Hampshire
20th - 23rd September 2024
After successful sell-out retreats here for the last five years, myself and Em Thomson return for a weekend of yoga, meditation, country walks and delicious seasonal food in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, within 2 hours reach from London. This end of summer long weekend will offer a great opportunity to leave behind the demands of daily life, to reconnect with yourself and to welcome the coming year ahead. With daily yoga and meditation plus lots of activities around the local area set within the South Downs National Park, you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. We’ll also be joined by Ochre Seagrim, who will be cooking delicious, wholesome meals for us. Yoga and dinner will take place in a beautiful modern barn, and if the weather is warm and dry enough there will be opportunity to use the venue's new outdoor yoga space too! Spaces will be limited to 15-18 depending on room choices.
What's Included
Friday-Monday weekend yoga retreat: arrival from 4pm Friday and departure after breakfast Monday morning
3 x nights accommodation at either Park Farm Cottages (1 min walk from studio) or The Plough Inn (within 20 minutes walking distance from the studio)
A programme of morning and evening yoga classes or workshops in a dedicated space complete with views across the Hampshire countryside
3 x vegetarian/vegan brunches and 3 x vegetarian/vegan evening meal
Time for country walks
Trips to local villages
Two local pubs both short walks away
A chill-out space in Park Farm Barn studio or hang out in the hot tub
A chance to chat to Fay and Emily about your own personal practice
or with Ochre for cooking advice!
Accommodation
Accommodation will be shared between two spaces: Park Farm Cottages and The Plough Inn. The converted barn (which we use for yoga and dining) will also provide additional chill-out space during the day and will be accessible to all guests. It is equipped with a good heating system, toilets, an outdoor area, and couches inside - this area is located just next door to Park Farm accomodation.
Park Farm Cottages a five bedroom cottage-complex. It features two cottages (interlinked to form one large cottage) that can sleep up to 10 people. Offering 4 bathrooms, 1 large living area with log burners, 1 fully-equipped kitchen, 1 large dining area, a laundry room, fenced gardens and a Dutch hot tub, this spacious area offers the perfect spot for rest and relaxation.
The other accomodation is at The Plough Pub. These are lovely double rooms above a beautiful country pub, a 20 minutes walk down the road from Park Farm Barn (where we will practice yoga and dine together). The short walk from the pub to the studio takes you through impressive golf lawns and country roads - but if you don't fancy the walk it's only a 3 min drive! Each room at The Plough has its own ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities in the room and a TV - plus access to the pub below for drinks and extra dining should you wish. Residing in this accomodation will give you more privacy (and easier access to the pub!) but the converted barn space at Park Farm Cottages is also available all weekend for your use.
Bedroom 1 - Double / Twin room with ensuite bathroom (double occupancy) in PARK FARM COTTAGES
£670 - BOOKED
Bedroom 2 - Double / Twin room with private adjacent bathroom (double occupancy) in PARK FARM COTTAGES
£650 - BOOKED
Bedroom 3 - Triple room with wet room / shower / disabled toilet (shared triple occupancy) in PARK FARM COTTAGES
£510 per person - BOOKED
Bedroom 4 - Double / Twin room with shared bathroom (double occupancy) in PARK FARM COTTAGES
£580 - BOOKED
Bedroom 5 - Single room with shared bathroom (single occupancy) in PARK FARM COTTAGES (note this small but tidy room contains laundry facilities)
£560 - BOOKED
Bedroom 6 - Double bed with ensuite bathroom (double occupancy) above THE PLOUGH INN
£560 per person double occupancy, £790 single occupancy - BOOKED
Bedroom 7 - King double / Twin bed with ensuite bathroom (double occupancy) above THE PLOUGH INN
£560 per person double occupancy, £790 single occupancy - BOOKED
Bedroom 8 - King double bed with ensuite bathroom (double occupancy) + balcony overlooking the pub garden at THE PLOUGH INN
£590 per person double occupancy, £810 single occupancy - BOOKED
Bedroom 9 - King double bed with ensuite bathroom (double occupancy) + balcony overlooking the pub garden at THE PLOUGH INN - (largest of the pub rooms)
£620 per person double occupancy, £840 single occupancy - BOOKED
Bedroom 10 - Double bed with ensuite bathroom (double occupancy) above THE PLOUGH INN
£630 per person double occupancy, £850 single occupancy - BOOKED
Prices below, varying on room choice. Prices are per person : inclusive of 3 nights accommodation (Friday-Monday), all yoga activities and all meals for the weekend. If a room you want is already booked, please email us anyway to be placed on the waiting list!
How to get there
By car:
Driving from London, traffic dependent, will take approximately 90 minutes. In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we would love to help arrange a lift-share if possible. Parking will be available.
Public transport:
The location is reachable via a direct train from London Waterloo or Clapham Junction to Winchester in under 2 hours. You can travel for as little as £20 return when booked in advance. If arriving by train, a 10-15 minute taxi ride from the station to the Park Farm or Plough Inn shouldn’t be much more than £15.
Food Options
Your food for the weekend will be lovingly cooked by Ochre Seagrim, and you’ll be in for a real treat. Ochre always tries to source and cook with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, that aren’t wrapped in plastic or have travelled thousands of miles. With an influence ultimately inspired by her surroundings, you can expect a selection of wholesome dishes that are designed to be enjoyed. Some wine will be provided on the table during supper time.
£150 deposit will reserve your spot, with the balance due 2 months prior to the retreat (by July 2024).
Please note that rooms priced above are per person and are inclusive of accommodation, yoga, meals and some wine for the table during supper. Let us know which room you’d like to take (and anyone you might be sharing a room with) when booking.
If the retreat is cancelled for unforseen circumstances, rest assured that you will receive a full refund. However if you chose to cancel your place after payment, your place will only be refunded if we are able to resell your room.
For any other questions or to reserve your spot you can email us at: hampshireyogaretreat@gmail.com
For more information about Farm Park and its surroundings, visit: https://www.avingtonholidays.co.uk Or the Plough Inn pub: https://theploughpubitchenabbas.co.uk