Autumn Yoga and Wellness Weekend

Highlights

  • Relax and rejuvenate in the wild Anglesey landscape and explore the beautiful coast
  • Stay for two nights in a stunning country house surrounded by idyllic parkland with all meals included
  • Yoga and meditation sessions every day to ensure you are truly re-energised
From £546 pp
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What you'll do

Overview

Head to Anglesey for a luxury yoga and wellness retreat, and really get in touch with the landscape on beautiful coastal walks with a small group of like-minded travellers.

For anyone that feels as if they need to escape their hectic life, and experience true relaxation and reinvigoration in the great outdoors, this retreat gets you out onto hikes that aren’t on the tourist trail, getting you off the beaten path and truly immersed in the landscape, coupled with daily yoga and meditation.

Each day you will discover new areas, secluded, misty beaches, hidden coves, ancient castles or picturesque villages, on foot and breathe in the clean sea air that settles over the beautiful Isle of Anglesey.

During your downtime, there will be sessions of meditation and yoga, led by expert tutors, ensuring that by the time you leave your little haven in Wales, you’ll feel totally refreshed and recharged in mind and body , ready for the winter months ahead.

The guided hikes have been walked by locals for hundreds of years, but are still a relative mystery to tourists, so we will be striking out on quiet trails and enjoying the peace and serenity of this beautiful island.

You’ll be staying in a cosy country house surrounded by beautiful parkland, the ideal place for those who just want to unwind in a tranquil space, far from our busy daily lives.

Healthy eating is an integral part of the retreat experience and three nourishing plant based meals are provided each day, which are low in sugar and dairy free, plus herbal teas, fruit and healthy afternoon snacks. Please let us know of any intolerances when you book so that we can accommodate these.

A range of optional relaxing massages treatments are also available at the retreat using therapeutic organic oils, to help ease away any stresses and strains at an extra charge of £45 for 40 minutes.

Welcome to Anglesey

5pm – Arrival and settle in with some tea and cake

6-7pm – Meditation and yoga

7:30pm – Dinner, introductions and expectations

Accommodation

Your accommodation will be in the magnificent Coach house on the Plas Cadnant estate, accommodating up to 11 guests on two spacious floors with an impressive upstairs dining /sitting room with a large wood-burning stove.

The estate is located on 200 acres and surrounded by history, a stunning country house with amazing gardens, a peaceful place to relax with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

By night, candles, incense and log fires create the perfect atmosphere. Its wonderfully comfortable beds, crisp white linen, fresh flowers, views over rolling parkland and piping hot power showers all make up the luxury and style of your weekend at this stunning country house.

Yoga and Walking

7:45am – Meditation and yoga class

9:15am – Breakfast

10:30am – 2 pm – Guided walk and lunch

2pm – 5pm – Free time tea, cakes and massages

6-7pm – Meditation and yoga class

7:30pm – Dinner

Accommodation

Plas Cadnant Estate

Departure Day

7:45am – Meditation and yoga class

9:15am – Breakfast

10:30am – 2pm – Guided walk and lunch

Enjoy some free time before departure at 4pm.

What's included

Included

  • Two nights luxury accommodation with a shared bathroom
  • Four yoga and meditation sessions
  • Yoga equipment use - mats/blocks/props
  • Wholesome and vegetarian breakfasts, lunches and dinners
  • Unlimited coffee, tea, fruit and fruit juices
  • Two guided coastal/countryside walks
  • Unlimited access to the 21 acres of stunning garden and grounds at Plas Cadnant with its river and plunge pool
  • The friendly host service of the team at the retreat throughout your stay
  • Plas Cadnant is extremely comfortable and all rooms are finished to a very high standard. Linen, towels and toiletries are provided
Your local host

Laura Bell

Laura landed into yoga quite literally after being thrown out of a boat in Australia 11 years ago and landing with a broken back. After 3 months of rehabilitation, she was able to walk again but was told her passion of running was no longer an option and that yoga would be the best form of exercise to aid her recovery. As she started to practise yoga as a way to keep her back strong and pain free, her love of yoga was born. After training with David Swenson in Ashtanga yoga a new yogic way of life flourished.

From teaching weekly classes and workshops she soon realised that she wanted to give her students more. It was then that her retreats were born. She found a stunning location, taught the yoga, led the group on coastal walks and with the help of her mum cooked the meals. It was very much a family affair, with her sister helping out and carrying out the massages. But demand for the retreats grew and now have a team of like minded, caring women running the retreats throughout the year. Laura is still very much involved in the running of the retreats and will often be there to help set up, sometimes with a baby or toddler in tow!

