The Intention

Sometimes we simply need enough space around us to hear what has been there all along. Stillness invites a more receptive and attentive relationship to our own direct experience — through body, breath, mind and heart.

Over these few days, meditation, pranayama, Yin Yoga, sound and time in nature give us different ways of paying attention. We practise becoming quiet enough to listen. The body becomes the place we return to.

The Place

42 Acres sits within 173 acres of wild Somerset landscape, surrounded by ancient woodland, re-wilded meadows and a lake. The impact of nature brings with it clarity, supporting our practice through its beauty, rhythm and stillness.

The land becomes part of the retreat. There will be time to walk through the woods and meadows, swim, rest beside the lake or simply find somewhere quiet to sit. Nature, like practice, can change the way we experience ourselves.

Your Home

Accommodation is spread across The Hermitage, Monks Hatch and Library Barn, with a mixture of private ensuite rooms, two private attic rooms with shared shower facilities, and a small number of rooms for sharing.

Beautiful, comfortable bedrooms offer space to rest, while the fire, library and dining table give us places to gather throughout the day. There is room to be together, and room to find somewhere quiet and be alone.

Around the Table

Food is an important part of our time together, and at 42 Acres it begins with the land itself.

Our meals follow their Soil-to-Gut philosophy, using ingredients grown, foraged and wild-tended across the estate, alongside locally sourced produce. Simple, seasonal vegetarian food will be prepared for us by the retreat chefs.

A Different Rhythm

The retreat has been thoughtfully structured so that each practice supports and builds upon the next. Meditation, pranayama, gentle movement, Yin Yoga, sound, acupuncture and Yoga Nidra are woven together across our time at 42 Acres, allowing the experience to gradually deepen.

Each morning begins quietly with meditation and pranayama, followed by gentle movement, exploring the relationship between breath, attention and the different centres of the body.

Late afternoon, we gather again for a long Yin Yoga practice, moving towards meditation and stillness. Our evenings offer another way to settle and receive, through sound on our first evening, collective acupuncture on Friday and Yoga Nidra on Saturday.

Between practices there is plenty of space to experience the land — to walk through the woods and meadows, swim in the lake, read, sleep or simply find somewhere quiet to be. On Saturday, a private sauna session is included.

Your Retreat Includes

Three nights' accommodation at 42 Acres, with all vegetarian meals from Thursday evening through to Sunday lunch.

Across our time together there will be three morning practices combining meditation, pranayama and gentle movement, and three long afternoon Yin Yoga and meditation practices. Our evenings include sound, collective acupuncture and Yoga Nidra.

A private sauna session is also included, with plenty of time between practices to enjoy the lake, woodland, meadows and wider estate.

Price

Private en-suite — £1,125
Your own private bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with a bath or shower.

Private Bedroom & Toilet with Shared Shower — £1,000
Your own private bedroom and toilet. The shower is accessed through the neighbouring attic bedroom, so these rooms are best suited to friends travelling together.

Twin Sharing — £850 per person
A twin bedroom and bathroom shared with another guest.

Double Room (same bed) — £850 per person
A king-sized bed and private bathroom for two guests.

A non-refundable deposit of £250 secures your place, with the remaining balance payable in instalments over the coming months.

Once your place is confirmed, I'll be in touch with everything you need to prepare for the retreat, including what to bring and arrival information.

Practical Details

Dates
Thursday 8th July – Sunday 11th July 2027

Location
The Hermitage, 42 Acres, Frome, Somerset

Group
A small and intimate retreat, limited to 14 guests.

Meals
All vegetarian meals are included from Thursday evening through to Sunday lunch.

Arrival
From 3pm on Thursday 8th July.

Departure
The retreat finishes after lunch on Sunday 11th July at around 2pm.

Getting There
The nearest railway station is Frome, approximately 20 minutes by car. If you are travelling by train and would like to share a taxi with another guest, let me know and I can help connect you with others arriving at a similar time.