Location

Our venue for 2024 is brand new and has been designed and built in an eco-conscious way. The location of our villa offers absolute privacy as well as total relaxation. A minimal, elegant and creative sanctuary to detach, expand and release. We will be within walking distance of the dramatic cove beaches of Agios Georgios and the breath-taking mediterranean coast. Bicycles will be made available to all our yogis to explore the mountainside.

What’s included

3 x nights accommodation in a luxury private villa with pool and stunning mountain views surrounded by lush greenery and fruit trees
3 x morning sessions of Vinyasa / Mandala Yoga flows
3 x daily breath work or Pranayama
3 x delicious plant-based brunches
3 x evening sessions of deep Yin Yoga to unwind and calm
2 x wholesome and fresh plant-based evening meals
1 x asana workshop

What’s not included

Flights and travel insurance - EasyJet fly regularly from London airports
Transfers - these can be arranged for those that need or you can hire a car
Yoga mats and props - please bring your own
Lunch - there are lots of cafes and restaurants in the nearby towns and beaches
Final evening meal - we will be dining as a group at a local taverna!

Suitability

This retreat is suitable for anyone who would like a long weekend away on a gorgeous Greek island! Expect lots of yoga, delicious fresh food, sunshine and stunning scenery! Beginners and intermediate practitioners of all ages and abilities are welcome and there is no obligation to attend all the yoga sessions on offer. There is so much to see and do on the island or you can simply relax with a good book by the pool.

What’s included

Welcome drinks on arrival
2 x nights accommodation in understated luxury surrounded by acres of unspoilt countryside
Use of the indoor swimming pool plus sauna and steam room facilities (robes and slippers provided)
2 x morning dynamic and energising Vinyasa Yoga practices followed by extended breath work practice
2 x beautiful brunches
1 x Zen Art workshop
Access to the tennis courts
Access to acres of private parkland throughout the estate for long walks
2 x total body Yin Yoga sessions in the evenings to unwind and calm
2 x delicious evening meals including -
1 x wood fired pizza cookery course
Firepit gathering complete with marshmallows and hot chocolate under the stars

What’s not included

Travel to and from the venue - just a 2 hour drive from the Cotswolds or a 1 hour direct train journey from London to Grantham station
Yoga mats (please bring your own)
Lunch is not included but we will be serving tea and cake in the afternoon (alternatively the hotel can cater for your needs)
Spa treatments can be booked in advance - 10% discount for retreat attendees

Suitability

This retreat is suitable for anyone who would like to indulge in a luxury weekend away on a beautiful rural estate staying in one of England’s finest country house hotels. Expect plenty of yoga, delicious food, fresh air, creative workshops, laughter, wildlife, peaceful walks, mantra, relaxation and stunning scenery. Full of ancestral traditions and enduring beauty it is a huge honour to host a retreat in such a timeless place. It's the perfect escape! Beginners and intermediate practitioners of all ages, experience and abilities are welcome.

Investment

To keep this retreat intimate and transformative so that you leave feeling like you have received the care and attention you deserve I am limiting spaces to a maximum of 14. Double and twin rooms are available for single or shared occupancy and all rooms are equipped with en suite bathrooms.

Your own room all to yourself - £785 per person
Shared twin or double room - £485 per person
A non refundable deposit of £250 secures your place.

Location 1

Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99 islands on the west coast of Malaysia. Surrounded by the Andaman Sea, the main island offers a mixture of picturesque paddy fields, dense jungle, exotic wildlife and tranquil waterfalls. The expansive shoreline is fringed with romantic white-sand beaches and swaying coconut trees. Sample local cuisine at the night markets, ride a cable car over the island, cross the world’s longest skybridge, hike through the tropical rainforest or scuba dive to glimpse at life beneath the sea. Then retreat to the deluxe 5-star suites at the Tanjung Rhu Beach Resort, where the staff are an absolute delight and can’t help you enough. It’s a dream destination.

Location 2

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and beating heart of Malaysia. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. Home to numerous mosques and temples, Kuala Lumpur is a city full of history. We will explore many Buddhist temples and Hindu shrines, in particular Batu Caves with its large golden statue of deity Lord Murugan, god of war and son of Shiva and The Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Hindu temple. The local culture and the art scene are fully incorporated into these temples; each one boasts a unique and spectacular design.
The glamorous Shangri-La Hotel is in a prime location and offers a relaxing break from city life. Stay in their exquisite suites and taste their extensive dining choices, you’ll feel utterly spoilt!

Location 3

Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years in the making, and here you will find one of the world's premier resorts nestling in the shade of forest giants as old as the land. You will find no other resorts - just secluded bays curled around pristine beaches, evening skies woven with colour, and a deep sense of serenity. A combination of luxury, natural beauty and age-old wilderness woven together to produce an environment where peace and magical moments are the currency. Wooden buildings blend seamlessly into the forest as if nature had been the architect dictating how walls curve around foliage, and roofs open up to allow trees to continue on their journey to the sky. Nature is respected here, almost revered, and it rewards visitors in ways that simply need to be experienced.

