RETREAT
WITH US
Book by November 26th 2024 and enjoy a free beachside wood-fired sauna with our private group as part of your retreat experience!
Spring into summer retreat
Florence House, East Sussex
3pm Thursday 29th May - 5pm Sunday 1st June 2025
with Laura Harvey-Collins & Katharine Evans
RELAX • Rejuvenate • connect • reflect
Join Laura and Katharine for 4 days of movement, breath, meditation, rest and connection, nestled in the serene countryside of Sussex, just a stone's throw away from the breathtaking Seven Sisters coastline. Enjoy a perfect blend of reflection, relaxation, and prepare for the vibrancy of summer.
Your all inclusive 4 day retreat includes:
Daily dynamic and restorative/yin yoga classes
Optional morning meditation and evening Yoga Nidra to deepen your connection with self.
Restorative and Yin yoga Workshop
Tricky Asanas Workshop
Opportunity to come together and connect around the bonfire and our opening and closing circles
Comfortable and spacious, private or shared, accommodation in beautiful Florence House and surrounding grounds providing space to unplug and restore
Nourishing vegetarian meals prepared by our very own chef from locally sourced ingredients.
Snacks, and refreshments throughout the day.
Serene yoga space and a tranquil yurt for meditation and gatherings.
Spaces are limited. Prices start from £769.
Reserve your spot today for a rejuvenating retreat filled with tranquillity, growth, and connection. We can’t wait to see you!
Florence House is set in 6 acres within an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of the South Downs National Park and has views of Seaford Head. We will have exclusive use of the property and our own chef cooking up delicious and nutritious meals each day from locally sourced ingredients, sometimes as local as the Florence House vegetable garden!
The house is surrounded by lush landscapes and a sea breeze. The walled garden provides a peaceful place for meditation or inner reflection. Nestled at the bottom of the wild garden the authentic Mongolian Yurt, complete with comfy cushions and a wood burning stove, provides a place of tranquility and peace.
The beach is just a 2 minute walk and the famous Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs are just a short drive away.
Florence House is in easy reach from South East London, less than 2 hours by train and car. Train tickets from East Croydon to Seaford start from £20 return.
FLORENCE
HOUSE
LAURA HARVEY-COLLINS
LEADING DYNAMIC YOGA CLASSES & MEDITATION
A seasoned retreat leader, Laura is looking forward to guiding you through your dynamic morning practices as well as leading optional meditation each day. She will also be facilitating the Tricky Asana Workshop, which will be a chance to explore some postures that need a bit more attention than there’s typically time for in class.
Laura has been practicing yoga since 2009 and teaching since 2015. She is also the owner of Croydon Yoga Hub. Laura holds a Masters degree in ‘Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology’ which has expanded her knowledge and deepened her interest in yoga as a spiritual path. She has also continued her yoga studies having completed over 1000 hours of training in a variety of styles including Ashtanga, Rocket, Mandala, Elemental Flow, Pregnancy Integration, Yin, Meditation and Pre and Postnatal Yoga.
Meet
laura & Katharine
KATHARINE EVANS
LEADING RESTORATIVE / YIN CLASSES & YOGA NIDRA
Katharine can’t wait to support you through slower paced, nurturing Restorative and Yin classes as well as helping you find space and stillness through evening Yoga Nirda. She will be facilitating the Restorative and Yin yoga Workshop, giving you the time, space and support you need to turn inwards and really get curious about how you are.
Katharine's yoga and meditation journey started over a decade ago and remains a deeply spiritual and grounding force in her life. She is interested in lunar wisdom, Tarot, nature, spirituality from Celtic traditions of old, and she weaves these threads into her classes. After initially training in Vinyasa, Katharine studied with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, completing a Well Woman Yoga Therapy training, and has taken Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga courses with Melanie Cooper. Katharine is also a qualified Intergrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a therapeutic practice in South East London.
Provisional Itinerary
(subject to change)
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Arrival & opening Circle
Free time to explore Florence House and grounds
Dinner
Relaxing yoga & yoga nidra
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Morning meditation, breathwork & rejuvenating morning yoga flow
Breakfast
Free time to relax / explore area / have a massage
Lunch
Restorative & yin yoga Workshop
Relaxing yoga
Dinner
Bonfire party
Yoga nidra
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Morning meditation, breathwork & rejuvenating morning yoga flow
Breakfast
Free time to relax / visit the beach / explore the grounds
Lunch
Tricky asana workshop
Relaxing yoga
Dinner
Yoga nidra
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Morning meditation, breathwork & rejuvenating morning yoga flow
Breakfast
Free time to visit the beach / relax at the house / explore the local area
Lunch
Closing circle
Departure
FAQs
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To get the most out of the retreat we recommend at least some experience of yoga, as the morning dynamic sessions will not be suitable for total beginners. Beginners are welcome to join all other classes and workshops.
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The morning sessions will be Vinyasa Flow, influenced by Laura’s training in Ashtanga and Mandala yoga. The evening sessions will be influenced by Restorative and Yin practices. There will also be the option to join in with group meditations in the morning and Yoga Nidra before bed.
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Yes, all meals will be provided throughout your stay. Tea, coffee and fruit will be available throughout the day.
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Absolutely! Many of our guests come solo and leave with new friends and connections. Our retreats are a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in a supportive community. There will also be plenty of opportunities to find space if you feel like some alone time.
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Yes, there will be free time to explore the local area, relax on the beach, go for a dip in the sea. Florence House has expansive grounds and places to find some alone time if you fancy journalling or reading.
All the yoga classes are optional if you fancy having a bit more free time.
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Florence House has a variety of beautiful, spacious rooms with shared or private bathrooms ranging from £769 - £889. You will be able to see the available options on the booking form.
Secure your space with a £300 deposit and then spread the cost with 2 further payments.
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Yes! Secure your space with a £300 deposit and then spread the cost with further payments due 6 months and 2 months before the retreat start.
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Getting to Florence House is simple. Under 2 hours by train and car from South East London. If you come by train, Florence House is a 20 minute walk or 5 minutes in a taxi from Seaford Station, and trains run almost every 10 minutes from East Croydon. By car, you’ll need about 90 minutes and you can securely park your car on site.
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It is your retreat, so it’s absolutely up to you what sessions you attend. It would be great if everyone was able to make the opening and closing circles (4pm on Thursday and 3pm on Sunday) so that we can start and finish our time together. However, we understand that this may not be possible for everyone dependng on their work / travel plans.
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There isn’t much that you’ll need to bring besides yourself but we will provide a packing list to guests closer to the start date.
