About The Retreat
Dates: 18th – 21st September / 21st – 25th September
Join us for a 3 night weekend or 4 night mid-week yoga and hiking retreat in the Peak District. A perfect short stay adventure, great for nature-loving yogis that want a more modern, luxurious feel.
Stay in a stunning converted cattle shed in the heart of the countryside and enjoy two guided hikes and yoga twice a day. There is an outdoor fire pit so you can stay cosy whilst stargazing.
Our modern home has all the cosy comforts you could ever need. Plush sofas, warming fires and views from every window, of which there are a lot of! An abundance of seating areas both inside and outside means you will have plenty of space. Perfect to curl up with a book or chat with your new retreat friends.
Our days on this Peak District yoga and hiking retreat will be filled but relaxing. With hikes directly from the house, delicious plant-based meals, and yoga to nourish both body and soul.
There are plenty of hikes to enjoy in the Peak District. Mam Tor, also known as the “Shivering Mountain,” stands tall and is one of the most iconic peaks in the Peak District. If you would like to find out more about other hikes please let us know.
Accommodation
Your modern home has all the cosy comforts you could ever need: plush sofas, outdoor seating, a large outdoor decking that wraps around the building overlooking an expansive valley view down to the river below, and a firepit to star and moon gaze from in the Peak District night sky.
The outdoor seating areas are perfect for curling up with a book, relaxing in the sun on the terrace, or chatting with your new retreat friends. In the colder months, the underfloor heating keeps you cosy, and the wood burner is perfect for relaxing at the end of the day after a day filled with activities.
There are 13 luxury ensuite bedrooms in the main house with a choice of standard and superior suites which are freshly decorated in a traditional/contemporary style. Each room has a bath or walk in shower and crisp linen. The public rooms of the house are there for you to relax in.
Yoga
On our summer Peak District retreat, the classes are suitable for all abilities. From beginners to intermediate and advanced levels. Everyone is welcome. Our inspiring and experienced teachers are well-practised at adapting the class to everyone’s level.
There will be two staggered yoga classes for each yoga session scheduled to accommodate the group in order to follow the guidelines of social distancing. The yoga teacher will create a more dynamic class in the morning to get you ready for the day’s hike and the evening class will be slightly longer to enable deep relaxation with yoga Nidra.
About the teacher
Victoria Herholdt
Born in Cape Town, Victoria was a childhood dancer, and from this stemmed a passion for rhythmic movement and creative expression. Completing her first Yoga Teacher Training in 2017 immediately led to a transformative career shift from workplace designer in London to a barefoot lifestyle in Sri Lanka, where she has lived, & worked in the yoga and movement field ever since.
Well travelled and adventurous, she had long admired Adventure Yogi’s unique blend of yoga and outdoor adventure. A serendipitous connection in 2024 led to a natural collaboration, where she has loved every retreat she’s hosted with AY ever since.
Alongside her yoga teaching, Victoria enjoys integrating stronger physical movement into her work. Trained in Contemporary Pilates and Barre, she offers challenging classes in these disciplines as well. The true reward comes as clients begin to notice the strength, confidence, and resilience that naturally develop through repetition and practice.
On a spiritual note, she firmly believes that everything in the universe is energy, and as a Reiki Master she works with subtle energetic practices to support balance, relaxation, and self-healing, complementing her movement practices.
Retreat schedule
8am – 9.30am -Morning yoga class to energise on the decking if sunny with stunning views
9.40am -Brunch of vegan and veggie delights
10.30am – 4pm -First day: Guided hike in the Derbyshire valleys with qualified hiking guides with packed lunch
10.30am – 4pm – Second Day: Relax at the venue, enjoy the hot tub, have a massage, walk around Carsington reservoir enjoy lunch
5pm – 7pm – Restorative evening yoga class to unwind and revive
7.15pm – 2 course vegetarian/ vegan evening meal
Cuisine
All of our retreat chefs are highly experienced and passionate about their craft. We have always been a vegan/vegetarian company! Expect delicious and creative brunch, lunch, and 2-course evening meal. Each meal will be balanced to keep you energised all day.
If you are out for an all-day hike we will provide you with a healthy packed lunch to keep you re-fuelled. Our food is now 100% organic and locally sourced and we and our chefs are working towards reducing plastic and waste as much as possible.
Accommodation
The perfect blend of rustic with contemporary luxury. This venue is located near Grindleford in the Hope Valley area of the Peak District was recently converted from a cattle shed in 2017 into a truly beautiful retreat space.
The open-plan layout creates a spacious but homely feel, boasting three seating areas through two sitting rooms, a log burner to curl up in front of, and stunning views!
There are 11 ensuite bedrooms giving everyone privacy and space. An outdoor fire pit is a perfect spot to enjoy the dark skies for some stargazing and there is an abundance of walks directly from the front door!
Retreat price
Heron House (Georgian Farmhouse)
Room 1: Single Occupancy Superior Room with double bed & en-suite (walk-in shower): £849
Room 2: Single Occupancy Superior Room with double bed & en-suite (walk-in shower): £849
Room 3: Single Occupancy Superior Room with double bed & en-suite (bath and shower): £849pp
Room 4: Twin Occupancy Superior Room with two single beds & en-suite (large bathroom with walk-in shower & bath): £699pp
Room 5: Twin Occupancy Superior Room with two single beds & en-suite (bathroom with bath): £699pp
Room 6: Single Occupancy Superior Suite with double bed & en-suite (free standing bath in room and large bathroom with a shower) : £879
Woodpecker Barn (Barn Conversion)
Single Occupancy Standard Room with double bed & en-suite: £799
Twin Occupancy Standard Room with two single beds & en-suite: £599pp
Includes
- Comfortable cosy accommodation in rural tranquil Peak District, all rooms with en-suite bathrooms
- 1.15 hrs of morning yoga practice which will energise and awaken sleepy bodies and a variety of types of meditation practice to calm the mind
- 2 hour evening yoga practices to unwind and calm with restorative practices, meditation and Yoga Nidra
- Delicious wholesome vegetarian/vegan brunches
- Light lunch or packed lunch to take on hikes
- Delicious vegetarian/vegan evening meals
- 2 guided hikes through the Peak District with qualified guides
- A free day to enjoy the hot tub, massage, walks around the reservoir
What past guests have said
“I arrived full of physical tension and I’m leaving radiating sunshine! Thank you for making this possible! I loved it ALL!”
“An amazing, relaxing and nourishing weekend, I met incredible teachers and people and go home inspired. Thank you.”
“Can’t wait to return. Please do another just the same next August. The perfect escape and I’m sad to leave but feel mended and with a happy heart.”
Location and how to get here
Although it feels like a million miles away, we are only a 3.5hr drive or a wonderful 2 hour train journey away from central London.
The nearest big train stations are Sheffield and Chesterfield where you will find taxis. It’s about a 20-25 minute journey by car to either Sheffield or Chesterfield.
Please be aware that the below times may have changed but, give you an idea of trains that work with the retreat schedule.
Chesterfield is the best station from London St Pancreas
Arrival Day
Depart London Pancreas – 13:32 Arrive Chesterfield – 15:17
Departure Day
Depart Chesterfield – 10:49 Arrive London St Pancreas – 12:36
Booking
To book on to this September Hiking and Yoga Retreat in the Peak District, please fill in the form below.
