Yurts in Wales?

Yurts in Wales have become so commonplace these days that the notion of yurts in Wales sounds quite normal to us! Where better to spend time relaxing close to nature

August 2, 2019

Meditation retreat: Inspiration for a kinder world

I don’t talk about it much, but my meditation practice has been an important part of my life for years, since my first meditation retreat in India. I wasn’t even

July 26, 2019

Off-grid living: Enjoy life’s simple pleasures

An off-grid retreat at Eco Retreats is a brilliant way to experience living off the grid for a short while. Guests are often attracted by the notion of off-grid living,

July 12, 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

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

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

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

Beautiful view from a yurt on a weekend retreat

Make time for a weekend retreat

Today I took a day off for myself. I made peace with the messy house and relaxed expectations around my level of engagement with the children, preferring to use the

May 23, 2019

Experience digital detox in the heart of Wales’ Dyfi forest.

Digital detox: A weekend without your phone?

A friend recently shared an article with me about how a NY Times journalist “unbroke his brain” by going on a digital detox! I’m fully familiar with the profound effects

May 10, 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