About The Retreat
Dates:
4th- 7th October
7th – 11th October
Join us for our 4-night mid-week or 3 night weekend yoga and hiking retreat in the Peak District at our stunning retreat in the Derbyshire Dales.
This is the perfect short stay adventure. Great for nature-loving yogis that want a more modern feel!
Crisp autumn walks, plush bedrooms and nourishing yoga await you. Enjoy guided hikes each day, yoga and delicious vegan food.
Our modern home in the Derbyshire Dales has all the cosy comforts you could ever need. Plush sofas, warming fires and views from every window, of which there are a lot of! An abundance of seating areas both inside and outside means you will have plenty of space. Perfect to curl up with a book or chat with your new retreat friends.
Our days on this Peak District Retreat will be filled but relaxing. Hikes directly from the house, delicious plant-based meals, and yoga to nourish both body and soul.
Escape to the breath taking beauty of the Peak District for a transformative yoga retreat. As England’s first National Park, established in 1951, the Peak District offers a rural gem in the heart of central England. With its expansive trails meandering through rolling hills and deep valleys, it’s a true haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Immerse yourself in the raw and wild feel of the Peak District, spanning over 550 square miles of diverse landscapes and habitats. From vast open spaces to charming villages nestled along wide rivers and streams, there are ample opportunities for wild swims or simply dipping your toes in the refreshing waters.
Only a three-hour train journey from Central London, the Peak District provides a convenient escape into nature’s embrace. During your yoga retreat, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your experience to your preferences.
Yoga
The classes are suitable for all abilities. From beginners to intermediate and advanced levels. Everyone is welcome. Our inspiring and experienced teachers are well-practised at adapting the class to everyone’s level.
The yoga teacher will create a more dynamic class in the morning to get you ready for the day’s hike and the evening class will be slightly longer to enable deep relaxation with yoga Nidra.
About the teacher
Louise Windsor
Louise began her Yoga journey whilst living a fast-paced lifestyle in London practicing dynamic styles of Hot Yoga. This fitted in with the intensity of her life and opened her up to what it felt like to be truly in the moment. After spending months in India at ashrams and taking her first teacher training, in Hatha Vinyasa Flow, she decided to shift things down a gear and move to Brighton in 2012. It was there that her Yoga mentor suggested to her that even though she was drawn to dynamic Yoga what she really needed was the opposite, to slow things down, to help heal injuries and to find a sense of balance.
It was then Louise discovered Yin yoga, a slow mindful practice that is the perfect tonic to a busy over stimulated world. Louise has since studied Yin with Norman Blair, Sarah Powers and Bernie Clarke and now runs her own Yin Teacher Trainings. She is a life coach, Reiki healer and blends all of this with the philosophy of Yoga & Chinese Medicine when she teaches.
Louise is passionate about helping people create space in their life to connect with themselves, to breathe deeply, to think clearly and listen to their heart’s guidance. Yoga has taught Louise that all you ever have to do is be yourself, just as you are right now and this underlying in her teaching. Louise teachings Mindful Hatha Flow & Yin Yoga and teaches to all levels.
Retreat schedule
On our Hope Valley retreats, arrival is from 4 pm onwards. This allows time to settle in before the first yoga class and dinner.
The retreat will then end at 10 am on the last day after a shorter yoga class and brunch.
Daily Itinerary
8am – 9.30am
Morning yoga class to energise on the decking if sunny with stunning views
9.40am
Brunch of vegan and veggie delights
10.30am – 4pm
Both days enjoy guided hikes in the Peak District with qualified hiking guides with packed lunch
5pm – 7pm
Restorative evening yoga class to unwind and revive
7.15pm
2 course vegetarian/ vegan evening meal
9pm
Fire pit, star gazing, hot choccy and marshmallows
10pm
Bedtime!
Cuisine
All of our retreat chefs are highly experienced and passionate about their craft. We have always been a vegan/vegetarian company! Expect delicious and creative brunch, lunch, and 2-course evening meal. Each meal will be balanced to keep you energised all day.
If you are out for an all-day hike we will provide you with a healthy packed lunch to keep you re-fuelled. Our food is now 100% organic and locally sourced and we and our chefs are working towards reducing plastic and waste as much as possible.
Accommodation
The perfect blend of rustic with contemporary luxury. This venue is located near Grindleford in the Hope Valley area of the Peak District was recently converted from a cattle shed in 2017 into a truly beautiful retreat space.
The open-plan layout creates a spacious but homely feel, boasting three seating areas through two sitting rooms, a log burner to curl up in front of, and stunning views!
There are 11 ensuite bedrooms giving everyone privacy and space. An outdoor fire pit is a perfect spot to enjoy the dark skies for some stargazing and there is an abundance of walks directly from the front door!
Retreat price
A shared twin/double room is for two people sharing either two single beds or a double bed. If this option isn’t available on the website please email us to ask for availability.
Shared Twin/Double ensuite bathroom valley views:
£679pp
Shared Twin/Double ensuite bathroom patio views:
£629pp
(a twin is two single beds for two people, a double is a double bed for two people sharing).
Single occupancy, en-suite bathroom and valley views:
£829
Single occupancy, en-suite bathroom patio views:
£779
(A single room has a king size double bed for 1 person)
Includes
Comfortable cosy accommodation in rural tranquil Peak District, all rooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Modern but cosy house in stunning valley with amazing views
- 1.5 hrs of morning yoga practice which will energise and awaken sleepy bodies and a variety of types of meditation practice to calm the mind
- 2 hrs evening yoga practices to unwind and calm with restorative practices, meditation and Yoga Nidra
- 4 x Delicious wholesome vegetarian/vegan brunches
- 3 x Light lunch/ Packed lunch if hiking
- 4 x Delicious vegetarian/vegan evening meals
- 2 x Guided hike through the Peak District with qualified guides
What past guests have said
“I arrived full of physical tension and I’m leaving radiating sunshine! Thank you for making this possible! I loved it ALL!”
“An amazing, relaxing and nourishing weekend, I met incredible teachers and people and go home inspired. Thank you.”
“Can’t wait to return. Please do another just the same next August. The perfect escape and I’m sad to leave but feel mended and with a happy heart.”
Location and how to get here
Although it feels like a million miles away, we are only a 3.5hr drive or a wonderful two hour train journey away from central London.
The nearest big train stations are Sheffield and Chesterfield where you will find taxis. It’s about a 20-25 minute journey by car to either Sheffield or Chesterfield.
Chesterfield is the best station from London St Pancreas
Arrival Day
Depart London Pancreas – 13:32 Arrive Chesterfield – 15:17
Departure Day
Depart Chesterfield – 10:49 Arrive London St Pancreas – 12:36
Booking
To book your place on this Hiking and Yoga Retreat in the Peak District, fill in the form below.
