Winter Wellness Retreat 2025

21 - 24 November 2025

Staying at our award-winning East Afton Farm on the Isle of Wight, this winter retreat aims to give you a unique slice of island life, while nourishing your body through movement and food, and connecting with the power of nature.

You will be treated to daily energising and relaxing yoga sessions, strength building fitness, coastal walks and a sea dip (optional!) - with free time to explore the local area or simply unwind and enjoy some time out for yourself.

Luxury accommodation is provided in the beautiful 18th Century East Afton Farmhouse and adjoining country annex, or in the stylish and comfortable Piglets or The Snug located in the paddock.

Delicious, home cooked, nutritious plant based meals, will be prepared by our talented chef, Kevin Hendy of Seasoned Kitchen.

Enjoy a weekend of relaxation in beautiful surroundings and leave feeling nourished, energised and restored.

TO BOOK

Email [email protected] or call us on 01983 758729

EARLY BIRD OFFER

For stays booked before 31 March*

Stay Sunday evening with our compliments and enjoy an evening meal (pre-cooked, just pop in the oven) and light breakfast the following morning.

Includes free subscription to Balance+Glo Online Studio with retreat class suggestions provided (for duration of stay only)

11.00 Check out Monday morning

* A surcharge is payable to stay Sunday evening after early bird offer expires

What's included ...

2 nights accommodation with en-suite or own bathroom, in beautiful countryside setting
Towels, linen and extra treats
Yoga every day
A combination of Fitness + Yoga + Strength to tone and energise the whole body
Coastal walks
Daily plant based meals prepared by our talented chef
Light breakfasts, herbal teas and healthy snacks
Lots of extra goodies to take away
Return vehicle ferry travel

All activities are totally optional!

Massage treatments are available at a surcharge.

Example Itinerary

Friday:

16.30 Arrival with drinks and snacks

17.00 Wind down yoga

19.00 Delicious two course meal

20.30 Yoga Nidra

Saturday:

07.30 Light breakfast available

08.30 Wake-up yoga flow + meditation

11.00 Brunch

12.00 Coastal walk / sea dip / free time

14.00 Winter Wellness Workshop + lunch

15.30 Free time, explore local area, massages in main house (surcharge applies)

17.00 Yin & restore yoga

19.30 Delicious two course meal

21.00 Soundbath

Sunday:

07.30 Light breakfast

08.30 Fitness and Yoga Combination Class

10.30 Wake-up flow yoga + Meditation

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Official end of retreat. Enjoy a relaxed checkout up to 6pm - watch a movie, head for a walk or have a massage

Prices

Choose from a range of comfortable and stylish accommodation ...

From £775 per person for a twin room in the Farmhouse and Annex based on 2 sharing (2 rooms available)

£875 for single occupancy with own room in the Farmhouse (3 rooms available) - Sold out

The Piglets and The Snug, located in the paddocks are fully insulated and heated, cosy and snug. They each have wifi, electric, lighting, fridge, kettle and toaster.

£710 in The Piglet based on single occupancy. Spacious shower-room allocated in converted stable block a few steps away (4 Piglets available)

£775 in The Snug based on single occupancy. En-suite facilities (1 x available) - Sold out

Prices quoted include return car ferry travel

Deposit: 10% non-refundable deposit is required on booking, 20% is then due in July and the final balance 4 weeks prior.

T&Cs: It is important that you book your own travel insurance to cover your booking, should you be unable to travel as a result of Covid or any other reason, as we cannot refund.

To book, email [email protected] or call us on 01983 758729

About Balance+Glo

“Our retreats are inspired and shaped by the island's natural landscapes. Collaborating with Tapnell Farm is the perfect combination to make the most of getting back to nature, revitalising the soul and treating yourself to a little bit of island magic." Jenny Stewart, Co-Founder for Balance + Glo

Balance + Glo is an Isle of Wight based wellbeing and lifestyle community offering digital and in person yoga, fitness and self-care classes and experiences.

Balance + Glo was founded by Personal Trainer, Evelyn Joyce and Yoga Instructor Jenny Stewart, who met and discovered they had a common vision - to create a platform for more people to discover a more balanced approach to their health and wellbeing, focused primarily on a mix of movement, nutrition and mindfulness, all interwoven with the power of nature, adventure and connection that arises from living an Island led lifestyle.