Luxury 2-Day Mindfulness & Yoga Retreat in the English Countryside

The retreat takes place at the Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross, a four-star hotel in Buckinghamshire about 25 minutes from central London by train. You get the best of both worlds: a proper hotel with a spa, pool, and restaurant, but set in landscaped gardens and woodlands, close to the Chiltern Hills. The Saturday part is unstructured—you arrive from 3pm, use the gym and Wave Spa, or just wander the grounds. Sunday is the main event, a full day of guided practice starting at 9am.

The yoga is gentle and mindful, inspired by chakra and meridian energy systems, and the breathwork is simple stuff you can actually use at your desk on a Tuesday. There's also a self-compassion session, which sounds airy but is actually a structured practice for softening self-criticism—one reviewer said it helped with depression and self-loathing. The sound bath at the end is deeply restorative; people mention feeling 'at peace' afterwards.

Rashmi, the host, is the reason this retreat stands out. She's the lead for Personal Resilience and Mindfulness at a major NHS Trust, with an MSc in Mindfulness and Compassion, and certified in MBCT at Oxford University's Mindfulness Centre. She's been practising yoga and meditation for over 40 years. Reviewers consistently mention her soothing voice and how qualified she is. The retreat is small—between 6 and 12 people—so you get plenty of individual attention.

The package includes one night's accommodation, breakfast and a two-course lunch, plus access to the gym and spa. There's also a 'retreat only' option if you live nearby and just want to come for the Sunday. You can add extras like a 60-minute massage or an ESPA scalp massage, and there's free cancellation up to one day before arrival.

What's included

- 1 nights accommodation at Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross - Breakfast and 2-course lunch - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Gentle Mindful Yoga session - Breathwork for focus and clarity - Self-Compassion Practice and guided visualisation - Mindful Walk - Restorative Sound Bath - Complimentary gym and spa facilities - Pre and post-retreat support from the team - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Dinner - Additional spa treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Extra nights (available as add-on)