After the thoroughly enjoyable Weekend yoga retreat I held at Bore Place in May 2024, I am now looking into dates for a weekend retreat there in 2025. More details will follow soon. You can have a look at Bore Place's website here.
Bore Place, Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AR is around a 60 to 70 minute drive from Raynes Park, London, SW20. If you are driving, please let me know if you are happy to give a lift to other people. There are direct trains from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge to Sevenoaks station. From Sevenoaks, it is about a 20 minute taxi journey to Bore Place. Beeline taxis are a local taxi company that knows Bore Place well. It is recommended to pre-book a taxi. A 4 seater taxi is around £25 one way. If you are travelling by train, I can put people in touch who wish to share a taxi.
Bore Place is a 500 acre, organically managed, estate in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The estate runs as a charity, specialising in regenerative farming and is committed to decarbonisation. There is an abundance of wildlife living in their woodlands including rare wildflowers, birds, deer, badgers and small mammals. Nearby is a reservoir and plenty of walking trails (bring good walking boots!).
We will be staying in the 19th Century Old Stable which has a large dining area and separate spacious lounge with log burner. The bedrooms are simple and share bathrooms - there are 11 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an additional separate toilet. We will be practising yoga across the courtyard in the converted Large Barn. There is high speed wifi in the buildings.
The yoga classes will be suitable for all levels. I will give demonstrations, verbal explanations and, if needed, modifications. If you’re not sure about something, it’s fine to ask. If you have them, please bring your own mat and yoga props. If you don't have them, please let me know and I will bring some for you to use. If you haven't practised yoga with me, I will send you a health form and please tell me if you have any injuries or medical conditions.
Itinerary
Friday 17 May 2024
Arrival from 3:00 pm onwards
Yoga class (60 minutes) starting at around 6:30 pm
Dinner
Saturday 18 May 2024
Yoga class (60 minutes)
Breakfast
History of yoga and an explanation of yoga philosophy (how the physical practice ties in with yogic breathing and meditation) (30 minutes)
Yin Yoga class (relaxed mainly floor based stretches) (60 minutes)
Lunch
Yoga class (90 minutes)
Dinner
Sunday 19 May 2024
Breakfast
Pranayama class (30 minutes)
Yoga class (80 minutes)
Lunch
Yin Yoga class (relaxed mainly floor based stretches) (60 minutes)
Departure any time up to 6 pm
What's Included
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6 vegetarian meals provided by a local caterer.
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Tea, coffee, cakes and a fruit bowl for drinks and snacks between meals.
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Friday and Saturday nights accommodation.
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All classes - you can join as many (or as few) as you wish and I would encourage you to do what feels right for you.
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There will be spare time to relax or explore the surrounding countryside.
Cost
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£400 per person in a triple room or in a bunk bed room (where 2 people share the room).
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£425 per person in a double or twin room.
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£520 per person in a single room.
All payments are non refundable, so please arrange your own travel insurance which covers practising yoga and cancellation due to illness, etc. Please arrange your own travel to the retreat, although I will put people in touch if they wish to share travel. You can book your place by getting in touch and paying the full amount (by bacs transfer preferably or cash).
