Accommodation

Check-in Time:

17:00

Check-out Time:

14:30

Your stay with us will be held in a beautiful secluded area of Stone, Kent close to the historical town of Rye. Our homestay at Oxney Organic Estate is split between three Barns with gorgeous panoramic countryside views.

The Old Barn is warm, lovely with oak beams and character through out, there is plenty of space to relax and just be, classes will take place here if weather misbehaves! The Long Barn is bright and spacious including a large dining area to enjoy deliciously home cooked meals together. The Little Barn is perfect if there is a small group joining as you would have your own lounge area, fire log burner and kitchenette.

The Barns are hidden away in the quaint countryside surrounded by fields of bunny rabbits, sheep, and cows in the distance. The Barns offer separate group accommodation as well as double / twin ensuite rooms to suit, private retreats can also be arranged.

The barn’s heating is run by a wood chip boiler. The wood is harvested from Oxney Organic Estates wood, Lords Wood, which is harvested to feed the biomass systems that heat the buildings, produce the heat needed for the winemaking and dries grains after harvest. The rest of the land is farmed using a five year organic rotation to produce organic wheat and other cereal crops.

Program

Welcome home

17:00 Arrival, relax & unwind in your new surroundings
17:30 Opening circle, pranayama & meditation
19:00 Warming dinner
21:00 Yoga Nidra deep sleep relaxation technique
Free time: Relax / journal / reflect / stargaze

The early bird catches the worm

08:00 Hatha yoga flow
09:30 Fresh detox juice and energizing breakfast
Free time: Relax, mindful walks or massages
12:30 Breath, sound and movement free flow
14:00 Wholesome lunch
Free time: Relax, explore / mindful walks, and massages
17:00 Restorative Yin yoga and sound bath meditation
19:30 Warming dinner
Free time: Relax / journal / reflect / stargaze

Surrender & Embrace

08:00 Dynamic yoga flow with Iyengar focused alignment
10:00 Fresh detox juice and warming brunch
Free time: Relax, explore / mindful walks, and massages
13:00 Qigong grounding meditation
13:30 Closing circle and delicious farewell treat

Instructors

Amber Serene

2 Certificates Show Hide

Amber was born into a holistic family, training under her fathers guidance for several years offering Massage & Acupuncture treatments in London. In her early 20’s she discovered her love for Yoga, travelling through Asia finding her feet. Amber is a certified RYT 500 in Yoga therapy & multi style, her classes are compassionate, down to earth & creative. Recently she has completed an Ecstatic Dance facilitator course and hopes to bring this fun element into play. Amber has such a great mix of a warm heart and gentle guidance to complement her knowledge of yoga & experience.

Valerie Watkinson

3 Certificates Show Hide

Valeries passion for Yoga began in India where she completed her first teacher training in Vinyasa then continuing her studies in London for a second course with ‘Yoga like Water’. She later furthered her education with Norman Blair Yin Yoga training and is currently deepening her knowledge with a Yoga Physics qualification Alexandre Crow in America. Valerie loves to explore how the body moves through a functional range, you will find a seamless collaboration of many forms as you flow through an incredible journey with Valerie always moving from a place of compassion, keeping everyone safe.

Lula McGill

1 Certificate Show Hide

Lula is a 200 RYT and began her yoga journey 15 years ago, discovering the healing benefits of yoga, noticing how rejuvenated, energised & calm she felt. She spent 7 years exploring acrobatic aerial arts as well as functional movement. Lula soon found Vinyasa yoga & at the heart of Vinyasa flow is the connection between breath & movement. This creates greater mental clarity, more mindfulness & awareness in the body. Lula's classes are grounded in strength, alignment focused with a mindfulness approach. She offers a safe space for students to grow themselves & their practise.

Location

This retreat will take place in the beautiful and tranquil countryside of Stone, Ebony in Kent. Close by to the historical town of Rye, Rye harbor & Camber Sands, surrounded by stunning nature and coastal sea views.

Oxney Organic Estate, certified as organic by the Soil Association. The estate is 850 acres of farmland and vineyards on The Isle of Oxney in Kent - where the barns are - and on the other side of the river Rother in Beckley in East Sussex. The estate has a 35-acre vineyard and a winery producing award-winning organic still and sparkling wine.

There is also a tennis court on-site available to use throughout your stay!

+−

Food

Yoga Retreat Holidays cater for vegan / vegetarian and gluten-free diets covering a colorful range of flavors to entertain your appetite as well as offering dietary insight and tips, encouraging a continuation of delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals.

You will be provided with nutritious vegetarian / vegan meals, snacks, teas, fruits, and freshly-made detox juices.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea
Detox juices

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

There are beautiful beaches nearby, historical quaint towns, enjoy country walks embracing the peaceful scenery that Stone, Kent has to offer.

There is a tennis court close by which you are welcome to use through out your stay.

Relax in the gardens with a heartfelt book and herbal tea, surrender to the beautiful serenity and sounds of nature that surrounds you.

And If you really wish to be pampered, book yourself in for a healing massage treat!

Tours & organic wine tastings and picnic lunches available at Oxney Barns Organic Vineyard Estate…

Who doesn't want to learn about the growing English wine scene, taste some delicious organic wine and have a picnic lunch in the sunshine! We recommend to book in for this treat on your last day of staying with us and we can arrange transport if required to the vineyards on your departure. Price pp £45 (Please inquire prior if interested and would like further details)

Spa treatments

Yoga Retreat Holidays works with amazingly talented therapists who offer a variety of treatments including:

Swedish
Holistic
Aromatherapy
Trigger point therapy

A 30-minute session for 35 GBP and a 60-minute session for 60 GBP.

Kindly inform Yoga Retreat Holidays if you would like to book a massage during your stay. Please pay cash directly to your therapist before your treatment starts, bank transfers are available if arranged prior.

What's included

Qigong (moving meditation)
Yoga Nidra relaxation
5.5 hours Multi-style yoga practices
Pranayama (breathing exercises)
Sound healing meditation
Breath, sound, and movement free flow
2 nights accommodation in a 14th century Barn with stunning country views
Tennis court unlimited use
Uplifting wholesome vegetarian/vegan meals
Detoxifying juices, herbal teas, fruits, snacks, and delicious treats

What's not included

Airport transfers
Airfare

How to get there

Recommended Airports

LGW

Gatwick Airport

63 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by train

You can reach us easily via public transport arriving at Appledore station from London St Pancras including 1 change over at Ashford International however you must pre book your taxi a few days in advance from Appledore station. This journey takes 60 minutes total time and our venue is a 5-minute taxi drive away from the station.

Alternatively, you can reach us via Rye station taking around 60 minutes including a change over at Ashford. The venue is a 15-minute drive away from Rye station.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

Menu