2024
RISE RETREATS
SCOTLAND

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 19^th 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.

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.

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!