Relax your mind. Energise your body. Refresh your soul.
We have 3 different types of day retreats that are suitable for all abilities. What a gorgeous way to spend your time with friends or family.
We begin our day with Yoga followed by a selection of activities centred around our beautiful lake to bring you back to your relaxed self.
Click on the tabs below to choose which retreat sounds just right for you.
A day just for you. This is your space to relax, release and find tranquillity. Spend the day in the beautiful surroundings of the crystal lake, connecting back in with yourself and nature around you. A nourishing lunch is included and this retreat is open to all abilities, everyone is welcome.
Our Tranquility Retreat includes Yoga, Open Water Swimming, Mindfulness Walk and a Guided Meditation with Crystal Healing.
A relaxing and uplifting day retreat balancing the elemental energies of fire, air, earth and water through movement, meditation, breathwork and crystals. Connect with nature floating on the beautiful water of crystal lake overlooking ancient woodland and nourish the body with a delicious afternoon tea for lunch. This retreat is open to all abilities, everyone is welcome.
Our 4 Elements Retreat includes Yoga, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding, SUP Yoga and a Guided Meditation with Crystal Healing.
A restorative day, enjoying our beautiful, calm surroundings to relax and revitalise your body, mind and soul. A nourishing lunch is included and this retreat is open to all abilities.
Our Winter Restore Retreat includes Yoga, Cold Water Immersion, Mindfulness Walk with Fire Ritual and Guided Meditation with Crystal Healing.
Agendas and Useful Information
Tranquility Agenda
10:00 WELCOME DRINKS
Settle into the beautiful surroundings with a welcome drink on arrival. Meet your hosts and fellow
retreat-ers.
10:30-11:30 MORNING YOGA FLOW
Gently stretch and warm the body with a softly uplifting morning yoga practice. The session begins
with a short morning meditation to set your intentions for the day ahead followed by tension
releasing asana (postures) and slowly warming sun salutations. Uplifting essential oils are applied to
the temples during savasana for the perfect start to your retreat.
11:30-12:30 OPEN WATER SWIM / RELAX
Dip your toes, float or swim in the blue, crystal charged water of The Crystal Lake. Enjoy free time to relax
in or around the lake. If swimming isn’t for you perhaps relaxing and reading a book on the lake
shore, or sitting on the jetty allowing your feet to dip into the water sounds good….this is your space
to relax.
The lake bed and earth beneath the lake is covered with calcite and septarian crystals, infusing the
water with calming and uplifting energies, aiding relaxation, clearing old energy and supporting
transformation.
12:30-13:30 LUNCH
You will be provided with a delicious buffet style lunch with pastas, salad and sweet treats.
13:30-14:30 MINDFULNESS WALK
Take in the sights, scents, sounds and sensations of the beautiful surroundings of The Crystal Lake as
you are led on a guided mindfulness walk. Bringing awareness to your activity and being present in
the moment gives space to clear your mind promoting relaxation and a deeper connection with
nature.
14:30-15:30 GUIDED MEDITATION AND CRYSTAL HEALING
An introduction to the crystals found here at Crystal Lake will be followed by calming and focusing
breathwork before you have time to choose the crystals that you would like to work with from our
collection.
With your chosen crystals placed on or around your body you will then be taken on a full guided
meditation promoting full body and mind relaxation, release and gentle transformation.
15:30-16:00 DRINKS AND CLOSE
Enjoy a refreshing mint tea to gently awaken and uplift your body and mind before drifting home.
4 Elements Agenda
10:00 WELCOME DRINKS
Settle into the beautiful surroundings with a welcome drink on arrival. Meet your hosts and fellow
retreat-ers.
10:30-11:30 MORNING YOGA FLOW [Element Fire]
A gentle and warming yoga flow will softly enliven your energy for the retreat day ahead.
The element fire is related to the manipura chakra (solar plexus). This chakra focuses on how we
activate and regulate our inner fire and controls our strength, power and confidence as well as
supporting transformation. Our yoga sequence guides you through postures and flows that will
activate and clear the manipura chakra and the element of fire.
11:30-12:30 KAYAK / SUP [Element Water]
Connect to the element of water as you enjoy time on the lake either kayaking or stand up
paddleboarding. Following a brief introduction to your chosen craft you will have free time to
explore the lake. The element of water is associated with svadhisthana (sacral) chakra and links with
your emotions and creativity. As you float on the water you might like to visualise releasing any
emotions that you would like to let go of, letting them dissolve away into the crystal charged water
of the lake. Get creative with your kayak or SUP playing with turning, speed and body position to
enliven svadisthana and the element of water.
