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Go Wild For Your Health - Midweek 4 Day Wild Swimming, SUP, Kayaking, Breathwork & Yoga Retreat ALL SPACES NOW £595


  • TILTON HOUSE FIRLE BN8 6LL UK (map)

AS FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN:-

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The Times - Wild Fitness

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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….run by Polly & Shaun for over 16 years.




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

All of our instructors are full qualified.

YOGA CLASSES with Sarah Williams

Candle lit yoga practices in our heated woodland yurt - practice surrounded by nature. Classes will be a mixture of Hatha and Vinyasa, and will last 90 minutes each ( 3 sessions of 90 mins)

BREATH WORKSHOP with Breathgal - Mel Fewtrell

In just one Breathwork session you can shift perspective, boost creativity, reveal and transform self-limiting beliefs and restore inner connection. Using conscious connected breathwork with specialist breath work teacher, Mel Fewtrell AKA Breathgal (Session lasts 2 hours)

GUIDED WALK WITH YOUR HOSTS, SHAUN TRELOAR & POLLY MOORE

You will be guided on a walk across the South Downs - looking out along and over the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Haven.

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. (Walks last approx 2.5hrs, shorter walks can provided if needed). We have lived in this landscape for over 20years, and love to share the walks that always thrill.

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.

We can provide wetsuits for SUP & Kayaking

SOUND HEALING SESSION with Brighitta Moser Clark

Sound Baths are sublime immersive experiences that allow for true rest. As you receive the sound with your entire being you will have a chance to drop down and reconnect with your deeper self. Nothing is expected or required, you may simply lay down or sit comfortably to receive this pause in time and be soothed by the most beautiful sounds, joining together in this non-verbal space of connection to simply share peace. A gentle guided meditation will be offered to help ease you in and out of the 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.

Optional Massage

Treatments include Reiki; Aromatherapy; Deep tissue and Thai Yoga Massage.

Prices are £70/hr payable in cash directly.

These should be pre booked.

You are also able to use the onsite sauna during your stay, just remember to bring your own spare towel and your swimming costume ..

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

 

VOTED BY CITIZEN FEMME -

UKS BEST WELLBEING RETREATS IN 2022

ABOUT THE TEAM -

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

Co Host - Walking Guide:-

SHAUN TRELOAR Tilton Houses’ own Shaun Treloar will take you on guided walks across the inspiring South Downs National Park. He will share with you the landscape that helps stir and strengthen the soul.

READ MORE ABOUT SHAUN



 

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. Its been my pleasure to curate these Go Wild Retreats crafting together the best elements from running retreats for over 16 years.

READ MORE ABOUT POLLY

 

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.

READ MORE ABOUT SARAH

 
Crystal Sound Healing

Sound Healing with Brighitta

Brighitta plays alchemy crystal singing bowls which are made with 99.992% pure quartz and blended with other crystals, gemstones, and precious metals. Her Sound Baths are truly immersive as our bodies ‘hear’ the crystalline sound vibrations with every cell. The sound often resonates through our many layers - the body gives feedback with sublime movements of energy while the mind can see colours and visions of spontaneous insights.

READ MORE ABOUT BRIGHITTA

 

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.


READ MORE ABOUT MEL

 

CHEF - Lucie Hawkes

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. 

READ MORE ABOUT LUCY

 
 

SCHEDULE:-(maybe subject to seasonal alterations )

Monday 23rd May

1500 Arrivals for tea and tinctures

1700 Breathworkshop with Melanie Fewtrell

1915 Courtyard Supper *weather permitting

2000 Optional bonfire

Tuesday 24th May

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 25th May

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 Guided sunset walk to Firle Beacon

Thursday 26th May

0730 Morning Yoga Class

0900 Breakfast

1100 Time for farewells

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


JOIN OUR GO WILD TRIBE

Go Wild Tribe
Sunset Walks
breathwork under the trees
 

PRICES for this 4 day retreat in May

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

SALE NOW £595

 

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

 

Single Occupancy in super king room £765

SALE NOW £595

 

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 - these can also be provided if necessary

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.

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