Retreats

Over the years I have run many retreats abroad and in the UK.

Weekend yoga retreat 4-6th Oct 2024 in rural Kent

Rest, Reconnect, Rebalance: Weekend Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Oct 4-6th 2024

With experienced teachers Helen Bishop and Jessica Livingstone of wellbeingyoga.co.uk

Building on the success of last year and utilising - between us - 30 years of experience, we will offer you the chance to downshift, rebalance and reconnect again.

You will be guided through a range of yogic practices, some more active, others very relaxed and inwardly focussed, combined with a mixture of guided meditations, restorative and mindfulness tools and breathing practises.

The aim is for you to return home refreshed, revived and feeling more connected with your true self (suitable for all levels).

The Setting

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Bore Place is a 500-acre “regeneratively managed” historic estate in North Kent- their ethos is all about how they can help people and nature work together. A registered charity, they offer organic farming and work tirelessly with people and the community "to live happy, fulfilling, sustainable lives”. Bore Place offers educational programmes for schools and young people, group retreats, marked trails to explore the estate and a programme of events. There is a world of wildlife and nature on the estate, as such they are committed to finding ways to improve biodiversity.

Sustainability is at the heart of Bore Place so their water is recycled, plus they generate more than 50% of their own energy; with the estate managed specifically to encourage wildlife.

There are beautiful gardens to explore and enjoy. A reflective pond is a stand out feature. You can stargaze, explore or warm up around a cosy fire.

Guests also get to experience wildlife walks - gentle circular routes revealing the secrets of a landscape that’s been worked for 1,000+ years. Equally, it’s an ideal place to hire bicycles and cycle around the glorious Wealden Kent countryside. Farm Gate sells their farm produce: organic veg, award-winning cheeses, kefir, yoghurt, honey and organic ice creams. Plus they offer the chance to see their cows being milked; or indeed milk

one yourself!

So you will get to escape for a weekend, immerse yourself in this countryside, in comfortable and

warm accommodation in a place that adopts an environmentally-friendly approach.

Accommodation

We’ve hired: 1) their historic Bore Place House and 2) their Cottages plus 3) their Large Barn for the yoga. The accommodation is comfortable, distinctive, character full and warm with views out

over the gardens.

90% of the rooms are twins, with 5 shared bathrooms (all bathrooms newly renovated Jan 2024).

We are also offering 4 singles in 2 separate cottages - these are rooms with a double-bed in each and en-suites - they have their own separate kitchen, outdoor terrace and more.

The food

The food is key on retreats as such we are bringing in a highly recommended local chef and working with her to develop a nutritious and desirable menu using fresh, local and organic ingredients. The food is non vegetarian with vegetarian options (as well as options for dietary

requirements) - it will be hearty, healthy and nutritious.

Travel

About half an hour from Tunbridge Wells:

https://www.boreplace.org/visit/visitor-information/parking-car-charging-and-directions

In Summary

Come and join not one BUT two very experienced, down-to-earth and caring teachers. Helen from Tunbridge Wells, Kent and Jessica from Brentwood, Essex.

Take some time out and prioritise your self care/development on our wonderful retreat with - or without - friends.

Please note if you are expecting a very small group retreat this isn’t it - with 2 teachers we will be bringing around 12 students each. The space is deliberately big enough for you to find your own space and it worked very well last year.

Expect to arrive for 4/5pm on the Friday and leave by around 4pm on the Sunday. You will not be required to do everything - it’s up to you, this is YOUR weekend.

Investment:

£550 per person in twin accommodation.

£610 single room (only 1 available).

£660 per person for the single rooms in the 2 cottages (double beds with ensuite), with separate

private lounge & kitchen (only 2 available) in each cottage.

What does this include?

▪ 2 night’s accommodation

▪ Full catering from Friday pm to Sunday lunch - that’s 6 meals (dietary requirements can be

catered for), unlimited teas/coffees, water, fresh fruit etc.

▪ Full Yoga & Meditation programme (5/6 sessions: Friday evening, Sat am & pm, Sunday am

+ early pm)

▪ Wood-burning stove as well as an outside firepit (weather permitting)

▪ Separate spaces for respite / meditation

What’s not included?

▪ Travel to and from the venue

▪ Food and beverages beyond those included above. Feel free to bring your own snacks/drinks if you wish (not necessary but at your discretion)

▪ Local excursions (inc bicycle hire)

Please note PLACES ARE LIMITED and we expect the retreat to fill very quickly.

To secure your place we will need a 60% deposit (non-refundable unless the space can be filled then there will be an administration fee, we hope you understand this). However, if this outlay is a

real struggle right now speak with us!

The remaining 40% will be due 8 weeks before we go (by 4 Aug 2023).

If you would like to receive more information or make a booking please contact us:

If Helen is your teacher contact her on:

helencbishop@hotmail.com / 07968 255127

If Jessica is your teacher contact her on:

brentwoodyogastudio@gmail.com / 07766 577227