Ayurveda - The science of life, is a 5000 year old health system, originating in India. Nearly everyone will have heard of Ayurveda’s very popular sister science - Yoga, but Ayurveda was often overlooked. However, it is making a huge comeback, not just in India but in the West too.
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If you’ve ever tried to squeeze a meaningful team retreat into a single overnight stay, you’ll know the feeling: just as people start to relax, open up, and think a little differently… it’s time to go home. That’s why staying a little longer at The Forge can make all the difference.
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There’s something deeply satisfying about knowing exactly where your food comes from — not a label, not a supermarket shelf, but the land itself. The Wild Gourmet Experience invites guests to step outside the ordinary and into a day shaped entirely by nature, seasonality, and the simple joy of gathering, preparing, and sharing food together.
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For anyone who’s ever watched Bear Grylls and thought, “I could do that” (or at least wanted to try), our Bushcraft Adventure Day is your chance to step into the wild and rediscover the freedom, confidence, and quiet power of basic survival skills.
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In today’s always-on working culture, stress and burnout are no longer individual challenges — they are organisational ones. Teams are juggling competing priorities, constant connectivity, and increasing performance demands, often with little space to pause and reset. Forward-thinking organisations are recognising that sustainable performance starts with wellbeing.
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We are offering a FREE place on any of our retreats when you successfully refer The Forge for a corporate event.
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The Forge offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, luxury accommodation and well-equipped meeting spaces for your perfect corporate retreat.
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Would you like to join us for a wild swimming experience this summer?
Here are three ways to enjoy the water with us:
Are ready to move up a gear and start to really swim in open water?
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Secret locations, homemade cake, Finnish sauna.... we've got the perfect recipe for a truly relaxing weekend.
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How do you know which retreat to join at The Forge next summer? Here's our helpful guide to explain who each retreat is designed for and why you should book on.
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We are super excited about our new woodfired sauna and wildlife pond which will be the focus for lots of new day retreats that we are launching this year.
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The Fire and the Feminine Women's Circle is based upon the principles of the Divine Feminine. Here we explain a bit more about what that actually means.
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Are you looking for an intimate off-grid venue with loads of indoor and outdoor space for a day retreat?
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We have a confession to make. Come To Your Senses: Meditation for Non-Meditators is not actually a meditation retreat. Wait, what?
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Come and sample REAL rural life on our new summer camp!
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We are super excited to share our 2024 retreat dates and we've got some great new experiences lined up for you, whether you are looking to escape on your own for a weekend, or would like to bring the whole family along too.
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Are you looking for somewhere where you can be together with your friends and family this summer, where everyone can stay together, eat together and generally just hang out in a beautiful outdoor location? Here's how The Forge can tick all your boxes...
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Let's face it, grown ups may claim to love glamping but for kids the experience is totally magical! Here are what some of our younger guests have told us they love the most about a stay at The Forge...
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We are all familiar with our five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch – but have you ever really stopped to think about how each sense changes your perception of the world around you?
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Ask yourself these five simple questions and find out if you are experiencing burnout...
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If you're starting the year feeling exhausted and worn out when everyone else around you seems full of energy and motivation after their break, then you could well be suffering from burnout.
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If you're starting the year feeling exhausted and worn out when everyone else around you seems full of energy and motivation after their break, then you could well be suffering from burnout.
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Meet Emma and Sheena. Passionate about wild swimming, good food and getting back to nature. And your hosts for our Wild Swim Weekend at The Forge.
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Our gorgeous vintage gypsy caravan has a real story to tell. Lovingly hand built over 50 years ago it has had a fascinating life. This is about as far as you can get from a modern-built ‘pod’! Here are just some of the golden nuggets we have gleaned about its secret history so that when you step in through its intricately painted doors you can capture a sense of its glorious past…
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Are you trying to be a bit more eco-conscious this Christmas? Then check out our guide for some quick and easy tips on minimising your impact on the planet this yuletide...
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Have you ever wondered what wild swimming is all about? Are you keen to try it but not sure where to start? This week our friends, Meg and Laura, at Wild Swim Snowdonia are here to tell us all about it!
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Looking for a holiday that won’t cost the earth? Glamping could be the answer!
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Balcony, bar and bell tents - this brand-new space is perfect for families and larger groups!
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We often get asked why this tent is called Liberty and it is perhaps not for the reasons you would think…
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This week we’ll be sharing all there is to know about Idris, our perfect glamping lovenest!
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We often get asked what is the difference between all your different tents? Here is the first in our mini-series explaining each unique space so that when you book you can select exactly the right one of you!
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Why not take the opportunity for a digital detox for a few days this Christmas. This is why we'll be logging off...
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