The Solstice Retreat
A weekend retreat in Abergele, North Wales
Friday 19 June (5pm) - Monday 22 June (10am)
Join us for a special, three-night more than yoga retreat over the Summer Solstice.
In the depths of the colder months, look ahead to a summer weekend retreat. A few days bringing us together in a beautiful, renovated farmhouse on acres of wild land, a few miles from the coastline. Big windows look out to rolling hills and create a restorative space for us to unwind, relax, and unplug from the demands of our day-to-day lives, to-do lists and devices.
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Over the weekend, there will be no rush, only invitations to experience the world from a peaceful, and sometimes playful perspective. Join gentle, embodied and restorative yoga workshops, connect with nature, experience the benefits of chanting and breath-led practice, and have time in the afternoons to rest and settle our nervous systems. Feast on nourishing, seasonal meals, and enjoy an evening under stars and around fire celebrating the Summer Solstice. ​​​
Gentle yoga classes
and workshops
Uplifting and restorative practices
Mindfulness activities with nature
Countryside, peace, brews & sweet treats
Seasonal &
nourishing meals
A special Summer Solstice Celebration
Free time to read, sleep, wander and explore
Philosophy, Meditation and Chanting
Venue
Abergele, North Wales
Retreat to a newly renovated and solar-powered farmhouse set amidst 40 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside. There's a spacious and light-filled garden room for our yoga practice, kitchen and outdoor dining, and living areas with comfy sofas to relax in. There are 3 large bathrooms to accommodate the 6 roomy bedrooms in the main house and an additional bathroom and beds in the annexe.
Choose your own room, or embrace the retreat way and share with one other guest. Either way, there's plenty of space to have some quiet time to yourself, and lots of outdoor seating and spaces to soak up the summer.
Yoga
Over the weekend, there will be workshops and practices to explore, guided by two experienced yoga teachers. Delving into the depths of yoga, philosophy, and rest, you'll be supported along the way, with all practices suitable for any or no experience. Morning practices are designed to be uplifting and start the day with clarity, including gentle postures, breath connection and chanting in community. The afternoon and evenings will encourage us to settle, with restorative yoga & philosophy teachings. Everything throughout the weekend is designed to be inclusive and optional... Prefer to stay in bed for a lie-in in the morning? Whole-heartedly encouraged!​
Meals
We will share eight seasonal, colourful and home-cooked vegetarian meals over the weekend, with plenty of choice plus summer desserts for supper. Sweet treats will appear in the afternoons and teas and refreshments always available to help yourself. Please let us know about any allergies or preferences when booking.
What's included?
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Rural accommodation for 3 nights in a renovated, solar-powered and spacious farmhouse
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Hearty and seasonal meals including Friday dinner, Saturday & Sunday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Monday breakfast
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Multiple yoga classes and workshops exploring uplifting, embodied and restorative practices
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Mindful, nature-based activities on the 40 acres of land supporting us to connect, slow down and feel replenished
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Access to local walks, ancient trees and secluded nature spots to sit and be
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Lots of brews, sweet treats, a glass of wine if you wish on one evening & refreshments
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Encouragement to rest, relax and have fun. We will gather in community for the evenings & make sure there’s plenty of unstructured time to explore or get comfy in the sunshine/shade with a book.
This retreat is a collaboration between Rise and Wild (Rachel) and Wild Apple Yoga (Kelly). The booking links will take you through to a secure page hosted by Wild Apple Yoga.
If you have any questions, please get in touch: rach@riseandwild.com
Great accomodation, beautiful setting, awesome yoga practices, not to mention the food! The genuine love and desire from Rachel and Kelly for everyone to benefit from being in nature and to tune into their inner self shone through.
The retreat was a great reset for my mental and physical health... I left calmer and more at peace. I can't thank you enough for making the weekend so wonderful in lots of different ways. The food was absolutely incredible and everything about the house was perfect too.
It was a weekend full of love and laughter. Rachel’s earthy wisdom and Kelly’s expression of love through food was the perfect combination. It was a time to sink into connection… with myself and all the beautiful souls who attended! 10/10
Room Options and Pricing
3 spaces available KING BEDROOM in the farmhouse with shared bathroom:
£725pp single occupancy
£495pp double occupancy (king bed for a couple/friends sharing)
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4 spaces available TWIN BEDROOM in the farmhouse with shared bathroom:
£525pp one of two single beds​
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3 spaces available TRIPLE ROOM in the ANNEXE with en suite:
£525pp one of two single beds
£625pp one king-sized bed
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If you are coming alone, which many people do, and you book a shared room, you will be paired with someone of the same gender. If you would like to share a room with somebody in particular, please let us know on the booking form. If you have any questions about rooms, please feel welcome to get in touch: rach@riseandwild.com
"A wonderful, uplifting and experiential weekend. This was my first time on a retreat and I felt so comfortable and welcome. I loved the feeling of contentedness that came from it, along with the ability to take time for myself and reconnect with my wild side. The food sang to my soul and made it feel like home!"
To save your place, we ask for a non-refundable deposit of £150 per person. The final balance will be due 30 April 2026. Monthly payment plans and gift vouchers are available – please get in touch to discuss.
The Retreat Team: Rachel and Kelly
Rachel (Rise and Wild) and Kelly (Wild Apple Yoga) met on a relaxation retreat in North Yorkshire in 2018 and at the end of the weekend, half-jokingly spoke about one day guiding a retreat together. That dream took root as their friendship grew, along with shared loves of food, wild landscapes and mindful movement. In 2019, they embarked on their 18-month yoga teacher training together and have supported one another since sharing classes, guiding retreats and experiences at Ashrams, community gatherings & workshops across the UK.
