Yoga with Carolyn
Create. Rest. Reset.
A Summer Solstice retreat for women.
Hazel Hill Wood, Hampshire / June 20th -22nd 2025
Join me and yoga teacher/creative Kerry Harrison, over summer solstice 2025, to ease the pace and routine of life,
and sink into the spacious uplifting joys of summer and connection!
Whether you join us exhausted, over-busy, feeling the call of nature and intuition, in need of a digital detox,
or just a women in this world craving connection with like minded women, this retreat is here to support and inspire you.
Through inclusive movement and restorative yoga (think somatic, mindful, low, cushions and blankets kinda vibe :)
we will guide you to explore your yoga, any way you need.
Find presence that can feel lost in the 'doing' of daily life, through mindfulness in the ancient woodland.
Invite energizing rest through every part of you with Summer Solstice journaling around the fire and cosy Yoga Nidra.
Through rest we can unlock creative magic in us too! So we'll invite you to dream with pen, paint, paper, and woodland inspiration. Get creative, make a mess, let go of perfection and feel free.
Linger a little longer in summer days immersed in the calming benefits of time in nature,
while also connecting with other women, listening and being heard - laughter is likely too!
Alongside our workshops, savour delicious, seasonal, plant-based meals and savour light summer
evenings around a fire in the woods, journaling, chatting, or simply taking in the 70 acres of private woodland.
No pressures. No expectations. Come exactly as you are.
This is replenishing and uplifting summer medicine for your soul where every woman is welcome.
"I just wanted to say thank you for this beautifully nurturing and creative space to unwind. I feel uplifted by the inspiring community of women, re-energised by the silence and cocooned by the woodland surroundings. I'm already looking forward to the next one!"~ Create. Rest. Reset 2024
Retreat: a wild and soothing unwinding
This weekend is all about working with your mind, body and imagination (plus, paper, paint, woodland gifts, pens and more) to rest, reset – and reignite your playful, creative self.
Feel your energy wake up with mindful movement in the woods (weather permitting), with plenty of options for you to take what feels right for you.
Explore joyful and relaxing creative sessions, including printmaking, intuitive painting, nature crafting and exploratory writing, and notice how creativity can invite a busy mind back to presence.
Unwind tension and stress through deeply nourishing Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra deep rest meditations to ease us through the evening.
The Programme
Create
Taking inspiration from the nature around us, you’ll be gently guided through a range of creative exercises. Discover how creativity can help you relax, step into the moment and spark a sense of adventure and aliveness.
Rest
Restorative yoga practices, woodland wanderings, gentle fireside journaling and time for you. This is your invitation to kick back, leave responsibilities behind and ease yourself into a soothing sense of rest.
Reset
The retreat intention is to slow down our busy lives and return to the joy of simple pleasures, away from life’s fast pace. Through the mingling of movement, rest, creativity and community, you can gently reset – leaving the weekend feeling restored and renewed.
Feast, fuel & nourish
Shared meal times, chatting and tucking into nourishing, delicious food is an important part of our retreats.
All meals will be vegetarian / plant-based, seasonal summery delights, and all lovingly prepared by our private chef Michelle Toll (@food_with_shell on Insta).
All your dietary needs such as vegan or Gluten Free can be catered, just let us know when you book.
Our Retreat Home
Un-plug, unwind and reconnect at Hazel Hill Wood. An off-grid, eco-conservation space, seven miles from Salisbury, set in 70 acres of private woodland. Their vision is to encourage wellbeing and resilience through connection with nature.
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Twin and private rooms with comfy single bunk beds, or double bed
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Solar powered showers
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Indoor and outdoor composting toilets
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Light and bright Indoor studio space
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Dining room to enjoy our shared meals
Please note, you need to bring bedding and eco-friendly toiletries are encouraged to help protect the local environment.
This Retreat Is For You If you...
