OUTLINE:-
If you’re ready for an adventure this midsummer, we have curated one of the BEST retreats in the UK for this time of year.
We know you need time away to breathe, feel free and move into levity. So we have curated a wonderful retreat to deliver you, a feeling of adventure and so you remember your wild spirited self.
So how about some early morning wild sea swimming with breakfast on the beach. How would you like to paddle board the shallow, tidal water of the Cuckmere River, or Kayak in the Severn Sisters Country Park? As soon as you arrive you are lead into a breathwork session, to reset your body and let go of all that stress.
If you like your yoga under the shade of oaks, in the shadow of the South Downs, or maybe in the wooden floor yurt, surrounded by woodland, where just breathing in, is forest bathing.
How about Midsummer plant based suppers with produce grown from our kitchen garden and cooked by our favourite retreat chef, Charlotte at Oat Kitchen, served to you in a courtyard full of fig, honeysuckle, roses as the sun goes down.
Imagine feasting accompanied by the sound of a fountain, created by Bloomsbury ceramicist, Quentin Bell.
There will be an oppurtunity to stretch your legs and lungs, and walk for miles across the roof of the South Downs with views for days. Feel free to get lost in the landscape .
To save your spot on this wonderful event read on….
WHATS INCLUDED:-
Breathwork session -90 mins with Melanie Lacy Fewtrell aka Breathgal
Guided hikes along rugged coastal paths with inspiring sea views.
2 x 90 minute yoga sessions with Sarah Williams
Good mood food made by our in house chef and devised to help reduce stress and improve energy. Enjoy plant based food, carefully chosen to boost vitality and mood.
SUP/ Kayaking along the Cuckmere River - approx 3 hours
Wild Swimming each day - as much or as little as you wish
Breakfast and brunches on the beach
All meals included
Courtyard suppers…
Cedar wood sauna with eucalyptus
Goody bag on arrival
Wonderful views from your comfortable room
Guided sunset walk to mark Midsummers
VENUE - TILTON HOUSE
Your home for this break is the wonderful Tilton House, nestled in the South Downs National Park, just over 90 minutes from London. Steeped in Bloomsbury History, this storied house is magical. Listed as One of the Top 25 Retreats Worldwide by The Guardian….
Breath Workshop with Melanie Lacy Fewtrell
We start the retreat with learning how to breathe properly…..Melanie is passionate about helping you to be more empowered in managing both mental & physical health, and will show you some techniques on to improve through breath. This 90 minute workshop is eye opening, and recommended.
“Inspirational Breathing with BreathGal helps you discover the simplest yet most powerful healing tool available to you – your breath.”
Wild Sea Swimming
Using the coastline nearest to us, we will share with you some of great swimming spots in this part of East Sussex, waking up everyday and heading out for a sea swim before breakfast. We will take breakfast on the beach or indulge for a little longer have brunch by the sea….
Yoga Sessions with Sarah Williams
These 90 minute sessions will involve gentle stretching, focusing on conscious breath-work and re-balancing before embarking on the days ahead.
““As a newbie to yoga I approached Sarah with some apprehension, however, Sarah’s gentle and calm manner quickly put me at ease and my initial anxiety was replaced with enthusiasm and curiosity. Sarah’s sessions are fun, helpful and informative.””
“Sarah’s teaching is grounded, easy to follow instruction, clear demonstration and positive encouragement. Her energy and genuine commitment to developing the practice of yoga is inspiring. Classes are exactly the right balance of not only mind and body but soul as well.Thank you for the inspiration.”
Guided walks with Shaun Treloar
Guided hikes along rugged coastal paths with inspiring sea views, Shaun shares the landscape that aided his own recovery..We will take a gentle 10k stroll across the South Downs National Park, and weather permitting will walk to Firle Beacon for a Sunset walk…
SUP & Kayaking:-
Enjoy the calm waters of the Cuckmere river meanders, and the open sea at Cuckmere Haven. With breath-taking views of the Seven Sisters Country Park and Seaford Head, where better to get out for an adventure on the water. There can be nothing more idyllic than SUP down the famous Cuckmere River out to sea. There will be times to take photos of this magical landscape.
ABOUT OUR TEAM:
DEPARTMENT OF WELLBEING:-
This is Tilton House’s own events company, we have used 15 years of knowledge and experience in running retreats to create balanced and informative retreats for you to enjoy. Polly and Shaun will be your hosts for the weekend. Polly is the founder of Department of Wellbeing and also a PG Cert Coach. Shaun will be leading you on guided walks of the South Downs National Park a designated AONB, a landscape that has helped nurture him back to health.
YOGA INSTRUCTOR:- SARAH WILLIAMS
Sarah’s teaching focuses on inquiry based movement that is practical, accessible and rooted in gathering together in community. Bringing together traditional teachings in a modern context her classes provide a platform for students to get to know themselves rather than perform.
