The Reset Retreat
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
29th May
09:45 - 15:30
Where:
Meadow Room,
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
See the map and What3Words for the exact Meadow Room location
See mapPricing:
Tickets
All Day Retreat £95.00
Each person attending requires a ticket
Reset Retreat: Yoga, Sauna, Cold Plunge & Sound Bath
Rougham Estate invites you to the all new Reset Retreat.
The Reset Retreat is a day intended to restore, refresh and reconnect you with your body and mind. Set within the peaceful surrounds of Rougham Estate, this wellbeing day blends gentle movement, mindful practices and moments of calm to help you prepare for the year with clarity and balance. From a guided mindful walk around the woodlands to restorative yoga suitable for all levels, soothing sound baths and a reviving sauna & cold plunging sessions, each element is crafted to nurture your wellbeing. The day concludes with a late light lunch giving you time to reconnect with others, reflect on the day and leave feeling refreshed.
What’s Included:
- Mindful Woodland Walk
- Restorative Gentle Yoga
- Wood-Fire Sauna & Cold Water Plunging Experience
- Soothing Sound Bath
- Light Lunch
- Refreshments and drinks
- Most of the equipment is provided, but please bring your own clothing and footwear for the different parts of the retreat, towels for the sauna and a cushion or pillow. Details below.
Who is this RETREAT suitable for?
- People aged 18 and over.
- This retreat is perfect for you if you are craving a reset in nature.
- No previous experience of yoga or using a sauna is necessary; you will be guided through each part of the retreat.
- Please take note of the Booking Guidance below before booking; certain medical conditions are listed where we advise against attending.
Your Guides for this retreat
- Sarah is a Suffolk-based yoga teacher and certified women’s coach, originally raised in the Lake District. She is the founder of The Create Space Collective, a passion-led project rooted in feminine energy, self-expression and the freedom to show up unapologetically as yourself. With a holistic approach to wellbeing, Sarah supports women through movement, coaching, creativity and community. She is currently studying a masters-equivalent qualification in somatics and trauma-informed coaching, bringing depth, safety and sensitivity to the spaces she holds. Above all, Sarah is a true girls’ girl, passionate about creating nurturing environments where women feel seen, supported and able to take up space. Her work is centred on helping women reconnect with themselves, their bodies and a sense of belonging. At the Reset Retreat, Sarah holds space with warmth, authenticity and care, inviting you to slow down, restore and come home to yourself.
- Sophie is the founder of The Roaming Sauna, a Suffolk-based wellbeing experience designed to help people slow down, reconnect and restore through the power of heat, rest and ritual. With a deep appreciation for simple, grounding practices and time spent in nature, Sophie creates calming, welcoming sauna experiences. Her work is rooted in the belief that true wellbeing comes from giving ourselves permission to pause, to take a moment away from the noise and return to a steadier, more balanced state. At the Reset Retreat, Sophie brings a gentle, considered approach to relaxation, offering guests space to unwind, recharge and fully embrace the restorative benefits of sauna bathing within the peaceful setting of Rougham Estate.
Important information
Gallery
01/14
02/14
03/14
04/14
05/14
06/14
07/14
08/14
09/14
10/14
11/14
12/14
13/14
14/14
The Reset Retreat Schedule
01
Come to the Blackthorpe Barn location and park in one of the free car parks
02
09:45 - Arrival & Meet Your Retreat Hosts
Arrive at the Meadow Room where you will be greeted by your retreat hosts. Once everyone has arrived and had a chance to grab a hot drink, you will be embarking on a gentle walk through the woodlands of Rougham Estate.
03
10:00 - Mindful Woodland Walk
As you wander through the meandering paths of the woodlands with a hot drink in hand, there will be moments of mindful practices where you will soak up the sounds and sights of nature allowing it to calm the mind, talking about how simple walks amongst nature helps you relax and reconnect with yourself.
04
10:45 - Restorative Yoga
When you arrive back at the Meadow Room, you will roll out the yoga mat ready for a gently guided restorative yoga session. Restorative yoga focuses on slowing down the mind, deep relaxation of the body through slow movements and poses, allowing you to recover from stress and fatigue.
05
11:45 - Refreshments
A moment to breathe, refuel and replenish. Freshly-prepared smoothies and breakfast pastries will be served.
06
12:00 - Wood-Fired Sauna & Cold Water Plunge
Now that you’ve refuelled, you’ll take a walk around to the meadow where the wood-fired sauna & cold water plunges await. You’ll be guided through cycles of heat in the sauna to breathing techniques to get you through plunging into the cold water.
