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A Sussex RetreatAt Gayles Retreat, Friston, Sussex.
Thursday 29th May to Sunday 1st June 2025
Gayles is a family run estate and home which has been used as a retreat centre since 2012. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by National Trust, Country Park and Forestry Commission land so you will have open access to stunningly beautiful countryside all around....and the sea!
Roz and Derry, who own the estate and run retreats there themselves , have taken special care to create a comfortable and peaceful space for you to enjoy during your retreat. The accommodation allows for you to have your own room or to share with up to six others in thoughtfully appointed buildings set in beautiful grounds and surrounded by rolling downland with breathtaking views all around. You also have the option to camp, they will set up a tent for you and you will have the use of the ‘Royal Horsebox’, an ingeniously converted pony trailer which has an excellent shower and a separate washroom.
There is a converted cow shed which makes a beautiful Yoga space for us to enjoy. Plus it has a swimming pool which will be open when we are there!
After years of running 2 night retreats I have found that people tend to have just settled in by the time we have to go so this year we will begin on a Thursday evening so we have three days to enjoy time away from it all, including yoga, sound baths and walks.
The retreat will begin after work on a Thursday, arrival is from 5pm. We will have a bedtime gentle yoga session and sound bath that evening before sleep.
We will practice silence between 10pm until after the first morning yoga session each day to allow time for self reflection and quiet.
On this retreat you can expect:
Silent morning meditation walks
Qi Gong outside
Breathwork
Hatha Yoga in mornings
Yin Yoga in afternoons
Sound Baths
Yoga Nidra
Journaling time with prompts
Walk on the South Downs
A sunset Freedom Dance - an ecstatic conscious dance with headphones so we can dance barefoot outside and not disturb the neighbours!
Plenty of free time to rest, read, swim and enjoy the beautiful location
Food
Good quality, locally sourced and totally yummy, tasty and nourishing! Served in the relaxed atmosphere of the beautifully converted dining room. If the weather is sunny there is the option of eating out in the open on the terrace. Food will be vegetarian (vegan) and organic. Any food intolerances can be accommodated and you will be asked for details on the booking form.
Accommodation/ Prices:
Two buildings have been converted to 2 lovely spacious comfortable dormitories, one with 4 single beds and one with 4 singles and 2 bunk beds, I won’t be putting 2 in the bunks though so this room will sleep 6 max. They both have their own showers and toilets.
There is one master double in the main house and one small double.
You can also camp, Roz and Derry provide single person tents (Quechua 2 Seconds 2) which will be put up for you. You will have the use of the ‘Royal Horsebox’, an ingeniously converted pony trailer which has an excellent shower and a separate washroom. They will also supply a pillow, towel and torch. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and mat.
Prices:
includes 3 nights accommodation, yoga, other activities and food
£440 for a dorm room bed
£420 for camping
£560 for master double room/ can be a twin which will be £520pp - FULL
£520 small double - FULL
I will ask for £150 now deposit to secure your place and the rest 1 month before the retreat.
Please email me with any questions and to book; [email protected]
It’s going to be a wonderful retreat away from it all, in beautiful nature and lots of nourishing practices and food!
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