Spring Retreat at Whalley Abbey

10th-12th April 2026 £465 Ensuite single £410 Early Bird( before Feb 14th)

We are returning to this beautiful venue, a former Manor House set within the ruins of a fourteenth century Cistercian monastery. Whalley Abbey is set in the sleepy village of Whalley,just half an hours train ride from Manchester City centre and very accessible for a weekend away from the daily grind.

We will practice in the vaulted great hall which is pictured here and meals are taken in the simple yet beautiful dining area.

 We will begin on Friday evening with a gentle unwinding floor practice to help you leave the week behind before a delicious supper created by the excellent chefs.

You can then absorb the stunning surroundings before a pyjama practice of deep relaxation before bed.

On Saturday morning we practice before breakfast, a gently active practice in which we focus on the restfulness within our movements.

Delicious breakfast will follow and then free time to walk, rest, explore,read whatever your body and mind need.

And then lunch followed by more free time and then afternoon exploratory yoga practice, a more restorative session followed by supper.

In the evening we take a simple ritual practice and pyjama practice will be available again!

Sunday morning practice consolidates all we have covered over the weekend and then breakfast and free time before a closing ritual and lunch.

I like to give plenty of space and time for you to make this retreat as restful as possible. The practices create a safe container for your own exploration and hopefully will provide useful tools to take away with you.