With 29% of global travellers stating interest in travelling for wellness reasons*, luxury Essex property, Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate has unveiled two new wellness retreats, including Breathwork Weekend and Wellness Sound Bath Weekend for 2024. Set against 110-acres of stunning greenery and woodlands, the hotel makes an idyllic setting to switch off and fully immerse yourself in the hotel’s tranquil workshops as you escape the daily grinds of everyday life. Wellness Retreats will be available from 21st January and run throughout the year.

Breathwork Weekend Retreat (Breathwork, Sound Bathing, Dinner & Overnight Stay)

Launching on 2nd February, embark on a breathwork journey in the beautiful Essex countryside for a complete reset of the mind, body and spirit. Begin with a relaxing spa treatment in Eden Spa, followed by a powerful breathwork and meditation class led by Down Hall’s Wellness and Holistic expert Camilla Sheeley; where you will be guided through a range of breathing techniques as you enter through altered states of consciousness, communicating with the nervous system, one breath at a time.

A three-course dinner will follow, curated by Executive Chef Robert Pearce in the hotel’s 2 AA Rosette restaurant the Garden Room, before you settle down for a harmony gong and sound bath session. Connect with the energy of the sound vibrations, de-stress and relieve all tension while you are guided into a deep meditative state. After a restful night’s sleep in one of the luxurious bedrooms, watch the sunrise on the hotel’s striking lawn with an outdoor yoga and meditation class followed by breakfast and a guided woodlands walk, before departing feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

The Breathwork Weekend Retreat is priced at £195 per person (double or twin room) and is available on the 2nd – 3rd February, 26th – 27th April, 31st May – 1st June.

Wellness Sound Bath Weekend Retreat (Outdoor Sound Bathing, Yoga, Dinner & Overnight Stay)

Step into the wilderness and experience the magic of nature surrounding you with Down Hall’s Wellness Sound Bath Weekend Retreat. Combining sensory sound bathing with sunrise and sunset yoga, and a revitalising spa treatment, this weekend retreat is the ultimate self-care experience set in the heart of the serene countryside.

Available from 15th March, begin with a relaxing spa treatment followed by an outdoor sunset yoga class to connect with nature and awaken the senses. A decadent evening meal awaits in the Garden Room, before a moonlit evening sound bath session designed to guide you through the power of sound vibrations, relieving tension and anxiety in a tranquil environment. Enter a state of deep relaxation and absorb the soothing sounds of the gong as the stars twinkle in the evening sky. After a comfortable night’s sleep, complete your retreat with a sunrise yoga session followed by breakfast in The Potting Shed, before leaving feeling relaxed for the week ahead.

The Wellness Sound Bath Weekend Retreat is priced at £195 per person (double or twin room) and is available on 15th March and will run every two months. This retreat will take place outdoors and weather dependent, will be moved indoors if necessary.

Wellness Day Retreat

Down Hall will be offering bespoke Wellness Day Retreats for some well-deserved R&R time. Available on Sunday 21st January, Sunday 19th May and Sunday 15th September, guests will enjoy a detox juice on arrival followed by a guided woodland walk, mediation and yoga session, a delicious light lunch, a mindfulness and crystals workshop, and access to the hotel’s Eden Spa. End the day with a special champagne afternoon tea and leave feeling well rested and revived.
The day begins at 10.30am and is priced at £165 per person.

To book one of Down Hall’s upcoming wellness retreats, please visit: https://www.downhall.co.uk/upcoming-events