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SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3 • 5 DAY • LAKE DISTRICT
Yoga & Swimming
WHY WE CREATED THIS RETREAT
Designed for care free swim lovers
This yoga and wild swimming retreat in the Lake District was created to help you reconnect with nature in one of the UK’s most stunning and serene locations. The Lake District National Park is home to crystal-clear lakes, peaceful shorelines, and breathtaking wild beauty. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, it’s an ideal setting to slow down and embrace the benefits of wild water swimming.
UNIQUE YOGA AND WILD SWIMMING RETREAT
Our lake district yoga and wild swimming retreat offers an unmatched experience with exclusive access to Lake Windermere, allowing you to swim freely in the tranquil waters at any time. Led by expert open water swim coaches, you’ll explore hidden wild swimming spots across the Lake District, discovering untouched shorelines, waterfalls, and serene lakes. Each swim is paired with restorative yoga sessions, designed to support recovery, enhance flexibility, and deepen your connection to nature. This retreat offers a unique balance of adventure and relaxation, combined with luxury accommodation for a transformative experience.
Dates
September 29-3
Late September is the perfect time for wild swimming in the Lake District, with mild weather, warmer waters, and the tranquility of early autumn. The temperatures are mild, offering a refreshing swim without the summer crowds, while the changing season brings beautiful landscapes.
ACCOMMODATION
4 luxury nights
Stay at Silverholme Manor, a luxurious 5-star eco-friendly Georgian house located near Ambleside on the shores of Lake Windermere. Nestled within the stunning Graythwaite Estate, this exclusive retreat offers elegant en-suite rooms with views of the lake or the woodland. Enjoy private lake access, perfect for daily wild swims, and experience a blend of luxury and tranquility.
Food
All meals included
Indulge in a nourishing plant-based menu designed to fuel your body and mind and complement your active, wellness-focused retreat. Enjoy seasonal vegan meals, fresh juices, and wholesome snacks. Each meal is crafted to support well-being after your wild swimming and yoga sessions. All our retreats are alcohol-free.
Activities
Swimming
Guided by experienced open water swim coaches, our mindful wild swimming experiences focus on connecting with the water rather than distance. Embrace the refreshing waters of Lake Windermere and explore other stunning wild swimming spots throughout the Lake District from smaller, quiet dams nestled in woodlands to remote wild waterfalls. Fully immerse yourself in nature and experience the rejuvenating benefits.
Activities
Yoga
Daily yoga practices will energise and restore your body, with morning vinyasa flow sessions to awaken and evening restorative yoga to relax. Each session is designed to complement the physical benefits of wild swimming, focusing on breath work, alignment, and deep relaxation. This holistic approach enhances your overall health and well-being, making it the perfect complement to your wellness retreat experience.
treatments
Massage
Indulge in optional holistic treatments, including massage therapies with organic oils to soothe muscles, ease tension, and promote deep relaxation. These treatments are available at an additional cost, offering the perfect opportunity to unwind and enhance your recovery after wild swimming and yoga sessions.
Held in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is renowned for its stunning landscapes, featuring clear lakes, majestic mountains, and peaceful valleys. With its unparalleled natural beauty, it’s the ideal destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those looking to recharge in nature. Silverholme Manor, located near Ambleside, offers a truly inspiring setting to reconnect with nature and experience outdoor bliss.
AMY, LONDON
2 x repeat guest
Loved, loved, loved my time at Silverholme.
The whole retreat was just what I needed and the 5 days was the perfect length of time to recharge.
LUCY, READING
The swimming in Windermere was glorious, and the sunrise swims were to die for.
Thank you for creating such an inspired weekend retreat. I have left refreshed and ready to take on life!
BECKY, NORTHUMBERLAND
I was needing some down time away from work and booked last minute. The retreat was the perfect way to spend 4 days away from it all.
I can't think of one favourite part, but the whole retreat left me feeling lighter.
AMY, LONDON
2 x repeat guest
Loved, loved, loved my time at Silverholme.
The whole retreat was just what I needed and the 5 days was the perfect length of time to recharge.
LUCY, READING
The swimming in Windermere was glorious, and the sunrise swims were to die for.
Thank you for creating such an inspired weekend retreat. I have left refreshed and ready to take on life!
options
Prices
Twin Ensuite - shared occupancy:
£ 1275
Double Ensuite - shared occupancy:
£ 1275
Double Ensuite - solo occupancy:
£ 1675
Note: All prices are per person, rooms have a shared bathroom, unless stated.
20% deposit is required to secure your place.
Payment plans are available.
SCHEDULE
Retreat schedule
Monday: Arrivals 5pm, cake and juice and evening yoga, followed by welcome dinner.
Tues/Wed/Thurs: Morning yoga, breakfast, guided swim, lunch, massages, evening yoga and dinner.
Friday: Morning yoga and farewell brunch, departures 10am.
EXPERIENCE + ENJOY
What’s included
- Four nights accommodation.
- Eight yoga sessions.
- Three wild swims excursions.
- Yoga equipment use – mats/blocks/props.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner – wholesome and plant-based.
- Unlimited fruit, organic teas, coffee and fruit water.
- Private lake access and use of Silverholme's grounds.
- Linen, towels and toiletries.
- The friendly host service of the team throughout your stay.
INSTRUCTOR
Laura Bell
Laura, founder of Zest Life, shares over 20 years of yoga expertise in a dynamic, yet restorative and nurturing style of teaching. Taking her inspiration from Ashtanga yoga everyone will find challenge and rest in equal measure, as they flow through physical postures, breath work and peaceful relaxations.
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FAQ’S page or contact us on
07424 410 133 and
info@zestlife.co.uk
- Last year our yoga and wild swimming retreat sold out, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
