Wellness: The Winter Deep Rest Retreat

An afternoon of deep restoration in the eco barn on Lopemede Farm.
Yoga, breathwork, and a deeply relaxing sound bath with Jess from Firelight & Craig from Soundworks.

January is often a time where we are expected to hit the ground running, however what does the season tell us? That we are still in the depths of winter and we must rest where we can and preserve our energy in these colder times. 

We've built The Deep Rest Retreat as an afternoon to give you something rare: genuine permission to stop. To be nurtured, to relax, and to enter into this new calendar year feeling energised.

Inside the cosy eco barn on the farm, we're bringing together a slow, restorative afternoon of movement, breath and sound. All of it held to the backdrop of live music from Craig Rogerson of Soundworks.

The afternoon

🌿 1:00–1:30 - Opening circle

We begin together. A grounding meditation, warming teas, and space to arrive fully. Time to leave the busyness of the day at the door and settle in.

🧘 1:30–2:30 - Restorative yoga flow with Jess 

A slow, intentional yoga practice designed to release tension held in the body. Nothing to push through, just movement that meets you where you are. The session will flow to Craig's handpan playing, transporting you to a world of peace and calm.

🌿 2:30 - 2:45 - Short break 

Drinks and fruit before the next part of the day.

🌬️ 2:45–3:30 - Breathwork with Jess

A cleansing, conscious connected breathwork session to help you let go of stresses, worries and cares. Breathing to a curated playlist that Craig is accompanying with his array of instruments to help us drop in deeper. 

🔔 3:30–4:30 - Sound bath with Craig 

We close with a full group sound bath from Craig from Soundworks - Using Himlayan singing bowls, Crystal singing bowls, the gong and the beautiful tones of the handpan, you are free to drift away to wherever the sound may take you.

🌿 4:30–5:00 - Closing circle

We'll gather together again to share, connect and gently land before you head back into the world. You'll leave with an intention to carry with you.

🍵 Throughout - Teas, snacks & time to connect

Warming teas and nourishing snacks are available throughout the afternoon, with unhurried time to rest and connect before you head back into the world.

Your sound guide

Craig (Soundworks) - sound practitioner and live musician, long-time Firelight collaborator. Craig plays live throughout the entire afternoon -  from the opening meditation in yoga to the final notes of the sound bath. 

It's what makes this afternoon genuinely different.

Your movement & breath guide

Jess (Firelight) will guide you through the afternoon's yoga flow and breathwork -  two practices she holds with genuine warmth and deep care. Expect restorative, calming movement and a breathwork journey designed that will help ease away the stresses and strains of a hectic summer.

Tickets

🐣 Early bird - £55 (first 10 tickets only) 🎟️ Standard - £65

Places limited and last time we sold out. If you've been meaning to give yourself an afternoon of proper rest after Christmas and New Year - this is it.

The venue

The Eco Barn, Lopemede Farm, Oxfordshire (full address shared on booking)

Bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, warm clothes to layer up, and an open mind. Teas and snacks are included.