Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of the Nidderdale Valley, The Acorn is the perfect sanctuary to find replenishment and revitalisation. It is a place to inspire, nurture and nourish your mind, body and soul which is why we are very excited to be offering our retreat in this idyllic location.

We have prepared a beautiful nurturing retreat where we will work to harmonise your energetic, physical, emotional and mental self with Yin Yoga, The Wim Hof Breathwork Method, Sound Healing, Reiki and aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine whilst nourishing you nature, and some deep, powerful and transformational sessions. Our intention is to leave you feeling rested, balanced, rejuvenated, inspired and gain some tools to take back home.

We will be tuning into the Fire element whilst working with the Heart and Small Intestine organs and meridian pathways in order to improve energy (chi) stagnation and flow. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, working with the heart and small intestine meridian pathways in advance and at the beginning of the summer season is the most optimal time to start to protect these channels as they are likely to weaken over the summer season. When out of balance in the heart and small intestine meridian channels we are likely to experience symptoms such as (but not limited to) ability to make decisions, ability to attract good/bad connections, abdominal pain or boating, shoulder issues, being dominated by emotions, sadness, depression, poor circulation, hot flushes, heart burn, joylessness. We will use techniques such as Yin Yoga, Acupressure, Meridian Tapping, Sound Therapy and Energy work to bring balance to these channels, improve energy (chi) flow and prepare you for the transition through Summer with tools for optimal health. If you feel you need a boost and gain some tools to maintain balance during summer and throughout the year, come and join us at the magical Acorn Wellness Retreat in Yorkshire.

Dates: Fri 5th - Sun 7th August 2022

Whats included…

• 3 days and 2 nights in the beautiful Acorn Wellness Retreat

• Delicious carefully prepared plant based food including 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners by Retreat Remedies

• 2 morning meditations, Gong Bath, Cacao Ceremony, Fire Drumming Circle, Time for Nature Walk at Brimham Rocks, Reflection & Journal Time, 2 x Wim Hof Method Breathwork Sessions

• 2 x Yin Yoga Sessions working with the Chinese Meridian System, Qigong, Acupressure and accompanied by Singing Bowl Therapy & Reiki Drumming

• Use of Sauna, Steam Room, Time in the Relaxation areas and Snugs

• Closing Circle

YIN YOGA

Yin Yoga is a slow and soft style of yoga which allows you to stress and nourish the deeper connective tissues such as ligaments, bones and joints which are harder to target in more dynamic (yang) styles of yoga. There will be a specific focus on acupressure, the meridian pathway and organ health to harmonise your energetic system and to bring balance physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. The practice will be accompanied by our Nepalese singing bowls so that the sound and vibrations will enter your body at a cellular level to calm your body and mind and promote healing.

SOUND HEALING

Sound Healing helps the body generate a positive flow of energy and offers vibrations on a cellular level into the body which stimulates the blood vessels, lymph, nerves, veins and muscles to open up blockages and loosening tension in the body, relaxing the body and releasing pain. Can help with stress, depression, insomnia, menstrual pain, ear problems, sinusitis etc and offer a sense of peace and calm. On retreat you will experience a gong bath, singing bowl therapy and reiki drumming - there is an option to join a breathwork session and Reiki Infused Sound Bath on the final day.

CEREMONIAL CACAO

Ceremonial Grade Cacao has been used for centuries by the indigenous as a plant medicine for nutritional and healing purposes. Nutritionally, ceremonial grade cacao has 20 times more disease fighting antioxidants than blueberries and offers magnesium, riboflavin along with essential fatty acids making it a huge help to lower cholesterol, improve heart function and reduce the risk of cancer. It is also a mood enhancer through increasing dopamine and serotonin whilst also stimulating endorphins amongst other benefits which we will experience together in ceremony.

Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of the Nidderdale Valley, The Acorn is the perfect sanctuary to find replenishment and revitalisation. With three relaxation areas, one consultation room and four bedrooms, there is always a place to find space for yourself. As you wander through the relaxation rooms, surrounded by enticing books and homely touches, you find ‘Blossom’. A garden view room that exudes serenity with day beds. In the summer, the doors are flung open and birdsong floods in with sunlight and grassy aromas. In the winter, the snug blankets provide a cosy layer with the warmth of a roaring fire. The ‘Heartwood’ kitchen is a perfectly inspiring place where entirely plant based food will be created for us.

Upstairs you will discover four beautiful and luxurious bedrooms. All equipped with indulgent non- allergenic duvets and 100% Egyptian cotton bedding. The garden has two seating areas. One near the brook with a beautiful fire pit and comfortable seating and one out of the kitchen in easy access with a more sheltered fire pit. Both areas are ideal for connecting around fire time or being alone with the escape of a good book in the pure fresh air. The ‘Wellness Bud’ has both sauna and steam facilities with hot and cold shower. The Acorn encourage guests to brave the cold shower in between heat treatments to encourage their immune systems and invigorate their bodies and minds.

