Description

2024 Dates

6th – 10th May

We are excited to say we are back this May bank holiday for our mid-week hiking and yoga retreats in the Brecon Beacons.

Staying in a family-owned multi-property estate. Dating back to 1176, it was originally a farm serving the local monastery. Since then, it has had stunning renovations to create a beautiful retreat space.

Why not stay in one of the main barns? Or maybe, try out a quirky converted wheat silo, perfect for two people. Either way, you will enjoy lots of space and room options.

Of course, get your hiking boots ready to enjoy two days of guided hikes with qualified guides. On the third day try horse riding, more hiking, canoeing or paddleboarding down the River Wye or visit the delightful Hay on Wye for the afternoon which is within walking distance.

Want to fully relax? You could curl up in front of the open fire if it’s cold or relax in the sun if warm, or enjoy a massage from our talented team. Truly, you will feel rested and restored, ready for the year ahead!

Accommodation

Located close to the literacy town of Hay-On-Wye, the property was once part of the farm serving a Cistercian monastery founded in 1176. Steeped in history the individual barns and buildings have been lovingly restored and updated to create a stunning home from home space.

Beautiful gardens create a multitude of private oases to relax in spread across the 4 individual buildings, each with their very own unique style and character, that we inhabit during our stay.

We have a choice of 6 single rooms with double beds and an ensuite bathroom, 3 single rooms with double beds with shared bathroom with 1 other room, a twin room with its own bathroom and a twin room with a shared bathroom with one other room.

The Wheat Silo is a quirky accommodation for two people sharing a double bed and it has its own kitchen, bathroom and living space and stunning views of the Brecon Beacons.

The yoga studio is a beautiful, long barn conversion full of natural light and double doors that open up into the inner courtyard and the valleys beyond.

Retreat Schedule

On our May bank holiday mid-week hiking yoga retreat in the Brecon Beacons, for the weekend guests are advised to arrive between 4 pm and 5.30 pm on May bank holiday Monday. This allows time to settle in before the first yoga class at 6 pm. Dinner will be served at 8.00 pm.

The retreat will end at 11am on Friday after a power hour yoga class and brunch.

Typical Day

8am – 10am
Morning yoga class to energise

10am
Delicious brunch of warming wholesome vegan treats

11am – 4pm
First and second day: Guided hike with qualified hiking guides with packed lunch

11am – 4pm
Third day: Enjoy exploring on your own or in the group, take in the local attractions, have a massage

5pm – 7pm
Restorative evening yoga class

7.15pm
2 course vegetarian/ vegan evening meal

10pm
Bedtime!

Yoga

On our May bank holiday mid-week hiking yoga retreat in the Brecon Beacons, the classes are suitable for all abilities. From beginners to intermediate and advanced levels, everyone is welcome. Furthermore, 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 adventures. Then, the evening class will be slightly longer to enable deep relaxation with yoga Nidra.tures. Then, the evening class will be slightly longer to enable deep relaxation with yoga Nidra.

Yoga Teacher

Nikki Timney has a strong passion for movement and mindfulness. Teaching yoga since 2019, her classes are centred around encouraging people to develop strength and space in their bodies through their yoga practice. She combines ancient yogic wisdom with modern scientific developments to help individuals learn more about their minds and bodies, and live in a healthier and more fulfilling way both on and off the mat.

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.

Our chef for this retreat is Hayley North. Hayley has worked with food for over 35 years, specialising as a retreat chef since 2006. During this time Hayley has cooked for hundreds of retreats worldwide, in addition to creating and leading Retreat Chef Training courses, mentoring retreat chefs and venues.

Hayley is also a practitioner and teacher of Yoga, Qi Gong and Meditation and she skilfully interweaves the essence of these practices with her work in the kitchen. Her food is a celebration of the land, seasonality, and provenance. It is inspired by tradition and travel, and focuses on nutritional and energetic balance.

She fuses this passion and her studies in Food Energetics together with western nutritional principles, to create meals that are deeply nourishing and bursting with vitality.

Hayley also leads online courses, workshops, events and teaches food energetics to acupuncture students.

Room Options & Price

Mid-Week Offer: 4 nights for the price of 3!

A Twin Room is a room with two single beds for two people.

A single room is a room for one person with a double bed unless otherwise stated.

Single occupancy, en-suite bathroom: £795pp

Single occupancy, shared bathroom one other person: £745pp

The Grooms Barn – is a separate cottage with two bedrooms. It has a kitchen and living room, an upstairs bathroom with bath and shower, toilet and sink and downstairs there is a toilet with sink.

Grooms Barn private cottage double room for one person: £745pp

Grooms Barn private cottage twin room with two single beds for two people with shared bathroom with single room £595pp

Twin room for two people shared bathroom: £595pp

Wheat Silo – quirky self-contained accommodation with double bed, bathroom, and kitchen, perfect for a couple or two friends who don’t mind sharing a double bed: £795pp

Included

• Comfortable cosy accommodation in rural tranquil Brecon Beacons
• 2 hrs of morning yoga practice to energise
• 2 hour 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 or packed lunch if out hiking
• 4 x Delicious vegetarian/vegan evening meals
• 2 x guided hike through Brecon Beacons with qualified guides
• Transport provided to and from drop off point for hike
• Assistance with organising extra activities on the second day
• Yoga Equipment

Not included

• Travel to and from the venue
• Travel insurance
• Any extra activities on the second day
• Treatments

How to get there

By Train
The nearest train station is Hereford and then it is a 35 minute taxi ride which costs around £45 for a car. Arrange your train to arrive at Gereford for around 3.30pm and to depart after 11.45am in the morning. Closer to the time of the retreat we will put you in touch with other guests to arrange a taxi share.

By Car
We will give you directions in the welcome pack once you book your place.

Booking

Fill in the booking form to enquire about this May Bank Holiday Yoga and Hiking Retreat in the Brecon Beacons.