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- 2024 -
December
20th-22nd
Florence House ‘Winter Solstice Retreat’
with Jim Tarran
What better time could there be to get away and truly immerse yourself in nourishing practice, delicious food all your own lovely room out on the Sussex coastal headland in one of the UK’s loveliest retreat centres.
This retreat will give you the deep immersion into deeply fulfilling and centring yoga practices with one of the UK’s most senior teachers Jim Tarran.
Yoga
This is an immersion, so as well as time to walk, talk, and read (or just sit and stare at the window) there will be lots of practice. With a full schedule running from arrival on Friday 4pm – arrival and tea (first class 5:30pm) Departure 5pm Sunday. Jim’s 34 years of practice, 32 years of teaching and 24 years of running a teacher training course means you couldn’t be in better hands for deepening your practice - whatever your level.
Food
Good quality, locally sourced and totally yummy, tasty and nourishing! Served in the relaxed atmosphere of the beautifully converted dining room. Food will be vegetarian (plant based) and organic.
View a sample menu for our weekend retreat at Florence House HERE
The Venue
On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex, sits Florence House, rock solid in the sea air and surrounding wild landscape. In many ways its situation is a metaphor for its life’s purpose – a haven for the spirit however the wind blows. It’s a much loved venue for life enhancing workshops and retreats. In essence, it lovingly embraces divine inspiration, the sacredness and potential of each individual and the healing power of the landscape in which it sits.
There are beautiful places within the gardens and we encourage guests to take advantage of these areas. Our aim is to create a unique, nurturing environment where you can rest, restore and relax.
(Jim has run dozens of UK residential yoga retreats (and many many more yoga holidays/days/workshops worldwide) over the past 30 PLUS years of teaching, at many locations including Tilton House (Sussex), Little Gayles Retreat (Sussex) , Rivendell Buddhist Retreat (Sussex), Our Retreat (Somerset) and Eco- Yoga (Scotland), Quaives (Kent) but this will be his first at Florence house ! )
The Teacher
Jim has been practicing yoga since 1990 and teaching since 1992. He co-runs the Vajrasati yoga school, training 500-hour teachers which he founded in 2000. His classes are warm and friendly, accessible for all; there’s lots to learn if your a seasoned practitioner but the classes and poses are adapted to suit any range of motion and strength. This retreat will include yoga āsana (posture), prāṇāyāma (breathing practices), meditation, chanting .
Here’s what his students think: “Jim is an excellent teacher in many ways, he is kind and considerate, he listens and responds, he shows the way and is always present, he is deep and thoughtful, he is wise and a master in his field. His classes are a journey which always surprise and delight; I recommend Jim if you like to know what it means to be a yogi in the true sense of the word, and to have a great class at the same time.” - Rupert Fawcett
Holistic Treatments
To help ensure you have a relaxing stay, we also offer a range of treatments (at extra cost) in our specially designated therapy room with our expert team of holistic therapists.Cost of treatments is £30 for 30 minutes and £60 for 60 minutes.
Prices
Costs from £390 (early birds offer!) if booking before October 31st
Triple EB £390/ Reg £435
Twin EB £400/ Reg £445
Twin (ensuite) EB £415/ Reg £460
Sg (single bed) EB £485/Reg £530
Sg (double bed) EB £495/ Reg £540
Please note there are lots of bathrooms at this venue (only one ensuite but theres never a problem because there are so many showers/loos!
Reserve your space with a £100 deposit
2025
January
10th-12th
Florence House New Years Retreat
with Khadine Morcom
March
1- 8th
Tigmi Morocco (between the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech).
Jim Tarran and Khadine Morcom return to one of their all time favorite yoga break locations (this will be Jim’s 11th time back!)
A beautiful traditional "ethno-chic" house in the middle of a lovely berber village only 24kms from the centre of Marrakech.
TIGMI is a traditional retreat hotel of serene charm, adjacent to the Berber village of Tagadert. It is hard to resist the unique flavour of TIGMI - a boho blend of Berber and Islamic influences. Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, 15 miles south of Marrakech, TIGMI is 25 minutes from both the airport and the vibrant city of Marrakech.TIGMI is the Berber word for "my house". Please consider TIGMI as your home during your stay with us.
Captivating: courtyards; terraces; gardens, and general ambience, all set to the background of birdsong. There is an outdoor restaurant and bar with breathtaking views of the Haouz Plain.There are two pools (tortoises feed on the surrounding grass), a beautiful indoor dining room, and fireplaces in the bar, restaurant and many of the rooms. There is an indoor Yoga Studio and an outdoor dedicated Yoga Terrace with spectacular views.
