EVENTS

Take time out for yourself in the tranquil surroundings of Decoy Ponds and enjoy a wonderful range of events. Learn something new, relax and restore. There’s something for everyone!

Guided Breathwork Journey

Sunday 6th April, 9:30-11:30am 

Hannah will be guiding you through a nurturing, supportive and embodied journey into deep healing and powerful transformation using conscious connected breathwork (CCB).

CCB is a powerful self-healing modality that can support you to safely release and process stress, blocked emotions and unresolved trauma from your mind-body system.

We use a circular breathing pattern to build an energetic charge in the body. This allows us to experience more expanded states of consciousness, from which it is possible to access and dissolve unconscious patterns and programming. 

This process creates space for deep healing and profound transformation on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level, opening us up to feeling more presence, peace, joy and connection in our lives.

The morning includes:

·       Guided heart centred meditation 

·       Guided CCB journey to carefully curated music

·       Somatic movement 

·       Grounding and integration

·       Self-reflection / optional sharing 

£25 per person. You can book your place here.

Yoga for Men - for flexibility and strength


Two 6-week courses to choose from:

Thursdays at 12:30-1:30pm, running 10th April - 15th May
Tuesdays at 8-9am, running 3rd June - 8th July

This course is designed for men with some, little or no yoga experience, offering a welcoming space to stretch out, loosen up, and feel good.

Playing sport, running, cycling and long periods of sitting in a car or at a computer are just some of the things that can cause stress, tension and tightness in the body. This course will unravel restricted mobility, lengthen & strengthen muscles and help dissolve stress patterns.

Using a combination of yoga, stretching and other mobility practices, Lucy will help you explore your range of motion and flexibility. No special equipment or clothing is required, the yurts have everything you’ll need. Just turn up in something comfy.

There is no such thing as being 'good' or 'bad' at yoga. We’re all just showing up to practice something that can make us stronger, more flexible and more relaxed. And maybe along the way those everyday movements like bending to tie our shoes or getting up off the floor might get a little easier. 

£70 per person for each whole 6-week course. There are only 10 places available - you can book your place here.

Elemental Flow Yoga

Monthly Friday evening class, 6:30-7:30pm

18th April, 16th May, 20th June

Join Harriet Dury and kick off your weekend feeling energised and rejuvenated.

In each class we focus on one of the ayurvedic elements; Fire, Water, Earth, Air and Ether.  The elements correlate with the senses, particular body parts and functions, and each has an energy correspondent among the chakras. We find power and strength in the different areas associated with each one, conditioning our mind, body and soul whilst feeling into nature's energetic influences within us.

All abilities welcome.
 
£12 per person. You can book your place here.

Emergence - Moon-Attuned Sound Bath

Sunday 13th April, 6:30-8pm

As the season shifts and life begins to bud and bloom, Verity's monthly Moon-Attuned Sound Baths return, inviting you to realign with the cyclical wisdom of Grandmother Moon... Bathe in sound and her luminous glow, to release and let go!

Emerge renewed and step into the fertile energy of the season, expanding into your fullest self.

These sessions combine the soothing harmonies of Alchemy Crystal Singing bowls with a gentle guided meditation to lead you in and ease you out of the sound. In surrendered stillness, the resonant waves of the bowls wash over and through you - fully submersed in sound to experience the vibration as tangible ripples of energy. The combination of vibration and soothing sounds evokes a sense of deep relaxation as the mind lets go of thinking and tensions melt away... like a sigh of grace or a satisfying stream from the soul.

In this nurturing sound session, let the soothing vibrations gently stir you from Winter’s stillness into the fertile energy of Spring. Enter a healing space where you are held with intention, free to embrace your whole self, supported as you release the remnants of the past, creating space for new growth.

Join us to awaken with clarity, expand with openness, and attune to the rhythm of renewal.

The cost includes herbal teas, a sweet treat, Guided Meditation, Astrological Reflections, Sound Bath & Oracle Cards.
 
£35 per person. You can book your place here.
 

New Moon Women’s Circles

At 6:30-8:30pm on Friday 25th April, and every following month on the Friday closest to the new moon.

Hannah’s monthly new moon women’s circles will be held on the Friday evening closest to the new moon.

New moons hold the energy of new beginnings and are a powerful time to contemplate what we are ready to release as the new lunar cycle begins, and to set our intentions for what we would like to create, nurture, grow, and manifest in the month ahead.

These will be deeply nurturing spaces offering the opportunity to connect more deeply with yourself, to experience community and sisterhood, and to align with the energy of each new moon.

Includes:

  • Guided meditation

  • Gentle somatic movement 

  • Restorative / yin yoga

  • Thai yoga massage

  • Intention setting and optional sharing

  • Sharing tea and cake / sweet treats 

 

Within these circles, you will be guided through gentle yet powerful practices to support you to release and let go, and to open up to the energy of possibility and potential held within each new moon.

 

£28 per person. You can book your place here.

Fascia Release Workshop

At 11:30am-1:30pm on Saturday 26th April and Saturday 24th May

If you have not yet experienced Yasue's method for melting away the stress in the body then these workshops are not to be missed. You will leave feeling like you have had a whole body workout.

