Forest Retreats | Wellness & Wellbeing in Nature

Refresh & Restore Your Soul

A magical location overlooking the Wye Valley

Welcome to Forest Retreats, based at Hill Farm Tintern. We are an eco-retreat centre overlooking The Wye Valley, nestled in the forest and immersed in nature. We run our own Guardian recommended yoga and wellbeing retreats, yoga classes and corporate wellness days; as well as hosting other retreats and training.

Hayley and Tom

As Featured
in the Guardian

Forest Retreats featured in The Guardian February 2024

Guardian Article featuring Forest Retreats

Testimonials

Testimonial by G M

Wonderful experience’s at both the farm and abroad on Hayley’s and Toms Retreats. Their attention to detail and much needed rest bite from the outside world is amazing. Can’t recommend enough to treat yourself. Thank you both for all your hard work creating a safe haven for everyone to enjoy.

G M

Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Geoff

I have just come back from a yoga and well-being retreat and it was fantastic. The farm is idyllic, and only about 45 minutes from Bristol on a good run. Hayley is a wonderful yoga teacher, technically skilled but very kind and helpful, while Tom's Forest Bathing sessions are a really enlightening experience. The food is fantastic too, and they are the perfect hosts. The only bad thing about the retreat was having to leave on the Sunday!

Geoff

Retreat Guest

Testimonial by Jo

Hayley supported me wonderfully through my cancer treatment, always feeling like a safe pair of hands, and enabling me to relax, reconnect with my poorly body, and manage my aches and pains. Since stopping treatment seeing Hayley has become such a treat and a really important way for me to build my strength and confidence back. Plus it’s the most wonderfully relaxing experience – I love it!

Massage client

Testimonial by Laura Aiken

Beautiful, nurturing and restorative. Hill Farm has a wonderful grounding energy and is a wonderful place to stay. I love staying here and have held two retreats here and always get fantastic reviews from my guests. Hayley and Tom are fantastic hosts and I’ll be back for many years to come

Laura Aiken

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Testimonial by Linda

I first met Hayley two years ago when she did a yoga class in Monmouth. Have maintained seeing Hayley on zoom throughout the pandemic. Her enthusiasm & charm and expertise has been much appreciated throughout a very difficult time. I always look forward to classes.

Linda

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Forest Retreats

We run our own yoga and wellbeing retreats as well as hosting a mixture of other retreats and training run by other companies. Forest Retreats have been established since 2015 and recommended by The Guardian as one of the best spa and wellbeing holidays.

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Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)

The Japanese art of forest bathing called “Shinrin Yoku” is a meditative practice designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation (amongst many other benefits!). Forest Retreats co-owner Tom leads individuals and groups in our ancient healing woodlands of our eco-retreat centre at Hill Farm, Tintern.

Forest Bathing Info

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Menopause Empowerment Workshop
Saturday 15 November 2025
One day
Breathwork, Locally Sourced Food, Meditation, Sauna, Spa
Day retreat for women experiencing menopause, perimenopause, premature menopause, premature ovarian insufficiency, or medical/surgical menopause. Connect with like-minded women and empower yourself with some new skills to support yourself through this transition.
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Yin and Sound with Hayley and Sam
Sunday 07 December 2025
One day
Sound Healing, Yoga
Join Hayley of Forest Retreats and Sam of Her Peaceful Place for a nourishing late afternoon of yin and restorative yoga followed by sound healing at Hill Farm in Tintern.
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Christmas Joy Retreat
Saturday 13 December 2025
One day
Hot Tub, Locally Sourced Food, Sauna, Spa, Yoga
Treat yourself to a day of relaxation and restoration during the busy Christmas season. Nurture your wellbeing on a day eco-retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern. A three course lunch is included, with locally sourced food, and all dietary requirements are catered for.
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Feeling Marvellous in March
Saturday 21 March 2026
One day
Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku), Locally Sourced Food, Spa, Yoga
Take time out to retreat to the forest and nurture your wellbeing on a day eco-retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern. Get back to nature and immerse yourself in our peaceful surroundings with a yoga session and an introduction to Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) in the beautiful woodlands at Hill Farm. A vegetarian lunch is included, with locally sourced food, and all dietary requirements are catered for.
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Spring Awakening Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat
Friday 17 April 2026
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Sound Healing, Spa, Vegetarian, Yoga
Recommended as one of The Guardian’s top 10 wellbeing retreats in the UK, you will be looked after by experienced eco-retreat hosts Tom and Hayley Court who established Forest Retreats in 2015. Your weekend will include daily yoga and meditation sessions, Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) and an opportunity to enjoy our outdoor Eco-Spa. Optional treatments are also available.
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Autumn Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat
Friday 11 September 2026
2 nights
Holistic Therapies, Sound Healing, Spa, Vegetarian, Yoga
Recommended as one of The Guardian’s top 10 wellbeing retreats in the UK, you will be looked after by experienced eco-retreat hosts Tom and Hayley Court who established Forest Retreats in 2015. Your weekend will include daily yoga and meditation sessions and an opportunity to enjoy our outdoor Eco-Spa. Optional treatments are also available.
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Venue Hire

Looking for a venue to run your own woodland retreat or training? Our eco-retreat centre located at Hill Farm, Tintern is nestled in nature with spectacular views over The Wye Valley.

Venue Hire Info

Hosted at Hill Farm

As well as our own Forest Retreats, Hill Farm is host to retreats run by other wellbeing practitioners and organisations. We list their retreats along-side our own on our retreat calendar page.

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Corporate Wellness Retreats

Teams who retreat together perform better together. Check out our bespoke corporate wellness days designed to help teams de-stress and connect.

Corporate Retreats Info

Team building in the beautiful woodland at Forest Retreats, Hill Farm, Tintern

Wellness - Yoga & Massage

Nurture your well-being all year round. Hayley leads regular yoga classes at Hill Farm, Tintern, both in person and by zoom. Hayley is also a fully qualified massage therapist, offering holistic massages to ease tension and promote relaxation.