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Spring Yoga and Art Retreat
Spring Yoga and Art Retreat
May 1 - 3, 2026
Forest Row, United Kingdom
2 nights, 3 days
15 person retreat
Highlights
A nurturing retreat blending painting, yoga, breathwork, and meditation—focused on process over outcome, creative healing, and deep connection.
Details
Join myself and Li Lian Kolster for a weekend of healing and creative empowerment through painting, yoga, breathwork, and meditation, set within the beautiful grounds of Emerson College in Forest Row, East Sussex. Guided step by step, participants will create an acrylic painting using a shared colour palette and theme, supported by demonstrations, individual guidance, and inspiring meditations to deepen creative connection. With daily painting sessions alongside yoga and meditation, the retreat is open to all levels and offers the option of on-site accommodation for a fully immersive experience.
Venue
Emerson College
4.7 ★ 22 Reviews
Emerson College exists to help people discover the gifts that live within them. To help bring these gifts to the world in service of the well-being and vitality of ‘life’ (human life, the living earth, and the spiritual elements of life). As a charity, we support the needs of current and future generations by exploring ways to integrate the spiritual, social, and practical dimensions of life and work.
Free Wifi
Garden
Towels
Housekeeping
Coffee / Tea
Kitchen
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
Shower
Bathroom
Accommodation
Residential Option
5 Rooms Left
Private room for 1
$958.50 USD total
Retreat Access without Accommodation
4 Spots Left
For those who prefer to handle their own lodging arrangements
$693 USD total
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Accommodation at Emerson College is simple, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed to support rest and reflection. The rooms are calm and uncluttered, offering a peaceful place to unwind after a full day of creative and embodied practice. Set within the tranquil grounds of the college, they provide a quiet, restorative atmosphere that encourages deep rest and a sense of retreat. Staying on site allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience, with nature, shared spaces, and the rhythm of the retreat all just a few steps away. At Emerson College, bathrooms are generally shared, rather than en-suite. You’ll usually find communal bathrooms located close to the bedrooms, and they’re kept clean and well-maintained. The setup is simple and functional, very much in keeping with the college’s retreat-style, no-frills ethos. It’s comfortable and practical, but not luxury spa vibes more “intentional simplicity in a peaceful place.”
Meals
Meals provided
Brunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian
Meals at the retreat are nourishing, wholesome, and thoughtfully prepared to support both body and mind. Expect healthy, balanced dishes made with fresh ingredients, designed to sustain energy throughout the day while complementing the creative and embodied practices of the retreat. Shared mealtimes offer a grounding, communal rhythm and an opportunity to rest, connect, and be gently cared for. Meals Provided: Dinner Snacks Brunch Diets Catered Low fat Nut-allergy-friendly Vegan Vegetarian
Testimonials
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Host
Emily Gilchrist
Forest Row, UK
Emily Gilchrist is a mother, yoga teacher, energy healer, massage therapist, and mindfulness coach with over 20 years’ experience in the healing arts. She is devoted to creating sacred, safe, and nurt...
2 languages
English and Español
Teaching for 1 month
Joined Insight Timer in Dec 2025
What's Included
Accommodation
3 daily delicious and nutritious meals water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
Specialized workshops
Wifi connection
Parking
Not Included
Airport transfers
FAQs
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.
