Retreat into Rest: Thurs 23rd ~ Sun 26th Jan 2025, Cumbria, UK
Start your year feeling truly rested, nurtured and centered...and see how the impact ripples out into the rest of your 2025.
Winter is a season for hibernating + down time but this can be tricky with the hustle of the everyday. Join us at the beginning of the year to cocoon yourself in resting + nourishing yourself on all levels and beginning to perhaps dream of the year ahead…
join us for Retreat into Rest.
A much loved annual residential retreat now in it's third year, there is a focus on slowing down + living harmoniously with the seasons. This is more than something to look forward to in the coldest and darkest part of the year, it can be the spark to a flame that can burn bright and guide you for the months ahead.
If we look to nature for our cues, the dead of winter is not the time for drastic change, but rather an excellent time for hibernation and infusing our being with warmth, in all senses of the word...
Allow us to help you do just that as we unwind and relax in a picturesque restored vicarage in the north Yorkshire Dales with a beautiful, fully equipped yoga studio.
You’ll practice yoga, meditation & breath work daily, delve into workshops, gather around fires, feast on delicious seasonal dishes, connect with like minded people and dare to slow down.
Arrival time is from 5:30pm on Thurs 23rd Jan, with the opening circle Friday morning to allow space for everyone to settle in + accommodate different arrival times.
Below is a sample itinerary ~ this is a rough guide only and subject to change.
💫 Thurs 23rd Jan
5:30 -7pm Arrival time
7-8pm Dinner
8-9:30pm Gentle yoga & relaxation to unwind any tension from your journey
and fully ground + arrive in your gorgeous new home for the weekend!
💫 Fri 24th Jan
8-9:15am Morning meditation, breath work, movement
Slow, spacious, somatic movement to ease you into the day.
9:15-10:15am Breakfast
10:30-11:45am Welcome circle
To connect with the group + allow your hopes, dreams, intentions to crystalise.
11:45am-1:30pm Free time
Go for a stroll in the gorgeous surrounding hills, curl up by the fire with your journal or book a private yoga/sound healing session or massage treatment for some extra R + R.
1:30-2:30pm Lunch
2:30-4:30pm Yoga Nidra Workshop
Delve into the magic of yogic sleep - the dreamiest form of meditation that can soothe even the weariest and busiest of bodies/minds! Learn how to practice this yourself to add to your home self care tool box and embody the spirit of rest after the retreat.
4- 6pm Free time
6-7pm Dinner
7:30-8:45pm Yin Yoga
Be like water: unravel into a deeper layer of your being with a gorgeously slow, introspective, seasonal Yin yoga practice focusing on nurturing the kidneys + bladder meridians.
8:45-9:30pm Sound Bath
Allow the soothing vibrations of the Himalayan singing bowls to transport you towards sleep and a deeply calm and relaxed, cosmic state.
💫 Sat 25th Jan
8 - 9:15am Morning meditation, breath work, movement
Mind, body, breath. Flow state, stillness, ease, being, allowing, gentleness.
9:15 - 10:15am Breakfast
10:15am-1pm Free time/ optional waterfall walk along the gorgeously scenic Howgill Fells to Cautley spout waterfall - a wonderful chance to unplug and soak up the scenery.
1-2pm Lunch
2-4pm innerdance somatic sound journey
Ready to know yourself on a deeper level? This is a somatic sound experience that illuminates all aspects of your being in a powerful way. It's definitely not dance as you know it and eyes are closed throughout. Potentially hugely transformative!
4-6pm Free time to rest and digest, whether that's in the form of an afternoon walk or siesta, treatment, time with a good book...embrace the spacious time to yourself.
6-7pm Dinner
7:30-9pm Yin + Yoga Nidra
Winter dreaming: nourish your physical, mental and emotional well being with this winter inspired yin yoga sequence followed by a guided winter inspired Yoga nidra to leave you feeling rested and renewed.
9:15pm Stargazing + fire ceremony
Connect with the cosmos and the transformative element of fire as we offer intention,
love + chanting to the fire to release the old and make space for the new.
💫 Sun 26th Jan
8-9:15am Morning meditation, breath work, gentle movement
A beautiful way to awaken the mind, body + spirit and slip out of sleeping.