12:30-13:30 LUNCH
You will be provided with a delicious afternoon tea for lunch
13:30-14:30 SUP YOGA [Element Air]
SUP yoga is a unique and fun way to build balance and strength, clear the mind and relax in nature.
We will take a short mindful paddle to a beautiful, sheltered anchoring point before slowly exploring
yoga postures (asana) on our paddleboards.
The element air is related to the chakra anahata (heart). This element and chakra are associated
with love, freedom, openness and intellect. Through gentle heart opening postures we will look to
balance the air element encouraging the ability to give and receive love freely, growing a feeling of
light and openness.
14:30-15:30 GUIDED MEDITATION AND CRYSTAL HEALING [Element Earth]
An introduction to the crystals found here at crystal lake will be followed by calming and focusing
breathwork before you have time to choose the crystals that you would like to work with from our
collection.
Connect to the element of earth as you deeply relax with your chosen crystals and enjoy a full
guided meditation taking you on a journey through a beautiful forest. Septarian crystals found right
here at the crystal lake will provide a grounding and nurturing energy, interacting with muladhara
chakra (root) to balance the earth element bringing about a feeling of security, safety and stability.
15:30-16:00 DRINKS AND CLOSE
Enjoy a refreshing mint tea to gently awaken and uplift your body and mind before drifting home.
Winter Restore Agenda
10:00 WARMING WELCOME DRINK
Settle into the beautiful surroundings with a welcome drink on arrival. Meet your hosts and fellow
retreat-ers as you arrive for your day retreat.
10:30-11:30 UPLIFTING MORNING YOGA
Gently stretch and warm the body with a softly uplifting morning yoga practice. The session begins with a short morning meditation to set your intentions for the day ahead followed by tension releasing asana (postures) and slowly warming sun salutations. Uplifting essential oils are applied to the forehead and temples during savasana for the perfect start to your retreat.
11:30-12:30 INVIGORATING LAKE IMMERSION
Immerse yourself in the beautiful waters of The Crystal Lake, take a dip to invigorate and uplift the body and mind. Cold water therapy can offer many benefits including boosting your immune system, improving mood by stimulating the release of endorphins or the ‘happy’ hormone and soothing the muscles of the body. Warm up afterwards in the cozy wellness barn, relaxing under soft blankets with a warm drink.
If taking a dip isn’t for you perhaps enjoy some time to relax, read a book or enjoy a wander around our grounds….this is your time for you.
12:30-13:30 LUNCH
Enjoy a delicious, locally sourced, nourishing lunch and sweet treat. Relax with views over the lake to the ancient woodland beyond.
13:30-14:30 MINDFUL WALK AND FIRE CEREMONY
Take in the sights, scents, sounds and sensations of the beautiful surroundings of The Crystal Lake as you are led on a guided mindfulness walk. Bringing awareness to your activity and being present in the moment gives space to clear your mind promoting relaxation and a deeper connection nature. The walk leads us to our fire ceremony over looking the lake. The fire ceremony is an opportunity to release, letting go of anything no longer serving you into the flames and to call in new energy that supports you going forward.
14:30-15:30 GUIDED MEDITATION AND CRYSTAL HEALING
An introduction to the crystals found here at Crystal Lake will be followed by calming and focusing breathwork before you have time to choose the crystals that you would like to work with from our collection.
With your chosen crystals placed on or around your body you will then be taken on a full guided meditation promoting full body and mind relaxation, release and gentle transformation. A quartz crystal sound bowl is played to draw the meditation to a close leaving you with a sense of harmony and balance.
15:30-16:00 DRINKS AND CLOSE
Enjoy a refreshing mint tea to gently awaken and uplift your body and mind before drifting home.
What is provided and what should you bring?
Yoga Equipment
We will provide you with a Yoga mat, block and strap.
Please do bring your own equipment if you prefer.
Open Water Swim
Please bring your own swimwear/swim kit
You will be required to wear usual equipment (swim cap, swimsuit/trunks)
Wetsuits are available to hire on the day (at no additional cost) subject to availability.
If you have your own wetsuit please feel free to bring this with you.
Kayak/SUP (4 Elements)
Paddleboards and Kayaks provided along with lifejackets for the free session
(Lifejackets are not worn for the SUP YOGA session)
Wetsuits are available to hire on the day (at no additional cost) subject to availability.
If you have your own wetsuit please feel free to bring this with you.
