Reawaken your senses, discover your calm and clarity and reconnect with yourself in a magical handcrafted off-grid eco-village nestled on the side of a wild wooded valley, Cherry Wood near Bath. Our autumn yoga retreat offers you a chance to strengthen your body and mind through a weekend of daily yoga, meditation practices and group walks.

This retreat is friendly to all people who enjoy yoga and want time away. You don’t need to be a seasoned practitioner — just come with openness and compassion.

Yoga mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

ACCOMODATION:

Tays Shepherds Hut - Single occupancy : £460pp

this is in a lovely spot in a clearing on a small hill making the perfect place for star gazing. Outside there a fire pit and a chiminea. 

Waney Cabin - Single occupancy : £460pp

Built up the side of the hill with a small staircase to reach the deck. This cabin has an outside deck and firepit area which is across the track down a small slope approx 20 m away.

Hairy Cabin - Single occupancy : £460pp

With it’s magical living roof this cabin is accessed via a wooden staircase from the track. The firepit is on a deck down the steps and to the side of the cabin under the trees. 

Cob round - Double occupancy: 2x Single beds £385pp

This is a beautiful traditional cob roundhouse situated at the far end of the camp, made with clay, sand and straw with a living roof and roof light. Outside there are 2 decked areas one at the front with a bench and one to the rear which has a fire pit and logs to sit on.

Yurtis - Double occupancy:  1x double bed £415 & 1x single bed £385

With a long window and rooflight guests get lots of lovely views to the valley below and skies above. It has a decking area and an outdoor firepit.

Yurtup - Double occupancy:  1x double bed £415 & 1x single bed £385

Yurtup is perched above the main path through the village. Features a lovely roof light to gaze into the skies and trees above. 

Yurtdown - Triple Occupancy: 1x double bed £400 & 2x single beds £365pp

This classic Yurt is reached from a set of steps from the track and is set on a deck so you feel very much you are living in the trees. The outside firepit and logs for sitting on are just a few steps away.

AMENITIES

• compost loos (with views)
• hot showers from our treeshack
• USB charge points

Highlights

• Practice a range of yoga disciplines
• Guided Meditation and breathwork 
• Nature walks
• 3 daily healthy and delicious vegetarian meals
• 2 nights accommodation in handcrafted yurts, log cabins and cob roundhouses
• Stargazing around the campfire
• Wood-fired sauna
• Lots of free time to chill, journal, read, nap

Yoga styles

• Restorative Hatha Yoga - a nourishing and slower movement practice
• Vinyasa Flow - a dynamic and creative movement sequence 
• Ashtanga Yoga - strong, traditional style of yoga 

ITINERARY 

Times and practises subject to change*

FRIDAY

16:00 - Arrive and settle into your space

17:00 - Yoga 

18:00 - Dinner

SATURDAY

08:00 - Yoga

9:00 - Breakfast

10:00 - Free time

12:00 - Yoga

13:00 - Lunch

14:00 - Free time

17:00 - Yoga session

18:00 - Dinner

SUNDAY

08:00 - Yoga

09:00 - Breakfast

10:00 - Free time 

12:00 - Yoga

13:30 - Lunch

14:30 - Home

WHAT TO BRING

• Activewear - comfortable sweat wicking clothes for yoga practice
• Scarf or shawl - large enough to double up as a light blanket for savasana and yoga nidra practice 
• A headlight (or torch), for wandering around camp at the night
• Hand sanitiser gel, to give you added confidence in and out of camp
• Insect repellent to prevent bites and nasties
• Eye mask and earplugs – if you’re sensitive to the morning light or birdsong
• Slippers or similar for inside accommodation. No dirty shoes beyond the doormats please
• Warm clothing + rain coat for chilly or rainy days
• Shoes fit for the countryside i.e. boots or old trainers. Be careful on the decks – they can get slippery!
• Towel & toiletries and the usual essentials you would normally take on trips away
• Water bottle and flask 
• A book and/or journal to keep you busy during free time
• Snacks in case you get peckish before the next meal

*BE READY FOR NATURE - PLEASE READ*

There is a good chance of (some) : unpredictable weather,  slippery decks (when wet/ green), sounds of nature, fresh air, insects, wildlife, the smell of smoke in your hair and clothes, dirty clothes/ boots, using compost loos (with views!), having to be patient for your kettle to boil, wild wees, getting chilly and or wet in winter months. But you can totally handle it… trust us. There is beauty and learnings in all the things outside of our control.