Set within a beautifully converted church at the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, this women's only retreat offers three nights of natural winter rest on the North Norfolk coast. Days are shaped around somatic yoga, private massage and quiet space holding, with Jesse guiding gentle, seasonal practice suited to the stillness of winter. Mornings start slow, yoga before breakfast, the sea still working itself out through the window. Days open up from there, a walk along the dunes if you want one, or nothing at all if you don't. Evenings mean a chef-cooked dinner, somatic movement to unwind the day, and the hot tub steaming against the cold once it's properly dark out.
Highlights
Seasonal Wellness Workshops
Slow down and embrace the winter season with some seasonal wellness workshops.
Morning Yoga & Meditation practice
A light, feel-good session to wake up the body and ease into the day. Designed to stretch, reset and leave you feeling calm and energised.
Seasonal Inspired Food
Gather around the table for wholesome seasonal meals and even better company.
Hosts
Jesse
Jesse trained with True North Vinyasa in 2019 where her love for dance, creative movement and yoga was bound together to create the style of teaching she offers today.
During the pandemic, she discovered a love for somatic movement to explore how the body holds onto trauma and tension. She is currently training with Charlotte Watts Health to complete her 70 hr somatic yoga for teachers course.
She loves to choreograph sequences that take you on an exploratory and playful journey to allow you to come back to self. A fusion of fun, harmony and peace in one experience!
One of her favorite quotes is 'Breath leads, body follows, mind observes'.
Schedule
Retreat Me Wellness specialises in bespoke, seasonally inspired yoga and wellness retreats, guided by nature and the seasons rather than a one size fits all programme. This one is built for midwinter. A quiet house on the North Norfolk coast, four days with no rush to it, mornings of gentle yoga, evenings of somatic movement, good food cooked for you by a private chef, and time by the hot tub with a small group of women who understand that January doesn't have to mean starting a sprint.
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Friday
5:00pm Arrival & Check In
5:30pm Welcome Tea & Homemade Cake by the fire
6:00pm Opening Circle & Introductions
6:30pm Gentle Grounding Yoga Practice
7:30pm Seasonal Two-Course Dinner
9:00pm Herbal Tea, Hot Tub time, Fireside Conversations & Early Night
Saturday
Slow Rise
8:00am Morning Tea & seasonal light bites
10-11.30am Seasonal slow flow & Meditation practice
12pm Nourishing Brunch
Free Time
Massage Treatments (pre-bookable)
Coastal Walks
Relax by the fire
Read, journal or simply rest
Optional 1:1 Yoga Session
3.30pm Seasonal Wellness Workshop
4:00pm Homemade Cake & Afternoon Tea
5:30pm Soothing Somatic Movement Practice
7:00pm Seasonal Candlelit Dinner
8:30pm Deep Rest Sound Bath
9:30pm Wind Down Time
Sunday
Slow Rise
8:00am Morning Teas & seasonal light bites
10-11.30am Seasonal slow flow & Meditation practice
10:00am Leisurely Brunch
11:30am–3:00pm
Free Afternoon, choose your own pace:
Free Time
Massage Treatments (pre-bookable)
Coastal Walks
Relax by the fire
Read, journal or simply rest
Optional 1:1 Yoga Session
3:30pm Creative Seasonal Workshop
5:30pm Restorative Yoga & Somatic Practice
7:00pm Seasonal Feast Supper
8:30pm Closing Fire Circle & Reflection
Monday
Return Home Nourished
8:00am Morning Tea & Seasonal light bites
9-10am Slow Flow Yoga
11am Seasonal Brunch & Departure
What's Included
Morning Yoga and Meditation
All Rooms with Ensuites
3-night stay in a luxury coastal house in Wells-Next-the-Sea
All meals prepared by a private chef, nutritious and seasonal food
Homemade cakes and refreshments
Evening sound bath
Plenty of time to rest, journal and simply be
Seasonal wellness workshops
Somatic wellbeing sessions
What's Not Included
Travel to and from the retreat
Accommodation
Shared Ensuite Room
Two single beds (shared with one other) dressed in Egyptian cotton on a 1,000 pocket spring mattress. Rooms vary a little, some have a curved timber headboard and warm terracotta tones, others sit under the eaves with exposed beams and a quieter feel. Each room is ensuite with proper toiletries (LA-EVA, organic), thick pool and bath towels, and ARC's own welcome jumpers waiting for you on arrival.
Private Double Ensuite Room
A superking bed dressed in Egyptian cotton on a 1000 pocket spring mattress. Rooms vary a little, some have a curved timber headboard and warm terracotta tones, others sit under the eaves with exposed beams and a quieter feel.
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Your Venue
ARC Next-the-Sea
Pinewood forests, sailing boats and fish and chips on the quay. From former church rooms, ARC have fashioned a bright, modern house full of unique spaces for relaxing & entertaining. Grab your bucket and spade for a dose of beachside nostalgia at Wells-next-the-Sea. Find out more here.
FAQs
When can I arrive?
The retreat allows for check-in on Friday from 5pm.
Do I need to be experienced at yoga?
Not at all! The retreat is for any ability level.
Do you cater for certain dietary requirements?
Of course, just let us know when filling in your personal details! There is a section specifically for this.
How many people will be on the winter retreat?
We like to keep our retreats intimate and bespoke so a maximum of 14 guests.
What is the average age range?
We welcome all ages from 18+.
Are solo travellers welcome?
Yes, absolutely — we encourage it!