Yoga Flows & Forest Feasts UK

2024 : July 19-22 (3 nights)
Somerset, UK

We’re super excited to tell you about a very special yoga retreat in July 2024 taking place in a beautiful ancient forest close to the World Heritage City of Bath in Somerset, UK.

Tucked away down a quiet lane where you’ll feel embraced by Mother Nature, you’ll stay at an off-grid forest village where you’ll sleep in super comfy hand built accommodation, practice yoga under the trees, soothe your body in a wood fired sauna, feast on THE most delicious food, have walks in the countryside, take dips in the private lake, enjoy massages, forest bathing & a fire ceremony. Or, of course, you can just put your feet up & enjoy the peace & quiet at this unique location.

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes – including you.”

Anne Lamott

This Retreat is for you if:

* You’re looking for something that is a ‘bit different’

* You need some ‘me’ time but happy to meet like minded people

* You want to lower your stress levels, anxiety & overwhelm

* You want to immerse yourself in beautiful nature and joyful company

* You like your weekends to be the perfect blend of relaxation & activity

"What a fantastic weekend! I arrived wanting to allow my body and mind to slow down and appreciate the quiet. The location and content of the weekend allowed me to do this. The yoga was marvellous, the food delicious & I loved the open view into the forest from the showers!" Lavinia

I'm ready book me in now!

The Accommodation

This yoga retreat will be a small gathering of guests staying in just 9 hand built accommodations that include cosy log cabins, yurts, cob house & a shepherds hut each equipped with a comfy bed, a wood burning stove and an outdoor deck & firepit which are perfect for night time star gazing. There’s also space for one tent if anyone who fancies a spot of wild camping.

Come on your own or bring a friend

As we don’t ask – nor expect – our solo guests to share, if coming on your own you’ll have your own accommodation. However some of the accommodations are perfect for two so, if you’d like to bring & share a double or twin with a friend, that’s absolutely possible!

Everyone shares the Tree Shack bathrooms with it’s three hot showers & four composting loos with incredible views into the forest.

The twice daily yoga sessions will take place on the outdoor platform under the trees or indoors in the most amazing roundhouse with a living moss roof & log burner should it be a bit chilly in the mornings. There’s also a wood fired sauna to ease any aching muscles and a camp fire which’ll gather round at night for chats & cocoa.

A short walk through the trees is a private lake set in a green oasis of native and exotic plants. The lake is ours for wild water swimming or have a paddle in the dug out canoe.

If you have a sense for adventure, there’s endless footpaths to be explored including a route across the fields to a local village (an hour’s walk) where there’s a country pub and a tea room where they serve an amazing afternoon tea :)

BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PREFERRED ACCOMMODATION!

THE LOCATION

This special yoga retreat takes place at an off-grid eco village hidden amongst trees in ancient woodland near to the beautiful city of Bath, Somerset.

Easily reached by road (A4 or A420) or by train with both Bath and Chippenham on the high speed London to Bristol rail line and both just a 15 minute taxi ride away.

This special village was created by a team of talented craftspeople who strongly believe that if we reconnect with & live more harmoniously with nature we’ll rediscover a lost part of ourselves.

A short drive away there’s some beautiful Cotswolds villages including the picture perfect Castle Coombe and the stunning city of Bath both definitely worth a visit whilst you’re here.

awaken your senses & rediscover your calm

The Retreat Experience

This is going to be – most likely – one of THE most unique experiences you will ever have.

Each day begins quietly with tea & fruits to help you slowly awaken before a guided meditation or breathwork session. Then, after a little reflection & journaling, we gather for a carefully planned yoga session delivered by an experienced teacher. The yoga sessions are perfect for those with a little bit of experience right up to the super flexi yogi.

After yoga it’s time for a delicious vegetarian brunch cooked by our own private Chef – honestly, she is FANTASTIC!

Brunch finishes late morning where you’re then free to do as you wish. Perhaps you’d like to read, go for a walk, have a snooze, a wild swim , experience woodfired wellbeing in the sauna, take a massage – the options are endless. One afternoon we’ll have a forest bathing session – amazing if you’ve never done this before – and each afternoon we’ll stop for tea & cake before we gather again for another yoga session.

We take supper together each evening in the forest kitchen. Evenings there’ll be a super relaxing Yoga Nidra session before bed & on our final eve, a Fire Ceremony by the campfire.

Our time together closes on the final morning with a closing ceremony yoga session and a delicious, hearty brunch before we rejoin the World feeling totally refreshed.

