Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreat

Highlights

  • Get truly in touch with the incredible landscape on wild swimming excursions
  • Relax and unwind with meditation and yoga sessions led by your host
  • Enjoy the solitude and beautiful natural surroundings of your country house home
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What you'll do

Overview

Truly immerse yourself in the wild landscape of North Wales, on a luxury weekend wild swimming and yoga retreat on the Isle of Anglesey, and experience the rejuvenating power of nature.

Each day you’ll discover a beautiful new wild swimming location, exploring the beautiful Anglesey coastline with its hidden, misty coves, secluded beaches, majestic sand dunes and stunning countryside.

These are spots that the locals have been using for hundreds of years, but they’re far enough off the tourist trail to still feel totally wild, wonderfully unique and completely unspoilt, so you can bask in the feeling of swimming in complete seclusion.

This is a yoga retreat suitable for anyone who wants to explore the stunning coastline of North Wales from a totally unique perspective, to relax and fully enjoy nature.

The Location:
The stunning Isle of Anglesey hosts miles of coastline with trails, expansive beaches, quiet coves, picturesque towns and views to the mountains of Snowdonia National Park. Menai Bridge, the nearest town to the venue, is an easy ten minute stroll, and boasts an array of independent shops, vegan cafes and restaurants. The town overlooks the Menai Strait, a spectacular body of water with small islands sprinkled throughout, and is named after the impressive Menai Suspension Bridge that spans the island of Anglesey and the mainland. It’s all here to be explored and enjoyed.

The Venue:
The retreat takes place in a stylish, secluded country house on the Isle of Anglesey, nestled in 21 acres of private parkland, which gathers together for your pleasure; stunning views over Snowdon, a meandering river, magical waterfalls, world renowned historic gardens, lazy meadows, mature woodland and an oak framed building perfect for your yoga sessions.

The Yoga Space:
The Yoga Space, stroll through the walled garden, and majestic wooden gates to the oak framed building. With its lovingly hand crafted oak beams, high ceilings and underfloor heating, it makes the ideal space for yoga and mediation practice. Bask in the rising sunlight during morning yoga and then enjoy settling down into candle lit relaxations in the evening. With the peace and tranquility of the surrounding parkland, it is your sanctuary from the outside world.

The Swims
We tailor the swims to the groups’ requirements. So depending on how everyone’s feeling and what you fancy getting up to, depends on where we go. It could be anything from breathtaking coastal swims on the Isle of Anglesey, to floating about in the spectacular lakes of Snowdonia, to taking an active dip in some of the most stunning waterfalls Wales has to offer. Either way, you will feel invigorated and empowered as you connect back to nature. Your every safety will be catered for and we can provide as little or as much kit as you need. This retreat is suitable for all levels of swimming ability.

The Food:
Healthy eating is an integral part of the retreat experience and three nourishing plant based meals are provided each day, which are low in sugar and dairy free, plus herbal teas, fruit and healthy afternoon snacks. Please let us know of any intolerances when you book so that we can accommodate these.

Holistic Treatments:
There will be plenty of time to indulge in a body treatment or two with one on our superb in house therapists. Offer a range of massage treatments, from Indian head and Swedish full body, to Tui Na (a Chinese massage similar to Shiatsu). Our therapists use organic therapeutic oils to ease away your stresses and strains. Each treatment is £65 for 45 minutes.

2025 Dates

20 – 22 June

11 – 13 July

19 – 21 September

 

*From price based on a twin room with a shared bathroom

 

 

Arrival on Anglesey

5pm – Arrival and settle in with some tea and cake

6-7pm – Meditation and yoga

7:30pm – Dinner, introductions and expectations

 

Yoga and Wild Swimming

7:45am – Meditation and yoga class

9:15am – Breakfast

10:30am – Safety briefing, kit distribution, then depart for the day’s natural swimming location

11am-2:30pm – Walk, wild swim and picnic lunch

2:30-4.30pm – Free time to relax, enjoy tea and massages

4.30pm – Tea and cake

6-7pm – Meditation and yoga class

7:30pm – Dinner

 

A Final Swim and Departure Day

7:45-9.15am – Meditation and yoga class

9:15am – Breakfast

10:30am – Safety briefing, kit distribution, then depart for the day’s natural swimming location

11am – 2pm – Wild swim and picnic lunch

2:30-4pm – free time and departures

What's included

Included

  • Two nights luxury accommodation
  • Daily yoga and meditation sessions
  • Yoga equipment – mats/blocks/props
  • Two guided wild swims
  • Two guided walks to the chosen swim location
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner – wholesome and plant-based
  • Unlimited fruit, tea, coffee and fruit water
  • Unlimited access to the 21 acres of stunning garden and grounds at Plas Cadnant with its river and plunge pool
  • The friendly host service of the team at the retreat throughout your stay
  • Wetsuit hire
  • Linen, towels and toiletries

Accommodation

The Coach House

Your accommodation will be in the magnificent Coach House, accommodating up to 11 guests on two spacious floors with an impressive upstairs dining/sitting room with a large wood-burning stove.

