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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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11:45 - Refreshments
A moment to breathe, refuel and replenish. Freshly-prepared smoothies and breakfast pastries will be served.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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We’re proud to care for 30 miles of hedgerow across the estate that provide living corridors full of history and wildlife.
In this video, George explains how to tell a hedgerow’s age.
Hedgerows have many benefits for the Estate: they provide habitat and food for birds, insects and mammals, support pollinators and biodiversity, stabilise soil and prevent erosion, and store carbon to boost climate resilience.
On our walks you’ll pass many hedgerows - you can find a range of routes on our website suitable for most abilities.
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Enjoy a relaxed evening of painting, sharing delicious tapas, and sipping fizz, all guided by artist Sarah Day of Day Design.
Create your own vibrant lobster artwork with step-by-step guidance. No experience is needed, just bring your creativity! Your ticket includes a glass of fizz and a curated selection of tapas plates.
Don’t miss this unique experience, get ready to paint, chat, and unwind! For more details, check out our website. 🦞🥂
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As we enter the first week of June, it’s officially time for alfresco dining!
So why not try our brunch special which is a taste of the Mediterranean but in the UK - flatbread with marinara sauce, burrata, fresh basil and sun‑dried tomatoes, finished with oregano.
For something seasonal and healthy, try our special salad of thyme and rosemary with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic‑roasted asparagus, crumbled feta, pickled red onions and toasted pine nuts. It’s not one to miss.
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That’s another month gone!
And what a month it was, with lots of hustle and bustle - May saw the start of Rougham Estate in Bloom and the plenty of other activities that the sun was shining on.
Goodbye May, you’ve been fantastic.
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Rougham Estate in Bloom continues by turning our attention to one of the Estate’s quieter but most vital habitats: the ponds and the life within them.
Across the Estate, we have 34 ponds and wetland areas support a surprising variety of wildlife, from insects and larvae to amphibians and birds that rely on these spaces through the seasons. Often hidden just below the surface, this is a world of constant activity, playing an important role in the wider balance of the landscape.
These still waters are anything but still when you take a closer look. They connect into the wider ecosystem of the Estate, supporting biodiversity in ways that often go unnoticed but are essential to everything above ground.
Part of Rougham Estate in Bloom, celebrating the hidden connections that bring the Estate to life.
#RoughamInBloom #RoughamEstate #PondLife #Biodiversity #NatureInBalance
Following on from our other post about the insects on Rougham Estate, why not explore the Estate yourself?
You can zoom right down to the fine detail with a hands-on macro photography workshop designed for beginner to intermediate photographers looking to build confidence and refine their skills.
Led by Danny who took these amazing pictures, the session will focus on how to compose striking, wall-worthy images while learning the key camera settings and techniques needed to achieve pin-sharp results.
Working outdoors, you’ll be guided through practical tips on equipment setup, lighting and approach, with support throughout to help you get the most from your camera and subject matter.
Please note this course is not suitable for mobile phones, and attendees should bring their own camera equipment along with comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear.
More information and booking from our website - link in bio.
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Rougham Estate in Bloom is as much about the smallest lives on the Estate as it is the sweeping landscape.
Minibeasts are everywhere here once you start to look closely, moving through wildflower fields, hedgerows, ponds and gardens, quietly doing the work that keeps everything in balance. From pollinating crops and flowers to supporting the wider food chain, they are a vital part of how the Estate functions through the seasons.
With wildflower strips, diverse planting and carefully-managed habitats across the Estate, Rougham provides the conditions for this insect life to thrive, often just out of sight but always at work.
It’s a reminder that some of the most important parts of the landscape are the ones you have to slow down to notice, and it’s all part of Rougham Estate in Bloom, celebrating the connections that hold the Estate together.
#RoughamEstateInBloom #minibeasts #insects #biodiversity
This week at Roots Café we’re serving two delicious specials, perfect for the sunny weather! ☀️
Salad special: baby spinach, creamy burrata, sundried tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pasta, olives, tossed in a zesty pesto-lemon and garlic yoghurt dressing.
Brunch special: shakshouka with chorizo, finished with lemon, dill and tahini dressing and salsa verde, served with toasted sourdough.
Don’t miss out. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
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