About The Retreat
Join Jenny for a truly re-wilding, restorative long weekend retreat in the beautiful Lake District. Our Classic Lake District Yoga & paddleboarding retreat - we have now run over 12 retreats here in our higgeldy piggeldy cottage! Walk out and up onto the hill track behind, or hop across the road into the lake for a wild swim in Rydal Water, one of the smallest, loveliest lakes in the area. We will be staying in a rustic, 16th century cottage that was once home to some of the Romantic Poets and regularly hosted Wordsworth, De Quincy & More. Sit and enjoy your morning coffee in the beautiful gardens overlooking the lake and mountains, read by the fire, hike to Rydal Caves or Grasmere, relax in the sauna or hot tub or hop in the lake for a wild swim. Bedrooms are mostly en-suite, first come first serve. Three bedrooms share a family bathroom. Highlights include: ✨Daily vinyasa, yin & meditation ✨SUP yoga, wild swimming + paddle boarding ✨A magical gong bath ✨Accommodation in a historic house in the heart of the Lakes ✨Mountain walks and open fires ✨Delicious vegetarian meals, brunches, picnic lunches & refreshments
Itinerary
1Day 1
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Arrive, settle in, and cream tea
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Opening circle, yoga class & meditation. Explore, walk, swim, relax
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Lie down and enjoy a sound bath
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Dinner
2Day 2
7:00AM - 8:45AM
Vinyasa yoga & morning meditation
8:45AM - 9:45AM
Breakfast
9:45AM - 12:00PM
Relax, walk or optional paddle boarding trip
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Lunch
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Relax, walk or optional paddleboarding trip.
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Yin Yoga
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Dinner, campfire, drinks, marshmallows
3Day 3
7:00AM - 8:45AM
Vinyasa yoga & morning meditation
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Breakfast
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Surprise workshop. Free time - walk, relax, swim, with a picnic lunch to take on your adventures
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Closing circle, departures
What’s Included
Accommodation in a historic house on the edge of the lake
All meals, snacks + drinks by our resident chef Beth
Six x 1/1.5 hour yoga classes
Daily guided meditation
Optional wild swimming
Intro to SUP session / SUP yoga session + equipment
Surprise workshop
Goody bag
A magical Gong Bath
Not Included
Travel to and from the retreat
Travel insurance - please ensure you have sufficient travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the retreat?
Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9SD. The best way to reach the cottage is either by car or train and the nearest train station is Windermere. From London Euston the train takes 3.5 hours. (Top tip: if three or more of you are coming on the same train, you can get the ‘group saver’ discount which is a 1⁄3 off each!) The cottage is 15 minutes away from the station, then jump in a taxi to us.
Do I need to bring equipment?
For the watersports: Paddleboards, paddles and buoyancy aids are provided. Please bring your own wetsuit and water shoes. For the yoga: Yoga mats and blocks are provided. Please bring comfortable exercise clothes for the vinyasa classes and warm pyjamas, socks and a blanket or big scarf for the yin yoga nidra!
Do I need paddleboarding experience?
Not at all! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just finding your sea/yogi legs you are very welcome. We just ask that you can swim 50 metres.
Who is this retreat for?
For anyone who wants to re-wild and relax. We welcome everyone of any ability - just come with an open heart and mind. To get the most out of our yoga retreats, we recommend taking part in at least 3/4 yoga classes before joining.
