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3 Day Ayurvedic Detox Through Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Hereford, UK
Ruxton Farm, Kings Caple, Herefordshire, HR1 4TX, England, UK
Yoga and Meditation Ayurveda Short Retreat in UK
Feeling tired, sluggish, burnt out or out of balance? Join them at Plantation Villa for a 3-day detox through meditation and yoga retreat designed to help you reset and restore your mind and body. Through guided yoga and meditation, you’ll gently detoxify, improve your energy levels, and clear your mind. Their experienced instructors will support you with practices that focus on cleansing and rebalancing, leaving you feeling lighter, refreshed, and more connected to yourself. Take this time to step away from the everyday and prioritize your well-being in a supportive and tranquil setting.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and guided meditation classes
- Engaging daily activities
- Pre and post-retreat support from Plantation Villa's team
- 2 nights accommodation in a beautiful farmhouse setting
- Daily nutritious and delicious Ayurvedic meals
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Free Wi-Fi access
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Hindi, Sinhalese
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Spa
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Library
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
The accommodation offers guests a tranquil, rejuvenating home-away home experience. The rooms are spacious, airy, and peaceful, all with comfortable beds and their own private bathroom. You will also get free access to high-speed Wi-Fi during your stay.
The property consists of a beautiful old farmhouse and cottages situated in a beautiful riverside location. Private, twin and triple/quad rooms are available and furnished to high standards, all with their own private bathrooms and views out to the stunning Herefordshire countryside and the River Wye.
Program
During your stay, the experienced instructors will guide you through mindfulness meditation, yoga, nature walks, and mindful eating, ensuring you feel at ease and fully present in the moment. They also provide educational workshops and seminars to deepen your understanding of mindfulness and incorporate it into your daily life. Whether you're seeking stress management, improved sleep, or better relationships, their tailored program meets your unique needs and goals.
In addition, Plantation Villa offer nourishing meals designed according to Ayurvedic principles, using whole, organic foods to energize and nourish you. Your well-being is their priority.
This retreat also provides ample opportunities for rest and relaxation. Take a walk in nature, enjoy a massage or one-on-one life coaching, or simply unwind in their peaceful surroundings.
Here are some morning and afternoon activity options:
- Attending talks on yoga, meditation, Buddhism, and Ayurveda
- Health and lifestyle discussions
- Guided meditations
- Workshops on sustainability and the environment
- Mindful gardening and nature walks
- Cookery classes and workshops on Ayurvedic nutrition
- Asana clinics and breathwork
- Sharing circles and personal development sessions
Schedule
Day 1:
- 14:00-15:30 Check-in
- 15:30-17:00 Afternoon activity
- 17:00-18:00 Gentle yoga
- 18:00-18:30 Guided meditation
- 19:00-20:00 Dinner
- 20:00-21:00 Evening activity
Day 2:
- 07:00 Chanting (optional)
- 08:00-09:00 Morning yoga
- 09:00-09:30 Guided meditation
- 09:30-10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00-13:00 Reflection / treatment time
- 13:00-14:00 Lunch
- 14:00-15:00 Leisure time
- 15:30-16:30 Afternoon activity
- 17:00-18:00 Evening yoga
- 18:00-18:30 Guided meditation
- 19:00-20:00 Dinner
- 20:00-21:00 Evening activity
Day 3:
- 07:00 Chanting (optional)
- 08:00-09:00 Morning yoga
- 09:00-09:30 Guided meditation
- 09:30-10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00-11:00 Reflection / treatment time
- 11:00 Check out
Please note that the treatment schedule may vary.
As part of Plantation Villa retreat package, they arrange afternoon activities that align with their concept. These may include talks and workshops on Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation, Ayurvedic cookery classes, and guided meditations. Weather permitting, they may also organize riverside and countryside walks in the local area. If you're interested, you're welcome to join them in gardening or assist with the charity projects.
Instructors
Ishara De Silva
Ishara is the founder and owner of Plantation Villa. She is a regular meditation practitioner whose practice has changed her life. She has practiced and studied Buddhism and meditation over the last eight years. With an inspiring life story, Ishara helps explore the world of meditation through an explanation of the mind, its nature and habits, to overcome obstacles and allow the inherent sense of fulfilment that you all have to shine forth.
Valerie
Valerie is a qualified Ayurvedic Consultant and Therapist, Reiki Practioner and Reflexologist. She grew up in South Africa and moved to the UK in the 90s. Valarie has always been interested in alternative therapies and been a reiki practioner since 2000. Having run a successful family business with her husband, she has now decided to follow her passion in following an Ayurvedic lifestyle, teaching Ayurveda, cooking for guests, offering counselling/ life coaching and providing Ayurvedic therapy.
Yiyang
After 10 years of teaching Yoga and Meditation, Yiyang had finished her master’s study of the traditions of Yoga and Buddhism from SOAS University of London last year. Yiyang passionately integrates yoga practices into a therapeutic context, aiding individuals in their recovery from injuries and chronic pain. She creates a cooperative learning environment, avoiding an authoritative style, and guiding students and clients to tap into their own experiences for personal growth and well-being.
