Cotswold Wellbeing Retreats with Jo Fellows

2024 Dates:

Spring Weekend Retreat: 1st to 3rd March

Summer 4 Day Retreat: June

Our Wellbeing Retreats at Notgrove Holidays are designed to nourish, awaken, heal and renew. Set on the idyllic 1,500 acre private Notgrove Estate in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, it’s the perfect place to reflect and unwind from the stresses and strains of everyday life.

Our retreats are limited to just 8 pods, to ensure that clients enjoy a truly personal experience.

Our three/four day and two/three night retreats are suitable for all abilities and includes:

❖ Energising morning yoga

❖ A Crystal Sound bath for a good night’s sleep

❖ Relaxing evening practices with Yoga Nidra

❖ Group Reiki

❖ Qi Gong

❖ Nourishing local food

❖ Mindful countryside walks

all to be enjoyed while staying in the peaceful serenity of our cosy glamping pods.

❖ A Swedish massage is also available on site at extra cost.

Team Leader

Advanced Yoga teacher Jo Fellows will lead the retreat.

Jo believes that the roots of wellbeing can be found in nature and that following the year’s natural rhythms is not only best for the future of our planet, but is wonderful for our own wellbeing, too. For more information about Jo, do read her big below and her latest article from Cotswold Life magazine.

Jo Fellows is an advanced yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance International), Qi Gong teacher, Reiki Master/teacher, sound therapist (Peter Hess Institute) and meditation teacher (BSoM). Her classes and treatments are designed to revitalise your spirit and restore balance to your mind and body.

Teaching with great sensitivity, compassion and care, Jo is committed to teaching and empowering anyone who is on their journey to seek themselves and their joy whether through yoga, qigong, reiki, sound or meditation.

Accommodation

Each person will stay in their own Glamping Pod with a lovely view over Notgrove and the surrounding countryside.
They are warm and cosy with a double bed, wet room with loo, galley kitchen, TV and relaxing seating area. All bedding and towels are included.

Catering

You will also be fully catered for during the retreat with breakfast, lunch and dinner served at the lovely Nuttery Café in Notgrove village during your stay.

Wholesome locally sourced nutritious food will be cooked each day by chef Darren and served at the Nuttery next to the Hub where all your classes will be taking place.

Please do let Jo know if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies when booking.

Dates

Our next retreats are in March and June 2024.

If you are unable to make any of these dates, we may hold another retreat later in 2024 so please email us at office@notgrove.com so we can put your name on the waiting list and send you details.

Pricing

The all-inclusive price includes your accommodation, linen, meals as listed above, all classes and nature mindful walk.

The only extras would be drinks you order at the Nuttery Café.

Additional personal treatments (such as a massage), are available on request, and charged directly to yourself.

Price per person in March 2024 £525

There is a discount of £100 pp for those who wish to share a Pod (double bed and double sofa bed available in each Pod). Sadly, the retreat is not suitable for guests to bring pets with them.

What to Bring

You will need to bring with you your yoga mat, water bottle, a cushion and a blanket for yoga.

Your wellies, or walking boots or trainers, warm and waterproof clothing for walking. Comfortable casual clothing, personal and overnight toiletries and essentials. Each pod includes your own mini-kitchen with kettle and fridge, so you’re welcome to bring your favourite snacks or teas/coffees to enjoy between meals and before early practices.

Location

Notgrove Holidays Yoga & Wellness Retreat will be held in the beautiful Cotswolds at:
Notgrove Holidays
Notgrove
Nr Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 3BT

Directions will be emailed to you with further details of the retreat once you have booked.

Sample Schedule

Spring Three Day Retreat Schedule

This relaxed programme is designed to rejuvenate and destress you. All classes, and activities are optional – this retreat is just for you and your needs – and we’ve also included free time in the schedule to allow you to enjoy your time in this beautiful location, and relax.

Day One – Friday 1 March:

Arrive from 3.30pm to your pod.

