Signs You Need a Digital Detox

Technology has transformed the way we live, work and stay connected, but it has also become something many of us struggle to switch off from. Smartphones, laptops and constant notifications

July 17, 2026

10 Reasons to Choose a Forest Retreat in Wales

Life can often feel fast-paced, with work, family commitments and constant notifications leaving little time to truly switch off. A forest retreat in Wales offers the perfect opportunity to escape

July 15, 2026

Ways Nature Helps You Slow Down

Modern life rarely stops. Between work, family commitments, endless notifications and busy schedules, many of us spend our days constantly rushing from one task to the next. While staying connected

June 10, 2026

Why Children Thrive During Nature Holidays

Spending time outdoors has always been an important part of childhood, but in today’s world it can often take a back seat to busy schedules, screens and structured activities. A

May 13, 2026

The Benefits of Staying in a Yurt in Wales

A Different Way to Experience Nature More and more people are searching for holidays that feel slower, quieter and more connected to nature. Instead of crowded resorts, busy hotels and

April 24, 2026

What to Pack for an Off Grid Holiday in Wales

Preparing for a Different Kind of Escape An off grid holiday in Wales offers a very different experience from a typical hotel break or city escape. Instead of busy schedules,

April 23, 2026

Why Forest Retreats Are Good for Your Mental Wellbeing

Reconnecting With Nature in a Busy World Modern life rarely gives us much space to properly slow down. Between work, notifications, social media and constantly busy schedules, many people are

May 4, 2026

Opening our 6th season!

Dear friends – I spent last weekend looking out at the snow as I sorted bedding and counted pillows and boxes of teabags … It brought back memories of our

March 18, 2023

Happy New Year!

Another New Year is beginning, and as I look around the world and see things getting faster and faster, and more technology-driven, I often wonder what the coming decades have

January 5, 2025

Living peace

Happy winter solstice! 2023 has been another beautiful season at Eco Retreats, connecting with guests old and new and spending lots of time in the forest, feeling her changing moods throughout

December 21, 2023