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IT’s that time again …. SUP and Wild Swimming are back on the schedule….so popular in 2021, they had to return…so

If you’re ready for an adventure, we have curated one of the BEST retreats in the UK for this time of year.

We know you need time away to breathe, feel free and move into levity. So we have curated a wonderful retreat to deliver you, a feeling of adventure and so you remember your wild spirited self.

So how about some early morning wild sea swimming with breakfast on the beach. How would you like to paddle board the shallow, tidal water of the Cuckmere River, or Kayak in the Severn Sisters Country Park? As soon as you arrive you are lead into a breathwork session, to reset your body and let go of all that stress.

If you like your yoga under the shade of oaks, in the shadow of the South Downs, or maybe in the wooden floor yurt, surrounded by woodland, where just breathing in, is forest bathing.

How about plant based suppers with produce grown from our kitchen garden and served to you in a courtyard full of fig, honeysuckle, roses as the sun goes down.

Imagine feasting accompanied by the sound of a fountain, created by Bloomsbury ceramicist, Quentin Bell.

There will be an oppurtunity to stretch your legs and lungs, and walk for miles across the roof of the South Downs with views for days. Feel free to get lost in the landscape .

To save your spot on this wonderful event read on…

VENUE - TILTON HOUSE

Your home for this break is the wonderful Tilton House, nestled in the South Downs National Park, just over 90 minutes from London. Steeped in Bloomsbury History, this storied house is magical. Listed as One of the Top 25 Retreats Worldwide by The Guardian….

WHATS INCLUDED:- (take a peek at the schedule below)

YOGA CLASSES

Candle lit yoga practices in our woodland yurt - practice surrounded by nature.

BREATH WORKSHOP

In just one Breathwork session you can shift perspective, boost creativity, reveal and transform self-limiting beliefs and restore inner connection.

GUIDED WALK WITH YOUR HOSTS, SHAUN TRELOAR & POLLY MOORE

You will be guided on walks across the South Downs.

Walk from Tilton up to the Top of Firle Beacon and along the South Downs National Park , taking in the sea views out to Cuckmere Haven and beyond.

AQUA DAY

We will start Tuesday morning with an optional sea swim, and then take brunch on the beach and follow this with a 3 hr trip along the Cuckmere River. SUP & Kayaking:-

Enjoy the calm waters of the Cuckmere river meanders, and the open sea at Cuckmere Haven. With breath-taking views of the Seven Sisters Country Park and Seaford Head, where better to get out for an adventure on the water. There can be nothing more idyllic than SUP down the famous Cuckmere River out to sea. There will be times to take photos of this magical landscape.

SOUND HEALING SESSION WITH Brightitta Moser Clark

Sound has been utilised in various cultures for thousands of years as a healing modality. The healing sounds of live ethereal harp, ancient gongs and the beautiful purity of crystal bowls, provides waves of peace, heightened awareness and relaxation of mind body and spirit and move us from a place of imbalance to a place of balance.  Brightitta magically weaves her expertise with the sound bowls, to offer a magical 60 minute session.

NUTRITIONAL FOOD

Start the day with homemade ginger shots, green smoothies, and bircher bowls of goodness. Lunch on homemade warming soups and vital warm salads, and dine with power packed, flavoursome dinners.

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPTIONAL - DO AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU WISH

ABOUT THE TEAM -

(At time of booking - may subject to change due to covid etc)

Co Host - Walking Guide:-

SHAUN TRELOAR Tiltons’ own Shaun Treloar will take you on guided walks across the inspiring South Downs National Park. He will share with the landscape that helps stir and strengthen the soul. You will walk Beachy Head to Cuckmere Haven - approx 3.5hrs and also a circular route along the South Downs Way approx 2.5 hrs.

Co Host - & Coach:- Polly Moore

As founder of the Department of Wellbeing, I am so thrilled to be joining this retreat.

We have created space for all the usual nourishment and adventure through conscious movement and added more opportunities for conversations and reviews of the year held within by this wonderful landscape.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR:- Sarah Williams

Sarah’s teaching focuses on inquiry based movement that is practical, accessible and rooted in gathering together in community. Bringing together traditional teachings in a modern context her classes provide a platform for students to get to know themselves rather than perform.

Sarah is inspired by teaching beginners and supporting the next generation of yoga teachers. She teaches regular classes, workshops, teacher trainings and teacher coaching programmes throughout the UK. She has taught high profile corporate groups including Opera Houses and creative business agencies.

Sarah has been featured in numerous publications including The Guardian as well as being a feature writer for Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine

Sound Healing with Brighitta Moser Clark.

Breathwork with Melanie Fewtrell

Melanie discovered breathwork at a yoga retreat in 2003, where the experience transformed her understanding of how effective different breathing techniques can help deal with stress, anxiety, confidence, energy levels & relaxation. She is now an Inspirational Breathing Breathwork Practitioner, working to raising breath awareness & support clients overall well-being.

Chef:

Your chef for the weekend is Lucie Hawkes from Wild Alchemy Food. Lucie offers a variety of personal food services working with her passions to create and share a healthy & delicious range of foods. Her extensive portfolio covers a variety of work including recipe & product development, boutique event catering, fermentation & cooking demonstrations and as a personal chef. 

