Everything you need to know
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What to bring
What we will provide
Where you will stay
All twelve guests will be staying at Hurds Hill, a Regency country house with Victorian additions. Little fact for you: It was the home of Langport’s most famous resident, Walter Bagehot, who is regarded as one of the 19th century’s most influential writers on government, banking and finance. He was editor of the Economist magazine for 16 years from 1860 to 1876.
The present owners acquired the property in 2011 and have spent two years renovating the house, which now offers comfortable rooms and wonderful communal spaces to relax. The place has oodles of character thanks to the owners vast collection of antiques, books and collectables. The house is set in 5 acres of private and peaceful grounds with far-reaching views over the Somerset Levels.
The Yoga
You will enjoy yoga classes morning and evening throughout the retreat.
Yoga in the morning will be a vinyasa flow which is energizing and strength building. The class will run for approximately 75 minutes
Yoga in the evening will be a yin style class which involves longer holds and is focused on letting go. The class will run for approximately 60 minutes.
Yoga nidra will be offered to guests on the Saturday evening. It is a guided meditation focused on deep relaxation to get you ready for a peaceful sleep.
All classes are entirely optional.
Activities
Mindful Foraging
Rebekah, founder of Somerset Soulfood, will introduce us to mindful foraging. We will take a gentle walk, during which we will meet many plants that aid in nutrition and medicine. We will also drop into a guided meditation. You will come away with more knowledge of the vast array of plants around us and a deepened sense of how connected we are.
Lunch on the River Parrett
You will take lunch on board the Duchess of Cocklemore, Langport’s community passenger boat. There is nothing quite like floating down a river, watching life and nature pass you by whilst eating a delicious lunch!
Agenda
(subject to change)
FAQ’s
You do not need to be super fit or super bendy to participate and enjoy the yoga. You also do not have to have done any yoga whatsoever. The classes will cater for beginners to advanced yogis.
The morning classes are slightly stronger and you may get a little sweaty but rest assured, Toni will provide options for all fitness levels and flexibility levels. If you do ever feel that the class is too tiring or too much for you, you can rest in childs pose until you are ready to join in again and you can always discuss anything with Toni, your yoga instructor. Listening to your body is the most important thing.
We will provide maps of a few different walking routes and you are welcome to choose one of these routes and go for a walk on your own. We would ask that you stick to the routes highlighted as we wouldn’t want you to get lost!
We ask that you bring wet weather gear and wellies so that we can avoid missing out on any of the activities if we have a rainy weekend.
Food at a Rise Retreat is plentiful, nourishing and tasty. Meals will be served family-style for dinner, which will be our largest meal of the day. If you have dietary restrictions that you have not already informed us of, please let us know so we can ensure you are catered for.
We are very lucky to have the owner of the estate, Lucy, helping to prepare all the meals. Lucy is passionate about serving up fresh, seasonal vegetarian food which is locally sourced where possible.
I love the taste of coffee and see it as an essential part of my morning ritual, retreat or no retreat! So if you are a coffee drinker like me, coffee will be available.
We will also provide english breakfast and a variety of herbal teas for you to help yourselves to throughout the day.
Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and is individually designed. The experience is like staying in a private house, with everything you need for a restful stay.
Faar Estate is about a 25 minutes drive from Inverness airport and train station. If you would like for us to arrange a transfer for you, please contact us on [email protected] or message Jess +447392103285 with your arrival/departure information and timings, and we will try our best to arrange transport to bring you to and from the venue. Cost for this should be between £15 and £35 depending on how many others join. Alternatively, you can organise a taxi. We use Inverness Taxis: +44 1463 222 222
Yes there are spaces for cars to park next to the House
Farr is a stunning estate in the Scottish Highlands. Conveniently located approximately 25 minutes drive from Inverness, it is easy to get to but also remote.
Here is the address if you are driving:
Farr House
Inverness
IV2 6XB
You can contact Jess any time. I will be your host and will be staying a few minutes down the road from Farr House, so you can contact me any time during the retreat and leading up to it if you have any questions at all.
My email: [email protected]
My mobile number: +447392103285
Yoga in the morning will be a vinyasa flow class which will be energizing and strength bulding. The class will run for approximately 75 minutes.
Yoga in the evening will be a yin style class which involves longer holds and is focused on letting go. The class will run for approximately 60 minutes.
Both classes will involve some breathwork/pranayama or a guided meditation.