Mini-Retreat Spring Equinox Experience
Thursday 21st March, 6.30 - 9.30pm
Gambledown Farm Wellness Retreat Centre,
Gambledown Lane, Romsey, SO51 6JU.
£37 early bird, £45 thereafter.
Discover the benefits of breathwork, yoga, cold water training, wood-fired sauna heat therapy, and mantra chanting for those who are interested in exploring new practices.
Join our next Mini-Retreat
on March 21st 2024
Embark on Your 2024 Wellness Journey:
Trio of Mini-Retreats for Health Reset
Breathwork, Movement, Mindset Training, Woodland Sauna, Ice Dip and Community at The Winchester Garden Spa, The Pump House, Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9QG, Immersive dates in January, February and March 2024 from 7:00 to 9.30pm
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Winter Mini-Retreat Dates:
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Wednesday 24th January: Revitalize and Thrive: New Year health Reset
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Wednesday 21st February: Winter Sanctuary: Foundations of Growth
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Thursday 21st March 21st: Spring Equinox Seasonal Renewal
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Time:
7:00 - 9:30 pm
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Discover Renewed Well-being Across Three Transformative Evenings. Reserve Your Spot Today!
ELEVATE YOUR SPIRIT
Welcome to Bluestone Retreats, where the promise of a vibrant New Year meets the serenity of nature. Embrace the beauty of a fresh start with our exclusive Mini Retreat Health Reset Series at the Winchester Garden Spa—a purposeful journey designed to align seamlessly with your wellness mission to reset and rejuvenate.
Choose your path to wellness with our trio of mini retreats—opt for individual bookings or seize the full experience by booking all three to stay firmly on the path to well-being.
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Three Mini-Retreats: Join the transformative trio of mini retreats at Winchester's long-awaited woodland sauna and ice dip.
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Wednesday 24th January 2024
Revitalize and Thrive: New Year Health Reset Mini-Retreat
Tickets: £27 early bird, £35 thereafter.
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Join us on January 24th for our New Year Health Reset, where we'll embrace the spirit of new beginnings. Engage in invigorating breathwork, reset your nervous system with a full system of scientifically proven breathwork, brave a cold water dip, empower your growth mindset with expert training, and warm and detox in our woodland sauna to set the tone for a year of well-being.
Wednesday 21st February 2024
Winter Sanctuary: Foundations of Growth Mini Retreat.
Tickets: £27 early bird, £35 thereafter.
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Discover tranquility amid winter's embrace on February 22nd while maintaining a steadfast focus on your goals. In this potent season of reset and renewal, strengthen your foundation to ensure a structured growth that will unfold exponentially into spring and summer, nurturing both your mind and body using the iconic Bluestone Retreats framework of breathwork, movement, mindset training, sauna heat therapy, cold water dip, nature immersion and community strength.
Thursday 21st March 2024,
Scientifically Grounded Spring Equinox Mini Retreat.
Tickets: £37 early bird, £45 thereafter.
Step into the transformative energy of our Equinox Harmony Retreat on February 22nd, where we synchronize with the celestial shift from winter to spring. Scientifically proven breathwork takes center stage in this season of profound renewal, offering more than just relaxation—it enhances mental clarity, reduces stress, and boosts overall well-being. Immerse yourself in the holistic practices of cold-water immersion to tone and strengthen nervous system and cardiovascular system, boosting immunity and weight loss. Regain focus in our woodland sauna, mindset training, and mindful movement, expertly designed to fortify your foundation for exponential growth into the warmer months ahead. This retreat not only taps into global celebrations of the spring equinox but also integrates evidence-based wellness techniques for a scientifically grounded and rejuvenating experience. Secure your spot now and breathe in the essence of renewal with us.
