About The Retreat

Experience daily immersion in the stunning surroundings of our picturesque chapel and the awe-inspiring landscapes of Snowdonia. Enjoy delectable vegan cuisine, rejuvenating therapies, and ample relaxation opportunities by the wood burner, fire pit, and hot tub. Whether seeking solitude or community, find your ideal retreat experience by the sea amidst our welcoming group.

We will help you find some peace, whilst boosting your fitness levels and introduce some good healthy habits ready for the start of the Winter season!

Embark on a transformative journey as you explore a diverse array of wellness activities during your stay with us. From invigorating yoga sessions to tranquil guided scenic walks, meditative moments, exhilarating wild swimming, soothing gong sound baths, scenic cycling routes, rejuvenating holistic therapies, personalized wellbeing coaching, mindfulness practices, and captivating evening entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Amidst the picturesque backdrop of the lush Welsh wilderness, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility. Embark on forest hiking adventures, discover hidden waterfalls, and even take a refreshing dip in the lake for the most adventurous among us.

You’ll stay in a glorious, gothic-style converted chapel in the heart of Tywyn, a traditional Welsh seaside town.

The chapel has been designed with luxury in mind whilst maintaining some of its original charm. Four of the bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms with two further bedrooms sharing facilities. There’s even a hot tub!

Some of our reviews:

“Brilliant location, accommodation & 5 star food. Treatments & top class yoga. All round excellent value & an incredibly grounded, real retreat experience. The host & organiser Maggie is super welcoming, warm, generous & fun. Can’t recommend this retreat enough”.

At a crossroads in my life I decided I needed some ‘me’ time and to get away for a while. I couldn’t have chosen a better place to come. I wanted Yoga and relaxation but also some fun activities, some very familiar and some new. Maggie and her team are absolutely fabulous and the 5 days were perfectly put together and delivered to the highest standard. Accommodation and the food were also exceptional. They made me feel so welcome and the other guests and all the staff were an absolute joy to meet and spend time with. I will definitely book again and would not hesitate to recommend Sunset Bay Well-being Retreats ♥️.
Say ‘yes’ to this Retreat! It’s the best

The most amazing 5 days ever!! Fantastic Chapel, fantastic hosts, Maggie and Graham and the rest of their team! The most delicious and wholesome vegan food I’ve ever tasted. Hot tub and fire pit in the garden and lots of activities including yoga, stretching, walking, meditation, wild swimming, SUP, gong bath, bike ride and more!! I went on my own and I’m so glad I did! It’s something everyone should experience and I’m definitely going back next year!! If I could give a 6 star review I would! Highly recommended

The Venue

Enjoy the ultimate luxury and comfort in our converted gothic chapel, located in the charming seaside town of Tywyn on the stunning Cambrian Coast. Our beautifully renovated chapel offers the perfect sanctuary after a day of exploring, with a range of healing treatments to choose from, including restorative sound baths and yoga Nidra to help you unwind and drift off into a peaceful slumber. Take a dip in our hot tub, stargaze in our serene zen garden, or cosy up by the fire pit for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Yoga

Spacious accessible twice daily yoga practices to energise and ground. Dive into yoga flow and the strengthening yet gentle Scaravelli inspired yoga. Calm the mind with meditation and ease yourself into recuperative sleep with restorative yoga poses and yoga nidra relaxation sessions.

Morning
Yoga. An energising, strengthening and balancing style of yoga with breathing practices inspired by Somatic movement therapy and 23 years of yoga study in different traditions.

Early evening
Scaravelli inspired yoga moving into restorative yoga. A gentle style of yoga that will melt you into a deeply nourishing state of being with bolsters and blankets to support you into a restful state.

Teachers

Frankie Walker

With over her 23 years of yoga practice, Frankie has found many incredible teachers to work with, traditional and non-traditional, in India and the U.K.

She continues to be influenced by the work of Vanda Scaravelli, somatic movement and embodiment practices and is currently a student of Body-Mind Centering with EmbodyMove UK.

Teaching professionally for the last 13 years she is considered one of the U.K’s senior yoga teachers. She is known for her 1:1 work in the post-natal field, with adults affected by autism and with performers rehabilitating from injury and surgery, amongst many others. She now lives in Mid-Wales and teaches locally as well as continuing to lead classes and workshops at some of London’s top studios.

Katy Jones 

Katy is an experienced Holistic Therapist specialising in relaxation techniques, Swedish Massage and Indian Head Massage.