The estate is located on 200 acres and surrounded by history, a stunning country house with amazing gardens, a peaceful place to relax with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

By night, candles, incense and log fires create the perfect atmosphere. Its wonderfully comfortable beds, crisp white linen, fresh flowers, views over rolling parkland and piping hot power showers all make up the luxury and style of your weekend at this stunning country house.

Some rooms have ensuite bathrooms and others have shared bathrooms - please select your preference.

Your local host

Laura Bell

Laura landed into yoga quite literally after being thrown out of a boat in Australia 11 years ago and landing with a broken back. After 3 months of rehabilitation, she was able to walk again but was told her passion of running was no longer an option and that yoga would be the best form of exercise to aid her recovery. As she started to practise yoga as a way to keep her back strong and pain free, her love of yoga was born. After training with David Swenson in Ashtanga yoga a new yogic way of life flourished.

From teaching weekly classes and workshops she soon realised that she wanted to give her students more. It was then that her retreats were born. She found a stunning location, taught the yoga, led the group on coastal walks and with the help of her mum cooked the meals. It was very much a family affair, with her sister helping out and carrying out the massages. But demand for the retreats grew and now have a team of like minded, caring women running the retreats throughout the year. Laura is still very much involved in the running of the retreats and will often be there to help set up, sometimes with a baby or toddler in tow!

Laura landed into yoga quite literally after being thrown out of a boat in Australia 11 years ago and landing with a broken back. After 3 months of rehabilitation, she was able to walk again but was told her passion of running was no longer an option and that yoga would be the best form of exercise to aid her recovery. As she started to practise yoga as a way to keep her back strong and pain free, her love of yoga was born. After training with David Swenson in Ashtanga yoga a new yogic way of life flourished.

From teaching weekly classes and workshops she soon realised that she wanted to give her students more. It was then that her retreats were born. She found a stunning location, taught the yoga, led the group on coastal walks and with the help of her mum cooked the meals. It was very much a family affair, with her sister helping out and carrying out the massages. But demand for the retreats grew and now have a team of like minded, caring women running the retreats throughout the year. Laura is still very much involved in the running of the retreats and will often be there to help set up, sometimes with a baby or toddler in tow!

Location

Retreats take place at Plas Cadnant, a stylish, secluded country house on the Isle of Anglesey.

They start on Friday afternoon and end on Sunday evening.

Nestled in 21 acres of private parkland, you’ll discover stunning views over Snowdonia, a meandering river, magical waterfalls, world renowned historic gardens, lazy meadows, mature woodland and a new oak framed building perfect for yoga sessions. Described as “one of the most amazing retreats on the Isle of Anglesey”.

The retreat is easily accessible by both train and car. The nearest station is Bangor, which links directly with London Euston. Exact directions will be provided on your booking voucher.

What our travellers are saying...

Amazing weekend. Amy is a truly inspirational yoga teacher. Lake and sea swims were awesome. The food was so good. Highly recommend this retreat.

Pat A

Feeling fabulous today for the first time in a long time all thanks to a weekend away with The Zest Life. A huge thank you to Kate and the Wild Swim team for an awesome sensory reboot.

Lou B

FAQs

What can I expect for the meals?

The retreats provide a delicious plant based vegetarian menu – healthy picnic lunches at the swim locations and divine meals back at the house in the evening. Retreats avoid sugar, dairy, wheat and gluten where possible. Pukka and fresh herbal teas are plenty, along with a selection of fresh fruit and healthy cakes. You will not go hungry!

What level of fitness should I have for this retreat?

This retreat is perfect for all levels; small groups ensure everyone gets the support they need.

What's the age requirement?

The minimum age is 18, however some mothers and younger daughters have come together.

What is the yoga space like?

Just through the walled garden and majestic wooden gates you’ll find the oak framed yoga space completed in 2012. The combination of lovingly handcrafted oak beams, high ceilings and underfloor heating make it the ideal surrounding for yoga and meditation practice. With the peace and tranquility of the surrounding parkland, it is a sanctuary from the outside world.

Can I share a twin room with another (female) solo traveller?

Yes, you can.

Please contact us hello@nitgb.com if you are interested in this option.

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