Retreats

Woodland Yoga Retreats are where tranquility meets transformation amidst the serene embrace of nature. Our retreats offer a sacred sanctuary for seekers of peace, renewal, and inner exploration.
Nestled in a range of beautiful locations, our haven provides a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life, inviting you to reconnect with your true essence and realign with the rhythms of the natural world.
From rejuvenating yoga practices to soul-nourishing meditation sessions, each retreat is thoughtfully curated to cultivate a space of healing, growth, and self-discovery. Join us as we embark on a journey of serenity and self-transformation, enveloped by the whispers of the natural world and the gentle embrace of community.
Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in woodlands with daffodils

The Sound & Sleep Series

Dates: Friday 10 July, 21 August, 25 September & 6 November 2026

Time: 19.00-21.00

Price: £30 per session or book all 4 for just £90 (1 session FREE!)

Location: Highfield Park Visitor Centre, St Albans Herts. AL4 0RA

 

A deeply restful blend of yoga, breathwork, meditation and crystal sound designed to improve sleep, reduce stress and soothe the nervous system. A peaceful Friday‑evening reset for body, mind and heart.

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Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in woodlands with daffodils

Awakening Wonder Mini Retreat

Date: Sunday 6 Sept 2026 | Time: 09:30-13:30 with optional lunch at the Coach House | Price: Three-tiered system £55-75 depending on circumstances

Location: The Oak House at Hatfield House, Herts. AL9 5HX

A soothing end‑of‑summer gathering to support your nervous system and help you savour the last of the season’s warmth through yoga, mindfulness, and sound at the beautiful Hatfield House.

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Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in woodlands with daffodils

Autumn Equinox Gathering

Date: Sunday 20 September 2026 | Time: 10.00-13.00 | Price: Three-tiered system £45-65 depending on circumstances

Location: Highfield Park Visitor Centre, St Albans, Herts. AL4 0RA

Our annual Autumn Equinox Gathering is all about witnessing and honouring the changing of the season and welcoming autumn. A time to begin to slow down, to connect to what is important to us and to let go of anything that might holding us back.

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Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in woodlands with daffodils

Welcoming Winter Day Retreat

Date: Sunday 22 November 2026 | Time: 10.00-16.00 | Price: Three-tiered system £75-115 depending on circumstances

Location:The Oak House at Hatfield House, Herts. AL9 5HX

Join us at The Oak House Studio in Hatfield Park for a unique winter retreat. Reconnect with nature and learn mindful tools to embrace the quiet beauty and wisdom of this often-overlooked season.

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Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in woodlands with daffodils

Winter Solstice Celebration

Date: Sunday 13 December 2026 | Time: 10.00-13.00 | Price: Three-tiered system £45-65 depending on circumstances

Location: Highfield Park Visitor Centre, St Albans, Herts. AL4 0RA

Get ready to welcome the light back in! The longest night of the year will soon pass, and we’ll slowly see the days become longer. Join us as we prepare to close out the year, welcome in new intentions and ground ourselves for the coming festivities.

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Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in woodlands with daffodils

Rooted in Strength & Stillness

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Date: Sunday 10 May 2026 | Time: 10:00-13:00 | Price: Three-tiered system £45-65 depending on circumstances

Location: Highfield Park Visitor Centre, Herts, AL4 0RA, 

A morning of hatha yoga, meditation and sound healing — designed to build strength in body, resilience in mind, and space for deep, nourishing rest.

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Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in woodlands with daffodils

A Retreat Into Stillness

FULLY BOOKED

Date: Sunday 19 April 2026 | Time: 09:30-13:30 | Price: Three-tiered system £45-65 depending on circumstances

Location: Highfield Park Visitor Centre, Herts, AL4 0RA, 

A mini retreat of yoga, mindfulness, nature, and sound — held mostly in nourishing silence. A gentle invitation to slow down, listen inward, and rediscover the quiet that restores us.

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Words from my clients

I feel like I’ve given both my mind and body a week’s holiday! It was such bliss to have a whole day just for me, to slow down and nourish myself away from the frenzied pace of life. I was expecting the sense of physical well-being but was really pleasantly surprised how beneficial I found it for my mental well-being too.

Jo Mildren

What a truly relaxing and restorative day. I feel like a different person than the one who walked into the studio this morning. Louise blends yoga, tai chi, pranayama, sound therapy and connection with nature in such a beautiful way. My support dog, Parsley, who has been to a few retreat days with me now, is always so blissed out, too. Oh, and not to forget the delicious and healthy lunch by the wonderful Indira. These Sundays are highlights in my calendar which I always look forward to. Thank you, Louise.

Anna McNay

It was so good to welcome the new year together and to focus on our intentions through connection to the heart space. All the elements of the day blended so well to create a feeling of calm reflection. I really appreciated the experience of puja, the acceptance and commitment mindfulness exercise, and the sound bath, which was deeply soothing. Also, can’t forget to mention Indira’s amazing food! Above all, it is sharing with others that makes it so special.

Susan Askew

I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was magical from start to finish. I lost complete track of time - we managed to do such a lot and yet it felt a spacious and unhurried day. It was lovely to be able to connect with nature in an inquisitive childlike manner through drawing, collecting treasures and crafty activities. The yoga and meditation sessions felt very nourishing and rejuvenating. I felt very lucky to be able to spend this special day with a lovely, like-minded group of people. I left feeling re-energised and at peace with myself.

Michelle Lake

I have to say a million thank you’s for another wonderful day with you - each time I come to a retreat I love it just a little bit more - I really needed this time out for myself today. Many many thanks you are truly amazing. Thank Indira also for the incredible delicious food. Can’t wait for the next one!

Karen Bernard

I absolutely loved it - at several points it felt quite emotional listening to all the birdsong and recognising our place within nature particularly with all nature is dealing with at the moment 💔. It was lovely to share the Solstice with other quiet souls and I slept wonderfully, dreamless restorative sleep straight through until my alarm woke me which is a rarity 🙂

Lucy Furlong

The retreats are always balanced with the right amount of everything. For me the added walk in nature is one of my favourite parts and I really look forward to it! There's something about allowing yourself to attend a day long retreat that makes it different. Finding time for short practices in the week around work/life can feel pressured, but a whole day seems easier to find and dedicate.

Elaine Johnson