Join us for a long weekend retreat in the Lake District - a chance to step out of the pace of everyday life and ease gently into that September shift, feeling a little more grounded.

We'll be based at Thistlewood House - a generous space with room to breathe and slow down. John and Ochre will be leading the yoga, with mornings beginning as they should: slow and unhurried, with movement, breathwork, and a chance to arrive properly into the day. Evenings shift into something softer with yin and restorative yoga to unwind from whatever the day brought.

In between, we'll head out for walks, including a hike up Blencathra with a picnic made fresh by Jamie at the top. There'll be wild swimming for the brave, and plenty of time to do absolutely nothing in the best possible way: a good book, a long card game, a lazy game of badminton, or just sitting outside with a cup of tea. And if the weather has other ideas, the fire will be lit, a film on and the house feeling all the cosier for it.

Jamie is our chef, specialising in pastry, which means homemade bread every morning and desserts worth saving room for. His cooking is thoughtful and seasonal - the kind of food that makes you feel properly looked after.

September has a particular kind of magic - that golden-light, turn-in-the-air feeling that makes you want to savour everything before the year shifts gear. This weekend is an invitation to do exactly that.

• Your Hosts

  John is an Edinburgh-based yoga teacher known for his warm, inclusive and welcoming approach to teaching. His classes are open to all levels and he has a knack for making everyone feel at home on their mat.

  Ochre has been teaching yoga for eight years, drawing on a background in dance, choreography, and pilates. Her classes balance strength and mobility in sequences that feel considered and unhurried - with space to explore movement at your own pace and leave feeling both grounded and open.

  Jamie has been a pastry chef for over fifteen years, with a career that spans some of the UK's most celebrated kitchens - including The Square, Kitchen W8, and La Trompette, where he was head pastry chef, as well as Chiltern Firehouse. He has also worked with acclaimed bakeries including Lannan in Edinburgh and Cut the Mustard in London. Together with Ochre, he now caters retreats across the UK and abroad, bringing that same care and craft to every table.

• What's Included / Not Included

  What's included

  • Three nights accommodation (Friday to Monday)

  • All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the weekend

  • Daily movement classes

  • Hike up Blencathra with picnic at the top

  Not included

  • Transport to and from Thistlewood House (we're happy to share taxi recommendations and connect you with other guests for shared transfers)

  • Please bring a yoga mat

• Rooms + Investment

  Bedroom 1 – Kingsize Double (shared bed)
  Shared occupancy: £450 per person | Solo occupancy: £750

  Bedroom 2 – Kingsize Double (shared bed)
  Shared occupancy: £450 per person | Solo occupancy: £750

  Bedroom 3 – Double (shared bed)
  Shared occupancy: £425 per person | Solo occupancy: £725

  Bedroom 4 – Double (shared bed)
  Shared occupancy: £425 per person | Solo occupancy: £725

  Bedroom 5 – Twin Room (two single beds)
  Shared occupancy: £500 per person

  Bedroom 6 – Twin Room (two single beds)
  Shared occupancy: £500 per person

  A note on bathrooms: All bedrooms are on the first floor and share two bathrooms - both large, and each with a bath and shower. They're beautiful bathrooms, but do bear in mind that you'll be sharing with your fellow guests.

• Getting Here

  By Car:

  From London – 6 hours

  From Edinburgh – 2 hours 30 mins

  By Train (nearest station Carlisle):

  From London – 3 hours 20 mins

  From Edinburgh – 1 hour 15 mins