weekend retreat somerset

Friday 11th October - Sunday 13th October 2024
YOGA | MEDITATION | SOUND HEALING | COUNTRY WALKS

Join us this October for a relaxing weekend retreat at the beautiful Court Farm in Somerset, a family run converted farm, surrounded by 10 acres of breathtaking countryside. With exquisite attention to detail the farm buildings have been immaculately refurbished with interior flair and utmost luxury.

This is the chance to join an exclusive and intimate retreat, with numbers limited to 10 places, all with large, luxurious twin or double rooms with en-suites. The retreat is open to all yoga levels. If you have just taken a couple of classes and have always wanted to go on a retreat but never made the leap, or you have a well established practice, you will find what you need.

Food is an important part of the experience whilst on a retreat, I am thrilled to be working with Nafia from UpRaw Food. Every meal you eat will be vegan/vegetarian, nutritious, freshly prepared and beautifully presented by our talented chef.

Highlights include:

  • Yoga twice a day, with guided meditation and relaxation (flow, yin, nidra)

  • Nourishing meals freshly prepared for you

  • Beautiful country walks

  • Restorative sound healing

  • Lots of time to curl up with a book by the fire, have an afternoon bath or just relax and do nothing!

  • Optional activities: Massages


Travel:
Direct trains run from London Paddington to Bath Spa and Westbury train stations, which are both a 10 minute taxi ride from Court Farm. Driving: London (2h 15mins), Bristol (50 mins), Birmingham (2h 10mins)

Jay, The Yoga Glow

There will be at least four sessions with Jay over the weekend, including guided meditation, flow, yin and yoga nidra.

Morning sessions will be more dynamic to awaken the body and mind ready for the day ahead. In the evening we will tune our attention inwards with gentle and relaxing Yin & Yoga Nidra. The retreat is suitable for all levels of ability - if you are new to yoga, you’ll be supported & given options. If you are looking to deepen your practice, you will be challenged & guided safely

Nafia, our amazing chef

With a flare for the colourful, Nafia’s culinary creations are as beautiful as they are absolutely delicious! Nutritionally balanced, plant-based and from the heart you will leave each meal feeling satisfied in every way.

GF, refined sugar free - food allergies and any other dietary requirements can be catered for.

sound healing gong bath

On one evening we will dive deeper into a serene, tranquil space of inner peace with a sound healing gong bath, one of the most ancient forms of healing dating back thousands of years.

The sound of gong has a profound effect on people with most having the experience of floating in space, or in an ocean. Come in your comfiest PJs and cosiest socks and let yourself be transported to a realm of weightlessness

your WEEKEND:

You are welcome to arrive any time after 4.30pm on Friday 11th October. There will be a welcome circle followed by a gentle evening yoga session to work out the travel kinks and start the relaxing weekend followed by dinner. Departure 11am Sunday 13th October.

Your day will look something like this:
- wake up to fresh juice/smoothies
- meditation/breathwork + 90mins yoga practice with Jay
- delicious breakfast prepared by Nafia
- guided country walk
- light lunch
- free time for massages, a soak in the hot tub, naps, read by fire or do absolutely nothing
- blissful evening Yin + Yoga Nidra / sound healing
- 2 course dinner
- cosy snuggles in front of the fire with a tea before bed time 

Optional activities:
- massages
- country walks

is this for me…?

Everybody from all fitness levels are welcomed. Whether you are new to yoga or well established in your yoga practice, you will find what you need.

This retreat is all about meeting like-minded people & making new friends over delicious nutritious food, coming together to find new inspirations & creating new experiences.

