Nourish & Create: A New Year retreat

Saturday, January 24th, 2026

Start the new year with clarity, calm, and a gentle reset. Spend a day immersed in mindful movement, nourishing food, and deep rest. Let your thoughts flow with some simple decorative activities in this new nourishing retreat edition. With small group sizes (max 9 participants), this retreat offers a personalised experience to energise the body, soothe the mind, and restore your senses.

The Day

Nourish & Create: A New Year Retreat

£98.00
Saturday, January 24th, 2026

Begin the new year feeling grounded, energised, and inspired. This intimate day retreat blends uplifting movement, mindful stillness, nourishing food, and the joy of hands-on creativity. With small group sizes (max 9 participants), you’ll enjoy a deeply personal experience designed to refresh body, mind, and spirit.

The Day

8:45 am — Arrival & Immune Booster

Arrive to the peaceful surroundings of Ash Farm and settle in with a warming immune-boosting drink to gently awaken your senses.

9:00 – 10:30 am — Movement with Katherine: Pilates + LBT
Begin with an hour of Pilates to stabilise, mobilise, and activate deep supporting muscles, improving alignment and easing into the day.
With the body warm and centred, transition into a 30-minute LBT session to build strength and heat through low-impact, accessible movements. A balanced, revitalising start suitable for all levels.

10:30 – 11:30 am —Nourish & Create: Build-Your-Own Lunch Jar

A relaxed, hands-on food demo where you’ll learn how to prepare a balanced, flavour-packed lunch jar to enjoy the next day. We’ll explore a simple, delicious dressing and layer it with fresh, vibrant ingredients for a nourishing meal on the go.

This interactive session is designed to inspire confident, mindful eating — showing you how easy it can be to build a wholesome, beautiful lunch in minutes.

11:30 am – 1:00 pm — Yoga & Mindfulness with Hilary

Slow down and soften into a grounding session with Hilary Westlake.
Move through a calming yoga practice designed to unwind the body, followed by a peaceful 30-minute mindfulness session to cultivate presence, clarity, and inner ease – the perfect way to engage and relax before lunch.

1:00 – 2:00 pm — Seasonal Buffet Lunch

Savour a beautiful plant-based lunch prepared by the Ash Farm kitchen.
A vibrant spread of mixed salads, homemade crackers, hummus varieties, olives, seasonal vegetables, marinated tofu, and wholesome sides — all served in a relaxed, communal style. Take your time and nourish yourself fully.

2:00 – 2:30 pm — Digestive Mindful Walk

Enjoy a gentle stroll along Ivy Chimney Lane, allowing the body to digest and the mind to settle. Mindful prompt cards are available for inspiration if you’d like them. Walk quietly or chat naturally — simply follow what feels good.

2:30 – 4:30 pm — 

Pebble Art Workshop: Relax, Create, Meditate

Unwind and tap into your creativity with a calming Pebble Art session. Over two hours, you’ll explore your own designs, experimenting with shapes, patterns, and colours on smooth pebbles as you let your thoughts unwind.

All materials — pens, paints, and inspiration ideas — are provided, so you can simply relax and enjoy the process. This workshop is a mindful, meditative activity, helping you slow down, focus, and express yourself in a playful, stress-free way.

By the end of the session, you’ll have your very own pebble creation to take home — a tangible reminder of your peaceful, restorative retreat experience.

4:30 pm — Closing Tea & Farewell

Return to the café for a grounding herbal tea and a small sweet treat. Leave feeling restored, inspired, and proud of the piece you created — ready to step into the new year with clarity and creativity.

Extra Options and Offers

Overnight stay: Two cosy rooms are available for guests wishing to extend their retreat.

• £75 per night for a 3-night stay
• £85 per night for a 2-night stay
• £100 for a single-night stay
  Please get in touch for details or to reserve a room.

Small group experience: With a maximum of 9 participants, you receive personalised guidance throughout the day.

All-inclusive: Movement sessions, mindfulness, food demo, pebble workshop, lunch, teas, snacks, and all activities are included.

Price: £98 per person — exceptional value for a full day of movement, nourishment, creativity, and mindful restoration.

Book early to secure your spot — spaces are limited to 9 participants. 

🎁 Give the Gift of Calm
Why buy ‘a thing’ when you can gift an experience? Treat someone to a mindful day of movement, nourishing food & deep rest at Ash Farm.

Small groups, full day of wellness — perfect for a post-Christmas reset!

Does this sound just down your street? You can request a private booking for your and your friends on a date which works for you. Just give us a call and we can set it up – a private retreat just for you