Yoga, walking, nature immersion Digital Detox Retreat by the sea
Pembrokeshire, wales
october 3-7th 2022
Do
The focus of this retreat is to deeply rest, restore and create as we transition into Autumn. There will be optional morning sea swims and sauna sessions, and lots of free time for reading, relaxing, napping and creating. We invite you to really disconnect from your devices during this retreat, in order to find more headspace and truly practice presence during the retreat.
There will be a couple of optional, nature-based workshops from some of our long-time Wild Times collaborators. We like to keep these a surprise but you can ask if you really want to know!
A beautiful National Trust beach and the stunning coastal path are just a ten minute walk away, with a beautiful little cafe The Plump Tart on the way in case you ever need an extra piece of cake!
We can walk along the coastal path to a neighbouring village and explore a secret beach. Every morning there will be a 60/90 minute vinyasa yoga class, and in the evenings there will be a restorative yin and/or yoga Nidra session.
Stay
The main farmhouse has a cosy living room & wood-burning stove. The three double bedrooms provide cosy comfort with our beautiful Welsh blankets & cushions. There is one private, en-suite double bedroom and three private double bedrooms with use of a shared bathroom.
Our cosy cabins are light, warm and comfortable. There are 2 three bedroom cabins and 3 two bedroom cabins, a mix of twins and double rooms - all sharing a bathroom. They are grouped together in their own cluster with mature landscaping and terraces.
All cabins feature an open plan kitchen, dining & living area, a bathroom with bath & overhead shower and a covered, decked terrace outside. They have wall heaters for the colder months. The living and sleeping spaces are finished with Welsh coldatnight woollen blankets and cushions.
Eat
Our incredible chef Beth the Free Range Chef will be creating all of our delicious meals throughout the retreat.
Beth is our resident Wild Times chef, who creates culinary wonders in the kitchen with lots of vegetables, fruit, ancient grains and freshly baked goods. She is inspired by cuisines around the world, from Iran to Italy (via her home near Bath!)
There will be fruit, snacks and a hot drink station for you to help yourself to throughout, with herbal teas, coffee, fresh mint, lemon and ginger. We can cater for dietary requirements if you let us know beforehand.
Location: Pembrokeshire
Fforest's coastal camp at Manorafon is tucked down a quiet lane, right by the Pembrokeshire coast. This is a retreat for those who want to get away from it all. We have exclusive use of the whole site, which includes the farmhouse, cabins, sauna, a covered fire pit in a meadow, an indoor dining barn with a log burner and a covered dining decking with sea views. The site is surrounded by trees, hills and there is a woodland stream nearby.
The Penbryn area is rural, friendly and cosy. Included is the National trust beach, Penbryn, along with the Plump Tart cafe, which serves yummy homemade food, cakes & coffee.
St Michael's Church has stunning views over Cardigan bay and the sea, and despite being hundreds of years old, is still fully functioning and is a popular wedding venue. The Ceredigion Coastal Path is on the cafe's doorstep and leads to Llangrannog in one direction, and Tresaith the other, both approximately 2 miles away & each with a pub. Walk one way & then get the Cardi Bach bus service back.
Please note, the site is located in a hilly rural area and so doesn't have very good phone signal or internet - perfect for a digital detox!
Example Schedule:
Monday - GROUND
3.30pm: Arrive, settle in
5pm: Opening circle, yin yoga class & meditation. Explore, relax
6.30pm: Dinner
8pm: Yoga Nidra
Tuesday - IGNITE
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga & morning meditation
10am: Brunch
11.30am: Relax, optional nature walk or wild swim
2pm: Lunch
5pm: Yin yoga
7pm Dinner, campfire, star-gazing
Wednesday - FLOW
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga & morning meditation
10am: Brunch
11am: Relax, walk or optional surprise workshop
1.30pm: Lunch
5.30pm: Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
7pm Dinner, campfire
Thursday - OPEN
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga & morning meditation
10am: Brunch
11am: Relax, walk or optional surprise workshop
1.30pm: Lunch
5.30pm: Yin Yoga
7pm Dinner, campfire & toasting marshmallows
Friday - GROW
8.30am: Vinyasa, meditation
10am: Brunch
11am: Free time - walk, relax, swim
12pm: Afternoon tea, closing circle
1.30pm departures
Schedule subject to change / going with the flow. Do as much or as little as you like.
What’s Included
● 4 nights and 5 days accommodation at Fforest coastal camp
● All meals, snacks + drinks
● Nine x 1/1.5 hour yoga classes
● Daily guided meditation
● Guided nature walks
● Optional daily swims in the sea
● Surprise nature based, creative workshops
● Afternoon tea
● Use of the sauna & fire pit
● Luxury goody bags
● Yoga mats and blocks
What’s not included
● Transport to and from the retreat
● Travel insurance - please ensure you have sufficient travel insurance