07
13:15 - Sound Bath
Head back into the Meadow Room to settle down with a blanket and pillow to be taken on a meditative journey with a Sound Bath through use of singing bowls & gongs. The atmosphere will be scented with incense and fairy lights for a cosy environment where you might even drift off.
08
14:30 - Late Lunch
A late light lunch prepared by the Roots Café will be served in buffet style where everyone can come together to reflect on the day and make new connections.
09
15:30 - Farewells
Say goodbye, feeling refreshed and ready for the new year.
Perhaps visit the Rougham Estate Shop for a browse or Roots Café for a cup of coffee on your way out. Both are open daily until 4pm.
What to Bring
- Suitable Footwear & Jacket to wear on the walk (please check the weather forecast)
- Please wear clothing that you would ordinarily wear for a Yoga class
- Swimwear to be worn for the Sauna & Cold Plunge
- Sliders or wet shoes for moving between the Sauna & Cold Plunge
- Two towels; one small towel to sit on whilst in the sauna and another for drying off after
- Please bring a cushion to rest your head on for the Sound Bath
Booking Guidance and Refund/ Cancellation Policy
Booking Guidance:
Your wellbeing is deeply important to us at Rougham Estate and therefore, to ensure a safe and supportive experience for all guests, we kindly share that this retreat is not suitable for individuals who are currently pregnant, have known heart conditions, have a pacemaker fitted, are taking medication for high blood pressure or are wheelchair-bound.
This event includes activities such as sauna sessions and cold water immersion that involve exposure to extreme temperatures and strong vibrational elements in the sound bath from the gong and singing bowls. For some individuals these elements may present health and safety concerns.
We offer this guidance with care and respect and we truly appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything before booking we are always happy to have a conversation and support you in making the choice that feels best for you and your wellbeing.
Participation in the yoga session, sound bath, sauna and cold plunge is at your own risk.
If you need to cancel:
If you are unable to attend this retreat and notify us at least 7 full days in advance of the retreat date, we can offer a refund or a transfer to a similar event on an alternative date, providing there are places available or a similar event is planned for the future.
If cancellation is within 7 full days of the retreat date unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. We do appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend so we are happy for you to send a friend to take your place.
Our right to cancel:
All our events have a minimum attendance level and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone events at any time. Should we need to cancel an event, we will give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. You will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, a transfer to an alternative available event, space-permitting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
Where to find us
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Café/Shop area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
The Meadow Room can be found behind the old thatched Barn and behind Roots Café.
What3Words for the Meadow Room: hands.dunk.drums
Related Events
Never miss a thing
Follow us on instagram
Celebrating the tastes of the Estate, we will be using edible flowers and honey from the Estate on our special dishes throughout the month.
The first dish is Sticky Date Sponge with caramel sauce, apple compote, honeycomb and vanilla ice cream, dressed with viola flowers.
When it’s gone, it’s gone, so don’t miss out on this delicious sweet treat!
#RoughamEstate #RoughamEstateInBloom #LocalProduce #Biodiversity #WildlifeUK
One of the quiet highlights of Rougham Estate in Bloom has to be the Sunken Garden, now flourishing more beautifully than ever since it was established.
Many of you may have seen how the space has gradually changed and evolved over the years, growing season by season into the beautiful garden it is today.
Now filled with colour, texture and movement, it has become a wonderful place to pause and enjoy the season, while also supporting insects, pollinators and biodiversity.
At this time of year especially, the garden feels full of life and a perfect reflection of what Rougham Estate in Bloom is all about.
#RoughamEstate #roughamestateinbloom #chelseaflowershow #biodiversity #wildlifeuk
To mark the spirit of the Chelsea Flower Show, Rougham Estate is celebrating its own seasonal showcase: Rougham Estate in Bloom.
Across the Estate, nature is quietly doing what it does best, every year.
From the gentle hum of the hives and the sweep of wildflower fields to the rhythm of farming, pondlife and the smallest insects at work, it all comes together in one living, interconnected landscape. Every corner has its part to play, and at this time of year it is all beautifully visible.
Rougham Estate in Bloom is a chance to pause and take it in properly, to celebrate biodiversity in motion and how all these natural systems underpin the Estate.
Alongside this, there will also be a couple of events capturing the detail and wonder of it all. Keep your eyes peeled!
Week one celebrates Flowers, coinciding with the Chelsea Flower Show, with beautiful displays across the Estate - and in our foyer!
Week two turns its attention to Minibeasts, celebrating the bees, insects and tiny creatures working quietly across the Estate’s wildflowers, hedgerows and ponds.
Week three focuses on Farm & Conservation, exploring the relationship between farming, wildlife, hedgerows and wildflower meadows, and how conservation sits at the heart of the Estate.
Week four looks at Wildlife & Trees, from deer moving through the woodland and birdsong across the Estate to the traditional tree coppicing that helps create vital habitats for wildlife.
