Retreat like it's 1999! 4 day digital detox retreat in Cumbria

Retreat like it's 1999! is a 4 day digital detox retreat in Cumbria. Join us in Sedbergh for a rejuvenating experience away from screens and distractions. Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with nature and yourself. Enjoy mindfulness activities, outdoor adventures, and quality time with like-minded individuals. Take this opportunity to step back in time and embrace a simpler way of living. It's time to press pause on technology and press play on life!

About the Event

Join us for a tech free weekend.

Take a much needed break from endless scrolling, social media anxiety and decreasing attention span.

Unplug and use this time to connect with fellow retreaters or re-connect with yourself.

Experience connecting with strangers in real life, rather than over a screen, share stories, laugh, cry, put the world to right, learn something new or remove yourself from the chatter, find a cozy nook in one of the sitting rooms, enjoy the warmth of the wood burning stove and let yourself day dream.

Maybe you are searching for answers ?

Why not bring a book you have always wanted to read or one that you never managed to finish ?

Maybe revisit a childhood favourite ?

Being disconnected from technology will allow you to be fully immersed in the healing power of reading. Guilt free !

This retreat will aim to feed body and soul and prepare you for the forthcoming festive season...

This is a digital detox and we would appreciate for you to keep your devices in your room.

You are also welcome to ask us to keep your device for you, in a secure location, if you prefer.

You will enjoy •

- 2 daily sessions of yoga, breath work and meditation to help you quieten the mind.

- Beautiful guided walks to explore the stunning Cumbrian countryside on our doorstep that will allow you to reconnect with nature. Mindfulness at its best !

- For the more adventurous, there is the possibility of cold water dipping nearby, which has a variety of health benefits, including boosting your immune system and jump starting your metabolism.

- A crystal and Tibetan singing bowls sound bath, aiming to reset the nervous system and slow down the production of stress hormones.

- On the last evening we will hold a talking circle by the fire pit, hot chocolate in hand.

- Delicious wholesome plant based meals.

- Tea, biscuits & fruits are available throughout the day.

All activities are optional - This is your retreat and you can participate as much or as little as you wish.

The chosen venue, St Marks Stays, a restored Victorian vicarage near Sedbergh, will be the setting for this bespoke retreat of no more than 8 guests.

Free parking available.

Yoga style • Vinyasa • Hatha • Restorative • To suit all levels • Group size: Maximum of 8 participants.

What’s Included • 3 nights accommodation • 2 daily yoga / meditation/ breath work sessions • 2 x guided walks • Sound bath • Nutritionally balanced plant based breakfast, lunch & dinner for the duration of the retreat • Tea, biscuits, snacks & fruits • Parking

What’s Not Included • Travel to and from St Marks Stays.

What To Bring • Clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor walking in November.

Programme •

• Day 1 - Friday 14 November • Check-in from 4.30pm • Welcome tea & biscuits • Yoga • Dinner

• Day 2 - Saturday 15 November • Morning yoga • Breakfast • Free time/ Cold water dipping • Lunch • Guided walk to Cautley Spout, England's highest waterfall • Late afternoon yoga • Dinner • Crystal & Tibetan singing bowls sound bath.

• Day 3 - Sunday 16 November • Morning yoga • Breakfast • Free time/ Cold water dipping • Lunch • Guided walk to Farfield Mill/ Shopping opportunity • Late afternoon yoga • Dinner • Talking circle by the fire pit.

• Day 4 - Monday 17 November • Morning yoga • Breakfast • Check- out at 10.30 am.

'Yoga is the technology of upgrading, activating and refining your inner energies for the ultimate possibilities'. Sadhguru.

Meet the team:

* Florence Achery will be your host and will hold space.

She will also hold a sound bath on the Saturday evening.

Florence is a sound healer from London. She graduated from the College Of Sound Healing and works with 432hz crystal singing bowls and Tibetan singing bowls.

Sound healing is incredibly powerful. It enables you to fully switch off and let go of the “monkey chatter“. It is known to help with anxiety, insomnia, stress and can rebalance the nervous system and heal on a deep cellular level.

* * Karen Newis will be your yoga teacher.

Karen has years of experience teaching yoga and is a well known and loved practitioner from Sedbergh.

"Yoga calms the mind and body and is accessible to everybody. During a yoga session you may experience movement, breath work and time to reflect.

I will guide you through your class with kindness and humour. I’ve trained in Vinyasa Flow with Shiva Rea, restorative yoga with Anna Ashby as well as in Vini and Hatha yoga.

As well as being a passionate yoga teacher, I’m an outdoor enthusiast and a reluctant gardener.

Whether you are a seasoned yogi or you are new to the practice, time on the mat is always time well spent."

Partner Charity:

£25 from every booking will be donated to a chosen charity - Partner charity to be confirmed.

Room options & costs:

• Single room with double bed - Share a large bathroom with 1 other guest.

- Full price: £495

• Single room with en-suite bathroom - Double or king size bed.

- Full price: £545

• Shared room with en-suite bathroom - King size bed or twin beds.

- Full price: £848 - [£424 per person]

Book your place with £100 deposit per person - Balance due by 14 October 2025.

Once your deposit has been paid, Florence will get in touch to confirm your place.

If you have any questions or to book your place by bank transfer, please reach out to Florence:

- WhatsApp/ call/ text: +447517702266

- Email: florence@yogaretreatsandmore.com

Cancellation Policy:

A deposit of £100 is required to book your place.

In case of cancellation, your deposit will be refunded if we sell your place to another guest.

The balance will be due 4 weeks before the start of the retreat.

We will send you a gentle reminder nearer the date.