Neighbourhood yoga retreats UK & abroad
Neighbourhood Retreat - November 2023
Join us 23rd-27th November as we return to Pauntley Court for a signature Neighbourhood Retreat. Lead by our founders Kate O'Neill & Jeni England. As with everything we do at Neighbourhood, the retreat will be community focused. It will be a chance for you to disconnect from daily life, work and screens so that you can connect on a deeper level with yourself and those around you. You will be able to spend a few days focussing on moving your body, resting your mind, and resetting. Everybody is welcome, the weekend will be an open and safe space for all.
Both Kate & Jeni will be leading daily yoga classes in a variety of styles including Vinyasa, Rocket and Yin. There will be optional daily meditations, workshops, walks and other activities, and you can choose to do as much or as little as possible. 3 delicious, nutritious plant based meals will be provided daily. All meals, teas, coffees and snacks are included.
A retreat is the perfect opportunity to focus on your yoga practice away from the distractions and stresses of every day life. With 2 practices a day, plus the option to participate in workshops, whether you're a beginner or more experienced you will come away having learned something new and feeling stronger and more confident.
The Venue
We are lucky enough to be heading back to the stunning Pauntley Court, nestled in the Gloucestershire countryside between the Cotswolds, the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley. This beautiful house will be our home for 5 days where you can explore the gardens, surrounding countryside, or nestle up in one of the gorgeous period rooms. All bedrooms are en suite, many with luxurious roll top baths.
Example Schedule
Thursday 23rd November
2pm - Arrival
4pm - Welcome drink & snack
5pm - Evening Practice
7pm - Dinner
Friday 24th November
7am - Optional Meditation
7.30am - Morning Practice (90mins)
9.30am - Breakfast
1pm - Lunch
3pm - Optional Walk
5pm - Evening Practice
7pm - Dinner
Saturday 25th November
7am - Optional Meditation
7.30am - Morning Practice (90mins)
9.30am - Breakfast
1pm - Lunch
3pm - Workshop
5pm - Evening Practice
7pm - Dinner
Sunday 26th November
7am - Optional Meditation
7.30am - Morning Practice (90mins)
9.30am - Breakfast
11am - Workshop
1pm - Lunch
3pm - Optional Excursion
5pm - Evening Practice
7pm - Dinner
Monday 27th November
7am - Optional Meditation
7.30am - Morning Practice (90mins)
9.30am - Brunch
11am - Closing Circle
12pm - Check Out
Pricing
Shared Twin Room
£680
Single Occupancy Double
£750
If you do not wish to pay the full amount up front, a £150 deposit will be required to secure your spot and then a payment plan can be arranged. Full payment must have been made 1 week prior to the retreat start date.
Food
All meals are included in the cost of the retreat. Not only will you have main meals provided, but there will also be drinks and snacks available throughout the day should you fancy a bite to eat or a hot drink.
We will be offering a plant based menu designed to provide you with all the nutrients you need to fuel for and recover from your yoga practices.
If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies please let us know on the booking form and we will be happy to discuss different options with you.
Retreat FAQs
2 classes a day sounds intense, what if I can't/don't want to do it all?
All classes are optional! We recommend you attend them all to get the most out of the retreat, but first and foremost this retreat is about you relaxing and feeling good so if you don't fancy it one day that is absolutely fine.
The morning classes will be 90mins and more dynamic, whereas the evening classes will be much more restorative and designed to release and counteract the work of the morning sessions.
I'm a beginner/new to yoga, will I find it too hard?
All of the sessions on our retreat are open level and accessible to practitioners of all levels of experience! The immersive nature of a retreat makes it the perfect place to start your journey into yoga. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and break down poses or different aspects of the practice. We aim to be fully inclusive, absolutely everyone is welcome!
What style of yoga will we be practicing?
Kate & Jeni will be offering a variety of styles on throughout the week, including Vinyasa, Rocket, Restorative & Yin. It could be the perfect opportunity to try something new!
How many people will be on the retreat?
Our maximum capacity on this retreat is 11 guests.
Is equipment provided?
No, you will need to bring your own mat. If you do not have your own please let us know in advance and we will be able to bring one for you. Please also let us know if you require any blocks or straps as we will be bringing some with us on request.
I want to come but am nervous of sharing a room with someone I don't know...
In our experience, sharing a room on retreats can lead to life long friendships and is a wonderful way to meet like minded people you may normally have never crossed paths with! The fact that you are all booked onto a yoga retreat automatically gives you something in common with the other guests, and in such a family like environment you will be surprised at how quickly you bond with your fellow yogis.
Will there be any extra costs involved?
Travel to the venue is not included in the price, however we will set up a whatsapp group prior to the retreat so you may be able to organise travelling with others to cut costs.
The only other extra cost that you may find is if we take a trip to the beach and need to share taxis. Although if enough people have driven we may be able to car share.
If you have any other questions prior to booking feel free to email us info@neighbourhoodyoga.co.uk