bathrooms and two restrooms in the house with another restroom in the yoga studio.
About our venue.
Our hosts Annabel & Angus have created this beautiful sanctuary in their home that has been in the family for 80 years. Annabel’s family moved here from India in the 1930s. Whilst much of the house has since been modernised, many of the original features remain and there is a hint of yesteryear about the whole place. Artist Annabel has created comfortable and elegant rooms. Referring to a pre-war family connection to India: the birthplace of yoga, the bedrooms carry the names of historical Indian locations.
Sample Itinerary
Friday
Arrivals, Lovingly prepared Vegetarian Evening Meal
Opening Circle w/Yoga Nidra & Gong Bath
Saturday
Gentle Morning Movement Practice & Yoga Nidra
Breakfast, Free Time
Sacred Cacao Sound Ceremony with Forest Bathing
Lunch, Integration Time (naps, swims, exploring: all welcome)
Plant Based Evening Meal
Evening Nidra Practice with Singing Bowls
Sunday
Morning Nidra & Sound Healing
Breakfast
Nature connection practices
Lunch
Closing Circle, Goodbyes & depart
*(this is a sample itinerary and is subject to change)
Location
Forest: Our retreat home is based in Sway, in the heart of the New Forest National Park. Wandering the heathland or exploring the forest is easily accessible and we will be making the most of this opportunity to be amongst nature on this retreat.
Sea: For those who would like to explore a little further, the sea is only a ten minute drive away. The local beach is quintessentially English, complete with brightly painted beach huts and a stunning view of the Isle of Wight. The perfect place for a cold water swim : )
Getting There
The train station in Sway is a 6 minute drive from the house and there will be a co ordinated lift to the retreat on the Friday and a drop off at the station on Sunday for those arriving/leaving at a specific time. I will let you know the best train to catch to benefit from this service.