Everything you need for a wonderfully revitalising weekend is included with:

  • 2 nights ensuite accommodation in twin, or double beds

  • Yoga & meditation sessions with Jay. Hatha/vinyasa in the mornings, Yin + Nidra in the evenings
    Each class is created to help you recharge, energise and feel your absolute best

  • All your food for the weekend - plant based, gluten free, refined sugar free & freshly prepared in house by our retreat chef, Nafia

  • recipes from the weekend so you can recreate this at home

  • sound healing gong bath

  • country walks + hot tub

  • yoga blocks, straps, bolsters and eye pillows so you will be comfortable and supported during your practices

  • plenty of time to breathe in the fresh air, go for walks, have a nap, read by the fire and relax

  • all the support you need from Nafia and Jay

  • new friends, reconnecting to your inner self, beautiful memories …. things money can’t buy ♡

    Alcohol not included so bring your favourite bubbles along for a glass with dinner!

choose your room:

The Cottage Room 1 - twin / super king ensuite
With exposed beams and wide oak floors, with a relaxing
modern roll top bath.

early bird £525 // £595 thereafter

The Cider Barn - twin / super king ensuite
The very large and spacious bedroom boasts a super king/twin bed under a vintage chandelier, with an authentic barn door which opens onto a bathroom with both a huge walk in shower and contemporary roll top bath.

early bird £525 // £595 thereafter

The Dairy - twin / king ensuite
Large bedroom with beautiful wooden floor boards and exposed original beams with a large walk-in shower.  Outside your front door you’ll be met by the family of miniature ponies eager for an apple for breakfast.

early bird £525 // £595 thereafter
solo occupancy (have the room to yourself) £895

The Cottage Room 2 - twin / super king ensuite
With exposed beams and wide oak floors, with a luxury
walk in shower

early bird £525 // £595 thereafter

The Cow Byre - twin / super king ensuite
A large bedroom with beautiful oak floor boards and exposed original beams, overlooking the courtyard with a large walk in shower.

early bird £525 // £595 thereafter

 

what people are saying about our retreats:

'I started yoga with Jay initially as a way to relax and be social after moving to a new area. After my first few sessions I knew I'd found something I really enjoyed! Jay is the most amazing teacher and she makes classes fun but also challenging! I genuinely love coming to class every week and seeing everybody. From coming to yoga once a week, I have now gone on my first yoga retreat, which was absolutely amazing and now planning on doing another!’ - Elizabeth 2023

’Jay’s attention to detail from start to finish was outstanding. She went to great lengths to ensure everyone had the best time possible. From her yoga session to the daily activities everything had been thoughtfully planned out - starting with bringing in one of the most talented people the chef Nafia who was an Alchemist in the kitchen with her yummy flavour combinations , producing some of the most delicious vegetarian and vegan food I have had the pleasure to eat.’ - Martina 2023

- book now -

  1. To join us on this relaxing retreat, please email theyogaglowuk@gmail.com to confirm your space along with any questions you may have.

  2. You will hear back from me within 48 hours with information on how to reserve your place with a non-refundable £150 deposit. The remaining balance will be due by Saturday 31st August. Monthly payment plans are available.

  3. Time to get excited about the retreat! We will send you your retreat guide with pack list, location and other useful information nearer the time :)

Hope you can join us on this blissful retreat in the heart of the English countryside,

Jay, Nafia xx

  • Absolutely! Many yogis arrive independantly and leave with life long friends! You can choose between booking your own private room or stay in a shared room with other people of same gender.

  • This is a retreat for all levels. If you have been in my classes, you will know that I always provide options. If you’re new to yoga or feels like taking a kinder option, you will be supported. If you are looking to deepen your practice, you will be challenged and guided safely.

  • generally about 3+ hours. 1.5 hours in the morning - meditation, morning vinyasa; 2 hours in late afternoon - yin yoga, yoga nidra.

  • Not at all. This is your retreat, your space and your time! There are plenty of space to retreat to, have a nap, read your book by the fire. There are plenty of walks around too, and you can spend time in the hot tub

  • Your deposit is non-refundable, non-transferrable.

    If for any reason you cannot attend the retreat and need to cancel, please email as soon as possible and I will do my best to fill your place so that I can refund any payments made (excluding deposit). This may not always be possible however and if your place cannot be filled, the following cancellation fees will apply:

    • 8 – 12 weeks before the retreat start date: 50% of the retreat price minus deposit (deposit non refundable)

    • 8 weeks or less before the retreat start date: 100% of the retreat price.