7 Day Ayurvedic Wellness and Yoga Retreat in Hereford, UK

Plantation Villa at Ruxton Farm is the UK branch of a retreat centre that has operated in Sri Lanka since 2012 and picked up international wellness awards there. Out here in rural Herefordshire, it works from a rustic 17th-century farmhouse with 14 acres of gardens, orchards, and meadows sloping down to the River Wye. It feels like a peaceful family home rather than a hotel, with a lounge and library for quiet time and communal spaces where guests can sit together over meals. The schedule is described as a typical Ayurvedic lifestyle—mornings start with Buddhist chanting in the Buddha Hall, followed by a daily yoga class and meditation. Afternoons rotate through practical workshops: cookery classes, walking meditation, talks on Ayurveda and Buddhism, and sessions on sustainable living. Evenings wind down with Yoga Nidra, guided meditation, or sound baths. A resident monk from Sri Lanka visits a few times a year, and guests can join talks on Buddhist philosophy if the timing works out. You are expected to join the group activities, though there is free time built in for walks along the river, spa treatments, or simply resting. The teaching team is small but deep—teachers from the Sri Lankan centre and long-term practitioners based in the UK. The retreat is genuinely better suited to people who already know they like yoga, meditation, or Ayurveda and want to go deeper rather than absolute beginners just testing the waters, though beginner level is fine too.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a shared or private room at Ruxton Farm - 3 daily Ayurvedic meals (freshly cooked on-site) - Daily yoga classes with certified teachers - Daily meditation and Buddhist chanting in the Buddha Hall - Personal life coaching session - Cookery classes and Ayurvedic workshops - Nature walks and walking meditation - Evening practices: Yoga Nidra, sound bath, guided meditation - Free use of bicycle (one-time hire) - On-site parking and free wifi - Access to library and lounge - Post-retreat online support from practitioners

What's not included

- Flights to the UK - Airport transfers (help available to arrange taxis) - Travel insurance - Optional Ayurvedic massage and spa treatments - Doctor consult and Panchakarma treatments (extra charge) - Personal expenses and extras