Yoga Retreat
Tofte Manor, Bedfordshire,UK
21-23rd June 2024
Bridget warmly welcomes you to join her for a weekend of Summer Solstice celebrations. Set within the magical house and grounds of Tofte Manor, this fun weekend will be a time of community gathering. There will be yoga practice, meditation and rituals to celebrate the fullness of the Summer Solstice.
What you can expect over the weekend:
Morning meditation practices, yoga practices each day and special rituals to celebrate the solstice including live music from The Mindful Drummer and Crystal Sound Bath from Sonal Thakrar. There will be plenty of time throughout the day to enjoy the magic of Tofte Manor and all it has to offer.
Sitting on a major ley line, Tofte Manor provides the ideal environment for rest and revitalisation. Enjoy the 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with many secret places, ancient trees, crystal ball water feature, a labyrinth and an outdoor swimming pool.
Your accommodation and food:
Accommodation will be divided between the Manor House and Stables Courtyard, all carefully restored, created with imagination and attention to detail for your comfort. We have rooms suitable for all, single, twin and couple. There is a mix of en-suite and shared bathroom facilities.
Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided during your stay and all rooms have delicious tea, coffee and snack facilities. Tofte Manor bottles its own water that runs through the labyrinth pathway which makes it a delicious, pure and vital, energised potent water!
Investment for the weekend:
FRIDAY 21st (arrival from 3pm) – SUNDAY 23rd June (depart 4pm)
2 nights / 3 days
£500 per person Double accommodation (shared bathroom)
£550 per person Twin accommodation (shared bathroom)
£600 per person Twin accommodation (en-suite bathroom)
£650 per person Single accommodation (shared bathroom)
£700 per person Single accommodation (en-suite bathroom)
50% deposit to secure room. Balance due 20th March 2024
Includes:
Accommodation for 2 nights and meals Friday evening to lunch on Sunday.
Yoga, starting with a practice Friday evening and ending Sunday morning.
Does not include:
Travel to and from Tofte Manor
Finer details:
Weekend Schedule (may change slightly):
Friday: Arrive from 3pm, settle and unpack and enjoy the grounds at Tofte. Grounding yoga practice 5-6.30pm, Supper 7-8pm, Sound Bath and Yoga Nidra with The Mindful Drummer and Bridget.
Saturday: 7.30-8.30 Meditation followed by a light breakfast. Energetic morning practice 10-12. Lunch served 1-2 followed by time to relax and explore the grounds. 4.30-6.30 Playful yoga practice leading into Crystal Sound Bath with Bridget and Sonal Thakrar. Supper 7pm. 8.30-9.30 Sacred Fire and Chant.
Sunday: 7.30-8.30 Meditation and Pranayama followed by chai. Practice with live music from The Mindful Drummer 9-11. Brunch served 11.30 followed by time to relax before checkout by 4pm.
Tofte Manor, Souldrop Road, Sharbrook, Bedfordshire, MK44 1HH
Arrival is from 3pm on Friday, depart by 4pm on Sunday
By Car: Only about one hour north of London. The venue is conveniently located near to the M1.
By Train: Nearest train station is Bedford which takes about 35 mins on the fast train from St Pancreas, London (slower trains take one hour). There are about 6 trains an hour.
Tofte Manor is a 20 – 30 minute taxi ride from the station and costs around £15.
Local Taxi numbers:
A1 Cars: 01234 364444 / 800800
A to B:01234 212222
Atlas: 01234 445153
24-7: 01234 511247
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
~ The Bhagavad Gita