SUP Yoga (4 Elements)
You can wear regular work out or yoga clothing, something you are comfortable in and don't mind getting wet. Moisture wicking fabrics work well as do rash vests, board shorts or swimwear.
You may like to bring a warm layer to use during savasana.
Most people like to go barefoot for the classes but water shoes/socks with grip on the bottom are another option.
Don't forget to bring a change of clothes and a towel as you are floating on water, there is always a chance of getting wet.
Lunch and Refreshments
As detailed on the agenda we offer a drink on arrival and at close.
Lunch is a selection of delicious locally platters with sweet treats.
(when booking please ensure you advise us of any allergies/specific dietary requirements)
- Classes are mixed ability and suitable for complete beginners to Yoga
- Retreats are suitable for 16 years and over
- Under 18's to be accompanied with a participating adult
BOOKINGS
- Bookings to be made online via our website, ensuring you have read details of what you are booking prior to paying.
- Bookings can be made up to 24hrs prior to the event where availability allows.
- Cancellation/changing date for single sessions/events require 14 days notice – and must be managed yourself via your order confirmation email (cancel/reschedule button at the bottom of email).
This amount of time allows us to offer that spot to someone on our waiting list or alter staffing as required. - Emailing us or calling us, will not change the terms and conditions, no matter the reason.
- Our phones are not manned in usual office hours and our team are often busy coaching/teaching, so it is important that you manage your own booking yourself or leave us a message either by phone or email.
- Where a refund is due, this will be made at the end of the month of cancellation, with a deduction of payment processing fees (approx. 1.75%).
- NO SPECTATORS
- Crystal Lake View Therapies / Ocean Walker Academy Ltd reserve the right to alter and amend our timetable as needed.
- By booking you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and waiver agreement.
ABILITY
- Please check the ability level of the class/session prior to booking to ensure it is suitable for you, this is for your own safety and enjoyment.
- Retreats are for 16 years and over. Under 18's to be accompanied by a participating adult.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that you are able to participate in the activity you are booking, taking into consideration your health and fitness or any other factors that may make participating dangerous or a concern for you.
- Where a retreat includes SUP Yoga - due to the risk of falling off the board this session is not suitable for pregnant ladies.
EQUIPMENT
- Please note what equipment (if any) you are required to bring with you for the class/session.
- Details of equipment provided by Crystal Lake View Therapies will be detailed on the activity page.
SAFETY IN OPEN WATER
It is very important that participants understand, this is a body of open water and so comes with many risk elements.
You are required to be a competant swimmer (at least in the pool).
Your instructor for the day is BCAB Safety and Rescue Trained so you are in good hands.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
In the event that we need to postpone/move a retreat due to adverse weather conditions, we will contact you as soon as we can to re-arrange.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Changing cubicles
Toilets
Free onsite car parking
NO SMOKING
We are a no smoking/vaping venue, this includes the car park.
BOOKINGS/CANCELLATIONS
All bookings to be made online.
You can book up to 24hrs in advance.
Cancellation requires 14 days notice for a full refund (less payment processing fees).
No refunds are given for missed or cancelled sessions. All refunds will be given minus the payment processing fee.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot make last minute changes to your booking over the phone, if something comes up on the day or you are late for example.
You must arrive on time for your session - our gates will close once the session begins.
You can manage your bookings from the confirmation email you receive upon booking.
Refunds for cancelled bookings are not automatic. They will be administered once a month, via the original payment method with the payment processing fee deducted.
Our Retreat Leader
Samantha Lister
Helping people feel good in their body and mind is my passion. With extensive experience as a qualified holistic and massage therapist alongside being a 200hr Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher I offer a range of sessions that support wellbeing including yoga, meditation, crystal healing, paddleboarding and SUP yoga.
The Venue
The purpose built 7 acre open water swimming lake and well kept lawn sits beautifully against a back drop of surrounding ancient Woodland.
Crystal Lake was designed for swimmers, with 3 main entry/exit points that are astroturfed for easy access.
The maximum depth is 2m, with varying depths from 1.2m - 1.8m throughout most of the lake.
Crystals were found during the lake dig, which we use as part of our Crystal Healing sessions - something quite unique to us!
There are 5 outdoor changing cubicles along with toilets and an outdoor rinse shower.
A 12 seater Gazebo is situated at the top of the lake with incredible views and perfect for a spot of lunch or a quiet moment.
Crystal Lake water is natural and water quality tested on a regular basis - which is always excellent. We do not add chemicals to Crystal Lake.