The Acorn, Brimham Rocks Road, Hartwith, Harrogate, HG3 3HB
The Acorn, Brimham Rocks Road, Hartwith, Harrogate, HG3 3HB
We offer a range of options to support you on your wellness journey.
We have half day retreats called ‘Just Be Time’. This offers you a chance to unwind from 9-12:30pm or 1:30-5pm. This includes a treatment of choice, use of all wellness areas, refreshments and time for relaxation.
Full day retreats run from 9-4pm with the first focus group usually beginning at 9:30, giving you time to arrive fully with a welcome cup of tea. The retreat days often include use of wellness facilities. We provide towels and robes but please feel free to bring swim wear, slippers or cosy socks as we are a shoe free environment. You will be given snacks, drinks and a plant powered lunch. All our food is plant based and gluten free.
Examples of our Retreat days include: (please check our EVENTS CALENDAR for up to date changes)
Seasonal Elemental Retreat – a day with Katie and Lucy embracing the season. Includes a cacao and sacred sound ceremony, a seasonal craft, a revitalising dip in a cold tub and the heat facilities. There is one each season – 2025 dates are 26th September and 12th December. Book Now
Sacred Pause Retreat Day – Engage in the ancient and healing medicine of cacao in a sacred ceremony. Tune into the whisperings of your soul through meditation and join in the collective energies of mantra and song. Tiff will then invite you to receive the healing vibrations and soul felt sounds of her singing bowls. Enjoy a plant based lunch and enjoy an afternoon of sauna/steam relaxation and a 30 minute treatment (included).24th September and 14th Nov Book Now
Yoga and Sound Retreat– a day retreat that includes yoga session with Julie Cooper, a fresh juice and snack, a healing gong therapy session, a plant powered lunch and an afternoon of relaxation with the heat facilities. This day also includes a 30 minute treatment to be decided on the day.
The Pause Space – Find Your Flow Menopause Retreat. Step into a day of unparalleled care and deep healing, designed specifically for women. Our menopause day retreat is not just an event, it’s a journey back to yourself, a celebration of who you are now, and who you are becoming. This is a place where wisdom, rest and nourishment meet to support you as you navigate this powerful phase of life. On the day you’ll be gently guided through a series of transformative experiences that on your bodies rhythms and unique needs, so you can find your flow. 2025: 17th October
Whole Health Retreat Day – this day begins with Helen O’connor guiding you through mindful practices. Then there is a juicing demo in the kitchen and an introduction to a little nutrition with Sarah (our plant based chef). Katie will then hold space for a discussion around ideas of holistic health and tools to take away. After A plant based lunch, the afternoon is yours to be nurtured and invigorated by hot and cold therapies and a 30 minute treatment with one of our wonderful therapists. 2025 dates include 8th October. See upcoming events.
Holistic Cancer Retreat Day – This is a retreat day specifically designed for people who are on or have been part of the cancer journey (with friend/partner where needed). This is a day of pause and reflection. A chance to learn new ways, learn and share wholesome tools of health to support you wherever you are at and for some whole self nurturing nourishment. This day is mostly funded by our not for profit ethos. 2025 dates 12th September, 15th October, 7th November and 10th December. 2026 dates 14th January, 13th February, 4th March, 17th April, 6th May, 12th June, 8th July, 11th September, 14th October, 6th November, 9th December. Book Now.
THERE IS OFTEN A WAIT TIME OF ABOUT THREE MONTHS FOR THESE RETREATS AS WE ARE ENDEAVOURING TO MEET DEMAND. HOWEVER, PLEASE EMAIL US AND ASK TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST IF YOU WISH TO COME SOONER, WE DO GET CANCELLATIONS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE DAY. WE ALSO HAVE SOME OTHER EVENTS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU – YOGA FOR CANCER, REIKI LIGHT CIRCLE, SOUND CEREMONIES SPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE ON THE CANCER JOURNEY AND HOLISTIC TREATMENTS.
If you wish to visit us for a workshop or day retreat but have too far to travel you may consider staying locally at one of the following venues:
We now have our own Shepherd’s hut fully equipped with bathroom facilities, kitchenette and cosy bedroom. Please email to book this.
£85 single occupancy £95 double occupancy – £35 for second or third night
OVERNIGHT retreats are available.
Nourish to Flourish 3 night retreat includes – cacao, sound, ceremony, nature walks, breathwork, meditation, sauna and steam, holistic therapies, homemade products class, yoga and gong. Dates for 2025 29th September-2nd October. 2026: 9-12th March or 28th september- 1st October … Book Now.
Immersive Self Retreat with Julie Cooper which includes yoga, gong, relaxation, plant based meals, luxurious sleep spaces, optional treatments and walks to the natural wonders of Brimham Rocks.
Bespoke retreats or exclusive use is also available. We can organise a day for you to encompass whatever you would like such as qi gong, sound bowl ceremony, yoga, mindfulness, homemade skincare class, fasting, human design, herbal exploration or mantra singing. We endeavour to make your events as personalised and as special as possible. We love hosting special birthdays, team work events or holistic hen groups. These retreats can be day events or overnight depending on our wishes. Email us to discuss.