Sarah is inspired by teaching beginners and supporting the next generation of yoga teachers. She teaches regular classes, workshops, teacher trainings and teacher coaching programmes throughout the UK. She has taught high profile corporate groups including Opera Houses and creative business agencies.
Sarah has been featured in numerous publications including The Guardian as well as being a feature writer for Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine. Sarah regularly assists her primary teacher, Jason Crandell during his advanced teacher trainings and teacher renewal programmes and she is a proud ambassador for the charity Yoga Gives Back.
SUP & KAYAK SESSIONS
We will deliver you to the Cuckmere Haven, for your guided SUP & Kayak session. SUP along the river in this unique and historic landscape. Both activities are optional.
Walking Guide:-
SHAUN TRELOAR
Tiltons’ own Shaun Treloar will take you on guided walks across the inspiring South Downs National Park. He will share with the landscape that helps stir and strengthen the soul
BREATHWORK:-
Melanie Fewtrell - Breathgal
Melanie discovered breathwork at a yoga retreat in 2003, where the experience transformed her understanding of how effective different breathing techniques can help deal with stress, anxiety, confidence, energy levels & relaxation. She is now an Inspirational Breathing Breathwork Practitioner, working to raising breath awareness & support clients overall well-being.
CHEF:-
CHARLOTTE HOPSON - OAT KITCHEN
Charlotte is passionate about seasonal, sustainable, plant-based living. Through food, holistic practices, workshops and retreats, she share the joys of reconnecting to the seasons and tapping into the life giving energy and resources provided by nature.
Food plays a major part in the experience of a retreat or event so you want to get it right! We absolutely love food (especially eating!!) so we love to share recipes and get people as excited about plant-based food as us!
DOWNLOAD CHARLOTTES EBOOK - Living Well in Lockdown Now
SCHEDULE:-
Monday 28th June
1500 Arrivals for tea and tinctures
1700 Breathworkshop with Melanie Fewtrell
1900 Courtyard Supper *weather permitting
2000 Optional bonfire
Tuesday 29th June
0800 Departure for Wild Swimming
1000 Brunch on the Beach
1130 SUP & Kayaking along the Cuckmere Valley
1500 Return to Tilton
1730 Relaxing Yoga Session
1900 Courtyard Supper
Wednesday 30th June
0800 Departure for Wild Swimming
0930 Breakfast on the beach
1030 Return to Tilton
1100 Guided walk of the South Downs direct from Tilton - Approx 10k/ 2.5hrs
1330 Lunch at Tilton House
1430 Freetime - sauna ?
1830 Courtyard supper
1930 Guided sunset walk to Firle Beacon
Thursday 1st July
0730 Morning Yoga Class
0900 Breakfast
1100 Time for farewells
You will be provided with a packed lunch, and we encourage you to return to the sea for one final swim…
PRICES for this 4 day retreat:-
Single bed in small single room £565
Single bed in a shared room with friend £565pp
Single bed in shared en-suite room SOLD OUT
Single Occupancy in super king room £710
*** we offer additional small cabins and a tipi for a lower fee of £450 - email us for details
THESE ARE NOW SOLD OUT TOO.
HOW TO BOOK:-
EMAIL info@departmentofwellbeing.co.uk for further details OR go straight to checkout
WHATS NOT INCLUDED:-
Travel to and from Tilton House
Travel Insurance
Massages….
WHAT TO BRING:-
YOGA CLOTHES
SUNCREAM
WETSUIT OR SIMILAR, WATER BOTTLE
EXERCISE CLOTHES AND TRAINERS
WALKING BOOTS, WATER PROOFS AND OR A DECENT RAINCOAT
SLIPPERS, OR ANYTHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL COMFY
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:-
We recommend you take out travel insurance for your visit.
REFUNDS:-
Hopefully you will not need to cancel your retreat, however if you do, here are the Terms and Conditions which apply to this booking. Please read them carefully and get in touch if anything is unclear before you book your place.
1. We can offer a full refund minus a £50 admin charge if we can fill your space. We will refund you upon receipt of payment from the replacement booking.
2. If you are able to fill the space yourself, we can offer a full refund with no charge, once I am in receipt of the full payment from your replacement booking.
3. We can offer you a 100% refund up to 8 weeks before the retreat is due to run.
4. We will offer a 50% refund on the remaining balance up to 4 weeks before the retreat is due to run.
5.Anything less than 21 days before the retreat start date, we will not be able to offer a refund unless you are able to fill your space yourself
6. In the event of a government lock down you will be entitled to a refund or a transfer to another event at Tilton House
TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS:-
“I felt at ease the moment I met the team, like I could put my slippers on and really be at home.”
— Sam Janovksy - Go Wild For Your Health Sept 2020
“Thank you Polly & Shaun for being incredible hosts.”
— Eddy Wooler Go Wild For Your Health Sept 2020
“Fabulously well organised retreat”
- Sam Cox Go Wild For Your Health Jan 2020