Friday 5th Aug 2022

ARRIVAL DAY

• 16:30 – Check in from 4.30pm with a welcome herbal tea

• 17:30 – 19:30 Intro to yin yoga, the Chinese meridian system and practice working with the Heart and Small Intestine organs and meridian lines accompanied by singing bowl sound therapy and reiki drumming

• 19:30 – 21:00 Dinner and time to digest in the snug or relaxation area   

• 21:00 – 22:00 Gong bath before you ‘float’ to bed or chill out looking up to the stars

Saturday 6th Aug 2022

SATURDAY

• 07:30 – 09:30 Morning Tea meditation at Brimham Rocks and option to explore the staggering array or historic rocks

• 09:30 – 11:30 Breakfast and digest

• 11:30 – 13:00 AcuYin Session

• 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch by Retreat Remedies

• 14:30 – 17:00 Free time to enjoy the Acorn to relax and enjoy the wellness bud, sauna and steam room

• 17:00 – 19:00 Cacao Ceremony

• 19:00 – 20:30 Dinner   

Sunday 7th Aug 2022

DEPARTURE DAY

• 07:30 – 09:30 Qigong meditation and yin yoga practice and embracing silence and transitioning to sound

• 09:30 – 11:30 Breakfast and free time to enjoy the Acorn wellness bud, read or rest.

• 11:30 - 12:30 Wim Hof Method Breathwork session accompanied by Himalayan singing bowls

• 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch by Retreat Remedies

• 14:30 – 15:30 Closing Fire and Drumming Circle

• 16:00 - Check out and goodbye for now

You will have the care and attention from 800 hours Yoga Teacher and level 3 yin yoga teacher, acredited Wim Hof Method Instructor, Qualified and Experienced and Sound Healers and Reiki Master who will take you on a wonderful healing journey sure to leave you feeling fully refreshed, deeply relaxed and rejuvenated.

YIN YOGA | SOUND | TCM SPECIALITY

NATALIE BRADSHAW

Yoga has changed my life. For years I suffered with Adrenal Fatigue and an Autoimmune Disease, that combined with being a workaholic in the corporate world often meant choosing to work 13-hour days and using all my energy up at work that often meant that I had nothing left for me, let alone time for my family or friends. After becoming dependent on steroid injections, western medication and coffee just to get through the day I decided to come back to Yoga and explore a more holistic lifestyle. Rather than continue to book holidays in a desperate attempt to recharge, I started to go on Yoga retreats and train to become a Yoga teacher which soon became a huge turning point in my life because it gave me the space to rest, spend time with like minded people and also learn tools that I needed to make changes in my life. Very quickly I found that a more regular Yoga practice offered me much more than the physical benefits and in fact the actual physical poses were only a small part of ‘doing’ Yoga. As I continued to dig deeper, not only did I become stronger and more mobile in my body but I had reduced pain, raised my energy levels, improved my mental health and my whole perspective significantly changed. I said goodbye to my corporate life and set out on a new path find a solution other than a lifetime on western medication and guess what - I haven't taken western medication for over 4 years and have managed to keep my autoimmune issues at bay (unless I fall into old habits!) Even now with over 1000 study hours with many global master teachers and reading hundreds of books, I continue to search for and experience alternative ways to live at optimal health in this modern world. Going deeper into the layers is my passion, specifically in conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine, organ health, the energetic body and breath work. Sound and Reiki has also been a huge influence in my healing path which is why James (my husband) and I love to work together and create healing and transformational experiences which we can offer on a private basis, group classes, workshops or retreats.

REIKI | SOUND | CERTIFIED WIMHOF METHOD INSTRUCTOR

JAMES BRADSHAW

Working in the fire and rescue service was my dream job and after making the difficult decision to leave after 12 years service I lost my way a little. I missed helping other people and felt something was missing. I proceeded to spend another 12 years building up my own renovations and maintenance company and whilst really enjoying meeting new people, the practical side of working with my hands and being creative I still felt I had more to offer. In 2011 I injured my spine in a car accident and the doctors said that I would need to start saving for a £20k operation to remove some of my spine which would manage the pain. The injury was affecting my life and somedays I couldn’t walk – this is where my journey started in looking for alternative ways to heal. I started regular yoga classes and very soon I regained strength, mobility and reduced pain. It was actually in the yoga studio that I saw a leaflet for Reiki and became very curious in how I could tap into my own healing potential. In the back of my mind I knew this was the tool I could use to help myself and others. It has been quite a journey working towards my Reiki master degree and digging deeper into the potentials of Sound Therapy. Collectively it has taken my own healing ability and what I can offer to a whole new level which in fact has recently helped me fight cancer for the 2nd time. Understanding Cancer triggers, how to prevent, slow down, and potentially cure with lifestyle and alternative healing methods has become a big area of interest for me and Natalie - we continue to research, experience and explore ways to help ourselves and others live at optimal health in this modern world.

And guess what… I no longer need the spinal operation!

Join us Friday 5th Aug - Sunday 7th Aug 2022 All rooms are stunning, luxurious, lovingly designed and prepared.

• £395 per person for Shared Occupancy in one of the beautiful Room (twin or triple)

• There is ONE king size suite that can be offered at sole £445 or double occupancy (£395 each)

We hope you can join us!

Namaste x