Notgrove Holidays Spring Yoga & Wellness Retreat

with Jo Fellows

11th to 14th May 2021

The Spring Yoga & Wellness Retreat at Notgrove Holidays is designed to nourish, awaken, heal and renew as we welcome the arrival of spring. Set on the idyllic 1,500 acre private Notgrove Estate in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, it’s the perfect place to reflect and unwind.

Our three day and three night retreat is suitable for all abilities and includes:

❖ Energising morning yoga, meditation classes and healing practices

❖ Countryside walks with foraging

❖ A seasonal nutrition workshop and Reiki talk

❖ Nourishing local food

❖ Relaxing evening practices with Yoga Nidra

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

❖ Express Treatment: Foot or Indian Head Massage

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

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), 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, 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, galley kitchen, TV and relaxing seating area. All bedding and towels are included along with tea, coffee, milk and sugar.

Catering

You will also be fully catered for during the retreat with breakfast, lunch, tea 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 in your bubbles at the Nuttery next to the Hub where all your classes will be taking place.

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

Dates

Our first retreat for 2021 will take place from Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th May inclusive.

If you are unable to make these dates, we will be holding another retreat later in 2021 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, food and drinks, all classes, workshops and foraging walk.

The only extras would be drinks you order at the Nuttery Café that are not on the menu.

Early bird booking per person (before 28/2/21) £749

Price per person (from 1/3/21) £799

There is a discount of £100 pp for those who wish to share a Pod (double bed and sofa bed available in each Pod).

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, warm and waterproof clothing for walking. Comfortable casual clothing, personal and overnight essentials.

Location

Notgrove Holidays Spring 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.

Schedule

Your retreat will be a relaxed program of classes, workshops, walks and free time to allow you to enjoy your time and de-stress.

Day One-Tuesday:
Arrive from 3:30 pm
4:00 pm Healthy afternoon tea & orientation
5:00 pm Yin yoga & Nidra practice to calm and balance for days ahead
7:00 pm Dinner

Day Two-Wednesday:
8:00 am Suggested nuts & fruit/coffee/tea in Pod
8:30 am Morning Hatha or Vinyassa (yang) yoga practice, meditation &pranayama
10:30 am Organic healthy breakfast
11:00 am onwards Cotswold foraging –nature walk with foraging expert
2:00 pm Delicious organic lunch
3-3:30 pm Optional Reiki talk or time to relax and enjoy nature or a good book
4:00 pm Healthy afternoon tea
5:00 pm Yin yoga & yoga nidra practice
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Nutrition fundamentals workshop with expert

Day Three–Thursday:
8:00 am Suggested nuts & fruit/coffee/tea in Pod
8:30 am Mindful guided walk in nature
10:30 am Organic healthy breakfast
11:30 am Morning Hatha yoga practice, meditation & pranayama
2:00 pm Delicious organic healthy lunch
3:00 pm Free time for nature walks or beauty treatment
4:00 pm Healthy afternoon tea
5:00 pm Yin yoga, pranayama & meditation
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Crystal bowl sound bath

Day Four-Friday:
8:30am Suggested nuts & fruit/coffee/tea in Pod
9:00 am Morning Hatha yoga practice, meditation & pranayama & closing circle
11:00 am Organic healthy brunch
12:00 pm Cheerio

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

To book, please complete the booking form below and book before 19th April 2021 to avoid disappointment.

Booking Form

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Phone *

Email *

Date of Birth

Description of any injuries/conditions you may have

Questionnaire

1. How long have you been practicing yoga and what kind of yoga do you practice?

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

3. If you listed injuries above, are any of them a concern to your doctor or yourself in the context of a yoga practice, meditation practice, reiki, or any other physical exercise/activity? Please feel free to write more separately.

4. In our effort to keep you safe, relaxed and getting the most out the yoga retreat, are there any other medical conditions that we should know about?

5. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please list them below.

Booking Information

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

Booking Options *

I'd like to reserve a place and pay the booking deposit - £150
I'd like to pay the early bird fee pre-28th February 2021 - £749
I'm sharing and I'd like to pay the early bird fee pre-28th February 2021 - £649
I'd like to pay the full price per Person: £799 as from 1st March 2021 - £799
I'm sharing and I'd like to pay the full price per Person: £799 as from 1st March 2021 - £699

We will call you within 24 hrs to request payment.

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I hereby agree to the following:
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.
5. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Yoga & Wellness Retreat, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Notgrove Holidays and Jo Fellows and its staff for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the retreat. I, my heirs and legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Notgrove Holidays, its staff, Jo Fellows and its staff for any injury or death caused by their negligence or other acts.
6. I have taken out my own personal travel insurance policy, which covers me for all losses and injury incurred on this trip.
7. CANCELLATION POLICY – If we have fewer than four confirmed bookings on 19th April 2021 we will be forced to cancel the retreat and a full refund will be given. If Covid 19 Government Guidelines means we are unable to hold the retreat on 11-14 May 2021, we will reschedule for the next available dates. Please see our website for our full cancellation policy details in our Terms & Conditions https://notgroveholidays.com/glamping-pods/

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Cancellation Policy

If we have fewer than four confirmed bookings on 19th April 2021 we will be forced to cancel the retreat and a full refund will be given. If Covid 19 Government Guidelines means we are unable to hold the retreat on 11-14 May 2021, we will reschedule for the next available dates. Please see our website for our full cancellation policy details in our Terms & Conditions