Hot bath under the stars!

All of our tipis and yurts now have their own wood-fired bath just outside. Light the fire in the stove underneath and in about an hour and a half (quicker

January 20, 2017

Not your ordinary glamping experience

The trends Since I moved back to the UK, I have been following glamping trends with interest. It’s really great that so many people want to get out into nature

February 23, 2019

Wintertime upgrades

Eco Retreats closes its doors in late October or early November every year – all the tents are taken down and interiors lovingly packed away for the winter. The land

March 1, 2019

Living more consciously

For many years now, I have been mindful of the need for our global society to live more consciously. What does that mean?

March 15, 2019

Reflections on growing a sustainable business

A guest expressed to me today that what really sets Eco Retreats apart from other places is that the greater purpose of the wilderness experience is at the centre of

May 31, 2019

Conscious parenting: Lessons from a birth story

My experience giving birth to my son was beautiful. The process was a completely unmedicated water birth. Afterwards, he was diagnosed as having congenital pneumonia and rushed to the hospital

June 14, 2019

Finding and following our life purpose

Today is my 40th birthday. Like many people turning 40, I feel a kind of incredulity that this is real! But mainly, I feel so blessed to be following my

June 23, 2019

Forest retreat: Lessons from a stormy night

Some weeks ago, I had the fortune to be staying at Eco Retreats Forest Retreat during a storm. The wind was strong and it was impossible not to recognise and

June 28, 2019

Living life!

“Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I’ll be mad.”

February 26, 2021

Rest and renewal

Dear friends – We are enjoying a wonderful spring at Eco Retreats, reconnecting with the forest and all our guests. Many people have been under a lot of pressure, conscious

May 3, 2021