July 19-22 Yoga Flows & Forest Feast Retreat Includes:

3 nights in a peaceful woodland village in your own comfy hand built accommodation with linens, blankets & a towel. Wood burning stove with a basket of logs, your own outdoor deck and firepit. Use of the ‘Tree Shack’ shared bathrooms. We also have one space for a tent if you’d like to bring yours. Your accommodation options are; a Yurt, Shepherds Hut, Thatched Cob House or a Wooden Cabin on stilts. Accommodation is allocated on a first come, first served basis so please book early to guarantee your preferred choice.
Welcome Circle & Yoga on arrival
Morning tea & fruits
Guided meditation or breath work to start your day
90 minute morning Yoga sessions
90 minute evening Yoga sessions
Guided Yoga Nidra
Guided Forest Bathing session
Guided Fire Ceremony
Delicious vegetarian brunch every day
Seasonal suppers every evening cooked in the camp kitchen by our private Chef
Afternoon sweet treats
Fruity cordials with meals
Help yourself to mugs of tea whenever you like
Use of the wood-fired sauna
Time to swim, relax, rest, hike or book massages

RETREAT DATES & INVESTMENT

All prices are per person

2024	Your Own Accommodation	Shared Accommodation
July 19-22	£699	£599
	Bring Your own Tent £450

Book Now!

Reserve your space with a £350 deposit followed WITH YOUR balance 8 weeks prior.

Bookings within 8 weeks of the retreat are paid in full.

"It was a really magical place to spend time - I can’t believe it was so close to Bath! - I loved the yoga classes & quite frankly, I was very sad to leave" Karen

Retreat Summary

Excluded

Travel to/from the venue, alcoholic drinks with supper – you’re welcome to bring your own – and any massages you’d like to book.

Retreat Schedule

Friday 19 July

4pm Arrive & settle in

5pm Welcome Circle & Yoga to help us decompress & stretch out from travels

7.15pm Supper & Chats and off to bed whenever you’re ready

Saturday 20 July

8am Morning Tea & Fruit

8.30 Guided Meditation or Breath work

9.00 Snack and time for Reflection & Journaling

9.30 Slow Flow Yoga session to Open & Awaken our bodies

11.15 Brunch

Free time for swimming, hiking, massages, explore pretty Cotswold villages nearby or simply rest & soak up the peaceful forest

4.30 Cup of Tea and an afternoon sweet treat

5.30 Restore & Reset Yoga moving slowly to go deeper

7.30 Group Supper followed by a guided Yoga Nidra to prepare you for a peaceful sleep

Sunday 21 July

8am Morning Tea & Fruit

8.30 Guided Meditation or Breath work

9.00 Snack & time for Reflection & Journaling

9.30 Slow Flow Yoga to Energize

11.15 Brunch

12.30 Guided Forest Bathing

4.30 Afternoon Tea & Sweet Treat

5.30 Restore & Reset Yoga

7.30 Group Supper & Fire Ritual

Monday 22 July

8am Morning Tea & fruit

8.30 Farewell Yoga & Breakfast

10.00 Check out & Goodbyes

Let's Talk Food!

Our private chef will be cooking delicious vegetarian seasonal dishes for us in the village kitchen where we’ll dine together on the outdoor tables.

Sample Menu

Brunch

Rainbow granola with fresh fruit & Broad bean fritters with sweet & sour beetroot chutney

Or, Scrambled tofu with local mushrooms, tomatoes, corn & sweet potato hash and pitta breads

Afternoon sweet treats

Sourdough drop scones with tahini butter & blackcurrant rose jam

Or, Spiced Orange & Hazelnut nutty slice

Suppers

Carrot, courgette & chickpea curry with cardamon & lemon rice with sweet potato samosa, cucumber & pea pickle and cashew dahl followed by Pineapple & Ginger upside down cake.

Or, Melazane involtini with rosemary roast potatoes, garlicky greens & foraged pesto followed by Elderflower & bay syllabub with lavender shortbreads.

The Yoga

Each day begins with a guided meditation or breathwork under the trees to bring our body, mind & spirit together.

Then, after a short break for a snack & some journaling, we’ll gather for a 90 minute slow flow yoga to start the day with positive energy.

The gentler evening sessions will be more restorative in nature where we’ll hold postures a little longer to give our body time & space to find calm and let go of tension & anxiety.

The yoga sessions will take us on a journey through the 5 elements – earth, water, fire, air & space – each of which relates to a specific chakra which we’ll activate through the postures, breathwork & meditation.

Your teacher is Nicole Stone, a yoga teacher with 20 years teaching experience who whole-heartedly believes in the transformative power of Yoga. Regardless of your yoga ability, you’ll be guided to tap into & listen to your body and use this inner intelligence to move in a way that feels right for You.

Whilst most of us haven’t lost our minds, we lost our bodies long ago

You don’t have to be a super flexible yogi but we do believe you’ll enjoy the yoga sessions more if you have a little yoga experience so, if you’re feeling a bit rusty, feel free to ask us to recommend some online classes you can dip into before your arrival