Early Summer Long Weekend Retreat West Lexham Norfolk 1st – 4th June 2023

Enjoy a long weekend (3 nights) of yoga at the award-winning eco-friendly paradise that is West Lexham. A beautiful 22-acre estate in the Norfolk countryside that will be our home for a blissful  3 days of yoga, organic food, wild swimming and time to explore this extraordinary and inspirational place.

West Lexham is run on 90% renewables and organic principles and is host to a wide variety of wildlife. The original farm buildings have been thoughtful and creatively renovated to ensure a very special space that is perfect for us to unwind and relax for the weekend.

For more information about West Lexham’s values please click here https://westlexham.org/lexham-life/our-venue/

The accommodation

Your accommodation for the weekend is a luxury ensuite room – Twin/Double share. Linen, towels, organic soap and body wash are included. Please bring your own towel if you would like to wild swim.

Please note that if you are coming on your own and wish to have a twin share room, I will try and find you a room mate! However, if there is not another single person who wishes to share, you will need to pay for single occupancy. Thank you for your understanding.

All the rooms are accessed from a beautiful courtyard and there is a large kitchen, dining area and lounge for us to take our meals in and plenty of space to relax.

New for 2023: Tree house accomodation. West Lexham has 2 beautiful wooden tree cabins which are being offered to my group for an additional cost per person ( see below). Each tree house has a double bed, own linen and towels, log stove and are dog friendly. Owl Tree Temple has an ensuite and Tinker Tree House shares a communal wash house which has luxury hot showers and toilet facilities.

The Barn is also a pet friendly space and so if you would like to bring your dog please do so ( additional cost £35 payable at the end of your weekend). However, please ensure that your dog is under control and you respect that some guests may not be so used to your beloved pooch!

The food

For those who have been on Jane’s retreats before, you know that the food is a particularly important part of your weekend. Your meals are based on Ayurveda principles to nourish and energise us throughout your weekend. All food is vegetarian and many of the ingrediants are grown in the vegetable gardens at West Lexham. Your allergy requirements can be easily catered for.

The breakfast in the morning is very much a light meal, to set the day lightly for classes to follow.

Tea and coffee and minted water will be available for you to help yourself throughout the weekend.

We will enjoy two courses at lunch and dinner prepared by Julia. Your meals will be healthy, nutritious and you will not be going hungry!

The yoga

Everybody is welcome on Jane’s retreats -whether you are a beginner or a seasoned yogi. Yoga is a practice that connects you to your body and breath like no other practice and Jane’s classes encourage you to respect and honour your body. She adapts the poses and breathing to ensure you are kept safe, comfortable and able to feel that connection – whatever your ability. Classes allow you to choose the pace and variations on the poses that enable you to practice at your own level of ability. There is no wrong way to practice a pose….a pose that frees up tension, gives you space in your body, encourages you to connect with your breath and helps you feel energised and calm at the same time – that is when your yoga practice is right for you.
The weekend will offer a mixture of different classes teaching breathing practices, dynamic and slow Vinyasa flow, Iyengar inspired yoga, yin inspired yoga, restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra and guided meditations.
You can attend when and how many classes you wish! After all…this is your weekend to unwind, stretch, move, breath and relax.

Suggested itinerary (Please note this is subject to change)

Thursday

• Arrival from 4pm
• Yoga and relaxation 6.30-7.30
• Dinner 8pm

Friday and Saturday :

• Morning stretch and pranayama: 7am
• Light breakfast: 8am
• Yoga:  10.30am-12.00
• Lunch: 12.30pm
• Free time to read/sleep/walk/swim/massage
• Tea and cake: 4.30pm
• Restorative yoga and guided meditation: 5.30pm-6.45pm
• Dinner 7.30pm

Sunday:

• Yoga:  9am – 10.30am
• Brunch 11am
• Farewell 12 noon

Cost:

Barn Twin Share/Double Room: £650 for 3 nights accomodation with all meals included. Please note that if you are coming on your own and wish to have a twin share room, I will try and find you a room mate! However, if there is not another single person who wishes to share, you will need to pay for single occupancy. Thank you for your understanding.

Single Occupancy: £1050 for 3 nights accomodation with all meals included. 3 rooms available for single occupancy.

Tree House accomodation: Please note, single occupancy is not available for the tree houses.

Owl Tree Temple: Double share tree cabin with ensuite cost per person is £960 for 3 nights accomodation with all meals included.

Tinker Tree House: Double share tree cabin with shared bathroom facilities cost per person is £860 for 3 nights accomodation with all meals included

For terms and conditions please see below.

Price includes:

• 8 yoga classes throughout the weekend. A mixture of dynamic and restorative yoga practices. Breathing (pranayama) and meditation will also be an integral part of the yoga taught on this weekend. All abilities are very welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat and props (Bolster, blocks, bricks, belt, blanket and eye pillow are suggested)
• Accommodation in beautiful twin bedded/double rooms/single occupancy/tree cabin. All ensuite (apart from Tinker Tree House) with luxury bed linen and towels. Swimming towels are not provided so please bring your own if you fancy wild swimming.
• Nutritious healthy vegetarian meals. Dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Tea and cake on Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons. Tea and fruit available for early mornings and throughout the day.

What is not included:

• Transport to and from the retreat
• Massage treatments – more information to follow on this

How to get to West Lexham

By Train: The nearest station is Downham Market with direct trains from London Kings Cross (1hr 25mins) and Cambridge (40mins). We suggest you pre book a taxi and organise if possible, a taxi share with a fellow participant. Taxi/mini cab numbers are below.

By Car: West Lexham is 2.5-hour drive from London and there is plenty of onsite parking (large enough for a coach/mini bus). You will arrive accurately at our location by searching PE32 2QN in your sat nav, with the turning for West Lexham clearly sign-posted on the A1065.

From Stansted Airport: Take a train to Ely where you can change trains for Downham Market, the local station. We recommend booking a taxi from the station in advance. Taxi/mini cab numbers are below.

Taxis:

• Mats Cabs | 01760 722 230
• Als Cabs | 01760 720 002
• Platinum Cars | 01760 725 366 / 07760 761 504
• Bishops Travel | 01366 324 307

How to Book

Please complete the registration form below, tick that you have read the terms and conditions, and press send. On receipt of your form I will reserve your place and send you an email requesting the non-refundable 50% deposit with details on how to pay.  Payment of the deposit will confirm your place on the retreat weekend.

The remaining 50% balance will be due by 1st April 2023.

If you would prefer to pay in instalments, please contact me and this can be easily arranged.

Please note that I am unable to refund your deposit, so if you do need to cancel, please note it is ultimately your responsibility to find someone to take your place. I will of course endeavour to assist you finding someone but I cannot guarantee that this will be possible.