october 15th - 18th
Great Barn Farm, Norfolk
A nutritional retreat like no other. Immerse yourself into three whole days week where your health, wellbeing and nutrition is the entire focus. Surrounded by likeminded company, and in the sumptuous setting of a beautiful converted country barn complex, expect a thoughtfully designed journey throughout your stay - underlined with subtle luxury.
an unforgettable experience
rest
Sink into a period of rest. Every last detail is taken care of for you - immerse yourself into true self-care.
nourish
Each plate of food is crafted just for you, meeting your personal nutrition needs.
reset
Enjoy yoga, sound bath meditation, a CBT talk and expert nutrition advice and relax into pockets of free time to explore the countryside and enjoy the light laden swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi.
The schedule
october 15th : the warmest of welcomes
A day to take a deep breath and prepare for a wonderful few days ahead. We’ll be ready to welcome you between 11am-12.00pm, placing a fresh juice in your hand the moment you arrive. You can select a kimono lounge gown from our collection to enjoy during your stay. With time to settle in and meet your companions, we’ll meet at 1pm for your first nutritionally balanced lunch – followed by a period of rest.
Enjoy the beautiful pool, steam room and jacuzzi or take a walk in the wonderful, wild countryside before re grouping for your introduction to your retreat yoga practice with a gentle stretch and flow.
At 6.15pm, we will enjoy kombucha cocktails and canapes to whet the appetite for your evening meal which is served on a beautiful candle lite table scape. Your three course evening meals are mainly plant based, diverse and beautifully created. Evening meals are served early to allow optimum time for digestion before going to bed and to elongate the fasting period between the evening meals and breakfast the following day.
OCTOBER 16TH - 17TH
Rising gently, each day begins with a nutritionally balanced breakfast and followed by your daily yoga practice.
There will be pockets of spare time to enjoy the pool, steam room and jacuzzi or venture further a field into the countryside or beyond for a coastal walk.
Lunch will be a two course affair with plenty of opportunity to discuss nutrition and ask questions about nutrition, supplements and the preparing and cooking of nutritious meals.
We have a highly respected sound bath therapist visiting to provide a divine sound bathing meditation session which is especially helpful to those who struggle with traditional meditation techniques. Sound bathing is considered to reduce and help manage anxiety, soothe the nervous system and help move us into a deeper state of relaxation.
There will also be an interactive session with a CBT therapist who will talk about stress management techniques, complementing the yoga, sound bath and also building upon the nutritional work.
Our retreat space and accommodation is in a stunning, contemporary barn conversion at Great Barn Farm, located within thousands of acres which is part of a working farm, deep in the Norfolk countryside.
We have 3 twin rooms and 3 king rooms, all with private ensuite. 4 are situated in the main barn and 2 in a further smaller barn which also has a living area and small kitchen. Group sizes are between 10 and 12, depending on occupancy of rooms.
The indoor swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi is located in a further barn with floor to ceiling glass doors which is located less than a minutes walk from our retreat barn.
You will leave feeling relaxed, rested and nourished with a good knowledge of what foods and supplements will support your body during times of stress and useable stress management techniques from the CBT session, yoga and meditation.
This retreat is perfect for guests travelling alone, groups of friends or couples.
October 18th - fond farewells
You’ll begin your final day with some warming tea, early yoga followed by fresh juice. At 10.30am we’ll meet for one final meal together; a beautiful brunch, and the opportunity to reflect back upon the last few days.
your hosts
Pamela taylor
Pamela graduated with a Diploma and Degree in Nutritional Therapy in 2009 from The Institute for Optimum Nutrition and Bedfordshire University, respectively. She has since worked as a Nutritional Therapist both in North Norfolk and London. Pamela’s main area of interest is gastrointestinal health, specifically the microbiome and how we can influence the bacteria in our gut to exert health benefits. She is presently completing a Research MSc in Personalised Nutrition at Middlesex University which has allowed her to gain a deeper understanding of the Functional Medicine model, nutrigenetics and further personalisation of nutritional interventions.
Pamela is registered and regulated by the British Association for Applied Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and is a member of The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, the regulatory body that assures standards of practice in all areas of healthcare. She is also a member of The Royal Society of Medicine.
Alongside her nutrition work, Pamela has worked alongside Kieron within the private hospitality sector, working for discerning clientele in the UK and overseas.
Originally from Scotland, Pamela now lives with Kieron in North Norfolk. She loves yoga, travel, reading, design and film and enjoys walking in the beautiful Norfolk countryside.
Kieron Abbott
From an early age, Kieron’s first passion has been cooking. His career has been firmly entrenched in hospitality, seeing him running a boutique guest house and ski lodge in New Zealand to a Villa in St.Tropez, before settling in a Manor House in his beloved North Norfolk – where he spent the last sixteen years managing the catering and events for an ultra high net worth family.
