About The Retreat
This retreat has nature at its heart. We’ll be surrounded by beautiful countryside making it the perfect location for a reset. This retreat falls just before the Spring Equinox in 2023 which is a time of balance between light and dark and celebrating new beginnings. Spring Equinox is the perfect time for grounding yourself in nature and tuning into your intuition and compassion. Think; a restful night’s sleep in a wooden koyt, afternoons relaxing with a book, chatting with the other yogis, delicious food, grounding our feet into the earth, cold water plunges, woodland sauna sessions, waking to herbal tea and fresh smoothies, Yoga in the morning and evening, meditation, self-enquiry, music, breathwork and beautiful people to share it with. The intention with this retreat is to welcome people into a compassionate, healing and regenerative space. Take this time out of the rush of the world to do something for yourself. Not just self care, but a collective space of caring for one another. Connect with yourself, the natural world and each other. We will prioritise that connection with nature and getting a little bit more wild. Lets heal and liberate ourselves from work, stress or any other hardships we’re going through. Come home to yourself and come home to the earth. Venue & Location Our venue is a beautiful village of wooden koyts. Fully immersed in nature with all the home comforts. This long weekend, life is just that little bit simpler. We will move, breath, meditate, eat delicious food and spend time doing things that just make us feel really good in a stunning location, rain or shine. The house is where we’ll be practicing yoga, breathwork, meditation, journaling & eating all together. Communal dining, delicious plant-based, seasonal and nutritionally dense whole foods, smoothies and juices prepared by our wonderful private chef. Allergens can be catered for, please let us know when booking. Please note: All levels are welcome on the retreat, you do not need to be an experienced yogi however you will get the most out of the retreat if you have practiced some yoga before.
Itinerary
1Day 1
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Check in, unpack and freshen up. Tea/coffee and snacks on arrival.
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Welcome Circle, meditation and gentle Yoga stretch out.
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Dinner.
2Day 2
7:15AM - 8:45AM
Smoothies & Sunrise tour of the rainforest
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Meditation, Journaling and Wake Up Vinyasa Yoga practice.
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Big Brunch!
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Optional cold water plunge & woodland sauna trip
2:00PM - 4:30PM
Snacks, rest, read a book or connect with other on the retreat.
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Yin Yoga practice.
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Active Breathwork.
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Dinner.
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Movie Night!
3Day 3
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Wake up, tea/coffee and smoothie.
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Meditation, Journaling and Wake Up Vinyasa Yoga practice.
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Big Brunch!
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Foraging workshop & picnic
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Yin Yoga practice.
5:45PM - 6:45PM
Sunset tour of beaver enclosure.
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Dinner.
4Day 4
8:00AM - 9:30AM
Meditation, Wake up Vinyasa Flow practice and closing circle.
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Big Brunch, coffee/tea/smoothie.
10:30AM - 10:31AM
Check-out.
What’s Included
Smoothies, herbal teas, brunch, snacks and dinner
3 nights accommodation in a beautiful koyt
6 yoga classes
Yoga mats, blocks & bolsters
Sunrise rainforest tour
Cold water plunge & woodland sauna session
Daily Meditations and themed journaling prompts
Guided Active Breathwork session
Towels & toiletries
Goody bag
Foraging workshop & picnic
Not Included
Travel to and from the venue
Alcohol
Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my own mat/yoga props?
No. We provide everything you need but if you have a favourite mat you're more than welcome to bring it.
Do I need to bring a towel?
No! We provide everyone with a towel.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes - all dietary requirements can be catered for.
What is the food like?
One word - delicious! We provide plant-based food throughout the retreat which always receives rave reviews. You won't go hungry, there's always something to nibble on!
Can I bring alcohol?
We would prefer you to abstain from alcohol for the duration of the retreat but if you'd particularly like to bring something please be respectful of others who may be choosing to stay sober.
Can I go on my phone?
This retreat is yours to enjoy and get the most out of. You may want to take photos or turn off your phone completely - it's your choice.
Are there electricity ports and lights in the koyts?
No - the koyts are completely off-grid. We provide lanterns but you may want to bring a torch. The furthest koyt is only a 2 minute walk from the main barn with all electric ports/bathrooms etc.
Reviews
Sue
June 2022
A wonderful chance to re-set, breathe and relax in a healthy and supportive environment. Thank you Rosie and Poppy. My first yoga retreat, but definitely not my last. Great venue, classes, food and friends.
Caron
March 2022
A wonderful, cocoon of well-being was created by Rosie and her team. The yoga, the food, the environment, all were designed to facilitate our feeling amazing and it worked. I made some new friends too which was unexpected. I’m already signed up for more Funky Cactus retreats and weekly online yoga practises. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
