If you are considering coming on a course please note:

You will need a sleeping bag - we provide a matress and pillow with pillow case.
The bunkhouse is comfortable but communal! There are three sleeping spaces, with four or five beds in each room. If you prefer privacy, you may want to bring a tent.

Camping

There is ample camping space with lovely views and a tree bog! The campsite is flat and close to the bunkhouse, but far enough away to get some peace and quiet.


You will need ...

Clothes for practical outside work.
Work boots are a good idea, and wellies if you have them.
Inside shoes/slippers are a good idea.
Materials for taking notes.
No dogs or other animals please.
The food will be mostly organic and vegetarian.

If you are on a course or event that finishes on Sunday or late at night please consider arranging your travel home in advance.

Contact your course/event tutor to see if they can arrange a lift share for you.

If you need to get a bus or a train please consider booking a taxi to the bus/train station in advance. Rural bus services are scant in the evenings and on Sunday, and getting a taxi at short notice in this area can be difficult.

Nearby Bed & Breakfast:-

Woodside B&B, Ruardean - 01594 542516 (Dog friendly)

Belvedere House Lower Lydbrook - 01594 368398

Dryslade Farm Near Symonds Yat - 01594 860259

Inn on the Wye Kerne Bridge, Nr Ross on Wye - 01600 89087

Saracens Head Symonds Yat - 01600 890435

We have supplied the details of some of the local B&B's in the area, however to see a full list of all accommodation available in the area please CLICK HERE to visit Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Tourism website.

  • Embers - an Autumn Yoga and Massage Retreat

    25-27TH October 2019

    We're thrilled to invite you to our next retreat offering, EMBERS, in the enchanting Ragmans Lane Farm that played home to our heart - full retreat LIGHT earlier this year.

    Join us for a weekend of creativity, joy & reflection after the long dance of summer, as we embrace Autumn and prepare for the darker months.

    The days will move between creative yoga practices, time exploring nature, ceremony, epic feasts, restorative massage & fire circles. A little bit of surrendering to the flow of the day too.

    We'll explore awakening vinyasa and deep meditation to re-connect us with our true essence, wild spirit and sense of purpose. Much coloured by Elena's work with chakra philosophy, creative movement & mantra.

    You'll receive a 30 minute tailored massage treatment with Steve, rooted in the traditions of Ayurveda and holistic bodywork, helping you to unwind, restore muscle tone & re-balance your nervous system.

    We'll share 3 delicious vegetarian meals each day in the beautiful open Ragman's kitchen - organic and locally sourced where possible - and stacked high with treats to fuel you for the day's activities. We are advocates of eating big.

    An invigorating muddy hike following the path of the river Wye will allow you to explore the wild abundance around, and there'll always be a fire burning - either inside in the living room or outside in the fire pit (or both!). Wild swim anyone?

    There'll be a Saturday afternoon optional workshop exploring either: Inversions, Local Herbalism//Crafts, The Chakra System, Mantras.

    Come as you are.

    Home for this weekend is the magical Ragmans Farm. Hidden deep in the heart of the Forest of Dean in the Wye Valley, Ragmans is a 60 acre organic farm where permaculture and organic farming practices are the guiding principles to regenerate the land. Ragmans sits in an area of outstanding beauty, a stones throw from the river Wye which we'll wind down to during our Saturday hike.

    Date & times: Friday 25th Oct - Sunday 27th October 2019 / 4pm - 4pm

    Accommodation & prices (non mixed dormitory accommodation & camping)
    EARLY BIRD OFFER (book before Aug 1st)
    Beamed dormitory x 6: £340 (£299 early bird)
    Bunk dormitory x 4: £340 (£299 early bird)
    Mezzanine floor dormitory: x3: £320 (£279 early bird)
    Own tent/campervan: £280 (£239 early bird)

    To reserve your place:

    Elena: 07835 813910 / elenabyers@hotmail.co.uk

    Steve: 07598 278130 / aym.steve@gmail.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/268770140610085/?ti=icl

    Please don't let money be an obstacle, if you feel called to join us but money stands in the way drop us a line and we'll work out payment options where needed.


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