Yoga Day Retreats in Sussex

Rachael offers yoga, self-enquiry and meditation day retreats and workshops in rural settings close to the South Downs. These seasonal retreats provide an opportunity to pause our busy lives (and minds) and take time out to notice internal and external transitions at regular intervals during the year. All levels and experience welcome.

This is the perfect escape where you are invited to take time out, reconnect with yourself and restore balance with a nourishing day of yoga, self-care and delicious seasonal food prepared by a chef with a passion for nutritional therapy. You are welcome to join me, alone or with friends for a relaxing day together - see below for details of coming retreats and workshops.

Rachael also offers BESPOKE DAY RETREAT PACKAGES for groups of 5-10 people. A really special, relaxing way to spend time together whilst focusing on your well-being with a group of friends, family or even small corporate teams - contact Rachael to discuss and plan your ideal retreat (please provide as much notice as possible).

yoga in spacious barcombe hall
beautiful countryside around Barcombe Hall
Delicious vegetarian lunch
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Yoga and Aromatherapy Day Retreat

Saturday 25th October 2025, 10am - 4.30pm, £115*

Transition into winter: slow down, turn inwards, and explore soothing, restful practices

For this special retreat I will be collaborating with aromatherapist and sound healer Marta De Ferrari of Floating Feather Therapies.  We’ll be in the spacious, beautiful Village Hall in Barcombe, surrounded by big skies and gorgeous countryside. The day will begin with a gently energising yoga practice followed by an aromatherapy session in which Marta will explain the deeply restorative properties of select essential oils, you will then create your own blend to use during the afternoon restorative yoga practice. A delicious vegetarian lunch will be provided and there will be opportunity for a silent guided walk or some quiet journaling after lunch. At the end of the day you will go home deeply rested and with your bespoke aromatherapy blend to help support you through the winter months.

*special offer: £110 per person if you bring a friend

Group yoga class.

Retreat Dates for 2025:

Saturday 15th March - Spring day retreat at Barcombe Village Hall

Sunday 8th June - Summer day retreat at Barcombe Village Hall

Saturday 25th October - Autumn day retreat at Barcombe Village Hall

Lunch and refreshments included. Please book early to confirm your space. If a retreat is fully booked you are welcome to put your name down on the waitlist in case of any last minute cancellations. Lift shares are encouraged - please let me know if you need a lift or are willing to share.

(This is a small independent business, and fixed costs have to be paid for the venue, food, and other service providers therefore please note that retreat bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable).

Yoga Day Retreat Testimonials

  • “My friend and I attended Rachael and Bettina’s ‘Yoga and Self-Enquiry Day Retreat’ in February.  It was really nourishing to spend a day focusing on myself and my wellbeing in a warm, peaceful and beautiful environment with a small group. Rachael and Bettina led the day with a combination of yoga, self-enquiry practices and meditations to remind you to come back to yourself. The homecooked soup, bread and cheeses were delicious too as well as other surprise treats! It was well worth the investment, I would recommend it and will definitely participate again.”

    Jo R

  • “Fantastic venue and food; perfect balance of yoga, journaling, discussion and guided meditation; loved the restorative yoga. The silent walk was quite strange but interesting to give it a go.”

  •  “The day retreat was absolute bliss, a whole day with lovely people, lovely food, a lovely atmosphere, and a chance to think about myself all day. I don't often do much just for me and felt incredibly indulgent when I booked it, however, afterwards I felt amazingly lighter and brighter and was ready to book the next one instantly. Everything was thought about in such precise detail, the two yoga sessions fitted nicely with the mindfulness exercises on paper. The lunch was a great chance to have a natter and was delicious. In the afternoon it was nice to get up and move around doing partner work as well.  I would recommend to anyone.”

    Jo H

  • “Highly recommended. The venue is perfect. Great teaching. Great company. Lovely lunch. I feel like I’ve been away from my day-to-day life for much longer than a day and leave with a sense of peace and joy.”

  • “So relaxing - better than a spa day…”

  • “I loved everything about the day - it was such a luxury to do so much yoga, it felt very restorative and so restful…I’m excited to incorporate some of the practices and ideas we discussed into my daily life.”

  • “I can honestly say there is nothing I would add to this, it was a fabulous day…perfect balance of yoga, meditation, silent walk and delicious lunch.”

  • "A lovely opportunity to take some time out for movement, reflection, delicious food and relaxation in beautiful countryside. I love how thoughtfully the seasons and nature are incorporated into our practice and I find that the longer format and guided walk allows me to come away with a lovely deeper sense of reconnection that is more difficult to access in general classes."

    Ana

Sample schedule from 'A Joyful Pause, Autumn Day Retreat’:

10.15 Welcome, ginger shots and tasty treats

10.30 Gently energising yoga practice followed by some reflection/journalling

12.45 Delicious, locally sourced veggie lunch

14.00 Mindful walk/time to just rest and be

15.00 Restorative yoga practice and Yoga Nidra (guided meditation)

16.45 Closing circle and farewells

“Something in us knows when we need rest. To turn aside from our routines, to be and do less, is necessary to our wellbeing...without activities that give us pause and reflection, a shift in perspective, we can get out of balance and lose our way.”
— Henry Shukman