Yoga retreat in nature in rural Wales, UK

About Garth Barns

The perfect combination of beautiful location, great facilities and accessibility, set amidst the rolling hills of rural Wales. Garth Barns sits nestled in unspoiled and natural beauty in the countryside that surrounds the historic and pretty town of Llanidloes. A world away from it all, deep in the charm of rural Wales and yet easily accessed from London, Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.

The farmhouse is heated from renewable biomass and the drinking water is from the farm’s own pure spring water source. The barns surround the old farmyard, now a lovely space with gardens, a stream and an outdoor dining area for warmer days. There is also a Finnish sauna and in the fields below a wild swimming pond and a campfire area with log seating. The venue is set within 200 acres of farmland with extensive views and plenty of walks in the hills and valleys right from the doorstep on the long-distance Glyndwr Way. Beautiful Llyn Clywedog reservoir is a just a short drive away.

Retreat programme

There will be two yoga classes each day. Emma will offer a Forrest inspired yoga practice with a therapeutic and healing approach to the breath, strength and integrity. Mornings will begin with a quiet meditation and gentle pranayama followed by an energising yoga asana practice. In the evenings there will be a more relaxing restorative yoga class to ease you into a restful night.

Each day after morning yoga and breakfast there will be the opportunity to explore, take a dip in the wild swimming pool, have a sauna or simply relax.

Arrival time on Thursday 8 August is from 4pm onwards. The first yoga session will be at 5.30pm. The weekend will finish at 10am on Sunday 11 August, after breakfast.

Things to do

Garth Barns offers comfortable accommodation in which to relax and enjoy a good book, take to the hills and fields on long (or short) stunning nature walks. Amble about the local town, have a cup of tea or peruse the shops. Take a sauna or a dip in the natural swimming pond. There will be delicious vegetarian food and plenty of time just to hang out and chat, meet new people, read, relax and enjoy being in nature and taking a break. A variety of massage treatments will also be available at an additional cost.

Accommodation & food

The comfortable accommodation is finished to a high standard and all rooms are en-suite. There are single, double/twin and triple room options.

Nourishing vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner will be prepared by a local chef using fresh seasonal produce. Teas, coffee, biscuits and fruit will be available throughout the day, and cake at teatime.