Winter Wellness Escape for Women in a Converted Church on the Norfolk Coast

Retreat Me Wellness runs seasonal yoga and wellness retreats guided by nature rather than a set formula, and this one is built for the quiet stretch of January everyone forgets to plan for. Four days at ARC Next-the-Sea, a converted church house on the North Norfolk coast. Mornings start slow, yoga before breakfast, the sea still working itself out through the window. Days open up from there, a walk along the dunes if you want one, or nothing at all if you don't. Evenings mean a chef-cooked dinner, somatic movement to unwind the day, and the hot tub steaming against the cold once it's properly dark out.

Your host, Jesse, trained with True North Vinyasa in 2019 and brings a background in dance and creative movement to her teaching. She discovered somatic movement during the pandemic, exploring how the body holds onto trauma and tension, and is currently completing her 70-hour somatic yoga teacher training with Charlotte Watts Health. Her classes are choreographed as an exploratory, playful journey—a fusion of fun, harmony, and peace, as she puts it, with the guiding principle that 'breath leads, body follows, mind observes.'

Each day follows a gentle rhythm, but the schedule is flexible and weather-dependent. There's a light breakfast and teas before the morning practice, then a long seasonal brunch, free time for walks or treatments, an afternoon workshop (past examples include sound baths and foraging), and a 'Winter with me' somatic session with Jesse before dinner. Evenings end by the fireside, or in the wood-fired hot tub outside.

The setting is a key part of the experience. Wells-next-the-Sea is a working harbour town that's gloriously quiet in January, with salt marsh, dunes, and a five-minute walk to a long sandy beach backed by pine woods and beach huts. The ARC house itself is bright and open-plan, with a heated outdoor pool, an alfresco kitchen with a pizza oven and braai, and a private art collection on the walls. It's designed to feel like you're being looked after, not just renting a big house.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Snacks - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes with Jesse - Welcome drink - Specialized workshops - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Professional event photos - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection - Wood fired hot tub and heated outdoor pool access - ARC welcome jumpers

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments (massages, private classes) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary