How do you learn to love winter?
If the thought of getting through the next six months of dark days and cold weather fills you with dread, then you need to read this...
It feels like winter is coming this week at The Forge and I, for one, couldn't be happier about it!. The temperature has finally dropped to single figures and there is an unmistakable smell of autumn in the air. The pond is feeling chillier, and the sauna is fast becoming the most inviting place to be!
Our tents are now safely tucked up for the winter, but The Forge is very much alive through the colder months. We have a lovely programme of winter events, while our shepherd’s huts, Aran and Fferna, and our gypsy caravan, Bluebell Corner, are cosy and welcoming all year round.
Why not make a night of it? Staying before or after a day retreat — or both — gives you the chance to fully switch off, settle into the slower pace of winter and enjoy a little extra time to relax and recharge.
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Here is what you can look forward to between now and the end of the year:
Sunday 18th October: 10am-4pm - The Autumn Reset
Slow down, switch off, breathe deeply and connect with yin yoga, autumn wreath making, nourishing food, sound healing, and guided journaling and reflection.£60. With Aspire to Inspire.
Sunday 25th October: 4.30-7pm - Full Moon Sauna & Fire Reset
Ground together before heading to the sauna with the option of a cold water swim. After a hot drink there will be a guided hypnosis, then you will reflect, write and release what you're ready to leave behind. £45. With The Conscious Club Events.
Saturday 31st October: 7-9pm - Stretch & Sauna
Celebrate the magical season with fireside gentle yoga, wood-fired sauna and optional cold water therapy. Finish off with a hot brew and a slice of homemade cake. Perfect! £50. With Loving Life In Wellies.
Saturday 14th November: 4-7pm - Mini Pilates Retreat
Enjoy a 45 minute Pilates class, a sauna and a cold dip, followed by time to enjoy some good food, relax and socialise by the log fire. £45. With Pilates With Beth.
Saturday 19th December: 10-12noon - Stretch & Sauna
Enjoy some gentle fireside yoga before heading into the sauna for some deep heat relaxation with the option of cold water therapy in the pond, bucket or shower. Warm up with a nice hot brew and a piece of homemade cake. £50. With Loving Life In Wellies.
Sunday 20th December: 11am - 4pm - Yule Winter Solstice Retreat
Join us on the darkest day of the year for a session focused on hygge - a sense of cosiness, comfort and contentment. Spend time reflecting, setting gentle intentions, and enjoy some slow yoga, sauna, with optional cold water. A nourishing lunch is also included.£80. With Anja Yoga.
If these dates don't work for you, there is the option of booking your own Mini Wellness Break where you can book an overnight stay in our shepherd's huts for up to four people and enjoy your own private swim and sauna. Find out more here.
Come and find out why I love winter so much at The Forge - it will change how you feel about the colder months forever!