9:15-10:15am Breakfast
10:30 - 12:00pm Yin + Sound Bath
Winter Warmer: tend to your inner landscape further with a supportive yin session to unravel any lingering tension and anchor a little deeper into the fabric of your being. Allow this to expand with dreams of spring in a soothing sound bath.
1-2pm Lunch
2-3pm Closing Circle
Time to collectively reflect, integrate + process the weekend
and how we intend to weave the spirit of rest into our everyday.
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The venue is situated next to the rolling hills of the Howgill Fells, perfect for an afternoon stroll. There will also be the option to book private massage, yoga and sound + energy healing treatments (at an additional cost) on site ~ more details will be shared with participants closer to the date.
The retreat is fully catered with an incredible on site caterer preparing your meals fresh daily. Her meals are colourful, nutritious and deeply nurturing, created with organic seasonal produce and put together with love. Some sumptuous sweet treats are included! Dietary requirements can be catered for with adequate notice ~ please specify any on the booking form.
Our venue is a stunning converted vicarage in Cumbria with a dedicated studio space, outdoor decking and fire pit, picturesque views, log fires and everything you could possibly need to feel cosy and snug in our retreat cocoon. The post code is LA10 5LZ ~ full address will be shared upon booking.
Accommodation Options
Mackintosh *booked* (pictured above, left with blue curtains) is a twin room with en suite shower and a view of the garden & Howgill Fells. Marrakesh *available* (pictured above, right with blue + brown curtains) is a twin room with en suite shower and garden view. Both rooms have 2 single beds but can be converted into a double bed if desired + booking the room with another person.
Twin Room pricing: £565 per person
25% discount on twin rooms until midnight 30th Nov: £850 for 2 people
Namaste *booked* (pictured above, left with pink tiles) is a serene private room with double bed (not pictured ~ beds are convertible) with ensuite shower and single window view. De Montfort *available* (pictured above, right with black tiles) is a cosy private room with double bed, ensuite shower and a view over the garden and Howgill Fells.
Private room pricing (single occupancy only): £725
Monteverde *available* (pictured above, left with bathroom with bath) is a twin room* with ensuite shower, bath and a view over the garden. Anapurna *available* (pictured above, right with blue curtains) is a twin room with ensuite shower and a view over the garden. Both rooms have 2 single beds but can be converted into a double bed if desired + booking the room with another person.
Twin Room pricing: £565 per person
25% discount on twin rooms until midnight 30th Nov: £850 for 2 people
To Secure Your Space
1. A completed booking form is required for each person in your booking ~ click on any of the buttons to complete the booking form.
2. A non refundable deposit of £150 then secures your place - pay via bank transfer with the details provided on the booking form or pay by card (including small transaction fee) via buttons below. The final balance is due by 31st December 2024.
Keep reading for kind words and FAQs...
✨ FAQS ✨
✨ I haven't been practicing yoga for very long, can I join?
Absolutely. Whether you've just started your yoga journey or are a seasoned practitioner you are welcome. There is an emphasis during this retreat on slower and more gentle movement, making it perhaps even more accessible for those newer to yoga.
✨ Do I need to come with someone?
No! Most people join retreats solo and often don't know any of the other participants, but we all leave as friends by the end. Feel free to come with friends, family or loved ones or on your own ~ we have accommodation options for you all.
✨ What should I bring?
Yoga mats & props including bolsters, blocks, belts, blankets + eye pillows will be provided but if you would like to bring your own mat + blankets etc you are welcome to. Please bring comfy warm clothes to move in, clothes for outdoor walks (inc walking boots if you have them), a water bottle, journal + pen.
✨ What is the main emphasis of the practices we'll be exploring?
REST! The main focus of the practices will be exploring mind, body and breath connection and our sense of home within ourselves through slow, gentle, nourishing movement. We will practice Yin & Yoga Nidra meditation in the evenings and slow, gentle mindful movement, meditation and breath work in the morning. The workshops will cover a range of complementary topics.
✨ Do I have to attend everything on the itinerary?
No ~ you are welcome to attend as much or as little as you want to. There is ample free time scheduled around activities so that we can rest and integrate, but everyone is welcome to adjust it to their own rhythm.
✨ Is there anyone that the retreat is NOT suitable for?
Unfortunately the retreat will not be suitable for anyone under 16, who is pregnant or has given birth in the last six weeks.
Is your question not here? Feel free to email Marie: wildwolfmovement@gmail.com
with your query or to arrange a chat ~ let's rest!
