Queer Nature Retreat

Join us for a joyful weekend of yoga, creativity, and connection for LGBTQ+ folks in the heart of the Black Mountains. Set at the beautifully restored and unapologetically queer Chapel on the Green, this retreat invites you to slow down, tune in, and celebrate queer joy surrounded by nature. Through a mix of indoor and outdoor practices, we’ll explore how wild, rural landscapes can hold space for queer experience, self-discovery, and community. You’ll be lovingly hosted by Graham and Matthew, who will ensure you feel held, nourished, and completely at home.

Throughout the weekend, all activities will be led by Heather and Graham (Gray), with a rich programme including four unique yoga sessions, guided breathwork and meditation, and a creative workshop with artist Tom Marshman exploring queerness in nature. You’ll be nourished with culinary delights from Gray’s husband Matthew, whose seasonal and organic meals are a highlight of the retreat. Optional wild swimming, voicework by candlelight, nature meditations, and a relaxed evening soirée will round out the weekend — with plenty of space for rest, reflection, and exploration. You may even find time to visit nearby Hay-on-Wye, home to the beloved queer bookshop Gay on Wye.

Two Nights of Luxury Accommodation
Relax in the cozy and creative surroundings of the beautiful Chapel on the Green, nestled in the heart of the Black Mountains in Mid Wales. A unique and inspiring retreat space designed for your comfort and tranquility.

Four Distinct Yoga Practices

Experience a variety of yoga sessions thoughtfully designed to support and nourish you. Start your mornings with an energizing Vinyasa flow, building strength, warmth, and focus for the day ahead. In the evenings, unwind with calming and restorative practices that invite stillness, release tension, and guide you gently into relaxation.

Breathwork and Guided Meditation

Deepen your connection to self and community through breathwork and guided meditation practices. These sessions are designed to support queer dharma, offering tools to cultivate awareness, mindfulness, and inner calm while grounding you in the present moment.

Queer Landscapes Reimagined

This workshop, led by artist Tom Marshman, invites participants to explore their personal relationship with nature as a space that can be inherently queer. Drawing inspiration from Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature and other queer cultural works, the session will reflect on how rural, wild, and overlooked landscapes can hold queer experience, offering connection, visibility, and renewal beyond the city.

Full Board of Organic Nourishment
Savor abundant, home-cooked organic meals, thoughtfully prepared by Matthew of Chapel on the Green. From vibrant vegetarian and vegan dishes to irresistible bakes, every communal feast is an opportunity to connect, share stories, and enjoy delicious, wholesome food together.

Wild Swimming Experiences

Take the plunge with optional wild swimming, a refreshing and invigorating way to connect with nature. Supported by mindful breathwork, these swims invite you to embrace the freedom and beauty of the water at your own pace

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Evening Soirée

Gather for a magical evening of sharing, creativity, and connection. Whether you choose to sing, play music, read poetry, share stories, or simply sit back and enjoy, this relaxed and welcoming soirée is a celebration of self-expression, community, and joy.

Nature Immersion
Guided walking meditations and outdoor sensory explorations in a stunning National Trust nature reserve.

Chanting and Singing
Connect with your voice and spirit through uplifting group chanting and singing sessions under candlelight.

Free Time for Self-Reflection
Take time to slow down and recharge at your own pace. Whether you choose to relax at the Chapel, explore the stunning local landscapes, visit the charming town of Hay-on-Wye—famous for its bookshops—and has its our Queer book shop Gay on Wye!