4 Days, Multiple Departures
There is a false dichotomy between man and nature. We are nature. Through yoga, meditation, and connecting to nature and animals we bring you full circle, away from the neurological noise, and invite you to heal; body, mind and soul.
While you are in the Lakes, there are a variety of wellness practices you will explore so that you can leave your worries, absorb the landscape and fall in love again, with yourself, your dear ones and the landscape.
The highlights of the retreat are:
4 Yoga classes
Horse meditation
Wild swimming in stunning locations
Cacao ceremony
Bare-footing
Campfire circles
Delicious vegetarian meals
Dancing
It took three years of research and planning to bring this into reality. Now over a decade into the experience, there is an abundance of guests rebooking and spreading the word to make it a deeply loved destination.
However, we will support the people who are not used to hiking, climbing, balancing or yoga etc. (we take regular rests and adjust accordingly for beginners).
All our experiences take place outdoors, and when required, practice safe social distancing. All our facilitators are trained in first aid and carry first aid kits. We never go up into the hills without a trained facilitator and we keep the groups small and intimate so that we can keep a careful eye on everybody taking part. Training and mindful regard is at the heart of everything we do.
The is a maximum of 10 participants allowed.
There are toilets at Rydal Hall and public toilets in Rothay Park in Ambleside.
Adverse weather is defined by our own risk assessment. An outdoor activity may be cancelled due to the unlikely event of adverse weather, no refunds will issued in this case and Full Circle Holidays Ltd cannot be held liable for any further damages.
If you desire to cancel your Experience or Wellness session:
An Experience or Wellness session can be rescheduled or transferred up to 5 days in advance of the event date. The deposit amount may be transferred and used against any of our accommodation units.
If you have booked one of our cabins or yurts then you will already have free parking. You will also find parking in Rydal at Pelter Bridge and White Moss car park if you get there nice and early. Miller Bridge car park at Ambleside has also been extended so get there nice and early and you should have no trouble parking there. It's just a short walk then to our meeting point. If the groups are small and located at The Hermitage then, there may be free parking on enquiry at The Hermitage.
Public transport is the best way to travel to avoid parking blues and to do your bit for our beloved planet and countryside. The bus will drop you right outside Rydal Hall or in Ambleside, walk to the meeting point, Rydal is a lovely 1 mile walk from Ambleside.
Rydal is an amazing place where you can while away hours enjoying waterfalls, the lake, caves, woods and hills. You can also spend time in Grasmere and Ambleside, just a short walk or bus ride away and enjoy the unique shops, cafes and tourist attractions and walks.
Yes, there are solar powered lights. You can find 3-pronged sockets in the site shower and toilet block. We recommend, as part of unplugging and rewilding, that you limit focus on your personal devices during your stay.