About

Meet the Court Family

Forest Retreats

Forest Retreats based at Hill Farm, Tintern is a family business run by husband and wife Hayley and Tom Court.

It has always been our dream to run our own tourism business and in 2015 after Hayley was made redundant, we saw an opportunity in the market for retreats in the local area. Since then, we have regularly run retreats in various locations until in 2018; we were lucky enough to find the perfect location and purchased Hill Farm, Tintern to converted into an Eco Retreat Centre.

Tom is a local lad and met Hayley at university in Birmingham over 20 years ago. We have three daughters and two dogs, we love the outdoors and are passionate about environmental protection.

Hayley Court

My favourite part of running retreats is seeing the change in our guests from when they arrive after a busy week feeling frazzled, to when they leave feeling relaxed and full of gratitude and joy.

My passion grew for yoga after suffering severe anxiety after having my second daughter. Yoga helps me get out of my busy head into my body, helping me to feel more relaxed and in control of my emotions.

I also enjoy hiking, cycling and dancing!

Tom Court

My favourite part of running retreats is feeding our guests with tasty nutritional dishes and sourcing local seasonal produce. I also enjoy deepening my knowledge of trees and the natural environment through forest bathing

I am learning a lot about upcycling and I have enjoyed constructing Hill Farm – especially our quirky horsebox shower.

When I get some time off, I like to go bike packing with friends and spending time canoeing on The River Wye.

Testimonials

Testimonial by Nicola Harvey

Just returned from the most amazing retreat in Spain with Hayley and the team. It couldn’t have been more wonderful, yoga practice morning and evening, fantastic food and a fab villa with everything you could wish for including super relaxing treatments. I just wish I was still there soaking up the rays and chillin 😎

Nicola Harvey

Spanish Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Lindsey Honour

I started zoom yoga with Hayley at the beginning of (the first) lockdown and I’m so grateful for the time I’ve spent with her and a lovely group of people on the mat since! Hayley puts so much thought and energy into her classes, shaping them around a different theme each week, sharing inspiring thoughts and ideas, introducing us to new practises, and always bringing the fun and positive vibes – and that’s on top of all the amazing benefits of yoga which I’ve only properly understood through her teaching. I feel happy and calm in body and spirit after every class – would recommend to anyone who wants to fell the same! Thank you Hayley!

Lindsey Honour

Simply Yoga Student

Testimonial by G M

Wonderful experience’s at both the farm and abroad on Hayley’s and Toms Retreats. Their attention to detail and much needed rest bite from the outside world is amazing. Can’t recommend enough to treat yourself. Thank you both for all your hard work creating a safe haven for everyone to enjoy.

G M

Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Nicola

Everyone had a really lovely time; you provide the best of team days and we are so grateful to both you and Tom. We have zero doubts that we will be back!!

Nicola

NHS Manager

Testimonial by Geoff

I have just come back from a yoga and well-being retreat and it was fantastic. The farm is idyllic, and only about 45 minutes from Bristol on a good run. Hayley is a wonderful yoga teacher, technically skilled but very kind and helpful, while Tom's Forest Bathing sessions are a really enlightening experience. The food is fantastic too, and they are the perfect hosts. The only bad thing about the retreat was having to leave on the Sunday!

Geoff