NATURE Connection residential retreat

Join us for a residential retreat in the glorious landscape of mid-wales. Guy Petheram and I are jointly hosting a retreat to deeply connect you to nature and give you some peace and respite for a weekend. We will use guided walks, meditation, creative practice, yoga and sound baths (with our lovely friend Sarah from Wild Earth Yoga) to immerse you in the wonderful landscape surrounding our gorgeous venue.  It is being held at Original Hideaways, a purpose built retreat venue with wonderful facilities. It is set in 10 acres of private land, adjacent to a 150 acre working farm. It has 10 en-suite double bedrooms, private dining facilities, a purpose built workshop space, a beautiful river, a wood-fired sauna, adorable animals, a fire-pit, beautiful walks - it is absolutely stunning and we are so excited to host a retreat here. 

Location

Original Hideaways is situated between Llanidloes and Machynlleth in rural Mid Wales, a mountainous valley steeped in Welsh history. The local train station is CAERSWS which is 5 miles (7km) from the venue. Birmingham International is a direct train away from Caersws (2hrs), and one change away from London Euston. Manchester International airport is a 90min drive.

Itinerary

Friday 5th September - Sunday 7th September 2025.

We invite you to join us for these activities, but the time is yours - if you want to sleep, walk, read instead then feel free to dip in and out as it works for you.

Friday 5th September

3- 4pm Arrival – hot drinks and snacks on arrival

6pm – Botanical cocktail (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and introductions at firepit

Dinner

 Sat 6th September

Early morning yoga option

Breakfast

Tree walk/tree therapy/bark rubbings

 Lunch

Sound bath and reiki

Free time to use sauna, walk, reflect

Botanical cocktails at firepit

Dinner

Full moon ceremony subject to weather.

 Sun 7th Sept

Early morning yoga option

Breakfast

Mindfulness walk and forage

Creative practice

Lunch

Blackberry ceremony and close.

4pm – Depart.

Practicalities

Places are limited to 8 people maximum, and you will have your own double bedroom and en-suite bathroom. The retreat is fully catered by Aimee from Earthly Feasts and all equipment is provided.

The cost is £795 per person. We request a non-refundable booking fee of £265 to secure your place and the balance of £530 can be paid in two installments of £265, or in one go. Full payment is due by 5th June 2025.