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Water & Wellbeing Retreat 2026


  • Holmsted Himalays Staplefield Road Haywards Heath, England, RH17 United Kingdom (map)

Water & Wellbeing Retreat Weekend
12th-14th June 2026

Recharging - Slowing Down - Reconnecting - Nature Immersion - Resting - Relaxing - You-Time - Yoga & Paddleboarding - SUP Yoga - Wild swimming - Nature - Campfires - Bird Watching - Drumming Circle - Soundbath


We’re back!
Join Isis du Jour & Kate Anderson for this very special Summer getaway.

After a wonderful and sold-out retreat last year, we are delighted to be returning to the same beautiful site where The Yoga Yurt is located for another deeply nourishing weekend away.

Join us at the stunning hilltop location of Holmsted Himalayas in Cuckfield, overlooking ancient woodland in the heart of West Sussex. This peaceful, spacious site is home to The Yoga Yurt and offers breathtaking views, wide open skies and a true sense of calm.

Accommodation includes 10 fully furnished bell tents, as well as plenty of space to pitch your own tent or bring a campervan. The campsite is beautifully maintained, with hot showers, flushing loos, and a welcoming communal space at its heart for socialising and relaxing.

This weekend is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and truly unwind. You’ll be nourished with healthy, delicious food and revitalised through a balanced programme of yoga practices, including:

  • Energising Yoga Flow

  • Yin & Restorative Yoga

  • Meditation & Yoga Nidra

  • Pranayama (breathwork) exploration

A highlight of the site is the wild swimming lake, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip or take part in paddle boarding and SUP Yoga sessions.

Evenings are relaxed and atmospheric, with optional activities such as gathering around the fire, a drumming circle, sound bath, or simply enjoying some quiet time under the stars.

This retreat is dedicated to recharging and resetting, with plenty of free time built into the schedule for resting, reading, journaling, chatting, or simply soaking up the beauty of this special place — far away from the demands of everyday life.

✨ A chance to return to nature, to yourself, and to the familiar magic of The Yoga Yurt


Our Site: Holmsted Himalayas

Make it stand out

Our tents are spread out across our hilltop site, with a ring of ancient woodland offering protection from the elements. We have hot showers, flushing loos and a beautiful communal space at the heart of the site for socialising and relaxing. There is newly installed mains power to the site, which allows you to keep all your electrical goods charged up, and powers the on-site fridge.

There’s plenty of communal space to find a place to read, lounge around, rest & relax.
As weather can be unpredictable, we also have plenty of sheltered spaces.

Your Stay at one of our Bell Tents

We have 10 fully furnished bell tents available for our retreat at Holmsted Himalayas. They are equipened with nearly everything you need for a relaxing little break, without the need to bring anything. 

Each tent contains the following: 

  • 1 double and 2 single Z beds (additional beds are available for an extra £25 per night) 

  • All bedding - pillows, duvets and bed sheets 

  • Two small side tables

  • Magnetic torch to light up your tent

  • Fire pit with fire lighters and log seats (logs are available from the farm)

  • Cosy rugs and fluffy mats

You can also enjoy wild swimming, a sauna, hot showers, toilets, and main electricity.

Bell Tent Pricing:

  • Single Occupancy - £555 pp

  • Double Occupancy - £425 pp

  • Triple Occupancy - £375 pp

We are happy to pair you in the twin/triple bell tents if that’s ok with you, just let us know when you make your booking.

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Pitch Only - Pricing:

  • Single Occupancy - £399 pp

  • Double Occupancy - £255 pp

  • Triple Occupancy - £225 pp

BOOK YOUR PITCH

Sample Schedule*

All sessions are optional and we always invite you to do as much or as little as you like :)

07:30 - 08:30 Breakfast pots, fruit, herbal teas

08:30 - 09:00 Self meditation

09:00 - 10:45 Flow yoga practice

10:45 - 12:00 Free time / wild swimming / journaling / nature immersion

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 14:30 Paddle boarding / SUP Yoga / Breathwork

13:00 - 14:00 Restorative yoga / breathwork session

14:30 - 16:00 Paddle boarding & SUP Yoga

15:00 - 16:00 Restorative yoga / breathwork session

18:30 - 20:00 Dinner / cooking

20:30 - 21:30 Gentle Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Drumming Circle or Soundbath

  • Private massage bookings between 13:00-17:00

*Please note that this is a sample schedule and timings or content might slightly change

Meet your Retreat Hosts / Teachers

Isis du Jour

Isis is the founder of The Yoga Yurt, yoga teacher, teacher trainer and sound practitioner with a deep love of nature, music, and community. Her teaching is rooted in creating space for people to slow down, reconnect, and experience the magic of yoga both on and off the mat. Alongside her trainings in Vinyasa, Yin/Restorative, SUP, and Prenatal Yoga, Isis integrates her passion for sound — guiding nourishing sound baths, yoga nidra sessions, and offering vibroacoustic massage as a trained sound healer.

Warm, inclusive, and ever-curious, Isis believes yoga is a lifelong journey of growth and discovery. She feels privileged to share this journey with others and to welcome people into The Yoga Yurt — a place where movement, nature, music, and mindful connection come together.

Kate Anderson

Kate worked for 15 years in corporate communication, as a film producer at an internationally renowned London corporate production company. During this time she developed a daily yoga practice as a counter to the physical and mental demands of her job. After taking time out to become a mum to 3 kids, Kate trained to teach yoga in 2013 and has been working as a full-time yoga teacher since 2016. Kate now teaches a diverse range of classes, from corporate clients in Sussex and London, to running and managing her own open classes, 1-1 private sessions, workshops & retreats.


Bookings & Payments

A non-refundable deposit of 35% will hold your space for our upcoming retreat, with the balance due 8 weeks before the retreat. Payments can be made by bank transfer, details will be in your booking confirmation.

Included:

  • Nights stay at the beautiful Holmsted Himalayas Campsite

  • Friday Night Delicious, Home-Cooked Plant Based Welcome Dinner

  • Breakfast Pots & snacks, Unlimited Tea & Coffee

  • All Yoga, Meditation, Soundbath, SUP Yoga & Paddle boarding

  • Goodie Bag

Not included:

  • Saturday Lunch & Dinner

  • Sauna & Massage (available to book in advance for an extra fee)

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Logs (available from the farm)

  • Transport

Terms & Conditions

  • 35% deposit is required to secure your space

  • Deposits are non-refundable.

  • Balance payment will need to be paid in full 2 months in advance.

  • Once payments are made, they are non-refundable if you cancel for any reason.
    Your booking may be transferred to a friend or family member.

  • Please consider taking out a travel insurance before booking, individual insurance for a single trip can be as little as £6.00 for over £3500 of cover.

  • Please make sure you read our full Terms & Conditions before booking.

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