Women’s Retreat
Women’s Retreat
Retreat to the forest and nurture your well-being on an eco-retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern. Based in The Wye Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty, It is the perfect place to get away from the stresses and strains of life to relax and rejuvenate.
Recommended as one of The Guardian’s top 10 well-being retreats in the UK, you will be looked after by experienced eco-retreat hosts Tom and Hayley Court who established Forest Retreats in 2015.
Retreat Details
Take some overdue time for yourself and come and join us in the beautiful Wye Valley for a day of movement, discovery, food and relaxation.
As a woman, it’s so easy to prioritise other areas of your life at the cost of your own wellbeing. So here’s your opportunity, your calling if you will, to spend a full day (10am-8pm) away from the stressors of work and family. Turn your phone off, connect with nature, connect with yourself and connect with other women.
This day is an opportunity to learn about your body, engage in some fitness, enforce some relaxation, enjoy some yoga, eat freshly made food and take in some fresh air in the most magical outdoor spa with stunning views and only the sound of birds and trees for miles.
Price per place £175
Your day will include learning about your body and connecting with your pelvic floor, followed by a fitness class held in the forest. A delicious lunch of local, organic produce will help to refuel you before we head into the afternoon where you’ll learn about the benefits of journaling followed by a relaxing yoga session. You’ll finish off the day with 3 hours use of the outdoor eco spa including a wood fired hot tub, sauna and plunge pool overlooking the stunning valley, where you will be served a delicious dinner of wood-fired pizza.
The day will be hosted by Forest Retreats owner and yoga instructor Hayley, along with personal trainer Tash.
10-10:30 arrival and introductions
10:30-11:00 Meet the other women and your hosts with a welcome circle and a taste of ceremonial cacao to start the day off
11:00-11:30 Learn about your body, connect with your pelvic floor and learn how to manage it through exercise. Understand why building muscle as a female is so important and how it protects your bone health as you enter the autumnal season of your life
11:30-12:30 Fitness in the Forest – putting the theory into practice with a body weight strength building session
12:30- 14:00 Recover with a nutritious meal and wonderful views
14:00-15:30 Learn about the benefits of journaling and have a go yourself. As busy women and mothers we often neglect to take the time to look after our own mental well-being. Enjoy having some time and space with your thoughts. We’ll have the opportunity to share and connect at the end followed by a good old cup of tea
15:30-16:30 Yin and Relax – a yoga session with a strong focus on relaxation, posture and realigning yourself with your body
16:30-17:00 Closing discussion and an opportunity to ask any questions you might have
17:00-20:00 Finish off with 3 hours use of the eco-spa including sauna, plunge pool and hot tub amongst the most beautiful backdrop while wood-fired pizza is prepped to replenish your energy stores before leaving
- 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.
- A note-book to write down useful information, inspiration, recipes or journal throughout the weekend.
- Hill Farm has uneven and care must be taken when walking around. A moderate fitness level is recommended.
- Transport links are limited but possible. The nearest train station is Chepstow and then a taxi to Hill Farm. Pre-booking of taxi is essential.
- After booking – please ensure that all members of your group inform us of any injuries, illness or dietary requirements.
- It is advised you take out travel insurance in case illness or other circumstances prevents you from attending the retreat.
Deposit Option
You may have the option of securing your place with a 25% deposit, the remainder due 28 days before the retreat begins.
If available, this option will be presented when you book. This option is only available up to 2 weeks before the deposit due date.