4.15pm: at the Nuttery café (5 mins walk from your pod):

Welcome – cup of tea/coffee & orientation. Please wear your yoga clothing.

Bring something warm to wear and a torch to help guide you back to your pod.

We will go into our opening circle straight from tea, and then have dinner directly after.

5.30pm: Yoga, breathwork, nidra meditation and intention setting to calm & balance.

7:00pm: Dinner

Day Two – Saturday 2 March:

8-9.30am Morning practice & pranayama

9.30am Breakfast at The Nuttery

Time to relax, walk or enjoy being in nature or reading/relaxing in your pod

12.30pm: Intro to Qi Gong & Elemental Wuji with Primal Pulse

2pm: Lunch at The Nuttery

Time to relax, walk or enjoy being in nature or reading/relaxing in your pod

5-7pm: Yin Yoga & Nidra & group reiki / sound bath

7pm: Dinner at The Nuttery

Day Three – Sunday 3 March:

9.30-11am Practice & closing circle

11am Brunch at The Nuttery

Cheerio

Summer Four Day Retreat

The relaxed program we have set is designed to rejuvenate and destress you. All classes, and activities are optional – this retreat is just for you and your needs – and we’ve also included free time in the schedule to allow you to enjoy your time and relax.

Day One:
Arrive from 3:15pm
4:00pm: Welcome – cup of tea/coffee, cake & orientation
4.45-5.45pm: Healing Yin yoga & Nidra practice to calm & balance for days ahead
7:00pm: Dinner

Day Two:
9.15-10.30am Morning Hatha (yang) yoga practice & pranayama
10:30am                      Breakfast
Time to relax or enjoy a treatment
2:00pm                        Lunch
2:30-3.30pm Reiki talk & Reiki relaxation/healing session
Time to relax or enjoy a treatment
6:00-7:00pm Yin yoga, pranayama & meditation
7:00pm                        Dinner

Day Three:
8:30am-10.30am Mindful guided walk
10:30am Breakfast
Time to relax or enjoy a treatment
12:45-2:00pm Hatha yoga practice & pranayama
2:00pm Lunch
Time to relax or enjoy a treatment
5:45-7.00pm Sound bath
7:00pm Dinner

Day Four:
9.30am Latest check out time for your Pod

9:30-11:00am Morning Hatha yoga, meditation & pranayama & closing circle
11.00am Brunch
12:00pm Cheerio

Please note: This schedule outline above may be subject to change, depending upon the weather and other circumstances beyond our control.

Booking and Payment

To book, please complete the booking form below and book your place on our March 2024 retreat before 9th February 2024 to avoid disappointment.

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2. If you are not affiliated with Jo Fellows, please list the studio and teacher you currently practice at.

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For March Retreat please book by 9th February 2024

If you are coming with a friend or partner and wish to share a Pod, please list their name below. Anyone booking with a friend/partner and are sharing a Pod (2 people per Pod max) will receive a £100 pp Discount

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1. That I am participating in the Yoga & Wellness Retreat offered by Notgrove Holidays and Jo Fellows, during which I will receive information and instruction about yoga and health. I recognise that yoga requires physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.
2. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Yoga & Wellness Retreat. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical conditions that would prevent my full participation in the Yoga & Wellness Retreat.
3. I understand that if I am pregnant, I will take necessary steps to ensure my doctor and healthcare providers know I am participating in this Yoga & Wellness Retreat. I assert that I am of fit health to participate in the Yoga & Wellness Retreat and will alert all Yoga Teachers and other practitioners whose sessions I participate in that I am are pregnant.
4. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Yoga & Wellness Retreat, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the retreat, including any and all activities done with the Yoga & Wellness Retreat group, or as an individual with Notgrove Holidays or Jo Fellows.
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Cancellation Policy

If we have fewer than four confirmed bookings on 9th February 2024 for our March 2024 retreat we will be forced to cancel the retreat and a full refund will be given. Please see our website for our full cancellation policy details in our Terms & Conditions