Forest Coastal Escape
Forest Coastal Escape
Retreat to the coast and nurture your wellbeing.
Hayley of Forest Retreats warmly invites you to join her for a beautiful autumnal escape on the stunning coastline of Cardigan Bay in West Wales.
Autumn is a season of transition, a time to slow down, let go of what no longer serves us and create space for rest, reflection and renewal.
Nestled amongst the wild beauty of the Pembrokeshire Coast, this three-night retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with yourself and the natural world.
Over the long weekend, enjoy an enriching blend of uplifting yoga, restorative practices, nourishing food, coastal adventures and meaningful connection. Breathe in the fresh sea air, immerse yourself in nature, unwind in the spa and enjoy the simple pleasure of having time just for you.
This year, we’re delighted to introduce an extended guided coastal experience and a new interactive wellbeing workshop, offering you the opportunity not only to rest and recharge, but to return home with renewed clarity, inspiration and a personal plan to support your wellbeing.

Testimonials
Retreat Details
Friday 8 October – Arriving & Letting Go
From 3 pm – Arrival and settle into your cottage
4 pm – Welcome refreshments and opening circle
5:30 pm – Gentle yoga and grounding breathwork
7 pm – Nourishing welcome dinner
8:30 pm – Bedtime Yoga Nidra
Saturday 9 October – Connecting with Nature
From 7:30 am – Light breakfast, tea and coffee
9 am – Rise & Shine Vinyasa Yoga
10:30 am – Delicious brunch
11:30 am–3:30 pm – Four-hour guided coastal and ecological walk with Steve, including a nourishing picnic lunch prepared by Sam
3:30 pm – Free time to relax, enjoy the spa or book a holistic treatment
5 pm – Yin & Restorative Yoga
7 pm – Nourishing evening meal
8:30 pm – Fireside gathering, connection and autumn reflections
Sunday 10 October – Rebalance & Restore
From 7:30 am – Light breakfast, tea and coffee
9 am – Rise & Shine Yoga and breathwork
10:30 am – Delicious brunch
12–1:30 pm – The Four Pillars of Wellbeing: an interactive workshop exploring Movement, Nourishment, Rest & Recovery, and Connection, helping you create your own personal wellbeing action plan
1:30–5 pm – Free time to unwind, enjoy the spa, explore the coastline or book a holistic treatment, with afternoon refreshments available
5 pm – Yin & Restorative Yoga
7 pm – Nourishing evening meal
8:30 pm – Restorative Sound Bath
Monday 11 October – Gratitude & New Beginnings
From 7:30 am – Light breakfast, tea and coffee
9 am – Closing circle, gentle yoga and reflection
10:30 am – Farewell brunch
12 pm – Departure
All activities are optional, and the itinerary may be subject to small changes.
Retreat to the coast and nurture your wellbeing.

Accommodation Options:
Rise & Shine Yoga
Begin your mornings with uplifting Vinyasa Flow yoga and breathwork, awakening the body, calming the mind and setting a positive intention for the day.
Yin & Restore
As the evenings draw in, surrender to slower, deeply nourishing practices designed to release tension, encourage relaxation and support rest.
Guided Coastal Walk & Picnic Lunch
Join our wonderful local ecologist, Steve, for a four-hour guided exploration of the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline. Discover the local wildlife, natural habitats and seasonal landscapes, with a nourishing picnic lunch prepared by our retreat chef to enjoy along the way.
The Four Pillars of Wellbeing – Interactive Workshop
A new addition to our 2027 retreat.
Explore the four essential pillars of wellbeing: Movement, Nourishment, Rest & Recovery, and Connection.
Through gentle reflection, practical exercises and guided discussion, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own wellbeing and create a personal action plan with realistic, achievable steps to support a healthier, more balanced life.
Spa & Relaxation
Enjoy access to the onsite hot tub and sauna throughout the weekend. Take time to unwind, read, rest or simply soak up the peaceful surroundings.
Optional holistic treatments will also be available to book for an additional cost.
Nourishing Food
Enjoy delicious, thoughtfully prepared meals by Sam of Voyage to You, bringing nourishment, flavour and seasonal inspiration to our retreat table.
Sound Healing & Connection
Experience the soothing vibrations of a restorative sound bath, alongside opportunities for sharing, reflection and connection with like-minded people.
Give yourself permission to pause, breathe and reconnect.
Come as you are and leave feeling nourished, restored and inspired for the season ahead.
About Hayley
“I am a busy mum of 2 daughters and a business owner. I started taking yoga classes 13 years ago during my pregnancy and following the birth of my first daughter. However, I really felt the benefits after suffering post-natal anxiety and psychosis following the birth of my second daughter.
Yoga helped me recover both mentally and physically and I became and regular practitioner. I have a background working in prisons and at a women’s refuge and have seen for myself how yoga can help everybody.
I started to run retreats after being made redundant from the charity sector on maternity leave. I have a tourism business management degree and I saw a gap in market for retreats in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. That led to me undertaking my first yoga teacher training and the rest is history. I truly love teaching and seeing the positive difference is makes in my students’ lives. I feel truly blessed to be offering classes that can be described as a bottom up to healing.”

- Bedding provided but please bring extra blankets.
- Torches for getting around site.
- Suitable clothing to practice yoga. We recommend leggings and a suitable fitted top.
- Walking shoes and wellies.
- A yoga mat (we have plenty if you don’t have one).
- A pillow and blanket for relaxation (please feel free to bring eye masks and bolsters too if you have them).
- Swim wear, towel, dressing gown and flip-flops for the Eco-Spa.
- Trousers and a long-sleeved top for Shinrin Yoku.
- Waterproof clothing.
- A mixture of warm and lighter clothing – suitable for all weathers.
- Suntan lotion and a hat.
- An item for the alter. Could be a photo or an item of significance.
- Extra snacks and drinks.
- Toiletries and medication.
- A note-book to write down useful information, inspiration, recipes or journal throughout the weekend.
Single occupancy double bed
Double bed single occupancy
Price per place £1125

Cwm Connell twin room space
1 person sharing twin room
Price per place £850































