Uplifting summer yoga retreat in Norfolk, UK
21.06.24 - 23.06.24 | West Lexham, Norfolk
About West Lexham
West Lexham Manor in Norfolk is the ideal location for a summer weekend retreat. Set in peaceful countryside perfect for long walks and a short drive away from the sweeping sandy beaches of Holkham and Brancaster for those wanting some sea air.
The estate offers an idyllic natural environment with accommodation in luxury modern en-suite rooms and cosy cabins set on the side of a lake. The heritage barn has been stunningly converted and provides an airy, bright space perfect for yoga and gathering.
The Venue
West Lexham is an eco-friendly paradise, run on +90% renewables and organic principles in a pocket of Norfolk bursting with wildlife. Guided by holistic living, inspired by nature, informed through personal development and devoted to community.
Wild swimming lake
Row boats
Sanctuary garden
Chalk stream
Abundance of wildlife
Sustainable and eco-friendly
Run on 95% renewable energy
The Food
Enjoy the luxury of having every meal lovingly prepared for you. Our on site chefs will be serving delicious, seasonal food using an astonishing diversity of fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs. . The plant based meals are as delicious as they are nutritious!
Retreat programme
The retreat will begin on Friday evening with a welcome class followed by a delicious dinner. Emma will then lead you through two classes on the Saturday in the beautiful barn shala. She will offer an uplifting, dynamic morning class to align body and breath, followed by breakfast.
During the day there will be plenty of time for walks, massage treatments, a trip out to the beach or curling up with a good book. There will be a delicious healthy lunch and the group will meet again in the late afternoon for a more restorative practice to delve deeper into the postures. In the evening the group will gather again for dinner in the barn and chats around the fire pit.
Emma will also weave daily healing sound baths into the schedule with her magical crystal bowls! You're in for a treat.
Arrival time on Friday 21 June will be from 4pm. Departure on Sunday 23 June will be at midday after a lake dip for those who fancy it, energising morning yoga and a nourishing brunch.
Accommodation & food
West Lexham offers unique, beautiful and very comfortable accommodation with a mix of single, twin and double rooms, charming en-suite treehouses, cosy wooden cabins and bell tents set on the side of the lake.
The luxurious bedrooms are all en-suite and set around a courtyard adjacent to the yoga barn. All have underfloor heating and huge windows which flood the rooms with natural light. They combine rustic charm with funky modern twists.
The charming treehouses, wooden cabins and bell tents are a short walk from the barn with views of the lake. The treehouses and cabins have en suite bathrooms and the bell tents share the high quality garden washroom facilities close by.
Delicious healthy meals will be served throughout the retreat. Vegetarian delights to nourish body and soul using seasonal, organic vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs picked daily from the West Lexham gardens.
Pricing
Single occupancy en-suite room - £745
Shared twin/double room, en-suite - £645
Single occupancy wooden cabin, en-suite - £745
All costs are per person
The cost includes:
Your accommodation
Daily yoga and meditation classes
Delicious homemade/homegrown organic vegetarian food
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.
Travel Arrangements
West Lexham is situated in Norfolk to the east of Kings Lynn. The nearest town is Swaffham, to the South. It is about 2 hours from London by car and close to rail and coach stops.
Arrival time on Friday 21 June is from 4pm and the first yoga class will be at 5.30pm. The retreat will finish at midday after brunch on Sunday 23 June. We will put people in touch with each other for lift sharing.
If you are coming by train from London the most direct journey by train is from King's Cross to Downham Market. From here you could share a taxi with others. The journey from Downham Market to West Lexham Manor takes 40 minutes by car and costs around £35.
To look at train options go to: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Full travel details can be seen on the West Lexham website: www.westlexham.org
West Lexham Manor
Nr. Kings Lynn
Norfolk PE32 2QN