You can indulge yourself in the Hammam and Spa, where natural ingredients and traditional methods combine to rejuvenate body and soul. The friendly staff can arrange tours and activities. They will, of course, arrange transport to and from the airport, Marrakech, or any other local destination.
YOGA
TIGMI is an extremely popular Yoga destination which has grown in populatty year on year. There is an outdoor Yoga Terrace with fanatastic views and an indoor Yoga Studio with a glass atrium. These Yoga breaks offer the opportunity to combine a week of well-being with the opportunity to experience the culture of Marrakech and the surrounding area.
STEP BACK IN TIME
The village of Tagadert, the goat herders and the pace of life give one the feeling of going back to the past. TIGMI has a weaver. You can see him working in a traditional loom workshop. All elements are done by hand, which is a true art to master. Textiles can be purchased and made to order.
Food
Morocco’s cultural influences make for extremely diverse cuisine and TIGMI delivers a true flavour of Morocco at every meal. Our Chef will cater to more European tastes and any special dietary requirements. Traditional salads are always available.
Prices and Booking
Included
Full board of three meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2 yoga sessions per day with one day free from yoga mid week for excursions.
Seven nights accommodation
Not Included
Spa treatments
Airport Transfer - 250 Morrocan Dirhams (Approx £20/£21) for a single. 125 Morrocan Dirhams per person (Approx £10/£11) shared
Travel Insurance – required to book this yoga retreat.
Return flights to Marrakech
May
9 -11th
Gayles Retreat Immersion
with Jim Tarran
Yoga
This is an immersion so as well as time to walk, talk, read and swim there will be lots of practice. With a full schedule running from arrival on Friday 4pm – arrival and tea (first class 5pm) Departure 3pm Sunday (last class ends at 2:45pm). Jim’s 34 years of practice, 32 years of teaching and 24 years of running a teacher training course means you couldn’t be in better hands for deepening your practice whatever your level.
Food
Good quality, locally sourced and totally yummy, tasty and nourishing! Served in the relaxed atmosphere of the beautifully converted dining room. If the weather is sunny there is the option of eating out in the open on the terrace. Food will be vegetarian (vegan) and organic. Any food intolerances can be accommodated and you will be asked for details on the booking form.
Accommodation
All accommodation is in very comfortable dormitories, with one single and one double room available and also four camping spaces. There are two single sups only.
The accommodation, studio and eating areas are situated close together around a thoughtfully maintained garden next to gentle meadows offering stunning, panoramic views, allowing you space between activities and room to wander and reflect. There are two recently renovated dormitories, ‘The Studio’ and ‘The Playroom’, which offer comfortable and spacious accommodation for up to seventeen people.
The dormitories are equipped with toilets, showers and washing areas as well as hot drink making facilities. There are good quality, sturdy single and bunk beds with individual storage drawers. Duvets, pillows, linen and towels are provided.
For the camping option, single person tents are provided and set up for you. You will have the use of the ‘Royal Horsebox’, an ingeniously converted pony trailer which has an excellent shower and a separate washroom. A pillow, towel and torch is provided. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and mat. If you wish to bring your own tent you may but it must be reasonably small, one room and designed to sleep no more than two people.
Apart from the sensitively managed estate in which students are free to wander, there is also an open air pool that you are welcome to use in warmer months.
Swimming
Gayles has its own pool on site and the sea near by!!
Prices
Standard rate £325 for 2 nights for super comfortable dorms
One single room available for £395 for 2 nights (reserved)
One double room available for £435 for 2 nights for one person / £395 per person sharing double for 2 nights (reserved)
Camping available for £300 for 2 nights - single person tent provided, plus pillow, towel and torch
Included: all food, yoga, accommodation, good weather, fellowship, laughter.
Not included: travel
terms: A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to confirm your place ( if I can fill your place, the deposit can be transferred to a future retreat if you have to cancel). The balance is due no less than 6 weeks prior to the event and can be paid by bank transfer. You may also pay in full at the time of booking if you prefer or in instalments if arranged. Bookings made less than 6 weeks prior to the event must be paid in full.
How to get there:
Gayles is situated off the A259, mid-way between Eastbourne and Seaford and about one mile from the picturesque village of East Dean. It is easy to find and access is excellent. You can find details here
2026
March
Vajrasati Yoga returns to India 2026
8th - 21st March- 13 nights
Teachers Jim Tarran and Khadine Morcom
Palm Tree Yoga Centre Kerala… is magical with its ocean views and its roof-top yoga śala. It overlooks the beach in a peaceful bay, yet is only a 25 min stroll (or a very short rickshaw ride from the shops and restaurants of Kovalam Village).
