3-night Yoga Retreat in Dorset
About
Launceston Farm is a lavish Georgian farmhouse with six elegant ensuite bedrooms.
On either side of the farmhouse are two luxurious self-contained one-bedroom cottages. Each cottage has its own living room, kitchen and private courtyard with an outdoor bath to supplement the indoor shower room.
The venue has wellness facilities on site including a beautiful yoga room with exposed beams and underfloor heating, access to over 900 acres of organic farmland with miles of trails for walking, an indoor biomass heated swimming pool and sauna and a range of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for exploring and relaxing.
The whole estate is exceptionally picturesque, every detail has been carefully considered to provide the utmost comfort and the surrounding countryside is an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Launceston Farm is a 10 minute drive to the market town of Blandford Forum and is a forty minute drive to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Yoga sessions will include: posture work, breath work, relaxation and meditation interwoven with philosophical themes and mindfulness.
This retreat includes an optional guided walk to the nearby village of Chettle (approx. 3 hrs) and a shorter local walk.
Onsite massage can be arranged at your convenience. 50 minute massage slots will be available at: 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at a rate of £60. Slots must be booked in advance.
Food
Food is an important part of the experience whilst on retreat and much care and thought goes into the menu planning, preparation and presentation of each dish. You can be sure that every meal you eat will be healthy, delicious and full of colour and flavour. Meals will be mostly vegetarian (fish is sometimes incorporated). Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Itinerary
Friday
4.30 - Arrive and settle in
5.30 - Welcome meeting & yoga
7.00 - Dinner
Saturday/Sunday
8.30 - Energising yoga
10.00 - Brunch
11.00 - Local walk
1.00 - Cake / fruit / healthy snacks left for self service
2.00 - Swim/sauna/massage/relax/free time
5.30 - Calming yoga
7.00 - Dinner
9.00 - Meditation
Monday
8.00 - Energising yoga
9.00 - Breakfast
10.00 - Depart
*All activities are entirely optional
When
Friday 21st March 2025 - Monday 24th March 2025 - SOLD OUT
Friday 28th November - Monday 1st December 2025- 4 TWIN & 1 SINGLE ROOM LEFT
Where
Launceston Farm, Tarrant Launceston, Blandford Forum DT11 8BY
Prices
Prices include: accommodation (we’ll have exclusive use of the property), all yoga sessions, all meals, local guided walks, use of swimming pool and sauna. The only thing not included in the price is massage.
Please email me with your room preference if you’d like to book: ruth@ruthtimmsyoga.com
Twin rooms in Farm house x3: £675 pp
Single rooms in farm house x3: £875 pp
Bothy cottage (sleeps 2 in twin beds): £775 pp
Deposit: £200. Balance paid 2 months prior to departure. Slow payment options available - detials will be sent upon booking.
Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend a retreat you’ve booked, any monies paid will be refunded in full up to 2 months prior to departure. After this time, I will do my best to fill your space (this usually isn’t a problem), if I’m unable to fill the space, I will not be able to issue a refund.
Testimonials from previous retreats:
“The holiday with Ruth was fabulous- clear communication and organisation, wonderful location, delicious food and plenty of yoga . Ruth was very sensitive to everyone’s needs. Definitely recommend!”
“The bespoke approach meant that the classes were varied and brilliantly targeted, providing just what we all seemed to need. The food and the setting of the venue nourished and nurtured us - such a delight. I cannot recommend highly enough.”
“A wonderful retreat. Relaxing, invigorating and rejuvenating in a beautiful venue and Ruth provided just the right amount of yoga/meditation. The food was amazing too!”
“The retreat was one of the loveliest experiences and I can recommend it to anyone who needs time to relax and reset .
Ruth’s organised and flexible approach meant the week flowed and adapted to the needs and emotions of the group
The setting and food were fantastic and the whole experience has left me with a renewed sense of peace as well as a healthy body.
I wish I could go every month.”
“We were treated to several sessions of yoga a day all of which were optional, it was the most wonderful experience practicing yoga outside in the early morning surrounded by wildlife and the aroma of honeysuckle and jasmine. Ruth adapted the practices each day to suit our moods and the activities of the day, making it truly personal and unique. No one practice was the same with a meditation every evening to complete the day. In addition the food was exceptional, exceeding expectations day after day. It really was quite the most perfect week.”
“Having recently returned from the Tarifa retreat I can honestly say there is absolutely nothing I would have changed. Ruth not only delivered an extensive programme of varied yoga sessions each day but also made sure the additional activities- guided walks and trips into Tarifa town and to Bolonia Roman ruins - were well planned and executed.”
“ A wonderful week of nourishing yoga, delicious food in a beautiful setting. Ruth is a an attentive & caring teacher & the retreat house had a wonderful team that took great care of us. Came back feeling refreshed & energised. Can’t wait to go back! “
“A special week shared with a wonderful group of like minded souls. The days quickly evolved into a repeating pattern of “yoga, eat, relax!” We had the time to explore our yoga practice at a deeper level, which was definitely a highlight. The food was absolutely delicious, so varied and beautifully presented every single meal. The villa had everything you could ask for, and plenty of space to hang out with a book so you never felt on top of people.”