Fully trained in all Moving Fascia® (fascial movement) training, Yasue has taken inspiration from these self-release and movement techniques and incorporated them into her own yoga practice, collaborating with Moving Fascia® to develop Moving Fascia® Yoga.

Through movements using a special soft ball, we release the body and restore mobility and breathing. This revolutionary method integrates feedback from self-regulating tools like the Moving Fascia® SOFT ball, helping unveil hidden tension, stimulate dormant areas and enrich proprioceptive and interoceptive awareness.

No prior yoga experience is required for this workshop, so it's perfect for beginners as well as those already practicing yoga. Feel the changes in your body through the first and last poses of yoga. This workshop is unfortunately not suitable for pregnant ladies.

To find out more about Yasue and her method, click here, or if you have any questions before booking feel free to email her.

£30 per person. You can book your place here.

Yin Yoga and Massage Workshop

Saturday 26th April, 5-7pm

Join Lisa and Rachel as they work together to provide a relaxing workshop which incorporates both an extended Yin Yoga practice and a little Thai Yoga Massage too.

Imagine for a moment just being in child's pose, surrendered over a bolster listening to the sounds of nature and soothing music while Rachel comes round to further soothe your back and massage your shoulders gently. Or laying on your back in deep relaxation while your feet and hands are massaged.

This combination deeply nourishes and nurtures the body.

The workshop will then draw to a close with a Yoga Nidra session - this is a form of guided meditation that allows you to scan the body and tap into a state of relaxation in a place between wakefulness and sleep, leaving you completely blissed out. 

£40 per person. You can book your place here.

 
 

‘Men Only’ Pilates Mat Class Course

6-week course on Wednesday evenings, 6-7pm

Email Rachel if you would like to be on a waitlist for the next course

Are you a golfer, runner, rugby player, footballer or simply love working out and getting stronger? Or do you have a husband, partner, brother or friend you know would benefit from this?

We are delighted to be offering our first ‘Men Only’ Pilates mat class course. It will deepen your muscle strength, body flexibility and stamina for everyday life, and enhance your sports performance.

Kathy Gannon will be your Pilates instructor and she will fully immerse you in the Pilates in the Yurt experience. Kathy is a specialist in lower back pain having gained the  Body Control low back pain practitioner qualification. 

Grab a mate and come and join her. You’ll be amazed how much better you’ll feel after just six weeks.

£75 per person for the whole 6-week course. There are only 10 places available - you can book your place here.

SELF Elevation Workshop Series

See various dates and times below, for these Intensive Healing Workshops.

Tara Gallagher is a trauma recovery coach. Her hand-crafted SELF Elevation Coaching is a body-based approach to healing trauma. 

If you’re ready to let go of your past traumas, release old emotions, and elevate yourself to new heights of self-awareness and healing, join Tara for this Self Elevation Workshop Series, where together you will use a variety of modalities to help you on healing trauma, move stagnant energy from your body, rewire your subconscious mind, and reset your nervous system.

These workshops are designed to be unique healing sessions that are incredibly powerful. Through techniques like brainspotting, breathwork, journaling, somatic movement and energy healing, you will be able to address and heal deep-seated emotional wounds and release the hold they have on your life.

Each workshop in Tara's SELF Elevation Series will have a different focus, allowing you to dive deep into specific areas of healing.

Workshop 1 – Saturday 12th April, 1-4pm 

We will focus on healing the wounds left behind after EMOTIONAL / NARCISSITIC ABUSE. These invisible scars stay deep rooted in the nervous system and also as false beliefs in the subconscious mind. They show up as sensations, triggers, unexplained emotions and in turn cause unconscious behaviours, reactions and dysfunctional patterns that linger long after the abuse has finished. Whether you were subjected by a parent, partner or friend the wounds still need healing at the root. 

Workshop 2 – Saturday 7th June, 2-5pm

We will focus on ANXIETY AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. Maybe you suffer from constant low level anxiety or full on panic attacks, or perhaps you've been dabbling in CBT but find that these sessions leave you feeling worse than before you started. Anxiety is not something you think and therefore you need a body-based approach. When you work with the nervous system and clear past trauma, old emotions or negative bias, you can learn to balance and calm the body, mind and spirit and in turn ease your feelings of anxiety and make life more enjoyable.

Workshop 3 – Sunday 14th September, 10am-1pm

We will focus on GENERAL TRAUMA HEALING, which could be unprocessed grief, unexplained anxiety or depression, past trauma that you know is bubbling under the surface and maybe showing up and blocking your progress in life. For instance procrastination is a trauma response, people pleasing is a trauma response, feeling not good enough yep comes from a past trauma. So this workshop will focus on letting go of years of pent up stress, layers of trauma and resetting the nervous system to bring inner calm to mind, body and spirit.

By incorporating self-elevation into your healing journey, you will find a newfound sense of freedom and empowerment. Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your life and elevate yourself to a higher level of self-awareness and healing. 

Sign up for one of Tara's Self Elevation Workshops today and take the first step towards a brighter, more vibrant future. You can find out more here, or contact Tara here.

