If your idea of a retreat is an energising yoga flow in the morning followed by a personalised cocktail and fine dining in the evening, then bescapes may just be the thing you’re looking for.
Set in the luxurious surroundings of The Dovecote Barns just outside of York, bescapes Signature Yorkshire Wellness Retreat is the perfect tonic for those looking to switch off and reconnect, whether that be with themselves, nature or those around them.
A boutique retreat where every little detail is thought about from the luxurious goodie bags on your bed to your favourite drink waiting in your fridge – it’s a home away from home without any of the stress. Designed to be an ‘anti-the-rest’ retreat – the team curates a programme of experiences to cater to the diverse needs of women from all walks of life, providing them with the space to recharge, refuel and reset.
Over three nights, escape the stresses of everyday life and focus on the things that bring you joy. Choose to opt in as many activities as you wish or simply relax in the peaceful surroundings of The Dovecote Barns and its beautiful grounds.
Going all in, we chose to fully immerse ourselves in the retreat by joining in every scheduled activity available, but still left feeling fully rested and recharged. The first expert-led workshop was wreath making with Bee Croft Blooms where we crafted beautiful creations to take home that gave us a few hours away from our phones. Afterwards it was time to soak up the sun in the grounds with an alfresco lunch and get to know all the other women attending the retreat.
One thing the retreat does so well is enable you to experience things you may never have done before. For us, and many of the other women, this was the immersive soundbath led by All the Aces. Using breathwork, stunning sounds and a guided meditation we were left feeling energised yet peaceful in what was an incredibly powerful experience.
Before dinner, there was plenty of time to retire to our rooms and relax before a fun-filled evening. Each person’s favourite tipple sat waiting at their seat courtesy of Chin Chin Mobile Cocktail Bar. And to top the evening off, we were served a delicious three-course meal made using locally sourced ingredients from gourmet caterers The Shed at Kelfield whom provided all the meals during our stay.
Pilates with Katy was on the menu the next morning as we were led through an invigorating class thoughtfully designed for all abilities. Tucking into a hearty Yorkshire breakfast, we spoke of our excitement for the next session which involved a skin analysis and talk by skincare specialist Francesca Elizabeth – and let’s just say we’ll be upping our routine from now on!
bescapes retreats are perfectly balanced in a way that allows you to connect with like-minded people, share new experiences, expand your knowledge, and feel completely at peace, all in a place of totally luxury. Now that’s what we call bliss.
Prices start at £935 for a three-night retreat
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