Forest Coastal Escape

Friday 08 - Monday 11 October 2027

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

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. 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
Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Tracey

Beautiful place well worth a visit it's my third visit and I've never been disappointed It has helped my mental and physical health and changed my life, its helped me to deal with my emotional and mental issues. Hayley is an inspiration to all her yoga students and the food is amazing I have met many different people from all over the world, we are already planning our next visit after returning home today. I highly recommend a retreat at Hill farm.
Tracey
Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Forest Retreats Guest

Hayley’s yoga sessions were fantastic, well pitched for all abilities with a nice balance between movement and relaxation. The yoga studio was well equipped with mats, blocks and straps, there was also a great view of the surrounding countryside through the patio doors. The accommodation was finished to a high standard, we had a small deck with a table and chairs which enabled us to sit out and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Sam made us fantastic meals throughout the weekend. I would highly recommend Forest Retreats.
Forest Retreats Guest
Guest

Testimonial by Georgina

Peaceful retreat. We took a Shinrin Yoku experience. Driving up through the countryside was a treat in itself, upon arriving we were met by Tom who was immediately friendly and relaxed. Our party was just the two of us and our old dog, we spent hours immersed in the forest enjoying our surroundings led by Tom to quietly connect with nature, our day was dry and sunny but would have been equally as enjoyable in the rain. We came away thoroughly relaxed. Friends asked us why were we paying for a walk in the woods when this can be done for free, to them I say you can walk for free, but this wasn't a walk in the woods it was a Shinrin Yoku experience with a guide knowledgeable and insightful, worth every penny.
Georgina
Forest Bathing participant

Testimonial by A Happy Guest

I have just come away from a weekend retreat and it was absolutely brilliant. Hayley and team are fantastic hosts and couldn’t do enough for us. Hayley’s combination of Yin and Yang yoga, nourishing, tasty veggie food, the eco spa and yurt created the perfect blend of relaxation and fun throughout the weekend. The gong bath and massage were also wonderful additions. Thanks so much!
A Happy Guest
Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Abbie Wooltorton

A truly wonderful retreat, for both body and mind! Forest Retreats manages to perfectly balance the professional expertise of yoga practice, whilst making you feel so relaxed and welcome, catering to all your needs. I will be booking their Spain retreat again next year!
Abbie Wooltorton
Spanish Retreat Guest

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 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 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

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

Throughout the weekend, enjoy access to the sauna and hot tub, optional holistic treatments and time to relax amongst the beautiful surroundings of the Pembrokeshire Coast.

All activities are optional, and the itinerary may be subject to small changes.
Retreat to the coast and nurture your wellbeing.

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.”

Hayley Court - yoga Instructor and owner of Forest Retreats.

  • 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

Testimonials

Testimonial by Tracey

Beautiful place well worth a visit it's my third visit and I've never been disappointed It has helped my mental and physical health and changed my life, its helped me to deal with my emotional and mental issues. Hayley is an inspiration to all her yoga students and the food is amazing I have met many different people from all over the world, we are already planning our next visit after returning home today. I highly recommend a retreat at Hill farm.
Tracey
Retreat Guest

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 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 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. 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
Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Forest Retreats Guest

Hayley’s yoga sessions were fantastic, well pitched for all abilities with a nice balance between movement and relaxation. The yoga studio was well equipped with mats, blocks and straps, there was also a great view of the surrounding countryside through the patio doors. The accommodation was finished to a high standard, we had a small deck with a table and chairs which enabled us to sit out and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Sam made us fantastic meals throughout the weekend. I would highly recommend Forest Retreats.
Forest Retreats Guest
Guest

Testimonial by Georgina

Peaceful retreat. We took a Shinrin Yoku experience. Driving up through the countryside was a treat in itself, upon arriving we were met by Tom who was immediately friendly and relaxed. Our party was just the two of us and our old dog, we spent hours immersed in the forest enjoying our surroundings led by Tom to quietly connect with nature, our day was dry and sunny but would have been equally as enjoyable in the rain. We came away thoroughly relaxed. Friends asked us why were we paying for a walk in the woods when this can be done for free, to them I say you can walk for free, but this wasn't a walk in the woods it was a Shinrin Yoku experience with a guide knowledgeable and insightful, worth every penny.
Georgina
Forest Bathing participant

Testimonial by Abbie Wooltorton

A truly wonderful retreat, for both body and mind! Forest Retreats manages to perfectly balance the professional expertise of yoga practice, whilst making you feel so relaxed and welcome, catering to all your needs. I will be booking their Spain retreat again next year!
Abbie Wooltorton
Spanish Retreat Guest

Testimonial by A Happy Guest

I have just come away from a weekend retreat and it was absolutely brilliant. Hayley and team are fantastic hosts and couldn’t do enough for us. Hayley’s combination of Yin and Yang yoga, nourishing, tasty veggie food, the eco spa and yurt created the perfect blend of relaxation and fun throughout the weekend. The gong bath and massage were also wonderful additions. Thanks so much!
A Happy Guest
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

Forest Coastal Escape

Single occupancy double bed

Friday 08 October 2027 – 3 nights

Price per place - £1125
3 available.

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Forest Coastal Escape

Cwm Connell twin room space

Friday 08 October 2027 – 3 nights

Price per place - £850
11 available.

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