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 Nicola

Everyone had a really lovely time; you provide the best of team days and we are so grateful to both you and Tom. We have zero doubts that we will be back!!

Nicola

NHS Manager

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 Georgina

Peaceful retreat. We took a Shinrin Yoku experience. Driving up through the countryside was a treat in itself, upon arriving we were met by Tom who was immediately friendly and relaxed. Our party was just the two of us and our old dog, we spent hours immersed in the forest enjoying our surroundings led by Tom to quietly connect with nature, our day was dry and sunny but would have been equally as enjoyable in the rain. We came away thoroughly relaxed. Friends asked us why were we paying for a walk in the woods when this can be done for free, to them I say you can walk for free, but this wasn't a walk in the woods it was a Shinrin Yoku experience with a guide knowledgeable and insightful, worth every penny.

Georgina

Forest Bathing participant

Testimonial by Nicola Harvey

Just returned from the most amazing retreat in Spain with Hayley and the team. It couldn’t have been more wonderful, yoga practice morning and evening, fantastic food and a fab villa with everything you could wish for including super relaxing treatments. I just wish I was still there soaking up the rays and chillin 😎

Nicola Harvey

Spanish Retreat Guest

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

Simply Yoga Student

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

Retreat Spotlight

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Yin and Sound with Hayley and Sam
Sunday 13 July 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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Yin and Sound with Hayley and Samm
Sunday 13 July 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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Family Retreat
Monday 11 August 2025
3 nights
Breathwork, Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku), Hot Tub, Locally Sourced Food, Pizza, Sauna, Spa, Yoga
Retreat to the forest with your family this August for a special family-focused retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern.Enjoy our range of activities with your family that focus on connecting you as family and connecting you to nature.
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Autumn Yoga and Wellbeing Retreat
Friday 12 September 2025
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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Forest Coastal Escape
Friday 26 September 2025
3 nights
Holistic Therapies, Hot Tub, Meditation, Sauna, Yoga
Retreat to the coast to practice yoga, relax and rejuvenate, breathe in the sea air and eat delicious nourishing food.
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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

Forest Retreats guests enjoying an evening session in the hot tub

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.

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