Yoga, Creative, Wellness & Business Retreat Calendar

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm is the idyllic setting for all types of retreat.  Some are hosted by us, but many are facilitated by, and booked directly with, talented yoga, pilates, business, cycling or wellness teacher, mentors or coaches, see below for details.


20-23 March 2025 Spring Equinox Retreat 2025

Welcome to a long weekend of nurture and unfurling, co-created by Francesca & Victoria. Spend 3 nights in the tranquil land of South Wales where every day will be spent rich with nature, nourishing food and beautiful classes.

Aligning with nature’s rhythm, we shift from winter's dormancy to spring's awakening creating space to honour the turning of the seasons within ourselves. Celebrating the balance between light and dark, rest and action and welcoming a deep sense of renewal.

Imagine simply meandering from practice, to food, to relaxation and nature, to food, to more relaxation and nature, to practice, to bed. With every aspect taken care of, you’ll have an opportunity to simply be.

LAST COUPLE OF PLACES - from £700

https://www.francescastafford.com/spring-equinox-retreat-2025

Contact: [email protected]

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26-28 March 2025 The Men’s Leadership & Wellbeing Retreat

Leadership & Life Balance - Strengthen your life with the 5 Pillars of Wellbeing: Connection/transactions, Staying active, Being present, Learning, Giving.

Unlock your leadership potential by mastering ‘Emotional Intelligence’ and building habits that fuel resilience. Boost your self-awareness and emotional insight, guided by value-driven actions that reflect your true self - towards yourself and others.

Step away from the grind and give yourself the space to recharge and reignite your passion for success.

Contact: www.redroadwellbeing.co.uk Email: [email protected]


7-10 April 2025 The Yoga Tree Spring Retreat

The perfect retreat to relax; we will unwind and rejuvenate, practise seasonal yoga, come together for well-being workshops and allow time to relax in the sauna and hot tub and swim in the fresh water pool. You can explore the beautiful surrounding countryside, perhaps climb Skirrid mountain and connect with nature.

This retreat will create space for you to tune in, leave behind old patterns and reset for new possibilities and growth, as you begin to blossom into spring.

The retreat is open to all ages and abilities and includes yoga, sound bathing, nature walk / hike, natural swimming pool, sauna, workshops, all within a safe and serene space.

Contact: www.the-yoga-tree.com


19-23 May 2025 Women only guided walking adventures with Helen Venus from Wild Rambling

The curving mountain ranges around Brecon have long been one of the iconic images of Wales, and now the name of this beautiful landscape is also unmistakably Welsh, as the Brecon Beacons has officially switched to using its Welsh name, Bannau Brycheiniog – or “the Bannau” for short. Not only are we perfectly placed to explore the eastern part of the National Park, the Wye Valley isn’t too far away either. We expect this holiday to be at a moderate level - with walks up to 10 miles a day, and some ascent and descent involved.

SOLD OUT

Contact: [email protected]


9-13 June 2025 Wonderful Escapes 360° Wellness Retreat

Our Wonderful Escapes 5-day (4 night) retreat is designed for you to re-balance your life, immerse yourself in nature, and have lots of fun. We include an eclectic agenda for you to unwind, be pampered, inspired, and creative, laugh, and leave feeling ready to face the challenges of life with renewed energy. Our luxury accommodation is ideal for those who want to experience a retreat vibe without giving up a glass of wine in the pub. Come alone, as a couple, or with friends. You are sure to meet like-minded people when you get here. 

Here's a snapshot of just a little of what to expect:

Day 1: UNWIND  - Arrive, check-in and start to relax. After a short mindfulness tour of the grounds, gather in the Great Barn for a Gong Bath. Sound can help restore natural frequencies within the body, supporting your innate healing ability to bring you back into balance. Rest and change for drinks on the farmhouse terrace and delicious supper using locally grown or farmed ingredients.

Day 2: RELAX - start the day with a cold water dip, sauna, and maybe a massage or even a lie-in. Then gather for your next session. We are all part of nature, and spending immersive time in wild spaces is a joy. Our guide will introduce the concept of the “natural self,” and consciously connecting to nature through our senses for improved health and well-being. There will be time alone to develop a personal connection to the beautiful land at Wern-y-Cwm, time to reflect creatively, and time together to share experiences.

Day 3: EXPLORE  - After your invigorating dip in our natural swimming pool, a sauna, and maybe a treatment (or another lie-in), join our guided walk across the fields and along Offa's Dyke to our traditional 11th-century country pub, for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing, walk home, or head to White Castle our stunning local secret. 

Day 4: BE CREATIVE - Our art workshop offers the perfect blend of mindfulness, creativity, contemplation, and connection. It is designed to help you slow down and focus. Suitable for confident artists or complete beginners, our expert will make sure the session is fun and fulfilling.

Day 5: BE EMPOWERED - Join a guided walk to the top of the world (or Skirrid Mountain) via our private route across the farm. Suitable for most fitness levels. This short but steep walk is well rewarded by the stunning views across 7 counties  

Also included in your stay: 
 - 4 nights accommodation 
 - 3 delicious meals a day, hot drinks & a glass of fizz. 
-   Exclusive use of the farm and gardens including the natural swimming pool, sauna with a view, hot tub, and numerous breakout areas ideal for quiet relaxation with a book or drinks and a chat in the spring sunshine.

