Treat yourself to a nourishing short wellbeing break (from 3-5 days) with yoga, walks, healthy food and fresh country air. And breathe!
Autumn Equinox Wellbeing Retreat on the Cardigan Bay Coastline
Dates: 18th – 22nd September
Retreat to the sanctuary of the Welsh seaside as the summer sun starts to fade whisk yourself away to enjoy the stunning September sunsets on the Cambrian Coast of Tywyn, Wales.
We will help you find some peace, whilst boosting your fitness levels and introduce some good healthy habits ready for the start of the Autumn season!
You’ll stay in a glorious, gothic-style converted chapel in the heart of Tywyn, a traditional Welsh seaside town.
The chapel has been designed with luxury in mind whilst maintaining some of its original charm. Four of the bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms with two further bedrooms sharing facilities. There’s even a hot tub!
We do all the planning for you so you can’t just switch off and enjoy beautiful surroundings, mindful activities, fresh air, new challenges, relaxation, delicious food and laughter with like minded people!
Become Grounded: Experience a wide range of wellness activities such as yoga, guided scenic walks, meditation sessions, wild swimming, gong sound baths, paddleboarding, cycling, holistic therapies, wellbeing coaching, mindfulness, and evening entertainment.
On warmer days we organise most activities outdoors. You will enjoy the lush Welsh wilderness during your restorative retreat, with activities such as forest hiking, waterfall exploration, lake swimming, mindful paddleboarding on the Dovey Estuary and beach yoga with the beautiful orange and gold-drenched skies as your backdrop during our morning and evening practices.
Join us for an unforgettable experience of rejuvenating your mind and body amidst the natural abundance of the area. Book here.
Autumn Nature and Nurture Retreat
Dates: 29th September – 3rd October
This retreat is led by sisters Jodie & Amy. We offer yogic practices and holistic therapies to support you with a truly nurturing and nourishing retreat nestled in the natural landscape of the welsh hills.
The retreat takes place at Chapel on the Green, an 18th Gothic chapel nestled amongst the Black Mountains in the village of Glasbury, Wales.
It offers a quirky and creative space, with plenty of nooks for you to find a spot to relax. There is also a magical garden which wraps around the chapel.
Your retreat includes 3 nights accommodation in an gothic chapel, all vegetarian/vegan mealss, daily yoga, breathwork and relaxation sessions with Jodie, a one hour bespoke treatment with Amy and activities such as: Mindful mountain and riverside walks, stargazing, firepit gathering, visit to Hay-on-Wye village, lake or river swims (at your own risk!).
Also plenty of free time to rest, nap, read, be in silence, enjoy a cup of tea or have a cuddle from one of the chapel dogs. Book here.
Witherdens Hall Organic Spa Retreat
Dates: Open all year / at your own request
The colours in the courtyard and surrounding countryside can be breathtaking in the autumn months. Enhance your autumn retreat with nourishing activities such as yoga, reiki, nature journalling and mindful walks. These can be included as individual sessions or focussd on more deeply with a Gentle Yoga or wellbeing retreat package.
We understand that a retreat is a very personal experience. Therefore, we don’t run structured programmes as such, but invite guests to create their own bespoke retreat by booking their self-catering accommodation with us and then choosing their treatments from the list of therapists and practitioners to come and visit them in the mini spa.
If there is something specific you would like to focus on during your retreat, you can choose one of our retreat packages.
There are also lovely country walks right on the doorstep, local nature reserves and some wonderful beaches to visit nearby. So, you are free to do as much, or as little as you please without a specific itinerary or dates to stick to, whilst having a retreat that includes exactly what it is that you feel you need.
And finally, sit back and relax, knowing that a rejuvenating break is just around the corner! Book here.
Nourish and Nurture Weekend Retreat in East Sussex
Dates: 6th – 9th October
Join Yoga Teacher Carolyn Thompson and Meditation and mindfulness Coach Sally Davis at Fair Oak Farm from the 9th – 12th of October for a weekend of nourishing soul medicine.
