May Retreat at Croft Farm

2nd-4th May 2025

When the team at The Croft Farm Escape contacted me about a last minute space in May, I jumped at the opportunity to host another retreat in this magical space.

Picture this: starting your day with an energising Yoga practise; delighting in abundant, delicious meals shared around a big table prepared by my best friend and incredible chef Kat; strolling the surrounding land; making the most of the wood fired sauna and cold plunge; and getting cosy in the most creative, inviting home.

The ultimate combination for a restful, recharging weekend getaway.

Group of people sitting around a fire pit in a backyard
A bright, modern kitchen with green cabinets, white tiled backsplash, and wooden flooring. There is a large wooden dining table with matching chairs. The kitchen features hanging lights, potted plants on a shelf above the window, and an oven with flo
People enjoying hot tubs outdoors, surrounded by nature with trees and a rustic setting.
A cozy living room with a green velvet couch, decorative wall art, a potted vine plant, and a coffee table with a vase, fruit, and books. Warm lighting creates a relaxing ambiance.
Two women practicing a partner yoga stretch on yoga mats in a cozy room with wooden flooring and soft lighting.
Cozy kitchen with wooden dining table, chairs, and potted plants, looking out to a garden through large windows where people are walking.
Yoga studio with wooden ceiling, green yoga mats, and bolsters on a wooden floor, featuring a skylight and small altar at the back.
Two women laughing in an outdoor ice bath, surrounded by a wooden deck and carved owl sculptures, with trees in the background.
Person holding a blue plate with grilled meat patties in front of a fire pit on a wooden barrel.

Weekend Plan

Friday

3pm Check in

4pm Slow Flow Yoga

5.30pm Relax, Unwind, Chill out

7pm Dinner is Served


Saturday

7.30am Morning Energising Vinyasa Practise

9am Breakfast Spread

11am Countryside Walk to Buddhist Meditation Temple

1pm Lunch is Served

3pm Wood Fired Sauna + Ice Plunge Time!

4pm Get Cosy Round the Fire with Tea + Cookies

5pm Time to Chill

7pm Dinner is Served

8pm Candlelit Sleepy Yin Yoga

Sunday

7.30am Morning Energising Vinyasa Practise

9am Breakfast Spread

10am Time for Yourself (wander, read, write, nap…)

1pm Lunch is Served

2.30pm Sound Journey to Close

4pm Check Out

Two women practicing yoga together indoors, one assisting the other in a stretch position under a wooden ceiling.

All activities on this itinerary are optional.

Should you prefer to skip a Yoga class, or opt out of any of the others mentioned here, this is a weekend for you to decide what you need.

Meet Your Hosts

My friend Kathyrn Burke and I connected over our shared love of cooking and hosting.

Kat started her own restaurant in Barnes called The Nest, where she serves up brightly coloured, shared plates of healthy, flavourful food.

The Nest feels like home to me, as Kat pours love into every dish she makes. I’m SO excited about the opportunity to collabotate together on this retreat at Croft Farm.

Two people enjoying a meal at a cozy café with a variety of colorful dishes, including tacos and noodle bowls, on a wooden table. They are smiling at each other, surrounded by decorative plants and warm lighting.
A variety of food on a wooden table: a plate with avocado toast garnished with vegetables and flowers, a bowl with poached eggs and spices, a burger with lettuce on a sesame seed bun, a dish with fried eggs and rice, a glass of iced water with lemon, and a glass water bottle.

Accommodation + Pricing

Bedroom with two single beds and a rustic wooden bunk bed, floral bedding, wooden floors, and a teal wardrobe.
Modern bathroom with gray tiled walls, white sink and toilet, mirrored cabinet, bathtub, towel rack with pink towel, trash cans, and blue towel on tub.
A bedroom with three wooden beds, white bedding, a wooden accent wall, hardwood floor, recessed lighting, a window, and an adjacent bathroom with a shower.
Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, white toilet, small sink, mirror, and black tiled walls. Yellow bath mat and decorative items on the shelf.
Minimalist bedroom with two wooden twin beds, green bedding, a small window with outdoor view, white walls, and light wooden flooring.
Modern rustic kitchen with green cabinets, wooden dining table, and decorative items. Features open shelving, a large skylight, exposed ceiling beams, and a teal couch.

*All prices shown are per person.

*10% discount for bookings of 2 - save £45pp.

*A £300 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.

*Monthly payment plans available to pay the balance - reach out to discuss!

Testimonials

  • The retreat with Christie was pure magic. Of course there were excellent yoga sessions, but the real wonder of this retreat was the enormous amount of love and care that had gone into every single aspect of the experience. Don't worry at all about what level of yoga practice you may have or not have - this retreat works as a holistic experience and I think it would be difficult to find a programme created with more dedication or love for yoga and people (and food!) as this one.

    Anna, London

  • I knew that the retreat would be a fantastic treat for my wife and I. What I was not prepared for, however, was just how transformative the retreat would be for my development as a person. I cannot recommend the experience any more highly. I am forever grateful for the level of personal growth that I experienced on that unbelievable weekend. I find myself breaking into a great big smile the more I think about it. I can give no higher praise than that.

    Mo, Sheffield

  • This retreat was a perfect blend of relaxation, healing, and renewal. I left feeling recharged, and truly grateful for the experience. For anyone looking for a retreat that nurtures both body, mind and soul, this is the one. I’m so grateful to Christie and Andy for hosting such a beautifully crafted retreat, an experience I will cherish always!

    Eveyne, London

  • The whole weekend was such a magical break away from reality. So close to London, and yet a whole world away. Christie put us all completely at ease so we were able to be peaceful and present. Two nights felt like so much more.

    Sarah Jo, London

  • This was my first retreat so I was a bit nervous as to what to expect and all my expectations were wildly exceeded. I would certainly go again.

    Olga, London

Sunrise over a misty field with cows, a wooden fence, and trees in the background.

What’s Included

2 Nights Accommodation at Croft Farm

For almost a century, the Barn has stood as a testament to tradition. It’s such a creative, cosy space which is so carefully curated and so connected to the land surrounding.

4 Yoga Practices

A mix of extended energising Vinyasa flows and deep, restorative Yin Yoga.

Sound Healing

1 x sound journey to finish the weekend in a blissful state before we head back home.

Delicious, Nourishing Meals + Drinks

Friday: Dinner
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea + Dinner
Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch

Yoga Mats + Props

The Maloca Studio has plenty of mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, eye pillows and more, allowing you to pack light.

What’s Not Included

Transport to + back from Croft Farm

Located near Hemel Hempstead, Croft Farm Escape is only a 30 minute train from London Euston. You can then arrange an Uber or Bolt to collect you from Hemel Hempstead and bring you to the farm, just a short 12 minute journey.

Alternatively, if you would like to drive the address is:
The Croft Farm
Dagnall Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 3BP