£65 per person. You can book your place here.

Breathwork, Guided Meditation and Qi Gong


Themed Friday evening classes at 6-7pm, see dates and details below.

Join us for a transformative experience with Jack from Bear & Bird, featuring breathwork, guided meditation, and Qi Gong.

Immerse yourself in this unique class as you connect through wireless headphones, allowing you to listen to calming music that deepens your practice.

Let Jack guide you through mindful movement, focused breathing, and meditative relaxation to restore balance and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

Whether you're new to these practices or looking to enhance your routine, this is a perfect opportunity to nurture your well-being.

£12 per person per class. You can book your place here . 

Embrace the Season

Friday 4th April

Celebrate spring’s renewal with a restorative blend of gentle movements, meditative breathwork, and meaningful reflection. Let go of the old and step into the vitality and promise of the new season.

Awaken to Presence

Friday 30th May

As spring blossoms into summer, join us for an uplifting session of mindful movement, revitalising breathwork, and meditative stillness. Cultivate awareness and openness, leaving refreshed and renewed.

Release and Restore Mini Retreat

Sunday 4th May, 3-5:30pm

Join Lucy for an afternoon to release, restore and nurture your wellbeing. Take time to reconnect with yourself, capturing the attention of your mind by honing in on the tactile sensory experience of being in your body.
 
We’ll use myofascial release practices to target areas of tension, gentle yoga to refresh tissues, all in a leisurely pace designed to support a quietening down of the mind and body.
 
After our yoga practice you can experience the restorative qualities of Decoy Ponds as you enjoy some nourishing treats and soothing teas.  We’ll round off the afternoon with a guided meditation to bring a sense of global relaxation and leave you feeling released and restored.

£40 per person, You can book your place here.

Yang to Yin with yoga massage

Sunday 11th May, 12-5:30pm

Join Michelle and Rachel for a special afternoon where you can retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Here’s what you can expect…

12-1pm: Energise with medium level yoga flow

1-2pm: Nourish with a veggie lunch

2-4pm Breathe with a bluebell walk in the forest

4-4.30pm Connect with tea and cake

4.30-5.30pm Relax with yin, combined with Thai yoga massage

£60 per person, You can book your place here.

Hatha and Aroma Workshop

10:30am-1:30pm

Dates to be confirmed - email Lorraine to register your interest.

In this Aroma-Yoga workshop series, Lorraine Owen will explore with you the use of aromatherapy to enhance our yoga practice and breathwork and learn how the oils can be used to support us and our loved ones through seasonal transitions.

In each workshop we will look at selected essential oils more closely, learning insights and practical knowledge of their positive, safe and effective use at that particular time of year.

You will have the opportunity, under guidance, to create your own therapeutic product from the oils we explore, for you to use at home or gift to a loved one. 

£50 per person per workshop. You can register your interest here.

About Lorraine…

Lorraine discovered yoga in her early 20’s, when she was working in the wellness industry as a beauty & holistic therapist. She added aromatherapy, Indian head massage, pregnancy and baby massage to her range, and then taught for 16 years. She is a certified 200-hour yoga teacher whose personal yoga practice has supported her through major life changes and stresses.

Lorraine has a passion for the amazing healing qualities of the plant world and she is excited to bring her essential oils skills to her yoga and aromatherapy workshops, and enrich her yoga classes with breathwork, meditation and elements of seasonal and cyclical changes that affect us all throughout the year.

Petite Retreat Spring

Sunday 18th May at 10:30am-1pm or 2:30-5pm

There are four spaces left for the morning retreat and there are eight spaces available for the afternoon retreat.

Join Simone for the 2025 Petite Retreat Spring edition and find ‘Lift’. Clear away the heavier, Kapha energy which accumulates in the winter months and create some lightness and ease.

Spring clean with a yoga class to balance excess Kapha, stretch and open the body to shake off winter sluggishness and support this shift with wonderful essential oils to invigorate and cleanse.

Relax and be nourished by the beautiful setting of Decoy Ponds as you enjoy revitalising treats and cleansing teas that tap into the energy of Spring.

A Yoga Nidra meditation will leave you rested and refreshed before you take home a gift bag containing tips for seasonal wellbeing, a Petite Retreat charm and a gift to lift your spirits.


£42 per person. You can book your place here.

Bespoke Events

Did you know that we can create one-off bespoke events for your special occasions?

What a lovely way to celebrate a birthday, a get together with friends from afar, a hen do or a team build with work colleagues.

We have lots of ideas we can share with you, and are happy to hear your thoughts too - whatever you're thinking of, we'll do our best to make it happen!

You could enjoy a private yoga or pilates session, accompanied by your choice of mini treatments including Thai yoga massage, Indian head massage and Reiki.

We can provide whatever refreshments and nourishing treats you would like, and could create a picnic environment for you to enjoy our serene surroundings, before taking a walk in the beautiful countryside around Decoy Ponds.

So why not create your own special mini event here at Let's Retreat, having the place all to yourselves?

If you would like to email Rachel,  she would love to arrange to talk through your options.