Wellness Escape and Yoga Retreat in the Lake District, UK

The retreat runs from Friday afternoon to Monday morning, so it fits neatly into a long weekend. It kicks off on Friday evening with an opening ceremony to set the tone, then settles into a rhythm of morning and afternoon yoga sessions, with a long break in the middle of each day for walks, massages, or just staring at the sheep. Sunday features a cacao ceremony as part of the morning practice, and the weekend closes on Monday with a final ceremony before breakfast and departure.

Each retreat is themed around one of the eight major points in the yearly cycle – the equinoxes, solstices, and the four Celtic fire festivals of Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh, and Samhain. So a February retreat has a different energy to one in May or November, even though the structure stays the same. Suzy-Anne draws on over ten years of experience to weave the season's themes into the yoga, breathwork, and self-inquiry, making each weekend feel specific to the moment you're in.

The yoga itself is an eclectic blend. Expect yin and hatha flow, restorative poses, pranayama, and conscious connected breathwork, often woven together with ritual elements like drumming, sound healing, and ceremony. It's suitable for complete beginners who've never touched a mat, right through to experienced practitioners – Suzy-Anne adapts each session to the group gathered. The afternoons are largely free, and there's an included one-hour holistic massage for every guest, with the option to book more.

Sunny Brow Farm is a working smallholding in the South Lake District, and the land around it – the streams, the woods, the pastures where the sheep graze – becomes part of the experience. Guests often comment on how the sheep's bleating sends them to sleep and wakes them in the morning. The converted barns offer proper self-catering cottages with all mod cons, but the real draw is the setting: this is one of the most beautiful corners of England, and you're right in the middle of it.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in Sunny Brow Farm's luxury barn conversions - Nutritious brunch, snacks, and evening meal - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - 1 hour holistic massage - Yoga retreat in the heart of the Lake District National Park - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Personal expenses - Additional treatments