Isle of Wight Retreat
12-15 November 2026
Enjoy a 3-night retreat at this stunning location on the south downs of the Isle of Wight where the nature and beauty of both the house grounds and the Downs, which overlook the sea, are literally on our doorstep. We are returning once more to this fantastic venue and location, both of which lend themselves to time away from the busy-ness of daily life. A real opportunity to escape into the energies of place and practice to equip you for the winter season ahead.
Venue and Accommodation
For this retreat we will be staying at Northcourt House. This is an amazing venue on the south of the Isle of Wight, just a short ferry trip from Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington. There is a choice of rooms with either single or twin/double rooms. Most rooms are en-suite or the bathrooms are shared with just one other room.
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here is a communal lounge space with a wood-burning stove, ideal for relaxing with a hot drink on cold autumn days. Yoga classes take place in the old ballroom and there is a big friendly kitchen where we congregate for meal times.
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Guests have access to the beautifully kept grounds which have been lovingly restored and developed by the current owners. John, the owner, is usually happy to do guided tours of the grounds at some point during our stay.
If you are coming by car please ensure that you book your ferry tickets ahead of your trip. Check out the Northcourt House website for details on arrival by public transport. In previous years participants have been put in touch with each other to share transport or arrange lifts once on the island.
Practices
Retreats provide an ideal opportunity to explore and develop your yoga and meditation practice. Throughout the weekend practices are built up systematically to ensure that whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner you have the opportunity to truly explore the possibilities that lie within these time tested techniques. We hope you will leave with a wealth of practices and experiences to take back into your daily life.
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Tulsi (Nickie) and Nick (Sw SatyaDaya) are passionate about the practices they share and aim to make these accessible and meaningful to all who attend.
On this retreat there will be a focus on discovering balance in all aspects of life. We will work with the practices of asana (physical postures), pranayama (breath awareness and expansion), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and meditation. ​
Timetable
Arrival at the venue is from 4pm on Thursday with supper at 18:30, followed by a short session to meet each other and discuss our time together. The retreat the timetable will be as follows:
7:30 Hatha Yoga
9:30 Breakfast
11:30 Session
13:00 Lunch
16:30 Session
18:30 Supper
20:00 Session
There are spaces in the timetable each morning and afternoon for you to explore the grounds, walk on the Downs overlooking the sea or read in the sitting room.
The retreat finishes with lunch on Sunday.
Food
All food is home cooked and vegetarian. We prepare and cook all the meals on site each day.
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Breakfast will be hearty and can include porridge, eggs with avocado or pancakes. There is also muesli, berries, nuts, yoghurt, toast, marmalade etc.
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Lunch is a fulfilling main course and supper each evening is a hearty soup with cheese or hummus and a selection of bread and crackers. There is a pudding with one meal each day.
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If you have food allergies let us know when you book and we will make reasonable adjustments to the menu.
What to bring
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You will need to bring your own yoga mat and a blanket for relaxation, and any meditation cushions or blocks that support your practice.
If you like walking please bring appropriate boots and jackets as the gardens and surrounding fields can get muddy at that time of year.
Cost
£375 twin/double share
£425 single occupancy
£150 non-refundable deposit will secure your booking with the remaining balance due 6 weeks prior to your trip.
Cost includes all accommodation, meals and all teachings. Travel to and from the venue is not included.