Lucie has curated boutique & personalised menus for many private events in Sussex & London including; Saloni's store opening in Sloane Avenue, Sweaty Betty store opening in Kings Cross, Xtend Barre London's launch party, Soma House Yoga graduation ceremony, Tanya Borowski day retreats and several yoga retreats. The Wild Alchemy team are experienced in catering to specific dietary and health needs and are agile to customise the food to the needs of the event. 

SCHEDULE:-(maybe subject to seasonal alterations )

Monday 4th July

1500 Arrivals for tea and tinctures

1700 Breathworkshop with Melanie Fewtrell

1915 Courtyard Supper *weather permitting

2000 Optional bonfire

Tuesday 5th July

0830 Departure for Wild Swimming

1000 Brunch on the Beach

1100 SUP & Kayaking along the Cuckmere Valley

1500 Return to Tilton

1730 Relaxing Yoga Session

1900 Supper

Wednesday 6th July

0800 Departure for Wild Swimming

0930 Breakfast on the beach

1030 Return to Tilton

1100 Guided walk of the South Downs direct from Tilton - Approx 10k/ 2.5hrs

1330 Lunch at Tilton House

1430 Freetime - sauna ?

1830 Supper

1930 Sound Healing Session

Thursday 7th July

0730 Morning Yoga Class

0900 Breakfast

1100 Time for farewells

We encourage you to return to the sea for one final swim….

PRICES for this 4 day retreat in July

Single bed in cabin £595 with shared bathroom

Single bed in small single room £595 with shared bathroom

Single bed in a shared room with friend £635pp

NOW £597

Single bed in shared en-suite room with friend £680pp

Single Occupancy in super king room £765

HOW TO BOOK:-

EMAIL info@departmentofwellbeing.co.uk for further details OR go straight to checkout

CANT MAKE THIS ONE ? TRY ANOTHER DATE

WHATS NOT INCLUDED:-

Travel to and from Tilton House

Travel Insurance

Massages….

WHAT TO BRING:-

BATHERS & A TOWEL - for the sauna

WETSUIT for the kayaking/ SUP

YOGA CLOTHES

EXERCISE CLOTHES AND TRAINERS; GLOVES AND SCARVES

WALKING BOOTS, WATER PROOFS AND OR A DECENT RAINCOAT

SLIPPERS, OR ANYTHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL COMFY

RETREAT ESSENTIALS:-

Your own blanket & yoga mat

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:-

We recommend you take out travel insurance for your visit.

You should have a reasonable level of fitness to undertake any or all of the activities.

All activities are optional, and subject to weather - where possible we will re-arrange activities or amend the schedule accordingly.

REFUNDS:-

Hopefully you will not need to cancel your retreat, however if you do, here are the Terms and Conditions which apply to this booking. Please read them carefully and get in touch if anything is unclear before you book your place.

1. We can offer a full refund minus a £50 admin charge if we can fill your space. We will refund you upon receipt of payment from the replacement booking.
2. If you are able to fill the space yourself, we can offer a full refund with no charge, once I am in receipt of the full payment from your replacement booking.
3. We can offer you a 100% refund up to 8 weeks before the retreat is due to run.
4. We will offer a 50% refund on the remaining balance up to 4 weeks before the retreat is due to run.
5.Anything less than 21 days before the retreat start date, we will not be able to offer a refund unless you are able to fill your space yourself

6. In the event of a government lock down you will be entitled to a FREE transfer to another event with Department of Wellbeing for a period of 12 months.

COVID:-

Tilton House adhere to government guidelines on COVID.

We would require an NHS Covid Pass to be supplied or 2 negative lateral flow tests prior to arrival.

Please note, we reserve the right to amend these requirements if needed.

TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS:-

So many thanks Shaun and Polly. What I needed was exactly what you gave me..an opportunity to stop having to make decisions for a while and to take on a few new ways of thinking, eating, moving and connecting with new people that I will absorb into my daily life from right now.

- Sarah W - Go Wild September 2021

From start to finish I absolutely loved my Go Wild Retreat. From the idyllic setting at Tilton House, to the incredible food, to the diverse range of activities, everything was absolutely spot on. I felt very at home and comfortable straight away; I had never been on a retreat before and this was such a lovely experience for me and I loved every second.

- Millie E - Go Wild 28th June 2021

I am very glad that I returned to Tilton House for a second retreat after a year away.  This one was equally moving and inspiring.  The yoga, the many other retreat activities, and the delicous meals were a gift for me. Life has been challenging and the retreat was a pocket of time when everything else went away. It was a rare moment in which I was truly immersed in the here and now. And that doesn’t seem to happen much these days. I made four new friends, too - a windfall given last year's lockdown. 

- Sharon Bylenga - Go Wild 28th June 2021

Go Wild retreat combines just the right balance of outdoor activities, yoga and socialising. To complete this perfect arrangement is the beautiful location and surroundings of Tilton House, with its historical legacy and picturesque gardens. Highly recommended and I'm looking forward to visiting again!

Veronica - Go Wild June 2021

“I felt at ease the moment I met the team, like I could put my slippers on and really be at home.”

— Sam Janovksy - Go Wild For Your Health Sept 2020

“Thank you Polly & Shaun for being incredible hosts.”

— Eddy Wooler Go Wild For Your Health Sept 2020

“Fabulously well organised retreat”

- Sam Cox Go Wild For Your Health Jan 2020