Massage & Therapies in our stunning little treatment room at an extra charge.  

For more info & the full retreat agenda please email [email protected]


17-19 June 2025 The Creative Retreat with Richard Holman

The Creative Retreat is an opportunity to revitalise your creativity. A spa break for the mind. Over three days and two nights you’ll discover the time and space you need to relax, reflect and find new ways of resolving creative challenges.

The retreat has been designed for creative professionals – anyone whose creativity is central to the work they do - and will be hosted by author and creativity expert Richard Holman. There’ll be workshops, talks, mountain walks, natural swimming, delicious dinners and long conversations beneath starry skies.

If you feel like you’ve reached a creative impasse, or your confidence has taken a hit, or simply that your ideas could be even better, then the Creative Retreat is for you.

 Contact: https://www.richardholman.com/the-creative-retreat


27-30 June 2025 Jayne Brown Yoga Retreat

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with yourself and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the welsh countryside. Join Jayne and like-minded people on a 4 day/3 nights relax and unwind Yoga retreat. You will be guided through a rejuvenating yoga practice in the morning to awaken your mind and body, followed in the evening with a relaxing and restorative yoga, meditation and breath work practice. Designed and suitable for all levels to promote self awareness, reduce stress and cultivate a deeper sense of peace. Experience the tasteful delights of homemade vegetarian/vegan dishes made using fresh seasonal ingredients by a local chef Claire Jaynes. 

About the Yoga teacher:

Jayne is a 500 hour Registered Yoga teacher and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She completed her training in Rishikesh, India, the birthplace of Yoga. Along side yoga she also teaches Pilates and is qualified Personnel Trainer. Experienced and caring, she teaches a mixture of Hatha style yoga with a vinyasa flow, working on strength and flexibility, as well as breath work and Meditation. Jayne's teaching style encourages students to explore and enjoy their practice, and to experience their own shift both physically and mentally. 

Contact: [email protected]


11-15 August 2025 Art & Rest Retreat with Marloes De Vriest

On this creative retreat, award-winning artist Marloes De Vries will guide you in reconnecting with your creative core and bringing a sense of calm back to your mind.

Over the course of five days and four nights, you’ll venture into nature with your sketchbook for inspiring walks, feel a sense of spaciousness both in the stunning surroundings and within yourself through soothing massages and a restorative gong bath, and connect with like-minded souls for meaningful conversations about life and art. You’ll take part in four workshops led by Marloes, designed to help ease your creative blocks and challenge you to create in ways that feel refreshingly outside your comfort zone.

This retreat is designed for those who need time to slow down and reignite their creative spark. A perfect retreat for creative makers who’ve lost a little of themselves on their way - Marloes will help you find your way back to you.

You’ll return home with a fresh dose of inspiration and energy, ready to embrace your artistic practice with joy once again.

Contact: https://marloesdevries.com/en/art-retreat-wales/


16-17 September 2025 Womens Business Club - The Executive Reset Retreat

After a fabulous event last year, we are super proud to be hosting another Executive Retreat - great fun but hugely useful time out to re-kindle your fire.

Calling all visionary company founders and corporate trailblazers! Get ready for an exclusive retreat that’s tailor-made for you. On Day 1, leave the hustle behind and immerse yourself in deep relaxation, letting go of stress in an idyllic setting. By Day 2, you'll be revitalised, refocused, and equipped with a clear, actionable plan to conquer your business goals. This is more than just a break – it’s the reset you need to hit the ground running and elevate your leadership to the next level!

Step away from the grind and give yourself the space to recharge and reignite your passion for success.

Contact: The Executive Reset Retreat


5-9 January 2026 Magical Midlife MEtreats with Honor Marks

Are you feeling the need to reconnect with yourself, find peace, and recharge your spirit? Imagine spending a few days in the breathtaking Welsh countryside, where every moment is designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul. The MEtreat offers you the opportunity to step away from the daily grind and rediscover the joy and serenity that often gets lost in the hustle of everyday life. Returning for a second year, the MEtreat is more than just a getaway; it's a chance to reclaim your power and rediscover your best self.

Everyone who has ever been on a MEtreat comes away feeling refreshed and reenergised and with the added bonus of new friends.

Contact: https://honestlywithhonor.com/

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12-16 January 2026 “Yin / Insight Yoga and the Wisdom of Maitri” - Silent Retreat with Olivia Clarke

Returning for the third year running, Olivia loves to guide people into the depths of Winter. Wintering is an invitation to deepen, hibernate, rest as the Earth does, gather collectively around roaring log fires, as we winter together and enjoy the nourishing beauty of silence, deep yin, and wisdom of Maitri. Wisdom is a slow, gradual deepening, blooming, flourishing, as we come to know ourselves, in more loving ways. Maitri is the practice of making friends with ourselves, unconditionally and wholeheartedly. You sit with yourself. You move closer, no matter what’s going on. You don’t try to get rid of anything. You recognize your humanity. You learn to stay. Maitri strengthens us with stability and steadfastness. It also softens us. You are invited to rest back and relax deeply into the present moment.

These retreats are exceptionally popular, so book early to secure your place.

http://www.oliviahealingyoga.co.uk/retreat-days.htm
Contact: [email protected] or follow @OliviaHealingYoga

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