Rest, Restore, Revitalise
Retreat Day in the Wye Valley
Sunday 2nd November 2025
As we descend into winter, the heaviness and darkness of this time of year can begin to weigh on us. We can start to feel exhausted, burnt out and numb, as though we’re stuck on a treadmill we can’t get off. This retreat day promises to take you away from the worries and responsibilities of everyday life, and give you the chance to rest and revitalise all layers of your being. With gentle restful yoga, a beautiful eco-spa with hot and cold water experiences, additional optional massage, and delicious nourishing food to accompany time in nature and journalling on the themes of winter, we can begin to reconnect to our lives and our hearts with a renewed sense of peacefulness and energy,
At a glance
A nourishing day for all of your senses overlooking the beautiful Wye Valley approximately 40mins from Bristol
Restful and soothing restorative yoga combined with slow deep yin-stretches to both relax and calm mind, body and soul
Welcome snacks, a delicious two course lunch and more snacks late afternoon
Post-lunch journalling to help us develop a more reflective mind, and engage more positively with the darker months
An afternoon in the eco-spa, including sauna, hot tub and plunge pool
Option for massage treatments at additional cost - reflexology, massage, facials and indian head massage
“Mel was amazing. My first retreat experience and it has set the bar high. Very gentle but clear and understandable approach.”
The food
There will be delicious snacks and tea available on arrival (think energy balls!), plus a delicious two course lunch, and afternoon snacks to nibble on. You will be nourished with delicious, healthy and tasty food, all home made with love.
An eco-retreat centre in Barbadoes woods, Tintern, nestled in nature with stunning views overlooking The Wye Valley, recommended by The Guardian, The Mail, Time and Leisure and other publications. Appromiantely 40minutes from Bristol and an hour from Cardiff, this venue has the perfect balance of being easy to get to, yet feels secluded and remote.
The venue
The Schedule
Please note timings of sessions and breaks may vary slightly.
9.30am - Arrival and snacks
10am - Welcome circle and intro to the day
10.30 - Radically Restful yoga - a combination of restorative yoga, yin, and gentle somatic style movement
12 - Lunch
1.30pm - Journalling and preparations for winter
3pm - Time for the eco spa! Optional massage treatments available now. I am offering 25minute reflexology treatments for £35, included essential oils and an Epsom salt foot soak. Reflexology is a wonderful treatment which relaxes the whole body through the gentle pressure and manipulation of the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet. Click here for information of the holistic treatments offered by Hayley.
4.45pm - Closing circle
5pm - Departure
Price
£140 including all food and drink
EARLY BIRD PRICE OF £130 IF BOOKING BEFORE 1st MARCH - use the coupon code WYE when booking (please note there are only four early bird discounts available so book soon)
Two bursary prices available at £105 (excluding massage treatments). Email me to request a bursary.
Massage NOT included - more details to come but expect to pay approx £40 for a 20minute treatment.
If you’d like to pay in installments, email me to set this up.
See full terms and conditions here.
Terms and conditions
Participants to dress warmly in clothes they can move in, and bring a journal/notebook and pens, plus a swimming costume and warm clothes ie dryrobe or dressing gown and flip-flops for the eco spa. Walking boots for the site may also be useful. There is no need to bring yoga equipment as it will be provided, if you’d like to bring your own, you are most welcome. You may also like to bring your own water bottle.
Prepare for your retreat
A note on self-care
A retreat can be wonderfully relaxing, allowing you time to focus on yourself and taking away the every day stresses of life. However retreats can also be times of emotional release, as slowing down often offers the chance for reflection and contemplation. It is recommended that you slow down before your retreat if possible, and also allow yourself time to return to the everyday world, perhaps taking an extra day off work if you can, and avoiding making any unnecessary social engagements or obligation.
It is good to prepare for all weathers, especially when retreating in the UK! For this reason, I recommend wellies and/or walking boots, waterproof clothes, comfy warm socks and slippers, a warm jumper or two, hat and gloves, sunscreen, and swimming clothes (when relevant).