RECONNECT
TO NATURE
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Reconnect to nature
Yoga retreat
Near Bath, UK
May 10th-13th 2024
Reawaken after winter and reconnect back with yourself and nature in spring 2024. A chance to step away from our busy lives and the everyday routines to experience the simplicity of off-grid living in lovingly handcrafted yurts, timber cabins and bell tents. Practice yoga in the shala, tuck into wood-fired delights from our free range chef, get cozy by the log burning stoves, chill out in the eco sauna and swimming pool and basque in the magical lakes, rivers and forests that surround. A chance to reset, reconnect and rewild yourself!
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This retreat is open to all those that have an interest in yoga and nature. Whether you have practiced with me before or you are new to my classes, you certainly don't need to be an experienced yogi to join. An interest in yoga and nature along with an open mind is all you need!
Return to nature
We will spend three nights in the eco, off grid village in the heart of a 5th-generation sheep farm in Wiltshire, near Bath. A perfect space for nature lovers to reawaken your senses, discover your calm and delve deeper into your yoga and meditation practice. Come alone or with a friend, there are options for private or shared accommodation to suit all your needs. This rustic gem in the heart of the forest will be a chance to immerse yourself in off grid living and connect back home to ourselves.
What to expect?
Yoga and Meditation
-Morning breath work (pranayama), yoga and meditation
-Late afternoon slow flow/yin yoga/rest/meditation.
-6 classes over the three days
-1 optional yoga workshop
-We will practice in the wooden yoga shala heated by a wood burning stove.
-An opportunity to deepen your practice and learn more about the history and philosophy of yoga
-All classes are taught by Lucy Moffatt and guest teacher Charlotte Guezian (Specialist in Yin yoga, restorative yoga and Thai massage). Find out more about Lucy below.
Meals
-3 meals per day from our free range chef, Beth.
-Locally sourced, lovingly prepared and cooked over a wood fired stove
-'Beth the free range chef' is a local chef and food writer.
-Expect delicious, vegetarian, home cooked food.
-Hot drinks and snacks will be available throughout the day.
Find out more about Beth below
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Activities
-Wood fired eco sauna
-On site swimming pool heated by wood
-Wild swimming in local lake
-Walking in the surrounding forests and by the river
-Local farm shop, cafe and pub are a walk away
-Book a massage (not included in price)
-Paddle boarding off site (not included in price)
-Twice daily yoga and meditation classes
- 1 optional workshop to deepen your practice
-Take time out by the fire to read, rest or connect with other yogis
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Massage
-We have our own private massage therapist Charlotte Guezian joining us from Walthamstow!
-Charlotte is a clinical and sports massage therapist with a background in Thai massage and Thai reflexology. She uses a fusion of ancient healing practices from the East and modern advanced techniques from the West.
- Charlotte’s practice combines intuitive touch, honest skills and knowledge to create a nourishing and deeply relaxing full body massage experience.
-She only has 6 massage spots available over the Sat/Sun
- £70 per hour (drop her an email with a £25 deposit to resrve)
Email Charlotteguezian@hotmail.com to reserve your spot
Accommodation
Choose between a cabin, yurt or a luxury bell tent all with wood-burning stoves for warmth. Each type of accommodation includes proper beds and fresh linen, shared open-air woodland showers and luxury compost loos. This is an off grid camping experience, however there are USB chargers in the community spaces and 4G signal is available in parts of the camp.
Each accommodation type is designed to be shared as most have between 2-4 beds, however single occupancy is possible if you would like a space all to yourself. Prices include all yoga and food cooked by our chef. This is an adult only retreat.
Bell tent
Single bed:£ 525 per person
Double bed: £560 per person
Sharing a double bed with a friend: £480 per person.
Single occupancy. Book entire tent to yourself £ 740
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Space for 1-4 people per tent
There are 4 bell tents available
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Wood burning stove and full log basket
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1 double bed
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2 single beds
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Bbq firepit
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Nearby compost loo
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Open-air woodland warm showers nearby
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Field views
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Access to shared wood fired sauna/pool
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Solar lighting
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All yoga classes and meals included
Overe Yurt
Single bed: £530 per person
King size bed: £570 per person
Sharing King size bed with a friend: £495 per person.
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Sharing only for Yurt
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Space for 2-4 people.
There is only 1 yurt available
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Large 6m Mongolian yurt
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Wood-burner and full log basket
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1 king size bed
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2 single beds
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Nearby compost loo
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Open-air woodland warm showers nearby
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Woodland edge location
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Hammock
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Access to shared wood-fired sauna/pool
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Solar lighting
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All yoga classes and meals included
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Abels Cabin
Book entire cabin with friend/partner: £585 per person. (Space for 2-3 people)
Single occupancy. Book entire cabin for yourself £770
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There is only 1 cabin available
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King size bedroom x 1
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Mezzanine with 2 single beds
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Private outdoor tub heated by wood-burner
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Private compost toilet
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Private kitchen and dining
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Woodburning stove
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Equipment for cooking, drinking and eating
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Jars of teas and coffee
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Undercover deck and hammock
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Fire-pit with swinging grill
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Rocket stove (eco gas hob replacement)
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Open-air woodland warm showers nearby
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Sink with drinking water nearby
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Access to shared wood-fired sauna/pool
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Solar lighting
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All yoga classes and meals included
What will the weekend look like?
Rustic schedule
(some changes will be made nearer time)
Friday
4pm arrival time
Welcome tea/snacks
5.30-7pm: Opening circle
7.15pm: Dinner
8.30pm: Yoga Nidra
Saturday
8am: Morning yoga
10.15am Breakfast
Free time: walking/swimming/reading/massage
Lunch: 1.30pm:
Afternoon: Free time: walking/swimming/reading/resting
5pm evening yoga
7.15pm: Dinner
Evening: Fire pit/chatting/board games
Sunday:
8am: Morning yoga
10.15am: Breakfast
Free time: walking/swimming/reading/resting
Lunch: 1.30pm
3.30pm optional yoga workshop
5pm evening yoga
7.15pm: Dinner
Evening: Fire pit/socialising/resting
Monday:
8am: Closing circle
10am Breakfast
11am: Check out
Getting to the retreat
Location: Winsley, Bradford upon Avon, Wiltshire. BA15 2JH
Driving: there is free parking on site
Train: Closest stations to the retreat are Bradford upon Avon- 3 miles. Bath Spa -5 miles.
Taxi from Bradford upon avon will be approx £8 and Bath approx £15. (Sharing taxi from station with other guests will be possible)
Buses: Number D1 runs between Bradford upon avon and Bath every 30 minutes. The nearest stop to the retreat is next to the Seven Stars pub in Winsley, Avon Park.
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