Take time out at an award winning retreat venue, experience deep care for your whole self. The Nurture Retreat designed to support you to explore, experience and reflect on true self-care, giving you opportunity to pause and be nurtured.
This weekend encourages you to create shifts by honouring your physical body, connecting to your Soul and feeling the power of self care.
Mindfulness and Meditations with Sally will give you an insight into different practices, exploring visualisations, silence, energy work and Journeys. Each technique guiding you to a place of stillness, clarity and inner reflection.
Yoga and bodywork practices with Carolyn will be gentle, fluid and intuitive with attention on intuitive movement, somatic awareness and release flows. Breathwork inviting a sense of ease and spaciousness and Restorative Yoga inviting rest.
Your daily free time, give you a chance to make use of the onsite outdoor sauna. An ice bucket will be provided for those who enjoy this invigorating therapy, partake in private meditation or relax in the grounds.
Suitable for anyone wishing to connect and explore; open to men and women, those with little or no prior yoga and meditation experience. The venue holds space for private or shared rooms. The retreat starts on Friday late afternoon and ends after breakfast on Monday. Book here.
Yoga & Wild swimming Retreat in the Lake District
Dates: 30th September – 3rd October
We are taking our award winning yoga and wild swimming retreats to Silverholme, Lake Windermere. On this long weekend retreat, you’ll be diving deeply into the Zest Life way of living, discovering the amazing wild swimming locations of the Lake District, before relaxing in complete luxury where your every wish will be catered for. The whole retreat will allow you to fully switch off and recharge in the most stunning of locations.
The beauty of this location is its lake frontage. You will be able to dip, plunge or swim in Lake Windermere whenever the mood suits you. You will feel invigorated and empowered as you connect back to nature in this stunning body of water surrounded by majestic mountains.
This retreat also offers daily guided longer swims with our swim instructors where your every safety will be catered for and as little or as much kit as you need will be provided. Regardless of your swimming ability, you are all very welcome to join in on this retreat.
Soak up the late summer sun in the beautiful gardens with panoramic views of Lake Windermere. The house is surrounded by parkland and gardens with unparalleled panoramic views and its private access to the lake. You will find it hard not to sit back and relax in the opulence this retreat venue has to offer. Book here.
SEED Autumn Retreat
Dates: 13th – 15th October
Join us for our first SEED retreat at West Lexham, Kings Lynn. SEED is co-founded by Amy Dudgeon and Chloe Jourdain.
It was formed from the seed of an idea to create spaces to explore the mind and body through food, writing, yoga and human connection. SEED welcomes all bodies, minds and abilities, no prior experience required.
West Lexham is a sustainably-run retreat space in Norfolk, embedded in 21 acres of stunning countryside. Easily accessible from London and Cambridge it is the perfect place to rest, recharge and reconnect to yourself.
A typical retreat day will include a dynamic morning yoga practice, a delicious breakfast, free time for walking, swimming, paddle boarding or book a massage, and during the afternoon an optional creative writing or food workshops. In the evenings we will wind down with a restorative evening practice and a three course nourishing dinner Book here.
Yoga and Hiking in the Lake District
Dates: 19th – 22nd October
Autumn is such a beautiful time to experience a hiking and yoga retreat in the Lake District. The colours are turning from a vibrant green to hues of red, orange and soft browns. It is one of our favourite times of the year to visit as the crowds are gone and it takes on a slower pace of life.
With our qualified and very experienced mountain guides on hand to lead the day hike, and your yoga teachers to lead a more gentle yet equally as stunning walk to Tarn Howes directly from our retreat centre, immerse yourself in nature and feel the benefits of this, being away from the frenetic and urban landscape of your day to day living. Take a packed lunch and just sit and watch the world go by, or enjoy a bit of forest bathing and meditation.
Start the day with an energising yoga class and after a day’s excursions, unwind with evening yin and yoga Nidra followed by a vegan and vegetarian feast.