Accommodation
is spread over three colonial houses arranged in a triangle overlooking the beach. As we are so close to the ocean we also get the cooling sea breezes. This venue is nicely decorated with cool marble floors throughout .Accommodation is spread over three houses . For large groups we also use a fourth house closer to the beach.
Palm Tree House (where the yoga shala is) has a communal lounge and a kitchen areas with a fridge, kettle, crockery and cutlery in case you wish to create snacks. This area is available to all yoga students.
There are four bedrooms, two have balconies with a sea view and are available for a supplement, the ground floor bedroom has optional air conditioning.
Pavilion House is superior spacious accommodation split into two apartments each with three bedrooms and a shared private lounge area. All Pavilion bedrooms carry a supplement.
In each apartment two of these bedrooms have a balcony with a sea view, one fo these on each floor has optional air conditioning. The third bedroom can access the sea view balcony via Pavilion House's private lounge, this room also has optional air conditioning..
New Rooms, this year we have two large new bedrooms situated at the front of the complex. These both have sea view balconies
Air conditioning is available in some of the rooms and is expensive to run in India, £100 - 13 days, £75 - 10 days or £10 a day - payable on request. It is available between 6pm and 8am only. We encourage you to use the ceiling fans as this is a more ecological option plus we have the sea breezes which keep rooms cool and airy. For most participants this is sufficient.All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities with solar heated shower, WC, basin and mirror, ceiling fans and mosquito nets on the windows.
Housekeeping service cleans the house daily and changes bed linen and towels every 4 days throughout your stay.
Each building has a communal kitchen with a fridge freezer.
There is plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking pots in case you wish to create snacks.
Teas, coffee, drinking water and biscuits will always be available outside of meal times.
Each building also has a large and airy living room for relaxing with a dining area, sofa and comfy chairs.
Food
There is an on-site restaurant. Each day after your morning yoga class a delicious breakfast will be served. 8 evening meals are provided so that we are free to explore loval resteraunts on the remaining nights.
Flights
Fly to Trivandrum. Airlines - Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Sri Lankan Airways and Air India. Most airlines go from Heathrow, you can also fly from Gatwick and Manchester. All scheduled flights require changing planes once on route. Because of time differences please book your outward flight to depart from the UK the day prior to the start date of your holiday and to return on the end date of your holiday.
Transfers
Are included in the cost of the holiday, you will be met from your flight and taken to the venue.
Includes - Accommodation, breakfast, evening meals on set nights (eight evening meals on13 night holiday, or six evening meals on 10 night holiday), yoga as scheduled and transfers.
Not Included - Flights, insurance, meals other than as specified above.
Air conditioning is available in a limited amount of rooms and is paid for on request.
Nearby
Kovalam Village is two bays away and you can either stroll in along the road or take a tuk tuk. This is a great place to shop, visit restaurants, treatment centres and places to change money. Sumadra Village is less than ten minutes walk away and has several cafes, a beauty parlour (pedicure £4) and shops.
Massages
Palm Tree has an on-site massage centre and there is an Ayurvedic centre next door.
Swimming
The beach is directly in front of the venue, sunbeds and umbrellas can be hired at a discount. The Indian Ocean can be quite vigorous and have a strong under-tow so there are well trained life guards on all beaches. The Leela beach is 5 minutes walk to the left of the venue and is protected by a reef so there the sea is normally calm and very suitable for swimming (you can also swim in hotel swimming pool at Sumadra Beach for a small daily fee - usually £3 to £5).
Travel Details
Flights - Fly to Trivandrum
Airlines - Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Sri Lankan Airways and Air India. Most airlines go from Heathrow, you can also fly from Gatwick and Manchester. All scheduled flights require changing planes once on route.Because of time differences please book your outward flight to depart from the UK the day prior to the start date of your holiday and to return on the end date of your holiday.
Transfers - are included in the cost of the holiday, you will be met from your flight and taken to the venue.
Price Includes
Accommodation, breakfast, eight evening meals , yoga as scheduled and transfers. Book early to not be effected by any price increases from the centre (they will honur any bookings made with price made at the time of booking).
Not Included - Flights, insurance, meals other than as specified above. Air conditioning is available in a limited amount of rooms and is paid for on request.
Price
£1200 single room, or £950 shared.
Visas
Visas are required for this holiday, you must purchase your visa before you leave the UK. * These are now available online for UK citizens* (they were re-instated on 06.12.22) Please check the web https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html. Alternatively you can use an agency, www.visagenie.co.uk is the agency we use here in the office.
Passport
All passengers must have at least 6 months remaining on their passport upon arrival in India.