TRUE NATURE
Weekend 6th - 8th June 2025
A weekend well spent..
A weekend of goodness, yoga, meditation, relaxation, nourishing organic food,
massages and country walks in the beautiful Cotswolds
Hidden away at the end of a long and winding country track, just outside the peaceful hamlet of Foscot, Brock Cottage is a bohemian and eclectic retreat in a magical setting. Lying within the Foxholes Nature Reserve, this is a place of blissful woodland seclusion with plenty of country walks and sweeping lawns to immerse in the delightful nature.
The cottage is perfect for a small group of yogis. The spacious interior is vibrant and unique and includes a fabulous open-plan kitchen-living room, warmed by a huge wood burning stove and flanked by a wall of sliding glass doors that open fully to the enclosed garden. The owner, an artist grew up in the Ashram of Ramana Maharishi and her grandfather translated Maharishis books in to English, so the house is decorated with fabrics and touches from her travels in India and the world. With her art works, there is a personal touch of a loving home rich with experience and style.
The building is bathed in natural light thanks to the huge windows and multitude of skylights throughout. The pretty patio with a wisteria-strewn pergola is surrounded by the sound of birdsong and the wind in the trees, it’s a wonderful spot for alfresco dining on warm summer evenings. This enclosed, beautifully natural garden offers an abundance of space and privacy, with stunning woodland walks through the Foxholes Nature Reserve start at the end of the drive.
Prices
Shown below are prices per person in British Pounds. You will need to pay a 40% deposit to reserve your space.
Large room with ensuite:
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550 GBP per person for 2 people sharing
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Large room with shared bath:
480 GBP per person for 2 people sharing
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Small room with shared bath:
440 GBP per person for 2 people sharing
*There is a supplement of 190 GBP for single occupancy in any room.*
The Retreat
Guests can arrive after 3pm on Friday 6th June, to get cosy and have some tea and cake before the evening yoga session.
Schedule
Friday
Yin and restorative yoga - 6 pm til 7.30pm
Diner -7.30pm
Saturday
Meditation and pranayama 8.00am -9.00am
Yoga -9.00-10.30am
Breakfast 10.30am
Free time 11.00 - 1.30pm
Free time to walk in the forest or relax in the house or explore the local cotswold villages or get a massage or a reflexology. Therapists will be on hand to give treatments if you would like .
Lunch 1.30pm
Free time to rest ..receive a treatment ...walk in nature ..explore the cotswolds.
6.00pm -7.15pm Yin and restorative yoga. A bit of journaling
Diner -7.30pm.
Sunday
Meditation and Pranayama and Yoga - 8.00 am til 10am
Breakfast 10.15am
Free time - massages, walks.
Lunch 12.45 pm
Checkout 2pm.
The retreat location is easy to get to and is served directly with a train from Paddington to Kingham. Taxis or pick ups can be arranged from the station a 5 mins by car journey.
For more info, reservations and booking please email me at pagestarkey@gmail.com
Massages, treatments and travel are not included in the costs of the retreat.
Our Chef - Lynne Dyer
Lynnes knowledge, experience and mindful approach to cooking and preparing great food comes from the heart.
Her food is inspiring as well as nutritious and delicious.
Lynne is committed to health, self growth and healing through nutrition and a clean natural organic plant based diet. Infused with a delightful blend of flavours, textures and colours, Lynne will prepare nourishing meals, energizing breakfasts to soul satisfying dinners that promote wellbeing and support our practices and enjoyment of a great weekend together in nature .
Lynne founded Growing Links in 2013, working to establish a local, resilient, and sustainable food system. My background has been a mixture of Food and Community Projects. My food journey started with creating Food Co-ops and veg box systems in the 90's alongside Festival Catering and running campaigns for Organic Food Movement.
Recently I have been more involved in Community Garden and Community Center Projects connecting people back with where food grows and what to do with that produce with Pick and Cook Projects, Global Kitchens using seasoned local food, helping to raise the profile of the farm and to engage with local people and volunteers and schools connecting those people back to the land where our food grows.
I have a strong interest and practice in Biodynamic Growing. I run the Food Group for Transition Penwith.
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