A video of our socially distanced covid secure retreat in October 2020
A video of our socially distanced covid secure retreat in October 2020
The Venue
The Yoga
Things to do
Accommodation
There are ten unique and beautifully restored bedrooms, two singles and the rest double/twins or triples. The house has retained all of its original features so all bedrooms are without en-suites. They all have their own style and are spacious with a luxurious feel but also comfortable and very relaxing.
Food
You will be treated this weekend to a healthy feast of lovingly prepared delicious, home cooked vegetarian food, which will nourish your body and your soul. The food is largely vegan and gluten free but there will be eggs and dairy options available.
What my students say
"Thanks so much for such a great yoga weekend. It was just what I needed. I have felt very clear headed and a lot calmer since. I loved all the meditation and the asana practice too. I feel so much better physically and mentally from the weekend’s practices. Plus amazing food and group of people. I loved it".
Emma
“Thank you, Jeff, for a wonderful UK yoga weekend retreat. Your fresh and innovative approach to each class is always fun and inspiring. With such a mixed group of ages and stages, it was great how there was something for everyone. I just want to go back and do it all again...!”
Rebecca
"Just wanted to say a huuuuuge thank you for an amazing yoga weekend in the UK, it was really fantastic in every aspect. I absolutely loved the yoga of course, and well done for meeting everyone's needs as there was a mixture of levels. I loved that there was so much meditation and pranayama, and feel inspired to keep some of that up. Awesome venue, delicious and plentiful food, I really enjoyed it"!
Sasha
Details & Booking
Prices:
To book click on blue button below to select your room options and complete the booking process...
£495 per person based on 2 or 3 people sharing
(This option is for two people sharing who already know each other and are in their own bubble. We can also have rooms suitable for 3 friends sharing)
£535 single occupancy, small double (limited availability)
£595 single occupancy, large double
With the current Covid situation and to help with social distancing, unless you are coming with a friend who you are already in a bubble with we require you to book a single room.
A deposit of £200 is required to confirm your space or you can choose to pay the full amount if you wish.
The balance is due 4 weeks before the retreat on 21 December 2020 and is payable by automatic direct debit, which is set up as part fo the booking process.
Included:
Not included:-
All rooms are spacious, stunning and unique. All rooms are non-ensuite.
Covid-19 Safety Measures
We can accomodate guests living in a tier 1 and tier 2 area. If you live in a tier 2 area you will be able to join in the yoga which is socially distanced, we can provide you with your own small table in the dining room, so you can eat alone or with your partner, but you will not be able to use the communal living areas and mix with other guests. Where possible we will allocate you a bedroom with a seating area so you have a lovely space to relax on you own.
To make it easier to socially distance we are limiting the numbers by a third to 12 on this retreat, and encouraging guests to take a single room as much as possible.
All high touched surfaces and bathrooms will be cleaned regularly throughout the retreat, and we will be asking guests to wipe down handles and taps after each use. Hand santiser will be widely available and we encourage you to also bring your own. We ask that you wash your hands regularly.
Guests will be split into social bubbles of up to 6, sharing bathrooms, dining tables and living rooms to relax in.
Meals will be socially distanced and appropriately served to allow for this.
Guests are to maintain 2m social distance from other guests at all times where possible and to wear masks in communal areas other than during meals and yhoga.
We are asking that you bring your own yoga mat and props where possible. If this is not possible we can provide, and they will have been thoroughly cleaned before you use them.
We ask guests to carefully monitor their health in the run up to the retreat, and if they have any symptoms at all they do not come on the retreat. Make sure you have travel insurance, which includes cancellation, in incase you need to cancel due to having covid-19.
Book a Place
Typical Schedule
(Due to covid-19 this schedule is subject to change. We may use the marquee for yoga, in which case the following schedule can apply. If we use the indoor room for yoga, we will need to split the group to allow for social distancing so there will be 2 shorter yoga sessions of 1.25 hours instead.)
7.30 am Morning Meditation & Pranayama
8.30am Breakfast
9am - 10.30am Free Time
10.45am Dynamic Morning Yoga
1.15pm Lunch
1.30pm - 4.30pm Free Time
4.30 pm Restorative Afternoon Yoga
7.00pm Dinner
9pm Evening Mediation
Arrival on Friday is from 4pm and the retreat will begin at 6pm with a welcome session and short yoga practice and dinner will be at 7.30pm. You are free to go home after lunch on Sunday, approximately 2pm onwards.
During the free time you can relax, read, have bath, enjoy a massage or take a walk in the lovely countryside as you wish.
Poundon House, Poundon, Nr Bicester, Oxon, OX2 79B
By Car: Only about one hour from London, on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire border. Poundon House is conveniently located near to the M40.
By Train: Nearerst train station is Bicster North. Poundon House is only a 15 minute (£12 - £20 depending on time of day ) taxi from the train station but is in the countryside surrounded by fields.
Recommended Train times from London:
Departs: London Marylebone at 14.43
Arrives: Bicester North at 15.42.
Departs: Bicester North at 15:26
Arrives: London Marylebone at 16.18
If you book these trains we can help you connect with each other to arrange taxi shares
Taxis:
Taxi numbers for station transport:
Union Cars 01869 248248
Scenic Route 01296 738026
Apollo Cars 01869 323236
Cancellation
The deposit is refundable up until 4 weeks (usually this is 8 weeks) before the start of the retreat. After that any payments can only be refunded or transferred if the space can be filled.
If we need to cancel this retreat due to changing covid 19 restrictions any money paid will be fully transferrable to another of our retreats
Any refunds will be less a £60 admin fee.
Travel insurance
It is a condition of this holiday that you purchase travel insurance which includes cancellation insurance. None of us can predict unexpected events in our lives: illness, family emergencies, work conflicts, etc. By purchasing a comprehensive plan, you will ensure being covered in full should you need to cancel after the said cancellation period.
Before booking you must read and agree to our full terms and conditions here