Laura landed into yoga quite literally after being thrown out of a boat in Australia 11 years ago and landing with a broken back. After 3 months of rehabilitation, she was able to walk again but was told her passion of running was no longer an option and that yoga would be the best form of exercise to aid her recovery. As she started to practise yoga as a way to keep her back strong and pain free, her love of yoga was born. After training with David Swenson in Ashtanga yoga a new yogic way of life flourished.

From teaching weekly classes and workshops she soon realised that she wanted to give her students more. It was then that her retreats were born. She found a stunning location, taught the yoga, led the group on coastal walks and with the help of her mum cooked the meals. It was very much a family affair, with her sister helping out and carrying out the massages. But demand for the retreats grew and now have a team of like minded, caring women running the retreats throughout the year. Laura is still very much involved in the running of the retreats and will often be there to help set up, sometimes with a baby or toddler in tow!

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Location

Retreats take place at Plas Cadnant, a stylish, secluded country house on the Isle of Anglesey.

Nestled in 21 acres of private parkland, you’ll discover stunning views over Snowdonia, a meandering river, magical waterfalls, world-renowned historic gardens, lush meadows, mature woodland and a new, oak framed building perfect for yoga sessions. It’s been described as “one of the most amazing retreats on the Isle of Anglesey”, and it’s your home for the weekend.

An exact address and directions will be provided on your booking voucher. The easiest way to arrive is by car or by train to Bangor station – the retreat is a 5 minute taxi ride from the station.

What our travellers are saying...

Amazing weekend! Magnificent yoga with the Wonderful Claire in the most beautiful of settings. Everyone so friendly and welcoming, food was also outstanding. The hidden Gardens are just a big bonus. The whole package was brilliant and one I’m sure my daughter and I will be repeating soon!

Joanne P

FAQs

What can I expect for the meals?

The retreats provide a delicious plant based vegetarian menu – healthy picnic lunches at the swim locations and divine meals back at the house in the evening. Retreats avoid sugar, dairy, wheat and gluten where possible. Pukka and fresh herbal teas are plenty, along with a selection of fresh fruit and healthy cakes. You will not go hungry!

What level of fitness should I have for this retreat?

This retreat is perfect for all levels; small groups ensure everyone gets the support they need.

What's the age requirement?

The minimum age is 18, however some mothers and younger daughters have come together.

How do I get there?

The retreat is easily accessible by both train and car.

The nearest station is Bangor, which links directly with London Euston. Exact directions will be provided on your booking voucher.

What is the yoga space like?

Just through the walled garden and majestic wooden gates you’ll find the oak framed yoga space, completed in 2012. The combination of lovingly handcrafted oak beams, high ceilings and underfloor heating make it the ideal surrounding for yoga and meditation practice. With the peace and tranquility of the surrounding parkland, it is a sanctuary from the outside world.

What time is check in and check out?

Check-in is any time after 5pm and check-out is any time before 4pm on your final day.

Who will my yoga teacher be?

2nd October - Claire Riley

For Claire yoga has been a lifelong passion. She has been practising for more than 40 years and has studied with many inspiring teachers in many different styles. She qualified to teach at Camyoga in Cambridge in 2015. Her regular style of yoga is Hatha Flow. Each of her classes are carefully sequenced to safely align, stretch and strengthen the entire body on a physical level and to release tensions, emotional blockages and encourage the flow of energy on a subtle level. Expect a fairly intense experience but you are never pushed beyond your own limits. She gives modifications and progressions as required to suit your individual needs.

9th October - Kate Hamilton-Hunter

Experiencing one of Kate’s yoga classes is a perfect opportunity to find the balance that you need in life. Kate Hamilton-Hunter has been teaching since 2013. She began studying Hatha yoga and then trained in Dru Yoga, which is a more flowing style of yoga. Kate responds to the different needs of the group and accommodates all levels of yoga experience in her classes. Kate’s morning classes are more dynamic and energising, setting you up for the days activity. The evening classes will have a more restorative focus, with time for meditation, setting intentions and long nurturing relaxations. You will feel restored and revitalised from this retreats yoga sessions.

Can I share a room with another (female) solo traveller?

Yes, you can.

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