Book your tickets today:
Secure your spot and forge connections with those who share your goals and seize the distinctive chance for reset and renewal offered by the natural rhythms of the winter season. Make this 2024 your opportunity for transformation, as you reset your health, revitalize your spirit, and set the tone for a year of wellness.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR TRANSFORMATIVE MINI-RETREAT
Heart-Opening practices, Breathwork, Fire & Ice: ancient tools for inner exploration.
Starting in The Pump House, you will be surrounded by warmth and candles whilst Katherine guides you in to a world of breath work to truly allow you to relax and focus.
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We will begin our evening with a refreshing drink aligned to your wellness goals, after which you will be guided through a breathwork practice for inner exploration, connection with self and nature.
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Then you will be calmly walked over to The Winchester Garden Spa where you will sit in the nature filled relaxation area and then enter the woodfired woodland sauna with its roaring flames.
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Then when the moment is right you will be encouraged to submerge yourself into the water and ice filled dipping pool. You'll then be guided through the Wim Hoff 'horse stance' method of warming the body safely and effectively, from where there will be opportunity to reenter the sauna to warm yourself once again.
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Then when the garden spa time ends you will be led back to the warmth and cosy vibes of The Pump House to be able to immerse in candlelight, relax with a yogi tea whilst mingling with the fellow participants.
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Perfect way to end the perfect evening.
Choose your path to wellness with our trio of mini retreats—opt for individual bookings or seize the full experience by booking all three to stay firmly on the path to well-being.
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MEET YOUR BLUESTONE RETREATS INSTRUCTOR
Katherine Howlett, Retreat host
Katherine is a qualified yoga instructor and advanced breath coach and 'fire and ice' instructor and the founder of Bluestone Retreats. She offers a holistic retreat approach through six foundational pillars: breath, yoga, mindset, fire, ice & community.
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Her effervescent energy and passion is infectious and her light-hearted curiosity for the practice makes it accessible and fun for both beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
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Katherine prides herself on delivering retreats centred around transformation and connection. She encourages her students to explore connecting mind, body, and spirit; communion with nature and community.
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NATURE IMMERSION: OUTDOOR SAUNA AND COLD DIPPING POOL
Bluestone Retreats at the Winchester Garden Spa - at The Pump House
We have partnered with Winchester's unique Pump House for our mini-retreats. Experience the Garden Spa Oasis, complete with an outdoor sauna and cold water dipping pool. Picture a serene haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. Unwind and detoxify in our crafted sauna, then invigorate your senses in our refreshing pool. This picturesque oasis is a must-have addition to your wellbeing routine.
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A place to connect with nature - an outdoor spa experience with relaxation tent, outdoor sauna and cold water dipping pools.
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Use the relaxation tent to soak up views of St.Catherine’s Hill and listen to the calming waters of the River Itchen before entering the log-fired sauna and resetting your nervous system in the cold water plunge pool.
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If you fancy drinks and some food, order from our menu and The Pump House team will bring this to you so you can sit back and relax.
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Whether you're seeking a solo escape, a romantic getaway, or a memorable gathering with friends, our Mini Retreats at the Garden Spa promises to provide the perfect setting for transformation and rejuvenation.
Bluestone Mini- Retreats are the perfect place to refresh and unwind.
Breathwork
As the foundation to our practice, you'll learn to use your breath to upgrade your nervous system, brain chemistry, respiratory and cardiovascular health.
Yoga Asanas
Focussed yoga flows to connect your breath to your posture work to internalise awareness, warm up the body, strengthen, tone and detoxify.
Mindset practice
Upgrade your mindset through evidence-based breath and mindfulness practices designed to help you harness your true potential & thrive.
Sauna heat therapy
In our wood-fired barrel sauna, we will be using alternating heat and cold therapies to boost brain function, promote weight loss and optimise wellbeing.
Cold water therapy
Embrace your inner Wim Hof with ice baths to strengthen the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system, focus the mind. increase endorphins and more.
Community
Make friends for life through our community focussed approach and support. Commune around the fire pit each night and enjoy meals together.