Liz Turner
Liz Turner has been practising yoga for over 20 years with a range of teachers and traditions. She follows the tradition of Krishnamacharya. Liz went on to train in this with Stephen Brandon and Srivatsa Ramaswami’s who himself studied for over 30 years with Krishnamacarya. This is a lineage in which knowledge has been transmitted for 20 generations and Liz feels privileged to receive this unchanged system and pass it onto students. Yoga therapy is woven into these approaches. Liz is also qualified in Children’s Yoga, Teenage yoga and Chair Yoga, plus as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant.
Location
The retreat will take place in Hereford, England, United Kingdom. Nestled within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ruxton Farm is a rustic 17th-century farmhouse with homely en-suite rooms, 14 acres of gardens, and the river Wye on its doorstep. The closest airports are Cardiff International Airport (CWL), Birmingham International Airport (BHX), and Bristol Airport (BRS), which are around a 90-minute drive to the retreat.
Distances
- Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 1.5 hours
- Birmingham International Airport (BHX) - 1.5 hours
- Bristol Airport (BRS) - 1.5 hours
Food
Nutrition is a cornerstone of Ayurveda, as food is considered both a potential cause of disease and a powerful tool for healing. In Ayurveda, many foods, especially spices, are seen as medicinal, and their carefully curated menu reflects this philosophy. Designed by their Ayurvedic doctors, the meals follow specific guidelines on timing, portion sizes, and preparation methods to ensure they are easily digestible and help balance the body's doshas.
Meal overview:
Breakfast:
Light and easy to digest, typically a variation of porridge with fruits, aligned with Ayurveda's belief that the digestive fire (agni) is weaker in the morning.
Lunch:
The main meal of the day, with larger portions often based around rice, served when the digestive capacity is strongest.
Dinner:
A lighter meal served early in the evening to support digestion and promote restful sleep.
Your meals are freshly prepared on-site in the farm kitchen, using organic and locally sourced British ingredients blended with traditional Ayurvedic and Sri Lankan recipes. The dishes are primarily plant-based, featuring vegetables, grains, and beans, which are mild and balancing for all doshas.
The meals are vegetarian, gluten-free, and free from refined sugars, artificial products, and preservatives. They can provide vegan options and cater to specific dietary needs upon request—just let them know in advance.
While portion sizes may initially seem smaller and lighter than you are accustomed to, this approach helps the body feel lighter and the mind clearer over time. Their meals are designed not just to nourish, but to harmonize and rejuvenate, enhancing your overall retreat experience.
They also serve a welcome drink, along with water and a selection of herbal teas available throughout the day. Their commitment to Ayurvedic nutrition aims to support your journey toward improved health and well-being, allowing you to experience the profound benefits of eating in alignment with nature. Their food is so popular that it has inspired their very own cookbook, allowing you to continue enjoying their recipes at home!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
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)
- Wellness treatments and therapies
- Life coaching sessions
- Personal consultations with their Ayurvedic doctor
- Purchase Ayurvedic oils, detox packs, and herbal teas on-site
- Life coaching session: explore your goals and make positive changes with the support of an experienced life coach.
- Personal doctor consultation: get expert medical advice and tailored Ayurvedic treatment recommendations from a licensed physician.
For more information and pricing, please feel free to contact them before or during your stay.
Spa treatments
You are welcome to enjoy additional Ayurvedic treatments (charges apply) during your stay, these include:
- Steam bath: Open your pores and relax with a steam bath that promotes detoxification and leaves your skin feeling refreshed.
- Shirodhara: Experience deep relaxation with warm oil poured over your forehead to calm the mind and reduce stress in this ancient Ayurvedic treatment.
- Body scrub: Exfoliate and nourish your skin with their Ayurvedic body scrubs, leaving it soft and rejuvenated.
- Full body Abhyanga massage: Release muscle tension, balance your body and mind, and promote well-being with this Ayurvedic full-body massage.
- Pinda Sweda: Warm herbal poultices are massaged into the body to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation.
- Nasya: A traditional Ayurvedic treatment to clear nasal passages and improve respiratory health.
What's included
- 2 nights comfortable accommodation
- Daily nutritious and delicious meals
- Herbal teas and water available throughout the day
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- Specialized workshops
- Group excursions and activities
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Luggage storage
- Wi-fi connection
- On-site parking
- Pre- and post-retreat support from their team
What's not included
- Transport
- Treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BHX
Birmingham Airport
82 km
Transfer not provided
CWL
Cardiff Airport
78 km
Transfer not provided
BRS
Bristol Airport
64 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), Birmingham Airport (BHX), or Cardiff Airport (CWL). If you are driving, Plantation Villa will let you know the exact address and directions once you have made your booking. There is parking available on site. While they do not offer an airport transfer service, they are more than happy to recommend you a local taxi company. Please try to share car or use public transport if possible to respect the peacefulness of the environment.
Arrival by train
The closest train stations are Hereford (20 minutes drive away) and Gloucester (40 minutes drive away). Note: If you are going to take a taxi, Plantation Villa highly recommend you book it in advance to avoid waiting around as they are not always available at the station.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% 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.
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Special offer Discount
This listing has a xmas discount of 15% if you book between 2024-Dec-06 and 2024-Dec-15.
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