A reminder that everything here is beautifully connected, and at this moment in the season, everything is quietly in bloom.
#roughamestate #roughamestateinbloom #chelseaflowershow #biodiversity #wildlifeuk
Don’t forget from Thursday til Monday next week, we have our Art Show on in the Meadow Room at Rougham Estate.
Showcasing three excellent Suffolk artists, Cyndi Speer, Carol Pask and J. McCaughan, it really isn’t one you want to miss!
Cyndi Speer presents dreamlike oil paintings, mixed media collages and giclée prints, alongside greetings cards, all shaped by a close connection to the natural world.
Carol Pask shows sculptural ceramics and her Land to Cloth textile range, including hand-dyed, knitted and woven wool pieces made from native British sheep breeds.
Mac McCaughan exhibits contemporary metalwork, blending traditional blacksmithing with modern design, often inspired by natural forms.
Together, the exhibition brings three distinct practices into one space, rooted in craftsmanship, material and place. It’s a chance to see the work up close and discover pieces you’ll want to spend time with.
All works available to purchase directly from the artists.
#art #suffolkart #roughamestate
Do you feel moments when life feels a little full, a little fast and what you really need is space to pause?
The Reset Retreat at Rougham Estate has been created exactly for that.
A gentle, restorative experience set within the calm of the Estate, where the pace naturally slows, the noise fades a little and you’re given time to simply breathe, reflect and reset. It’s not about doing more, it’s about stepping back from everything and giving yourself permission to stop for a while.
Held at Blackthorpe Barn, it’s a peaceful setting that allows you to fully switch off and come back to yourself, even if just for a few hours.
With an easy woodland walk, gentle yoga, wood-fired sauna and cold plunge baths, a relaxing sound bath and a light lunch, if you’ve been waiting for a sign to take some time out, this might be it.
Places are limited so book via the link in our bio to avoid disappointment.
#RoughamEstate #ResetRetreat #Wellbeing #TimeForYou #SuffolkEvent
Just a friendly reminder ahead of the weekend…
Ramble & Roots for this month is on Monday 18th May, starting at 10am from Blackthorpe Barn here on Rougham Estate.
If you’re thinking of easing into the week a bit more gently, this is a lovely one. A relaxed countryside walk at a leisurely pace, followed by something well deserved from Roots Café when you get back.
It’s also a really nice thing to do if you come along on your own. There’s a friendly, easy-going feel to it and people often end up chatting along the way, so you might even leave with a few new friends.
Nothing complicated, just fresh air, open Suffolk views and a bit of time out that feels like a proper reset before the week really gets going again.
If a Monday needs softening a little, this is a rather nice way to do it.
Email [email protected] to register your interest in joining
#RoughamEstate #RambleAndRoots #SuffolkWalks #RootsCafe #VisitSuffolk
Because sometimes the best ideas come when you step out of the office…
That’s where the Meadow Room at Rougham Estate is that perfect space. Light, flexible and quietly tucked away at Blackthorpe Barn, it’s a refreshing change of scene for meetings, workshops, training days or team catch-ups. Away from the hustle and bustle, it gives you time to think.
It’s got everything you need to keep the day running smoothly, with the added bonus of being surrounded by countryside calm. And when it’s time for a break, Roots Café is just a short wander away for coffee and something to eat.
A simple change of setting, but one that often makes the workday feel that bit more productive.
Get in touch with us about hiring this space.
#roomhire #businessspace #teambuildingdays
Just a little reminder we always look forward to…
Watson Plants are back at Rougham Estate this Saturday 16th May – Sunday 17th May, and then every other weekend going forward.
It’s a lovely excuse to have a wander and see what’s in, with a really nice mix of seasonal plants, herbs and those easy wins that instantly lift a garden or a few pots at home.
It’s relaxed, a bit of a browse-and-chat kind of setup, and you’ll very likely leave with something you hadn’t planned on (in the best way), or take home some good advice from the very knowledgable Chris who is always willing to help with plant information.
If you’re here at the Estate, do make time to pop over and have a look.
#RoughamEstate #WatsonPlants #PlantStall #SuffolkGardens #GardenSeason
Tag us @RoughamEstate
Series! - {{ series_id }}
Events:
The Reset Retreat
Select a date:
Select a time:
Entrance fee
£{{price}}
Quantity
Number of tickets remaining: {{available_tickets}}
- {{error}}
* Refunds only given if cancelled more than 7 full days before the event.
* By booking a ticket you confirm you have read the Booking Guidance.
* Select both a date and a time to book a ticket. If a date and time are not showing, they are already fully booked.
Please wait whilst we process your order...
