a retreat to the countryside
Friday 3rd - Monday 6th May 2024
Hampshire, UK
Leave your busy life behind this coming early May Bank Holiday weekend and find yourself nestled in the woodland of South-West England.
Each day will consist of meditation, yoga, breath work, nourishing food and wholesome activities.
Sleep in utter silence with nothing but birdsong to wake you up, practice yoga in our stunning studio surrounded by nature and equipped with the best, eco-friendly yoga props…
Eat organic, delicious, home-cooked medicinal foods, luxuriate in quiet reading corners, invigorate on beautiful forest walks and unleash your creativity through pottery classes and cooking workshops.
What’s included
4 day retreat & 3 nights accommodation in luxury bedrooms or luxury yurts equipped with log burners
All meals, snacks and drinks (excl. alcohol)
Yoga classes and meditations
Yoga mat, block, bolster, blanket, strap and eye pillow
Pottery Class
Sourdough and Fermentation Workshop
Wild Swimming and Sauna experience incl. transfers
Flames & Feasts catered Farewell Dinner
Daily housekeeping (includes bedrooms, bathrooms, communal spaces and studio)
LOCATION
A quiet village in Hampshire, the house and studio barn are a perfect blend of natural and luxurious. You will have access to the whole house, garden, studio garden and yoga space at all times. Set amongst gorgeous woodland you will find delightful walks straight out the door, multiple cosy spots for reading and resting, and a warm, homely feel everywhere you go.
ROOM OPTIONS
Choose between our most luxurious master bedroom with super-king size bed, en-suite bath and shower room, to two further double rooms in the house and barn, or perhaps it’s the luxury handmade Yurts all equipped with log burners, rugs, beds and bedding that take your fancy.
Whichever option works for you, we will ensure you are comfortable, happy and relaxed in your space.
Discover the incredible craftsmanship behind the stunning Dorset made Millie’s Yurt
The team
louise de menthon
Your retreat host, yoga teacher and part-time cook, Louise is here to make you feel totally at home, guide you in deepening your practice and facilitate the most relaxing and rejuvenating retreat experience.
GEORGIE Soskin
Founder of Little Plough Kitchen, Georige is passionate about sharing the medicinal power of real food. She will be cooking incredibly delicious and healthy meals for you, as well as leading you through a sourdough and fermentation workshop.
jo caley
Our guest teacher and wild swimming host, Jo has 12 years of yoga teaching behind her, and is also the founder of The Fallen Willow Sauna.
emily myers
Emily is an established Studio Potter, Fellow of The Craft Potters Association and Crafts Council selected maker. A short stroll down the lane will lead you to her pottery workshop nestled in the woods.
FOOD
Almost as important as the yoga itself, this could be re-named a yoga and food retreat.
We are so passionate about giving you nothing but gloriously delicious and nutritiously glowing food. Each breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are carefully created using only natures purest foods.
We believe organic is the way to create a strong immune system, so all our ingredients are certified organic.
Georgie brings in her years of training and knowledge on gut health and fermented foods, as well as a whole career cooking from the heart. Louise is a passionate home-cook and will create vibrant and delicious meals for you.
Our philosophy is seasonal, sustainable eating and we think eating this way can transform the way we feel.
Any dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Sample schedule
Day One -Friday 3rd May
3pm - Arrival and settle into rooms
4pm - Welcome Cacao Ceremony
5pm - Opening Practice with Louise (60 mins)
7:30pm - Dinner
Day Two - Saturday 4th May
7:30am - Teas & Fruit. Optional Meditation practice
8am - Flow to restore with Louise (90 mins)
10:00am - Big Brunch
12 noon - Sourdough & Fermentation Workshop with Georgie
2:30pm - Tea & Refreshments. Rest and Relaxation
5pm - Qi Gong Flow with Jo (60 mins)
7pm - Dinner
Day Three - Sunday 5th May
7:30am - Teas & Fruit. Optional Meditation practice
8am - Vinyasa Flow with Louise (60 mins)
9:30am - Breakfast
11:00am - Pottery with Emily (Group 1) / Yoga, Wild Swimming & Sauna (Group 2)
1pm - Lunch
2:30pm - Pottery with Emily (Group 2) / Yoga, Wild Swimming & Sauna (Group 1)
7pm - Dinner - Flames & Feasts
Day Four - Monday 6th May
7:30am - Teas & Fruit. Optional Meditation practice
8am - Final Yoga Practice with Louise (90 mins)
9:30am - Breakfast
12:00pm - Hike
1:00pm - Picnic
2:30pm - Closing circle & Meditation
3:00pm - Departures
Massage/reflexology treatments can be booked as an added extra upon request.
getting there
Train - if you’re coming from London, we are a short 1hr journey from London Waterloo to Andover. From the station, taxis will bring you to the retreat within 15 minutes for approximately £12. Trains from anywhere else in the country should arrive at Andover station or Newbury station.
Drive - When navigating to the retreat, please use the postcode SP11 0SG. Parking is limited so please include this information in your booking request know if you intend to drive here.
Cost
Master Bedroom Main House - ensuite bath and shower
✩ £1,700 per person sharing or £2,450 private.
Super King-size Bedroom Main House - shared bathroom
✩ £1,500 per person sharing or £2,100 private.
Double Bedroom Yoga Barn - shared bathroom
✩ £1,400 per person sharing or £1,950
Luxury Yurt with log burner
✩ £1,200 per person sharing between 2 or £900 per person sharing between 3
A £400 deposit is required to secure your booking. This is non-refundable.
optional extras
Massage, reflexology - price upon request.
To book
To book your place please click the button below, you will be directed to email your preference of room type and occupancy. Once you have received confirmation this room option is available, Louise will be in touch to take your deposit. Only once your deposit is received will your room reservation be secured.
Places are limited so please get in touch as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The first three bookings will receive a £100 Early Bird Discount.
You can also email hello@loupyoga.com to book.