Retreat into Nature
Apple Mount Retreat, Lavenham
14-16th May 2027
This year I am setting myself the goal of organising the kind of weekend Retreat I would LOVE to attend. I hope it appeals to like-minded souls and that you see the same beauty in the location as I did. Here is the provisional itinerary for my first Retreat weekend:
Friday
from 12pm - Arrival at the Cottage
3pm Accommodation and pool available, so settle into your home for the weekend
4pm Welcome circle in the Teepee with homemade cakes and tea
5pm Yoga in the teepee
6.30pm Supper
Enjoy your retreat environment
Saturday
8am Morning Yoga in the teepee
10am - Brunch
11.30am - Walk into Lavenham (45 min walk) for those who wish to join
2-5pm Sauna and cold water dip experience/the heated pool will be open
5.30pm - Evening yoga and Shamanic drum meditation
7pm - Supper
8.30pm - Sunset swim
Sunday
8am Morning Yoga in the teepee
10am Brunch
11am Checkout but use of the site, including the pool, until 1pm
Debbie (the owner) informed me that the Peacocks go to roost in the trees and that they don't like to be woken up. Their bedtime is around 7pm so I'll make sure any Shamanic drum meditation takes place before this time!!
Price per accommodation type/per person
Cottage double bedroom 1 (single occupancy) - £375
Cottage double bedroom 2 (single occupancy) - £375
Both bedrooms share a bathroom and are located upstairs from the communal lounge and kitchen area.
Mind the Gap train carriage conversion with hot tub - £800 for a couple
The shower/toilet is a compact space so not ideal for extra tall people
Pod numbers 1-4 with hot tubs £690 per pod / £345 per person based on 2 sharing
Suitable for a couple or converted into 2 double beds for sharers - bathroom in each pod
For a full description of all the accommodation, please visit the Apple Mount Retreat website
What is included?
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Afternoon tea and dinner on Friday, brunch and dinner on Saturday and brunch on Sunday, catered for by the amazing Parlour. Fresh fruit, cake and herbal teas available throughout in the communal lounge. Parlour can accommodate all dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten/dairy free. All catering is nut free.
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Use of the heated swimming pool (10am-6pm) and tennis court (tennis rackets and balls available)
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A sauna and cold water dip experience
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Bespoke daily yoga classes - morning and evening
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Sunset swim on Saturday evening
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Shamanic drum meditation
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Guided walk to the historic town of Lavenham
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Bed linen
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Yoga mat if needed
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Yoga props such as blocks, straps and some bolsters for use during the retreat, but please do bring your own if you have them
What is not included:
Treatments available to book before the weekend - additional cost
How to book
Please let me know which accommodation you would like to book and secure the booking by paying a deposit of £100 per person by BACS. Rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The remaining balance is to be paid 8 weeks before the Retreat date. A 'payment in instalments' plan can be made if preferred.
Cancellation policy
If after booking you are unable to attend and provide more than two months notice, Jo will advertise to fill your space and provide a refund if the space can be filled. Unfortunately, if you are unable to attend and provide less than 2 months notice, Jo cannot provide a refund.
If for any reason Jo has to cancel the Retreat, you will be given a full refund. Once the Retreat is fully booked, a waiting list will be available and places will be offered on a first come first served basis.