This hiking and yoga retreat in the Lake District is suitable for those who love more dramatic countryside experience, love hiking or being active. If you have never been hiking before that’s ok, but just bring suitable clothing and be prepared to be active! Book here.
Autumn Yoga Retreat in the Peak District
Dates: 7th – 10th October
Join us for our 4-night mid-week early October hiking yoga 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.
Join our guided hikes to explore the picturesque surroundings, and afterward, indulge in relaxation amidst the retreat center’s stunning grounds, offering panoramic views that inspire tranquility. Book here.
Autumn Retreat in South Wales
Dates: 20th – 22nd October
Nestled in the Welsh Valleys your retreat awaits you, ready to sooth your body and soul with a weekend of wellbeing creativity and deep fulfilment.
Included in your 2 day retreat:
- Daily Yoga & meditation practices
- Daily workshop inc. Jewellery making, Yin by candlelight and Yoga Nidra
- Delicious vegan and gluten free meals and snacks
- Time to rest, read and walk
- Stunning accommodation and venue with hot tub
Throughout our time together we will use yoga to restore your connection to yourself. Hit pause on your busy life, slow down and feel refreshed and reinvigorated. Your yoga programme is a sumptuous combination of Vinyasa, Meditation, Yin yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Workshops will include a jewellery workshop with Jayne- Blodau Arian, a local jeweller who uses recycled materials to make her jewellery. In this workshop you will make a bangle or a pendant out of copper. We will cover the basics of how to shape, stamp and form pieces. Much of Jayne’s inspiration comes from nature and you too will learn how to add textures that mimic natural forms- leaves, bark, and flowers.
Down a track in Llanvapley village, a few miles from Abergavenny, surrounded by the Welsh countryside, this special event takes place in a private home, on 7 acres of land. A magical barn conversion, glass rooms, medieval nooks, open fires and a hot tub awaits you.
This is a truly stunning spot and we can’t wait to be there with you! Book here.
Yoga, Surf & Walking Retreat in Cornwall
Dates: 10th – 13th November
Join us for an autumn yoga retreat in Cornwall with coastal walking and try surfing if you dare! This retreat in November is the ideal way to spend a 3 night weekend to get away from the day-to-day and immerse in nature.
Based within a stunning estate only 10 minutes away from some of the most famous beaches in north Cornwall, this location gives the perfect opportunity to be as relaxed and restored or as adventurous and active as your heart desires.
The garden surrounding the manor house and additional properties is a 22-acre expanse of lawns, ornamental lakes, camelia woods, orchards and an incredible walled vegetable garden. Stay in the beautiful autumnal countryside and enjoy day trips to the coast for blustery and stimulating walks.
Your manor house location gives you a prime opportunity to be close to some of the best around. In fact, within 15 minutes there are 10 stunning beaches to explore. We will be checking out the local area which is blessed with an abundance of coastal path walks, beaches, dunes, seaside towns and of course, surf.
As autumn sets in, this retreat will set you up with the perfect balance of well-being and adventure to get you through.
Feel free to relax and unwind or get involved with the walks and surf lesson. Book here.
Autumn Reset Retreat
Dates: 17th – 20th November
Join Maria in Snowdonia, Wales for this holisitic yoga retreat experience.
The 3 night stay includes daily vinyasa flow and grounding restorative yoga, yoga Nidra, nutritious meals and guided woodland walks through the breath taking mountain surroundings of Snowdonia. This holistic retreat gives you the perfect oppportunity to reset the mind and body ready for the winter months ahead.
Retreats run from Friday afternoon 3pm until Monday morning 10am perfect for a short relaxing break.
The venue is situated at Craflywn Hall National Trust a beautifully renovated victorian house situated in the valley and surrounded by mountains and woodland.
Here you’ll stay within the main house with mostly double or twin en suite rooms. Craflywn Hall has various lounge rooms and a spacious dining area alongside cosy reading rooms and a conservatory.
Retreats are full board with delicious meals catered for by a local chef.
The Yoga sessions and Guided walks are aimed at mixed level ability and are directly from the venue. Book here.
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