What’s included - 9 nights

6 NIGHTS in Langkawi staying at Tanjung Rhu Resort in 5-star luxury shared apartments with en-suite and balcony
Board basis - Half board: includes buffet breakfast + evening meal
Daily morning Vinyasa yoga and breathwork
Daily evening Yin yoga (including 2 twilight sessions after dinner to experience the Shala at night)
Private Beach BBQ
Mangrove tour
2 NIGHTS in Kuala Lumpur staying at The Shangri-La in a shared club executive room with en-suite + incredible views of the city skyline
Board basis - Club Lounge: includes buffet breakfast, unlimited afternoon tea and evening canapes with alcoholic beverages
All transfers

What’s included - 13 nights

The same 9 night package plus the following:
From Kuala Lumpur we head by speed boat to the breathtaking luxury resort of Pangkor Laut for relaxation, spa bliss and more yoga.
3 NIGHTS in Pangkor Laut Private Resort in a luxurious shared apartment with en-suite bathroom
Board basis - buffet breakfast only
Daily morning yoga and breathwork
1 NIGHT in Kuala Lumpur at The Shangri-La (as before)
All transfers

We will then depart/fly home on the evening of the 4th November.

Schedule

08:00 - 09:15 Energising Vinyasa Yoga & Pranayama
09:15 - 10:15 Breakfast
10:30 Free time for exploring, hiking, local trips, sightseeing, beach time or spa treatments
16:30 - 18:00 Evening Yin Yoga & Relaxation
18:30 - 20:00 Dinner

times are subject to change upon arrival

How to get there

We fly out from the UK on the 22nd of October 2024. Please note arrival will be on the 23rd (Malaysia is 8 hours ahead so we lose a night in transit). We then fly onto Langkawi island.

We will start to look at flight options April 2024 with a view to booking around May 2024. There was no rise in flight prices last year plus there were more options for those looking to book indirect flights to save money.

The estimated price for flights is £800-£850 with Malaysian Airlines, but you may find indirect options for as little as £500-£550. We will reach out with all options available in April.

What’s not included

International and domestic flights are not included.
Dinner on Pangkor Laut Resort is not included but you will want to experience all the different culinary experiences this island has to offer. I can vouch for the restaurants, they are incredible, you will be spoilt for choice.
Spa treatments
If you want to upgrade your room - please let me know and we can quote for this. Please note that if upgrading, the person sharing with you will also need to upgrade, unless booking solo.

Suitability

The ultimate health and wellness retreat for both yoga faithfuls and novices alike. This retreat will cater for everyone from beginners through to hardcore enthusiasts. The retreat includes yoga classes with stunning views, breathwork, relaxation and meditation. Prepare to strengthen your body, rebalance your nervous system and restore inner calm on a beautiful tropical island.

Investment

From Tuesday 22nd October
9 NIGHT package: £1345 per person
13 NIGHT package: £1795 per person
Deposit of £299 per person based on a shared room. Non refundable and due at time of booking.

The balance to be paid via the below options:
Payment in full - 50% due 29th April 2024 and 50% due by 29th July 2024
Eazy Collect - 9, 12 or 18 month payment plans are available (an admin fee is applicable - £40/£55).
Solo rooms are available at a supplement of £474.00 (9 nights) or £787.00 (13 nights).

Location

Vaujany is a hidden gem. From the nursery slopes of Montfrais and Alpette, to the more challenging terrain of the Pic Blanc glacier, this skiing region has something to offer everyone.  We will be staying in a stunning 5* luxury chalet rated the best chalet in the region by The Guardian. You can take full advantage of an incredibly large lounge, spacious dining area, Spa area and outdoor hot tub.

What’s included

3 x nights and 7 x nights available in luxurious chalet accommodation with balcony and en-suite bathroom
Half board dining (hearty continental breakfasts and freshly prepared evening meals)
Afternoon tea & cake
Daily ‘Wake up’ morning yoga practice
Daily evening Yin yoga by a log fire
Use of indoor sauna
Use of outdoor hot tub surrounded by incredible snow capped mountains
Robes and slippers are provided

What’s not included

Flights & travel insurance - there are frequent low cost flights with EasyJet or BA into Grenoble and Lyon
Transfers - these can be arranged as a bolt on
(upon booking we will advise you of the best flight options that will correspond with the chalet transfers)
Ski passes
1 evening meal will not be included to allow our guests the chance to dine out and explore the local cuisine and restaurants

Suitability

All levels of yoga and ski enthusiasts are welcome on this retreat and there is no obligation to attend all the yoga sessions on offer. Partners are welcome to join in any of the yoga sessions. We’ve had beginners to experienced sign up and I always provide modifications and progressions for those that need them. There is so much to do and see or you can simply relax with a glass of wine in the hot tub!