A two night yoga and sound healing weekend with Saira Francis at an Elizabethan manor house near Chard and Crewkerne in Somerset. Vegan food, sauna and plunge.
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What past guests say
"It was amazing. Beautiful surroundings. Saira is delightful and so knowledgeable. Was left feeling amazing and will definitely join another of her retreats.The food was amazing too."
KKelly Taylor
"Saira's Vagus Nerve Reset Retreat was a real chance to step away from the challenges of every day life. Every detail had been carefully curated from beginning to end. The Vinyasa flow yoga was incredible. Saira adapted to everyone's needs throughout the session with ease, it was wonderful."
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"Some experiences are simply magical, and my yoga holiday with Mellulah was one of them.
From the beautiful yoga and incredible food to the gorgeous accommodation, every detail was exceptional. What made it truly special, though, was the warmth, kindness and genuine happiness everyone felt."
KKelly McGrath
"Such an uplifting, magical experience! Highly recommend Saira’s retreats.
Saira is such a warm, welcoming person with a beautiful heart! You’ll not regret booking a retreat with her."
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What's included
Our private chef will create vegan meals each day
Two nights luxury accommodation in shared or solo rooms
Two daily Hatha and restorative yoga classes
Wood fired barrel sauna and plunge optional
Morning meditation and evening relaxation
Daily sound baths with crystal bowls and gong
Morning Vagus Nerve reset exercises and breath work
Our Gold award winning yoga retreats have been running for 15 years. We are delighted to bring you a brand new nervous system reset weekend with Saira Francis, from 22 to 24 January 2027, at an Elizabethan manor house near Chard and Crewkerne in Somerset.
You will be supported in fully resetting your nervous system. Yoga, sound healing and nourishing plant-based meals leave you feeling grounded, restored and deeply held.
The house was built in the era of Shakespeare and is named in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. It is surrounded by gardens, with far reaching views towards Forde Abbey. There will be time to enjoy the grounds and try the wood-fired sauna and cold plunge.
The retreat is limited to 9 to 10 guests, so it stays warm and unhurried. Choose a shared triple room or a solo room, including four posters.
If you would like to join us, send an enquiry. We will reply to answer your questions and help you book.
We have one ground floor bedroom available but all activities do take place on the first floor. Do contact us as it can be possible for us to make arrangements for anyone with mobility problems at times.
The venue is easy to travel to by car close to Crewkerne and Chard in Somerset.
Henley House
Leigh
Forton
Chard
TA20 4HW
Crewkerne to Waterloo by train is 2.5 hours. Crewkerne is a 15-20 minute taxi drive to Henley House, we can help you book a taxi from your train.
Our Gold award winning yoga retreats have been running for 15 years. We are delighted to bring you a brand new nervous system reset weekend with Saira Francis, from 22 to 24 January 2027, at an Elizabethan manor house near Chard and Crewkerne in Somerset.
You will be supported in fully resetting your nervous system. Yoga, sound healing and nourishing plant-based meals leave you feeling grounded, restored and deeply held.
The house was built in the era of Shakespeare and is named in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. It is surrounded by gardens, with far reaching views towards Forde Abbey. There will be time to enjoy the grounds and try the wood-fired sauna and cold plunge.
The retreat is limited to 9 to 10 guests, so it stays warm and unhurried. Choose a shared triple room or a solo room, including four posters.
If you would like to join us, send an enquiry. We will reply to answer your questions and help you book.
We have one ground floor bedroom available but all activities do take place on the first floor. Do contact us as it can be possible for us to make arrangements for anyone with mobility problems at times.
The venue is easy to travel to by car close to Crewkerne and Chard in Somerset.
Henley House
Leigh
Forton
Chard
TA20 4HW
Crewkerne to Waterloo by train is 2.5 hours. Crewkerne is a 15-20 minute taxi drive to Henley House, we can help you book a taxi from your train.
Questions and answers
Everything is included, accommodation, meals, smoothies, teas and cakes, raw cacao drinks, sauna and plunge, yoga, sound baths etc.
The only extra maybe a massage if you would like to book one during your stay with us.
The venue is easy to travel to by car close to Crewkerne and Chard in Somerset.Crewkerne to Waterloo by train is 2.5 hours. Crewkerne is a 15-20 minute taxi drive to Henley House, we can help you book a taxi from your train.
Its a good idea to wear loose comfortable clothing for yoga and meditation. If the weather is cool, it’s also beneficial to bring warm layers so you can strip down to a vest top or t-shirt in the yoga class as you warm up. Bring thick socks for relaxation, if you like to be cosy.
We supply towels for your rooms.
Don't forget swimsuits and extra towels for a sauna and plunge if you wish to join us.
You are welcome to bring your own yoga kit, plus a blanket and pillow if you wish, or we will have everything provided for you.
A retreat is a great chance to catch up on a good book, perhaps a spiritual book that you’ve been meaning to read? We supply a library of our favourite spiritual books for you to use during your stay.
A journal is a wonderful idea if you’d like to keep notes of your own feelings and experiences during the retreat and also jot down any guidance, mantras or yoga poses you enjoyed while with us.
Yes, with prior warning our private chef can accommodate all diets.
Your yoga retreat with us will be entirely plant based/vegan, refined sugar free and alcohol free. It is really important that you let us know of any dietary requirements, special diets and preferences, so that we can ensure you enjoy your delicious, healthy, nutritious meals. If you’ve never eaten plant based before, prepare to be pleasantly surprised!
Your deposit is non-refundable, we can not offer refunds on balance payments within 2 months of a retreat. If we can fill your space we will always honour your payment and refund you - minus the original deposit paid.
We always gently encourage a digital detox, a wonderful way to get some real space and truly retreat.
Mealtimes and communal spaces are phone free which is a lovely way to connect with other guests without distraction.
Sound healing is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant, has pacemaker or who suffers with epilepsy. Its also advisable not to join us if you have a severe mental health issue, please contact Saira to discuss if you have any concerns and its always ok to not join the sound sessions if you are unsure.
Please contact us if you have any concerns about whether joining a sound healing workshop is right for you.
Absolutely yes. The yoga at this retreat will be Hatha yoga, which offers more space for beginners to enjoy. Saira will be in touch with you before the retreat to check for any physical or mobility issues that might affect your enjoyment of the yoga, and she will tailor classes to your specific needs. Saira has been teaching for many years, and all her retreats are mixed-ability. She has a wonderful way of ensuring that everyone feels included, and those seeking a stronger practice will receive that, while those needing a gentler practice will also.
Occasionally, guests with serious mobility issues keep returning to Saira’s retreats because they know the space is safe and inclusive. Other guests come back year after year, confident that the strong practice will leave them satisfied with the yoga teaching.
The morning yoga will be more energetic, and in the evenings we practice a restorative routine that is always suitable for everyone, no matter what.
Yes, we have one shared triple room and a shared twin in the Henley Suite, but most of our rooms are single occupancy, so we already have several female guests arriving on their own. You will be very comfortable staying by yourself, and Saira and Betsy have a wonderful talent for ensuring that everyone feels welcomed, included, and comfortable, whatever their situation when they arrive.
Guests can arrive from 4 p.m. Friday, and the retreat ends at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Location
Close to the town of Chard and near Crewkerne that has a train station, deep in the Somerset countryside.
