About

Meet YOUR HOSTS

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!

Forest Retreats

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

It has always been my dream to run our own tourism business, and in 2015, after I was made redundant, I 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 convert into an Eco Retreat Centre.

Hayley runs Forest Retreats alongside her two daughters. Together with their two dogs, they love the outdoors and are passionate about environmental protection.

Hayley's two daughters at Forest Retreats.

Testimonials

Testimonial by Laura Aiken

Beautiful, nurturing and restorative. Hill Farm has a wonderful grounding energy and is a wonderful place to stay. I love staying here and have held two retreats here and always get fantastic reviews from my guests. Hayley and team are fantastic hosts and I’ll be back for many years to come

Laura Aiken

Laura Aiken Retreats

Testimonial by G M

Wonderful experience’s at both the farm and abroad on Hayley’s 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 for all your hard work creating a safe haven for everyone to enjoy.

G M

Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Melaine

My visit to Hill Farm couldn’t have come at a better time. I arrived feeling slightly frazzled and very tired and left feeling calm and energised to continue doing my job and caring for my family AND myself. Highly recommended!

Melaine

Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Nicola

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

Nicola

NHS Manager

Testimonial by Jo

Hayley supported me wonderfully through my cancer treatment, always feeling like a safe pair of hands, and enabling me to relax, reconnect with my poorly body, and manage my aches and pains. Since stopping treatment seeing Hayley has become such a treat and a really important way for me to build my strength and confidence back. Plus it’s the most wonderfully relaxing experience – I love it!

Massage client