Wild Rest Retreat
If we surrendered to Earth's intelligence,
we could rise up rooted, like trees.
~ Rainer Maria Rilkes
When the months and seasons change this Autumn, join us as we slow down, pause and reflect.
Nestled in the peaceful Welsh village of Llanfair Talhaiarn, a few miles from the North Wales coastline, we are retreating to a beautiful, renovated farm and cottage surrounded by wild land.
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For two nights over the second weekend in November, we're holding space for people who feel called to gather, relax, and find tranquility within, honouring the practice of deep rest.
We'll be nurtured by the natural environment, learn new and practical ways to support our health and wellbeing, share hearty, homecooked meals, and unplug from the demands of our day-to-day roles and devices.
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Retreat to a place where there will be no rush, only invitations to experience the world from a peaceful, and sometimes playful perspective as we match our heartbeat with the rhythm of nature.
Rise gently, followed
by chanting practices
Free time to read, sleep, wander and explore
Yoga classes guided by experienced teachers
Seasonal, mindfulness activities with nature
Connecting with earth, willow & wildflowers
Restorative practices and meditation
Hearty & homecooked food (3 meals a day)
Cosy evenings, log fires, brews & sweet treats
Dates
Friday 10 November -
Sunday 12 November 2023
Arrive on Friday afternoon from 4pm, and settle in before a 6pm welcome and supper. Two days will follow with guided practices and space to rest. On Sunday, we will begin our journey home from 4pm, giving you time to land and settle into the last of the weekend.
Food
Delicious, home-cooked, vegetarian meals
We'll be serving up buffet breakfasts, hearty lunches and nourishing evening meals.
Please let us know about allergies and intolerances when you book.
Rooms
Choose a king-size or a twin-bed room
There are 5 king-size rooms and 3 lovely twin rooms to choose from. Book solo, with a friend/partner, or a bed in a twin room and share with one other guest.
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Communal areas, a terrace and 4 bathrooms are shared.
Venue
Fron Goch Farm,
Llanfair Talhaiarn
Our rural home for the weekend is near to the small market town of Abergele. It's a beautiful, renovated family-owned farm and cottage surrounded by Welsh countryside, less than 1 hour 30 mins from both Macclesfield and Northwich.
"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!"
~ reflections from one of our Wild Retreat weekend attendees
Wild Rest, guided by Rachel and Kelly
Your retreat leaders, Rachel @riseandwild and Kelly @wildappleyoga met on a relaxation retreat in North Yorkshire five years ago 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 journey together and have supported one another since sharing classes, guiding retreats and experiences at Ashrams, community gatherings & workshops across the UK.
"It’s an honour to collaborate and share our values for accessible teachings and nutritious food,
whilst enabling time to rest and connect with a small community".