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Are a woman and feel like life is full and you're craving a spacious break from routine, to reconnect to your body and mind
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Feel more at home in small groups, and perhaps have never been on a retreat and would love a down to earth, friendly group
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Are interested in exploring yoga with a softer, restorative feel (you can be an experienced yogi or a total beginner)
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Want to invest in your wellbeing and looking for some creative inspiration – on the mat and for life
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Curious about (or very interested in) mindfulness and meditation in nature
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Keen to (re)discover your creative self, but haven’t done any art since school. Or maybe creativity is part of your life, and you’re interested in learning about more mindful or self reflective creative practices
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Open minded to play, and would love to be supported in trying new things (knowing you can choose to take or leave any of the practices)
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Seeking uplifting benefits of spending time with like-minded souls, in nature, eating fresh food and unplugging from technology
Example Schedule (TBC)
Friday 20th June
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11am arrival
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Tea and snacks
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Welcome circle
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Grounding mindfulness and creativity
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1pm lunch
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4pm Yoga Nidra and mindful creativity workshop
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6.30 Dinner
Sat 21st June
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8.00am Mindful Movement celebrating Summer Solstice
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9.30am Breakfast
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10.30am Nature connection Workshop
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1.00pm Lunch
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Spacious Free Time
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4pm Yoga Nidra and mindful creativity workshop
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6.30 Dinner
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8:00 Fire circle gathering and Solstice Journaling
Sunday 22nd June
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9am Rest in Movement (or lie-in)
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10.30am Brunch
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12pm Closing circle ritual
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2pm Home time
Recommended
"The yoga was so empowering and like nothing I have experienced before. I felt entirely comfortable to do whatever my body felt comfortable with and not put pressure on myself to do it in the ‘Instagram’ way!"
"Being on retreat with Carolyn and Kerry, creating, chatting, moving with freedom, finding some peace in my busy life, felt like the ultimate of duvet days - I cannot recommend this retreat enough."
"The perfect opportunity to retreat from the world, back to myself. I felt safe, looked after, seen and heard all weekend. The venue was just perfect and the food delicious. I am already looking forward to the next one.”
Everything is included for you to enjoy
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2 night’s accommodation in a private, or Twin room
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Morning yoga-ish practice and energising movement
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Grounding mindfulness meditations
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Calming, slow, restorative yoga
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Guided Yoga Nidra - non sleep deep rest meditation
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Writing to inspire creativity and support wellbeing
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Playful and mindful mixed media art sessions to unlock your creative self
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Lateral thinking experiments
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Mindful nature walk and woodland creativity
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Unlimited herbal teas, fresh coffee and fruit
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Private chef preparing fresh, seasonal meals and tasty treats
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Free time to explore, walk and rest
Please note, travel is not included and you need to bring your own bedding.
Invest In You
£515.00pp TWIN / BUNKS
The Hideaway has comfortable single bunk bed rooms for two people to share.
There's a wash basin in the room, and three shower rooms and compost loos in this building.
£540.00pp LARGE TWIN / BUNKS
Two bunk beds in a spacious room in The Oak House for two people to share. One of these bunk beds has a double at
the bottom. This room shares the two shower rooms in this building and the indoor composting loos.
£555.00pp LARGE TWIN MEZANINE
This spacious room on the first floor of The Oak House has two single beds.
It shares the 2 shower rooms and indoor composting loos (down the stairs).
£565.00 PRIVATE BUNK ROOM
£585.00 PRIVATE DOUBLE
Single bunk bed room, or private room with a double bed in The Hideaway for you to enjoy all to yourself.
There's a wash basin in the room, and three shower rooms and compost loos in this building.
Please note that you need to bring your own sheets and bedding for all bedrooms on this retreat.
But there's something rather homely and comfy about having your own pillow and duvet isn't there?
Click the button above to tell us your room preference
We will get back to you to confirm with a booking form. £150.00pp deposit will secure your spot
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Full balance payable within 8 weeks of retreat
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Split payment plans can be arranged on booking, or opt to pay the full amount at time of booking
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If booking less than 8 weeks of the retreat, the full amount is payable
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Full payment terms will be shared with you as part of the booking process
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Price is per person and including all accommodation, meals and practices, as above
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Your travel costs are not included. We will do our best to arrange lift shares where possible
Please note this is an alcohol-free retreat, and a digital detox is recommended to.
A chance to fully rest and unwind. (Phone use is of course available any time if you need to check in at home a little)