retreat  / ri'tr:t/ v. & n.
n.  A quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax.
BOOK NOW!  14th-16th May 2021 at Tilton House
***JUST TWO ROOMS LEFT!!***
Join me for a weekend of YOGA (mindful movement and breathing), MEDITATION (stillness) and YOGA NIDRA (deep rest) with lots of time to yourself to explore the gorgeous Sussex countryside or sit and read or do whatever you wish to do. 

2020 and now continuing into 2021 has been a time of huge emotional and mental upheaval for us all and has forced us to re-evalutate our health, wellbeing and way of life. 
Allowing ourselves some "me time", to pause, reflect and rest is vital for our wellbeing and a weekend at Tilton House gives you the opportunity to do just that. Full details on the weekend below.

Tilton House reopened for retreats at the end of August 2020 and have put steps in place to keep us all as safe as possible - these include a one way system around the house, increased cleaning, reducing areas of congestion by serving all meals ready-plated at the table, with tea and coffee now in the bedrooms, windows open for ventilation etc. If the weather is good we can practise our yoga and pranayama (breathing) outside and the rooftop ventilation will be kept open when we are in the yoga yurt. I ask that you bring your own yoga mat (and props if you have them). If this is an issue then please get in touch as I have some which have been quarantined which you could possibly buy.
Treat yourself to a few days away and give yourself the space to stretch, breathe and relax and the time to restore, rebalance and recharge.
Life can get pretty hectic with all its many demands - trying to balance our home life with our work life, especially now those work/home boundaries are blurred for so many of us. We often spend so much time seeing to other people's needs, our own are often last on the list. I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from some time out every so often - to restore, rebalance and recharge - to pause and breathe - to then return to our "regular" lives feeling both rested and rejuvenated. This is particularly true at the moment when our "normal" lives have been turned upside down and we are still trying to define what the new norm is.

A weekend away in the beautiful Sussex countryside will give you the opportunity to do just that - either on your own, or with a friend, partner or family member. We have exclusive use of the gorgeous Tilton House in Sussex and all meals are provided for us - cooked by an AMAZING, on-site chef with many ingredients fresh from the garden - what a treat not having to cook! We have a morning and evening yoga practice every day - coming together in the very special woodland yurt for our practice. The time in between is your own - to walk (we are within the South Downs National Park), to sleep, to snuggle up in the wonderful library and read, to visit the neighbouring historic Charleston House, or to sit in the garden and enjoy the views. Holistic massages and treatments are available on site in the garden cabin and there is a tennis court if anyone fancies a game. 

​Tilton House is a very special place and May 2021 will be my fifth visit. Each time has been truly magical and we all find ourselves saying "Ah! This is wonderful!" all weekend!
"This is something that you have to do!
​I left Sarah's retreat feeling so relaxed and looked after. It's an experience I'll never forget and a treat I would like to have again!"
A few more details....

LOCATION
​Tilton House is in Firle, East Sussex and is just one and a half hours (driving) from South West London. 
Tilton House, Lewes Road, Firle BN8 6LL

​ACCOMMODATION 
Tilton House is steeped in literary and artistic history as it was the former home of economist John Maynard Keynes of the Bloomsbury Set, which included the likes of Virginia Woolfe who used to stay at the house. To see more pictures and find out more about Tilton House please click here to go to their website. It is a truly special place.

All rooms are twin rooms and have plenty of character with views over either the Sussex Weald or the South Downs. One room has an ensuite and this is available at a slightly higher cost. There are shared bathrooms for the other rooms, sharing with just one other room. Towels are provided. We have sole use of the house for the duration of our stay. New for 2021 are single occupancy cabins in the garden.

MEALS 
The food is a definite highlight of our weekend at Tilton! All 6 meals and unlimited tea/coffee and fruit are included in the price. The vegetarian food is absolutely delicious as well as healthy and nutritious. Specific diets can be catered for if necessary. Much of the produce is picked fresh from Tilton House's kitchen garden and it is all prepared and cooked on site.

YOGA
All yoga classes are included in the price. Classes will be 90 minutes long and take place in the Yurt. Due to current guidelines it is not advised that I provide mats and props so please bring your own - a mat and a blanket will be enough - please let me know if this is problem. I am also a qualified Meditation and Yoga Nidra teacher and will offer those practices during our yoga sessions over the weekend.

LOGISTICS
Arrival is from 3pm on the Friday with our official welcome at 5.30pm. The weekend ends at 3pm on the Sunday. 

DATES
Friday 14th - Sunday 16th May 2021 (also 20th-22nd May 2022 - save the date!)

PRICES - price per room - MAY 2021:
- Sadly, due to Covid restrictions I am currently only selling whole rooms at this time (i.e 2 places to 2 people who know each other) rather than individual places. Nearer the time however, if there is availability, I will open it up to anyone wanting to come on their own.
- There are just 2 twin rooms left at £790 (£395pp), each of these rooms shares a bathroom with one other bedroom.
- The one ensuite room at £820 (£410pp) has already sold.
- FYI These are the same prices as 2019 and 2020.
- All yoga, meditation, optional talks, meals, tea and coffee are included in the price.
- Massages or other holistic treatments available are extra, paid directly to the therapist at £60 per hour.

Dates for your 2022 diary: 20th-22nd May - save the date!