How to get to us . . .

 

We are HERE!

you can also find us by putting GL17 9PA into googlemaps.  If you are using SatNav to get to us - please look at where the arrow is pointing so that you find the right road into the farm.  SatNav users usually take the wrong turning at the last minute . . .

If you are using public transport (well done)

Bus from Gloucester

The bus station is next to the train station. Travel from Gloucester Station to Ruardean Square. Click here for a list of bus timetables.

By Car

By car from the M4 come over the old severn bridge (M48) and take the Chepstow turn off. Go into Chepstow, over the bridge on the A48, and turn left onto the B4228 signposted to Coleford and the Forest of Dean. Follow the signs to Cinderford out of Coleford. Join the A4136 then take a left turning to Lydbrook. Drive through Lydbrook until you reach the River Wye and turn right. After half a mile there is a sharp right hand turn to Ruardean. We are the first right up this road.

By car from Gloucester and M40 Take the A40 from Glos as far as Huntley, then turn left onto A4136. Follow this until you reach Nailbridge (after Mithcheldean). Turn right to Ruardean. Go through Ruardean and come down the hill towards the river Wye. Go past Little Marstow Farm (left) and Great Marstow Farm (right). We are the next left after that.

By car from the M5 Come down the M5, turn onto the M50 and go to Junc 4. Take the ring road (A40) round the top of Ross. Turn left to Goodrich after 3 miles TAKE CARE it comes up fast! Drive past the post office and school, and turn left at the T Junction under the stone bridge, then over Kerne bridge crossing the river Wye. Turn right at T junc at Kerne Bridge onto the B4234 (signed to Lydbrook) then past a garage on your right. The second left fork after the garage is signposted to Ruardean. We are the first right on this road.

Useful telephone numbers:-

Stage Coach Buses (Gloucester) - 01452 783540 click here for website

National Rail Enquiries - 03457 484950 click here for website

National Express Coaches - 0871 781 8181 click here for website

Local Taxi Companies (near the farm) - CDS Taxis 01594 834834 / Crystal Travel 01594 832288 / K&T Taxis 01594 845913 / Road Runner 07778 277752

If you are attending 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.

 

  • Yoga & Wellness Retreat

    Retreat to the forest for a weekend of yoga and nurture your wellbeing!

    13-15 April 2018

    This retreat is suitable for guests wishing to come on their own, for friends planning a meet up and looking or something different to do or for a special mother/daughter or couple weekend away.

    The weekends yoga is most suited to beginners and intermediates. More advanced yoga retreats also available, please message for details. The morning yoga on this retreat tends to be more dynamic, with a more restorative session in the evenings.

     

    Across the weekend you can expect the following:

    * Twice daily yoga and meditation practice, incorporating Yin, Hatha and Kundalini, followed by guided meditations.
    * Walks around the surrounding 60-acre organic farm down to the River Wye.
    * Wholesome vegetarian meals and plenty of snacks and refreshments. The food on our retreats always score a 10 on our retreats, prepared by Tom who is a trained cook with 20 years experience. We Cater for all dietary requirements including vegan, gluten free and nut free and will make sure you are happy with the menu across the weekend.
    * An Ayurvedic cookery course – food not only good for the body but the mind too! Course worth £60.
    • An evening spent sitting around a warm fire in stimulating conversation with fellow yogi’s, and having a dip in our natural wood fired hot tub.
    * Optional holistic treatments including an Ayuvedic and Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reiki.
    * Sri Vijay Anand is available to do Karma Astrology Consultations.
    www.facebook.com/Karma-Vedic-Astrology-Consultation-264078643937234/
    • Clean and warm bunkhouse style accommodation, but other accommodation options available upon request at an additional cost.
    * Friendly and experienced staff that will ensure that you are comfortable and happy across the weekend.
    * NEW TO 2018 - A GONG BATH - can only be described as a soothing, detoxing, rejuvinating vibrational sound massage for the body and mind too!

    An early bird price of £245 is now available for limited spaces, and a £50 deposit is all you need to secure your place!

    To book your place or find out more information, email info@forestretreats.co.uk

    or call 07826-557211

    Normal price will be an all inclusive price of £265

    Visit our websites:

    www.forestretreat.co.uk
    www.indianwellnessacademy.com

    Namaste

    This is led by Master Sri Vijay Anand, an Indian Yogi and international speaker and teacher for over 30 years, and Ildiko Bakos ji (Ildy), a popular and established yoga teacher with 17 years experience. Both have excellent pupil testimonials.

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjeScsgjPsU

     


  •