inspiring – luxury yoga weekend, somerset

 24-27 September 2020

Escape to the country for a perfect early winter weekend yoga retreat with Margherita Dal Pra. Set in the luxurious retreat centre 42 Acres in Somerset, you will be wrapped up and surrounded in all that is relaxation. From award-winning food to sumptuous surroundings and the breath-taking countryside, this yoga retreat is your time to renew, recharge, and reconnect to the world in a more balanced, purposeful way. You will leave the weekend retreat feeling refreshed, restored and full of love and vitality for yourself and your world.

Cost from £495

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42 Acres

Step away from the frenetic of life and join us as we spend a balmy weekend in luxurious accommodation surrounded by lush nature, whilst delving deep into the magic of yoga.  Perfect for complete beginners and experienced practitioners who would like to deepen their practice alike. Set in 42 acres of private land, this beautiful yoga retreat space is encircled by seven hundred acres of ancient forest. Sustainability and comfort are at the forefront of the 42 acres vision, with reclaimed materials used to outfit the interiors of the property, plus all of the power is renewable and self generated through biomass and solar. Beautiful ancient woodlands and pristine meadows will be the perfect backdrop for your weekend yoga retreat.

The Weekend

Over the course of the weekend there will be four meditation sessions and four yoga sessions.
The morning yoga practices will be be a dynamic, creative, playful and explorative ‘deep slow flow’ asana practice and will include meditation and pranayama.The afternoon sessions will be a mellower, soothing and nurturing practice, delving into areas such as hip opening yoga, restoratives, pranayama, chakras, yoga nidra and meditation.  This will be a deeply nourishing and blissful practice.
Also on offer are beautiful countryside walks, delicious wholesome organic food, libraries to dip in, fireside chats, new friends and the space to just be…

Rest & Relax

Accomodation

Seven hundred acres of ancient forest encircle the main house, originally built as a dairy farm in the 1800s. Through centuries, 42 acres has evolved into our retreat space. Accommodation options at 42 Acres range from dormitories to twin’s and single rooms (ensuite options available) with luxury linen and towels provided. The centre has several communal spaces including a library and a meeting and reading space.

Explore Nature

Set in 42 acres of private land, this beautiful yoga retreat space is encircled by seven hundred acres of ancient forest. Sustainability and comfort are at the forefront of the 42 acres vision, with reclaimed materials used to outfit the interiors of the property, plus all of the power is renewable and self generated through biomass and solar. Beautiful ancient woodlands and pristine meadows will be the perfect backdrop for your weekend yoga retreat.

Organic Cuisine

We chose the best venues for food and nutrition and 42 Acres is no exception. Expect the highest quality, locally sourced organic and biodynamic foods and ingredients that sustain the health and vitality of our bodies and community.  The 42 Acres chefs believe in the restorative and regenerative benefits of meals prepared with care and shared with compassion.  They even forage many wild ingredients from the land. Resident head chef Mark Mabon is as passionate about foraging and sourcing local, ethical and sustainable ingredients as he is about whipping them up into tasty and innovative dishes. While vegetables and plants are seen as the centre of the plate and most of the retreats follow a vegetarian menu, the food at 42 Acres takes an all-inclusive approach. The property prides itself on supporting small-scale artisan growers and organic produce, with a passionate focus on wholesome, honest and delicious food. Raw cheese, fresh sourdough, the chef’s own sauerkraut and digestion-boosting kimchi feature alongside other health-giving dishes such as beetroot and sprouted sunflower-seed pâté, polenta toasts and raw chocolate mousse. A warm glass of comforting turmeric milk is the perfect way to round off the day before bed.

Please note that the venue is alcohol free and we wish you to respect that, and you will be amazed on how you will feel charged by giving a break on certain habits such as the usual glass of wine.

Somerset

If you do want to go further afield then Frome – a pretty nearby town that’s steeped in history and quintessentially English – head to Nunney Castle (english-heritage.co.uk) and then onto Sam’s Kitchen Deli (samskitchendeli.co.uk) for mouth-watering wood-fired pizza or the River House (riverhousefrome.co.uk) for hearty riverside fare. You’ll also find the exceptional Talbot Inn (talbotinn.com) nearby in Mells, which offers a stylish take on the British pub experience. And if art is your passion, put the Hauser & Wirth gallery (hauserwirthsomerset.com) in Bruton on your list, with a lunchtime stop at the beautiful, light-filled At The Chapel (atthechapel.co.uk) for delicious, seasonal food.

investment

Dormitory, 3 people sharing £455
Twin room, shared bathroom £495
Twin room, en-suite £575
Single occupancy room, single bed, shared bathroom £575
Single occupancy room, double bed, shared bathroom £595
Superior single occupancy room, king size bed, shared bathroom £620
Single occupancy room, en-suite £630
Master suite, double occupancy for a couple £650
All rooms are priced per person

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schedule

FRIDAY

16:30 …. Arrive at venue

17:00 – 19:00 …. Yoga

19:15 …. Dinner

SATURDAY

08:30 – 09:30 …. Breakfast

10:00 – 12:00 …. Yoga

13:00 – 14:00 …. Lunch

14:00 – 17:00 …. Free time to explore the local area, walk, chill-out and relax by the pool or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings

SUNDAY

08:30 – 09:30 …. Breakfast

10:00 – 12:00 …. Yoga

13:00 – 14:00 …. Lunch

14:00 …. Departure

Please note that whilst we will do everything possible to adhere to the programme and details laid out above, some things are outside our control, and we therefore reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

17:00 – 19:00 …. Yoga

19:30 …. Dinner

20:30 …. Free time

whats included?

  • 3 days of luxurious accommodation in stunning Somerset Countryside
  • senior teacher tuition with 16 years of teaching and body work experience
  • morning upbeat Embodied Flow/Rasa Yoga sessions to get the prana moving
  • Beautiful nature walks in the surrounding lush countryside
  • Evening Candlelit Embodied Yin & Restorative Yoga Sessions allowing you to unfold, surrender & release
  • Pre-Bedtime mindfulness meditations / guided relaxations or intuitive movements
  • delicious vegan meals lovingly prepared by the inspirational on-site chef
  • Unlimited fresh fruit, tea, coffee and water
  • All yoga equipment
  • Use of the beautiful, purpose build yoga yurt & stunning meditation room
  • Gorgeous grounds complete with panoramic views of the countryside
  • On-site parking
  • Victoria Ogilvy Handmade Organic toiletries
  • Use of luxury linen and towels
  • 5 yoga sessions, including meditation and Yoga Nidra
  • Yoga mats and all props

Not included:

Therapies and transfers are not included.

travel information

By Car:

42 acres is a 1hrs drive from Bristol, 2.5 hrs drive from London.

By train:

Gillingham (Dorset) 17 mins by car

Frome 19 mins by car

Castle Cary 24 mins by car

Westbury 33 mins by car

Reserve your space

To reserve your space you can book directly below or if you have any further questions please feel free to send me an email.

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