She has studied yoga for over 20 years and her travels across the globe have guided her practice as a therapist. Katy brings warmth, sensitivity, a depth of knowledge and a healing touch to her work.

She has trained with some of the leading yoga teachers in the world including Doug Keller, Donna Farhi, Alexandra Pope, Gary Carter, Ruth Gilmore and Uma Dinsmore-Tuli. Katy has a regular practice in meditation, somatic movement and Scaravelli yoga.

Cuisine

Nourishing plant-based food – our cherry-picked vegan chefs will be on-site to provide nourishing and nutritious meals that complement all our activities.

Enjoy scrumptious seasonal food prepared with colourful and tasty local ingredients to celebrate summer. Our creative chefs will ensure that food is plentiful and delicious, providing a perfect addition to your retreat experience. You won’t believe how scrumptious healthy food can be!

Retreat Price

Ensuite Rooms
SINGLE OCCUPANCY £850
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – TWIN £1530
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – KING £1530

Shared Bathroom
SINGLE OCCUPANCY £795
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – TWIN £1440
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – SUPER KING £1440

Room 7: Beach House Double Bedroom with en-suite – Sea view
Solo Occupancy: £825
Double Occupancy: £1,485

Room 8: Beach House King Bedroom with own Bathroom – Hill view
Solo Occupancy: £825
Double Occupancy: £1,485

Room 9: Beach House Double bed with own bathroom – Sea view
Solo Occupancy: £725
Double Occupancy: £1,305

Includes

• Meditation / Yoga Nidra
• Guided Scenic Walks
• Sound Journey
• All Meals – x 3 Daily
• 3 Nights Luxury Accommodation
• 4 days full of activities
• Drinks Teas Juices Snacks and Afternoon Cake
• Hot Tub
• Wild Swimming
• Morning walk or run
• ½ hour Massage or Reflexology
• Cold Waterfalls Dip
• Evening Entertainment

All the above is included in the room price; the only extras are the additional treatments with our therapists, Katy and Elaine, who offer various massage techniques, reflexology, reiki and Bach Flower remedies. Our partner Jill offers individual life coaching and tarot reading for those who want to go deeper into self-discovery.

While we plan the perfect retreat, you can switch off and take in the beautiful landscape, the healing practices, the relaxing atmosphere and the delicious food – all with new, like-minded friends.

Does not include

• Travel to the venue
• Extra treatments – Massage – Reflexology – Reiki – Tarot reading – Life Coaching
• Wine for evening dinner

What past guests have said

Friends
An excellent few days away, packed with relaxation, yoga, treatments, workshops, walks, fun and fabulous food. A truly wonderful and warm host Maggie made us feel welcome from the beginning and she looked after us all. Yummy homemade cake waiting for us in the afternoons, and a delicious 3 course meal in the evenings. Can’t wait to book again on the next one. Just what I needed.

Solo
I loved the retreat from start to finish, but in particular, the yoga was great, the paddle boarding was exciting, the voice workshop was interesting, and I also loved the waterfalls and the lake that we went to. Oh and the food, flawless. I left feeling refreshed, regenerated and ready to take on the world!
Thank you Maggie. You were perfect.

Couples
We had the most wonderful time at our Sunset Bay retreat, cannot recommend it highly enough. It was a perfect three days of relaxation, delicious food, varied activities arranged around excellent yoga sessions and fabulous treatments. Maggie was so accommodating and organised everything for us beautifully, a lovely stay of therapy and fun. Book!

What to pack

• Hiking / Walking Boots
• Comfortable Trainers
• Thick Socks
• Waterproof Jacket – Preferably with a hood/ waterproof hat.
• Breathable materials such as Sympatex or Goretex will feel more comfortable.
• Waterproof Trousers
• Hat
• Gloves
• Small Rucksack (big enough to carry waterproofs, essential medication, water, camera, phone, extra bits of clothes, socks)
• Water Bottle
• Plasters / blister treatment plasters
• Toiletries

Location and how to get there

Tywyn is situated on the Cardigan Bay Coastline close to the foothills of Snowdonia, it is known across the world for its vast beauty from the rolling hills and mountains to the tranquil golden beachfront and stunning sunsets!

Tywyn is right in the heart of the mid Wales coast line, where the mountains meet the sea!

Train or car is the most suitable way to get to Tywyn. POST CODE LL36 9HA

Booking

To book on to this Autumn Equinox Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat on the Cardigan Bay Coastline, fill in the form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Get £20 off your first booking when you book through Soul Seed Travel.