Join me for 2 days of deep rest, nourishment and preparation for transitioning into Winter. Autumn is governed by Vata Dosha and can leave us feeling spacey, ungrounded, anxious, sleepless and even somewhat malnourished. The cool, light, dry, airy qualities of this season can be challenging even for those of us who aren’t predominantly Vata Dosha. Most of us will feel scattered by the time we reach the threshold of Autumn/Winter and if we do nothing we can feel really quite depleted before we even reach the Christmas holidays! Our 2 days together at the magical Acorn Wellnes will be a truly grounding, nourishing and even cleansing experience.
Our days will start with a mug of medicinal cacao, carefully blended with pure ceremonial grade Cacao and Ayurvedic herbs to provide a truly heart opening morning elixir. We will follow this with some Kundalini inspired movement or yoga practice to allow the cacao to work and the heart to open and then set our intention for the day with a specially chosen meditation. After our morning practice we will head in for a nourishing, vegetarian round-table brunch and then enjoy an optional afternoon activity. There will be space and time for taking as much or as little as you desire. A Lazy afternoon in Blossom, a garden room that exudes serenity with day beds in front of the fire or join a casual workshop inspired by the teachings of Yoga & Ayurveda, or maybe you prefer a warm bath or simply curling up on your comfy bed with a good book - you can decide what you most need from our time together. We will also have the option of a cold water experience.
Dinners will be nice and early to allow us a long, slow evening practice before bed. There will be yoga Nidra, guided meditations, a slow movement practice and sound bath as part of our evening wind down practice. Then back to the kitchen for Golden Milk and bed.
This Winter escape will give you lots of space to deeply relax, re-charge and nourish the body, mind & soul. You do not need to have any yoga experience to gain a huge amount from our practices together. I work specifically with the women’s teachings from Kundalini Yoga - designed to help us reach our full potential as the most creative creatures on this planet! We use Kriya (a sequence of postures designed to create a specific effect in the body, especially the glandular system), pranayama (breath) and meditation to help us elevate our divine creative energy source and become more graceful in our everyday life and interactions.
Our magical retreat venue is nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, a stunning area within 20 minute drive of harrogate and less than an hour from Leeds and York. This home from home, tucked into the rolling hillside with its babbling brook, secluded garden and stillness, is a haven of relaxation. The place itself is truly special and admired by all its visitors. As soon as people walk through the door, they will often make comments to suggest immediate calm and safety such as, “its like coming home” or “I feel relaxed already.” One of the guests felt so moved by the feeling of this magical place that she carried out research that lead her to discover that The Acorn is in fact on a lay line along with Ripon Cathedral and Fountains Abbey. The building itself and the grounds, seem to muster the best qualities for healing to take place on every level. See pictures and read more about Acorn Wellness We will have exclusive use of the house and all it’s outdoor spaces.
Your investment is £575pp for Single Occupancy and £450pp for Twin or Triple Occupancy. A non refundable deposit of £125pp is required upon booking to reserve your place. Balance due 6 weeks before we commune. Please email me separately if you would like to set up a payment plan for a monthly payment in Sept & October, this is absolutely no problem. If you intend to come with a friend and share a twin room or triple, please state this (with both/all names) on the deposit payment form so I can ensure you are placed together.
SOLD OUT
Samara - Large Kingsize bed with ensuite shower & WC - SOLD OUT
Conker - Unique & beautifully designed double bunk beds with ensuite shower & WC - SOLD OUT
Chestnut - Triple room with three single beds, shares house bathroom with bath & shower (plus extra facilities in Wellness Bud) - SOULD OUT
Thistle - two single beds, shares house bathroom with bath & shower (plus extra facilities in Wellness Bud) - SOLD OUT
All beds have non-allergic duvets/pillows and 100% Egyptian cotton bedding.
(if you need to cancel for any reason and I can fill your space I will refund the deposit in full)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
2 nights in single/twin/triple accommodation as per your booking
Morning Medicinal Cacao x2 mornings
Saturday & Sunday AM yoga/meditation sessions where we will explore Kundalini Yoga, breath work, movement, meditation, Friday & Saturday evening slow movement, yoga Nidra and sound therapy.
Optional afternoon workshop or activity
Delicious, full board, plant based menu prepared by chef Sarah - we will be having a large brunch and supper to suit our schedule for the 2 days
Teas, elixirs, fruit and healthy snacks will always be laid out or in the fridge.
x1 Massage
Free wifi
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Travel to Acorn Wellness - please let me know how you intend to arrive as we may be able coordinate some car shares or collections at Harrogate Station. I believe nearest East Coast (mainline) station is York. Leeds is also within an hour.
Additional activities you choose to arrange
Travel insurance and Personal Injury insurance (for outside of our activities together)
(if you need to cancel for any reason and I can fill your space I will refund the deposit in full)