Forest Retreats | Wellness & Wellbeing in Nature

Refresh & Restore Your Soul

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

As Featured
in the Guardian

Forest Retreats featured in The Guardian February 2024

Guardian Article featuring Forest Retreats

Testimonials

Testimonial by Tracey

Beautiful place well worth a visit it's my third visit and I've never been disappointed It has helped my mental and physical health and changed my life, its helped me to deal with my emotional and mental issues. Hayley is an inspiration to all her yoga students and the food is amazing I have met many different people from all over the world, we are already planning our next visit after returning home today. I highly recommend a retreat at Hill farm.

Tracey

Retreat Guest

Testimonial by A Happy Guest

I have just come away from a weekend retreat and it was absolutely brilliant. Hayley and team are fantastic hosts and couldn’t do enough for us. Hayley’s combination of Yin and Yang yoga, nourishing, tasty veggie food, the eco spa and yurt created the perfect blend of relaxation and fun throughout the weekend. The gong bath and massage were also wonderful additions. Thanks so much!

A Happy Guest

Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Aaron

If you’ve ever fancied trying yoga I’d strongly recommend training with Hayley. Her enthusiasm for yoga makes the sessions really good fun. She mixes traditional techniques and forms with thought provoking themes each week, which add variety to the practice. All levels of ability are made to feel welcome, give it a try and you will not be disappointed.

Aaron

Simply Yoga Student

Testimonial by Alex

Had a fabulous day at Hill Farm. Felt relaxed and restored spending time forest bathing, reflecting and connecting. Beautiful surroundings and scrumptious food. Thank you Hayley for looking after us and giving us a day to remember. A wonderful experience that I would highly recommend.

Alex

Wellness day team member

Testimonial by Georgina

Peaceful retreat. We took a Shinrin Yoku experience. Driving up through the countryside was a treat in itself, upon arriving we were met by Tom who was immediately friendly and relaxed. Our party was just the two of us and our old dog, we spent hours immersed in the forest enjoying our surroundings led by Tom to quietly connect with nature, our day was dry and sunny but would have been equally as enjoyable in the rain. We came away thoroughly relaxed. Friends asked us why were we paying for a walk in the woods when this can be done for free, to them I say you can walk for free, but this wasn't a walk in the woods it was a Shinrin Yoku experience with a guide knowledgeable and insightful, worth every penny.

Georgina

Forest Bathing participant

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

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The Wintering Retreat
Saturday 21 November 2026
One day
Locally Sourced Food, Spa, Yoga
A nourishing day to down tools as we start to winter. Every season has a reason, and winter is a time to digest what's happened in the year, cozy up, and take time to rest and come back home to ourselves.
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Christmasy Sisterhood Supper Club
Friday 04 December 2026
One day
Locally Sourced Food, Sound Healing, Yoga
Join Hayley and Sam for a BRAND NEW Sisterhood Supper Club at the gorgeous venue of Hill Farm.
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Christmas Joy Retreat
Saturday 05 December 2026
One day
Hot Tub, Locally Sourced Food, Sauna, Spa, Yoga
Treat yourself to a day of relaxation and restoration during the busy Christmas season. Nurture your wellbeing on a day eco-retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern. A three course lunch is included, with locally sourced food, and all dietary requirements are catered for.
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New Year Day Retreat
Saturday 09 January 2027
One day
Locally Sourced Food, Spa, Yoga
Embrace the new year with loving intentions as well as honouring the rest needed after a busy Christmas period on a day retreat nestled in nature at Hill Farm, Tintern.
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Yin and Sound with Hayley and Sam
Sunday 17 January 2027
One day
Sound Healing, Yoga
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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Yin and Sound with Hayley and Sam
Sunday 14 February 2027
One day
Sound Healing, Yoga
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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Group Forest Bathing
Sunday 28 February 2027
One day
Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)
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.
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Yin and Sound with Hayley and Sam
Sunday 14 March 2027
One day
Sound Healing, Yoga
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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Spring Awakening Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat
Friday 16 April 2027
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Spa, Vegetarian, Yoga
Recommended as one of The Guardian’s top 10 wellbeing retreats in the UK, you will be looked after by experienced retreat host Hayley Court who established Forest Retreats in 2015. Your weekend will include daily yoga and meditation sessions including flow, yin and restore, foraging, a cacao ceremony, a wood fired eco spa and much more.
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The Spring Gathering at Hill Farm, Tintern
Friday 07 May 2027
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Hot Tub, Spa, Women Only, Yoga
A 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 Calling Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat
Friday 24 September 2027
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Spa, Vegetarian, Yoga
Recommended as one of The Guardian’s top 10 wellbeing retreats in the UK, you will be looked after by experienced retreat host Hayley Court who established Forest Retreats in 2015. Your weekend will include daily yoga and meditation sessions including flow, yin and restore, foraging, a cacao ceremony, a wood fired eco spa and much more.
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Forest Coastal Escape
Friday 08 October 2027
3 nights
Breathwork, Locally Sourced Food, Meditation, Sauna, Sound Healing, Spa, Yoga
Escape to the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast for a nourishing retreat of yoga, nature, wellbeing, relaxation and meaningful connection.
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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.

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Team building in the beautiful woodland at Forest Retreats, Hill Farm, Tintern

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.