Forest Retreats | Wellness & Wellbeing in Nature
A magical location overlooking the Wye Valley
Welcome to Forest Retreats, based at Hill Farm Tintern. We are an eco-retreat centre overlooking The Wye Valley, nestled in the forest and immersed in nature. We run our own Guardian recommended yoga and wellbeing retreats, yoga classes and corporate wellness days; as well as hosting other retreats and training.
Hayley and Tom
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Forest Retreats
We run our own yoga and wellbeing retreats as well as hosting a mixture of other retreats and training run by other companies. Forest Retreats have been established since 2015 and recommended by The Guardian as one of the best spa and wellbeing holidays.
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Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)
The Japanese art of forest bathing called “Shinrin Yoku” is a meditative practice designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation (amongst many other benefits!). Forest Retreats co-owner Tom leads individuals and groups in our ancient healing woodlands of our eco-retreat centre at Hill Farm, Tintern.
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Retreat Spotlight
Join Hayley of Forest Retreats and Sam of Her Peaceful Place for a nourishing late afternoon of yin and restorative yoga followed by sound healing at Hill Farm in Tintern.
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Enjoy a blissful yoga and meditation practice followed by a delicious vegetarian brunch at Hill Farm Tintern. Yoga and meditation practiced in the woodlands (whenever possible), followed by a sit-down brunch and natter. All dietary requirements are catered for, with locally sourced food.
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Join Hayley of Forest Retreats and Sam of Her Peaceful Place for a nourishing late afternoon of yin and restorative yoga followed by sound healing at Hill Farm in Tintern.
Booking & Info
Enjoy a blissful yoga and meditation practice followed by a delicious vegetarian brunch at Hill Farm Tintern. Yoga and meditation practiced in the woodlands (whenever possible), followed by a sit-down brunch and natter. All dietary requirements are catered for, with locally sourced food.
Booking & Info
Join Hayley of Forest Retreats and Sam of Her Peaceful Place for a nourishing late afternoon of yin and restorative yoga followed by sound healing at Hill Farm in Tintern.
Booking & Info
Take time out to retreat to the forest and nurture your wellbeing on a day eco-retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern. Get back to nature and immerse yourself in our peaceful surroundings with a yoga session and an introduction to Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) in the beautiful woodlands at Hill Farm. A vegetarian lunch is included, with locally sourced food, and all dietary requirements are catered for.
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Feeling Marvellous in March
Saturday 21 March 2026
One day
Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku), Locally Sourced Food, Spa, YogaTake time out to retreat to the forest and nurture your wellbeing on a day eco-retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern. Get back to nature and immerse yourself in our peaceful surroundings with a yoga session and an introduction to Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) in the beautiful woodlands at Hill Farm. A vegetarian lunch is included, with locally sourced food, and all dietary requirements are catered for.
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Join Hayley of Forest Retreats and Sam of Her Peaceful Place for a nourishing late afternoon of yin and restorative yoga followed by sound healing at Hill Farm in Tintern.
Booking & Info
Spring Awakening Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat
Friday 17 April 2026
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Sound Healing, Spa, Vegetarian, YogaRecommended as one of The Guardian’s top 10 wellbeing retreats in the UK, you will be looked after by experienced eco-retreat hosts Tom and Hayley Court who established Forest Retreats in 2015. Your weekend will include daily yoga and meditation sessions, Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) and an opportunity to enjoy our outdoor Eco-Spa. Optional treatments are also available.
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The Gathering at Hill Farm
Friday 08 May 2026
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Hot Tub, Spa, Women Only, YogaA weekend of witchy loveliness, including meditation and movement, restorative yoga, reiki and a sacred sound circle. Enjoy nourishing seasonal food and relaxation in a wood fired hot tub and sauna.
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Autumn Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat
Friday 11 September 2026
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Sound Healing, Spa, Vegetarian, YogaRecommended as one of The Guardian’s top 10 wellbeing retreats in the UK, you will be looked after by experienced eco-retreat hosts Tom and Hayley Court who established Forest Retreats in 2015. Your weekend will include daily yoga and meditation sessions and an opportunity to enjoy our outdoor Eco-Spa. Optional treatments are also available.
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The Gathering at Hill Farm
Friday 23 October 2026
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Hot Tub, Spa, Women Only, YogaDuring this magical women-only retreat, you will be completely immersed in nature at our stunning eco retreat centre overlooking the Wye Valley.
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Venue Hire
Looking for a venue to run your own woodland retreat or training? Our eco-retreat centre located at Hill Farm, Tintern is nestled in nature with spectacular views over The Wye Valley.
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Hosted at Hill Farm
As well as our own Forest Retreats, Hill Farm is host to retreats run by other wellbeing practitioners and organisations. We list their retreats along-side our own on our retreat calendar page.
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Corporate Wellness Retreats
Teams who retreat together perform better together. Check out our bespoke corporate wellness days designed to help teams de-stress and connect.
Corporate Retreats Info
Wellness - Yoga & Massage
Nurture your well-being all year round. Hayley leads regular yoga classes at Hill Farm, Tintern, both in person and by zoom. Hayley is also a fully qualified massage therapist, offering holistic massages to ease tension and promote relaxation.
