About The Retreat
Set in The Dower House on the Badminton Estate this experience is themed around three pillars; Movement, Nature and Connection: from morning runs, dynamic and restorative yoga, a connecting walk through Badminton Deer Park, a heart opening Cacao Ceremony, Wild Foraging with an eccentric luddite, and delicious plant based food prepared by a talented professional chef; some produce of which is sourced by onsite organic market garden. We believe, if everyone was in a better mental state, with their basic need of connection satisfied; then people have the calm headspace to connect deeper, maximize opportunities, and live more healthful, joyful and societally conscious lives.
Itinerary
1Day 1
3:00PM
Doors open - welcome drink and snack
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Vinyasa Yoga
6:15PM - 6:45PM
Welcome Ceremony
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Dinner
2Day 2
7:00AM - 7:30AM
Optional morning run through Badminton Estate grounds
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
9:15AM - 10:45AM
Breakfast
10:45AM - 12:15PM
Connecting Walk through Badminton Deer Park with tour of on site organic market garden
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Lunch
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Optional discussion on 'What wellbeing means to you?'
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Free Time: massages (additional £70), tennis
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Restorative Yoga
6:20PM - 7:30PM
Cacao Ceremony
7:45PM - 9:30PM
Dinner
3Day 3
7:00AM - 7:30AM
Optional morning run through Badminton Estate grounds
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Breakfast
10:15AM - 12:45PM
Wild Foraging walk with Neil - an eccentric luddite with endless knowledge on Bristish ecosystems. We'll about the wood wide web and the interconnected ecosystem and what's edible and what's not.
1:00PM - 1:30PM
Closing Ceremony
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Lunch
4:00PM
Retreat ends
What’s Included
Daily yoga classes
Delicious plant based meals prepared by our chef
Teas and coffees
Tour of on site organic market garden
Cacao ceremony
Wild Foraging workshop
Not Included
Massages (additional £70)
Transport to and from the venue
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take the Friday off of work?
No the beauty of this retreat is that it is the perfect weekend retreat allowing you to reset without having to take a day of holiday!
Reviews
Samantha
November 2022
Highest recommendation! The yoga, the nature, the food, the people, the cottage—all wonderful. A very special weekend; one I shall treasure for a long time. Bella & Gaby are fantastic hosts too. 5* all-round.
Amanda
September 2022
An absolutely phenomenal experience at Badminton. The unique programme they have developed really does allow time for people to connect with one another, nature & themselves. Gaby & Bella are such gentle, thoughtful & competent hosts with phenomenal attention to detail and have a warming approach where guests feel safe, heard & inspired. The food was absolutely out of this world.
Abigail
April 2022
A really thoughtful schedule with lots to do, but time to rest as well. I loved the yoga with Bella. I feel like a different person. The food was very healthy and delicious with salad straight from the garden. Wonderful walks. Interesting discussions and ceremonies. A favourite part for me was learning about woodland, foraging and nature with Neil. He’s superb. Like minded lovely people and a beautiful location. I couldn’t recommend this more for anyone wanting to recharge.
Farnaz
August 2022
My weekend yoga retreat has been heaven on earth, everything was beyond perfect. Such a nourishing time, making new friends, wonderful & interesting walks, amazing yoga, out of this world food and all in the most beautiful setting & loved home. A very special experience - I would highly recommend. Thank you to the wonderful hosts Bella & Gabby. I will certainly be returning.