The focus of his cooking is in creating inspired Vegetarian and Vegan dishes that balance the needs of personalised nutrition. With a desire to make ‘low impact food’, using local and seasonal ingredients is key. With an abundance of produce on the doorstep, Kieron enjoys sourcing the best local ingredients.
Whilst Kieron loves to cook and eat fish, a trip to a restaurant in Berlin sparked his passion for plant-based food having been absolutely blown away by their creative and innovative menu, which has inspired him to place plants front and centre in his own menus.
Kieron loves the Norfolk life and enjoys travel, photography and architecture.
Retreat practitioners
Emilie Joy Garrould
With a background in Ashtanga Yoga, Emilie’s style of teaching Vinyasa Yoga is flowing yet strong allowing time for you to align yourself and maintain steady breathing. Emilie has studied Yin Yoga, Agro-yoga and authentic movement. She is also a qualified Ayurvedic Yoga Massage therapist with over 4 years experience working with the body.
In 2020 Emilie completed 85 hours Pre and Post-natal teaching training with the infamous Sally Parkes who is a leader in her field as well as becoming a Adore Your Floor Coach with Louise Field who has dedicated her life's work to support women and raising awareness of the pelvic floor within the health and fitness industry.
Clare McKenna Northall
Clare fell in love with yoga whilst living in California. After a few years of practicing religiously she decided to take her first 200hr yoga teacher training with Akasha Yoga and eventually returned to teach at the studio that had initially made her fall in love with yoga, The Yoga Roots.
Since moving back to the UK she has taken over 500hrs worth of training to delve deeper in to the practice. She currently teaches classes and workshops across North West Norfolk. Her classes are creatively sequenced dynamic flows that aim to establish functional movement patterns and better posture. Clare’s classes also journey inward allowing participants space to come home to themselves.
Clare is Norfolk born and bred. She lives here with her husband Kris and Husky Loca. When not teaching yoga she can be found at the beach. Walking Loca, swimming and paddle boarding.
investment
A gorgeous three night stay within the beautiful setting of a Norfolk country converted barn. Every meal perfectly nutritionally balanced for you, exquisitely presented and enjoyed in like-minded company. Yoga, meditation, nutrition talks, sound bath meditation session, CBT talk/ interactive session and the opportunity to avail yourself of the facilities available.
King, sole occupancy - £1200
King, dbl occupancy - £900pp
Twin, dbl occupancy - £900pp
Bunk, dbl occupancy - £650pp
There are a king and twin room in an additional barn which provides extra private space including a beautiful lounge area complete with wood burner, a dining/reading area and a small kitchen.
These are priced as above but incur a £50pp supplement. It can be booked by 2 couples or a group of 3 or 4 friends travelling together, offering a retreat within a retreat! Also available to book per room, independently.
A non-refundable deposit of £350 is taken at time of booking. The balance should be paid 8 weeks before the arrival date. Should the booking be made within 8 weeks of the arrival date, we request the total balance to be made upon booking. We are happy to discuss payment plans should this be helpful.
What’s included
5 nights accommodation
Six 1.5 hour yoga classes
An additional 2-3 classes such as Pilates, breathing techniques, cold water exposure
Guided meditation
Lunch and dinner on arrival day, breakfast, lunch, evening drinks and canapés and 3 course dinner on every other day and brunch on departure day plus all additional drinks, tea, snacks etc.
Full use of tennis court, gardens and pool when in season
Pre-arrival zoom consultation with analysis of present food diary
1:1 nutrition consultation during the retreat
Personalised Nutrition Plan
Follow up zoom consultation
Arrangement of nutritional supplements, which will be sent to home address
Personalised Nutritional supplements throughout the retreat
Ordering of functional lab tests (stool, blood, urine tests) and interpretation. Most retreat prices do not include the functional test cost, only the organising and interpretation.
Use of kimono for duration of retreat.
Bamboo slippers for use at retreat and to take home.
Use of yoga mat, block and strap.
Little treats such as leg scrubs, sleep sprays and facial masks
what’s not included
Transport to and from venue
Cost of supplement order (retreat supplements included)
Lab testing
Additional treatments – massages, manicures etc.
the setting
North Norfolk
The retreat is located in the picturesque village of Gayton Thorpe which is between the charming villages of Massingham and Castle Acre, the latter known for The Castle Acre Priory, one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in the UK.
We are a 30 minute drive to the vast coastline of North Norfolk with miles of sandy beaches, wide open skies, rolling countryside and an array of charming sleepy flint villages make West and North Norfolk a very unique destination. One of Norfolk’s most beautiful and vibrant villages, Burnham Market, has over 30 small independent shops from book sellers to delis and clothing boutiques. The areas’ thriving art scene is represented in the many galleries. The local area benefits from many superb, award-winning pubs, restaurants and other eateries.
It is easy to lose yourself in the wondrous countryside or the expansive marshes, the big skies ever present. Quiet country lanes, filled with the hum and song of abundant wildlife makes walking and cycling a delight and the many trails make it very accessible. There is truly nowhere else like this beautiful part of the world.