Women's Private Wellness Sanctuary: Restorative Yoga & Healing Retreat in Rural England

The Women's Private Wellness Retreat offers something increasingly rare in our busy world: undivided attention and space dedicated entirely to your wellbeing. Based in the beautiful Soul Sanctuary – a purpose-built retreat space with underfloor heating and cosy lighting – you'll experience a carefully curated programme of restorative practices designed to calm your nervous system and reconnect you with your inner wisdom.

Your retreat begins with a 45-minute consultation one month before arrival, allowing Rachael to understand your current life circumstances, challenges, and intentions. This conversation shapes every aspect of your experience, from the therapeutic activities offered to the meals prepared by your private chef. Whether you're processing grief, navigating a major life transition, recovering from burnout, or simply craving deep rest, your programme will be thoughtfully designed to meet you exactly where you are.

Each day flows gently between movement and stillness. Mornings typically begin with pranayama (breathwork) and gentle yoga suitable for all levels, followed by a nourishing two-course brunch. Afternoons offer space for deeper work through coaching sessions, energy healing, or specialised workshops, with at least two hours of integration time built into each day. Evenings wind down with restorative practices preparing you for restful sleep.

The location itself is part of the healing experience. Just 40 minutes from Birmingham yet feeling worlds away, you'll have access to peaceful canal walks, ancient oak trees, and miles of outstanding countryside. The accommodation – a charming converted stable with log-burning stove and fully fitted kitchen – provides a cosy private haven where you can truly let go and be yourself.

What sets this retreat apart is the depth of expertise Rachael brings. With over 900 hours of yoga training, qualifications in wellbeing and spiritual coaching, energy healing, and 11 years' experience as an end-of-life Soul Doula, she brings profound wisdom about what truly matters in life. Her clients consistently speak of feeling genuinely seen and supported in a way they rarely experience elsewhere.

This retreat is ideal for women aged 25 and above who are ready to invest in themselves, whether they're yoga beginners or experienced practitioners. It's particularly powerful for those experiencing life transitions, processing difficult emotions, or seeking to establish sustainable self-care practices that will continue long after returning home.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in The Stable private cottage - Welcome drink upon arrival - Two-course brunch each day prepared by private chef - Afternoon snack each day - Two-course dinner each evening - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) sessions - Reconnect your mind, body & soul sessions - 45-minute pre-retreat consultation for bespoke itinerary creation - Specialised workshops tailored to your needs - Energy healing sessions - Wellbeing coaching sessions - Welcome gift pack - Free pickup from Stourbridge Junction train station - Free secure parking - WiFi connection - All towels and bed linen - Logs for the fire - Free extra night option

What's not included

- International or domestic flights - Airport transfers (Birmingham Airport BHX) - Travel insurance - Visa fees if applicable - Additional treatments not included in itinerary - Additional activities beyond the bespoke programme - Optional reflexology sessions with external therapist - Early morning breakfast items (available at £7 per day)