Description
Join us for our 4-night mid-week early October hiking yoga retreat in the Peak District at our stunning retreat in the Derbyshire Dales.
This is the perfect short stay adventure. Great for nature-loving yogis that want a more modern feel!
Crisp autumn walks, plush bedrooms and nourishing yoga await you. Enjoy guided hikes each day, yoga and delicious vegan food.
Our modern home in the Derbyshire Dales has all the cosy comforts you could ever need. Plush sofas, warming fires and views from every window, of which there are a lot of! An abundance of seating areas both inside and outside means you will have plenty of space. Perfect to curl up with a book or chat with your new retreat friends.
Our days on this Peak District Retreat will be filled but relaxing. Hikes directly from the house, delicious plant-based meals, and yoga to nourish both body and soul.
Escape to the breath taking beauty of the Peak District for a transformative yoga retreat. As England’s first National Park, established in 1951, the Peak District offers a rural gem in the heart of central England. With its expansive trails meandering through rolling hills and deep valleys, it’s a true haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Immerse yourself in the raw and wild feel of the Peak District, spanning over 550 square miles of diverse landscapes and habitats. From vast open spaces to charming villages nestled along wide rivers and streams, there are ample opportunities for wild swims or simply dipping your toes in the refreshing waters.
Only a three-hour train journey from Central London, the Peak District provides a convenient escape into nature’s embrace. During your yoga retreat, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your experience to your preferences.
Join our guided hikes to explore the picturesque surroundings, and afterward, indulge in relaxation amidst the retreat center’s stunning grounds, offering panoramic views that inspire tranquility.
Yoga
The classes are suitable for all abilities. From beginners to intermediate and advanced levels. Everyone is welcome. Our inspiring and experienced teachers are well-practised at adapting the class to everyone’s level.
The yoga teacher will create a more dynamic class in the morning to get you ready for the day’s hike and the evening class will be slightly longer to enable deep relaxation with yoga Nidra.
About the teacher
Felicity Wood
During a stressful period of working in the corporate world, running marathons and taking part in Ironman triathlons, Felicity found Yoga; a practice that totally transformed her life. She practised for several years before training and qualifying in 2014 and it was then that she left the corporate world, went travelling for six months and started teaching yoga full time.
Since then, Felicity has completed multiple advanced teacher trainings and has continued to develop her teaching skill and knowledge, training with world-renowned teachers in styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Pregnancy, Postnatal and Breathing.
She has a wealth of experience of teaching a range of experience levels, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Having experienced the impact that yoga has had on her own wellbeing, Felicity’s mission is to make yoga feel less intimidating and more accessible to everyone, regardless of whether or not they can touch their toes, so that the benefits of yoga can be felt by all.
Felicity has always had a passion for travel and adventure. As part of her university degree in French & Spanish, she lived in Mexico for a year and then travelled through Central and South America.
After this there was no stopping her; every minute of her annual leave was spent exploring the globe, including cycling in Japan, Vietnam and China, hiking in Bhutan, adventure racing in Borneo, surfing in Lombok and Sri Lanka, and canoeing in the Yukon.
She has climbed mountains around the world, including Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro, Kinabalu and Everest Base camp, and has run the 6 marathon majors. She has also done 250 skydives.
Whilst she loves travelling the world, she can also be found walking the Cornish coastal paths with her Rhodesian Ridgeback called Asha.
Retreat schedule
On our springtime Peak District retreat, please arrive from 4 pm. This allows time to settle in before the first yoga class at 5 pm. Dinner will be served at 8.00 pm.
The retreat will then end at 11am on the last day. and the mid-week retreat starts at 5pm on the Tuesday and finishes at 11am on the Friday.
Daily Itinerary
7.30am
Pre yoga teas and snacks
8am – 9.30am
Morning yoga class to energise
9.40am
Brunch of warm and cooked vegan and veggie options
10.30am – 4pm
First day: Guided hike in the peak District with qualified hiking guides and a packed lunch
10.30am – 4pm
Second Day: Guided hike in the peak District with qualified hiking guides and a packed lunch
5pm – 7pm
Restorative evening yoga class to unwind and calm
7.15pm
2 course vegetarian/ vegan evening meal
9pm
Fire pit, get snuggly with blankets and hot choccy (weather permitting)
10pm
Bedtime!
Cuisine
All of our retreat chefs are highly experienced and passionate about their craft. We have always been a vegan/vegetarian company! Expect delicious and creative brunch, lunch, and 2-course evening meal. Each meal will be balanced to keep you energised all day.
If you are out for an all-day hike we will provide you with a healthy packed lunch to keep you re-fuelled. Our food is now 100% organic and locally sourced and we and our chefs are working towards reducing plastic and waste as much as possible.
Accommodation
The perfect blend of rustic with contemporary luxury. This venue is located near Grindleford in the Hope Valley area of the Peak District was recently converted from a cattle shed in 2017 into a truly beautiful retreat space.
The open-plan layout creates a spacious but homely feel, boasting three seating areas through two sitting rooms, a log burner to curl up in front of, and stunning views!
There are 11 ensuite bedrooms giving everyone privacy and space. An outdoor fire pit is a perfect spot to enjoy the dark skies for some stargazing and there is an abundance of walks directly from the front door!
Retreat price
Shared Twin/Double ensuite bathroom Valley views £695pp
Shared Twin/Double ensuite bathroom Patio View £645pp
(a twin is two single beds for two people, a double is a double bed for two people sharing).
Single occupancy, en-suite bathroom and Valley Views £845pp
Single occupancy, en-suite bathroom Patio View £795pp
(A single room has a king size double bed for 1 person)
Includes
Comfortable cosy accommodation in rural tranquil Peak District, all rooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Modern but cosy house in stunning valley with amazing views
- 1.5 hrs of morning yoga practice which will energise and awaken sleepy bodies and a variety of types of meditation practice to calm the mind
- 2 hrs evening yoga practices to unwind and calm with restorative practices, meditation and Yoga Nidra
- 4 x Delicious wholesome vegetarian/vegan brunches
- 3 x Light lunch/ Packed lunch if hiking
- 4 x Delicious vegetarian/vegan evening meals
- 2 x Guided hike through the Peak District with qualified guides
What past guests have said
“I arrived full of physical tension and I’m leaving radiating sunshine! Thank you for making this possible! I loved it ALL!”
“An amazing, relaxing and nourishing weekend, I met incredible teachers and people and go home inspired. Thank you.”
“Can’t wait to return. Please do another just the same next August. The perfect escape and I’m sad to leave but feel mended and with a happy heart.”
Location and how to get here
Although it feels like a million miles away, we are only a 3.5hr drive or a wonderful two hour train journey away from central London.
The nearest big train stations are Sheffield and Chesterfield where you will find taxis. It’s about a 20-25 minute journey by car to either Sheffield or Chesterfield.
Chesterfield is the best station from London St Pancreas
Arrival Day
Depart London Pancreas – 13:32 Arrive Chesterfield – 15:17
Departure Day
Depart Chesterfield – 10:49 Arrive London St Pancreas – 12:36
Booking
To book your place on this Hiking and Yoga Retreat in the Peak District, fill in the form below.
