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The Reset Retreat
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
20th Feb
09:45 - 15:00
21st Feb
09:45 - 15:00
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.
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.
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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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14:00 - Late Light 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
15:00 - 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
The Reset Retreat will be held in various locations, but all within easy access of the Blackthorpe Barn location and the car parks there.
The walk will start and end at Blackthorpe Barn and will take you through the woodlands around the Barn.
The yoga session, sound bath and lunch will be held in the Meadow Room, just behind Roots Café at Blackthorpe Barn.
The sauna will be set-up in the meadow nearby.
You will need to walk from one area to another, but each is within easy walking distance. You can see the Blackthorpe Barn location layout on this Ground Plan (opens in new tab).
No, anyone is welcome to attend this retreat, whether you practise yoga regularly or have never done it before, or whether you love using a sauna or this will be a wonderful new experience for you. Our lovely guides will take you through each part of this retreat step by step.
Please do take note of the Booking Guidance, however, where we list certain medical conditions where we would advise against attending this retreat.
During the booking process, please let us know of any dietary requirements you have for the refreshments and the lunch. If there is any question about your requirements, we will contact you before the event.
This retreat is for you to reconnect with yourself and to feel refreshed and reinvigorated. If at any point you feel you don’t want to continue with a certain part, you are welcome to stop. At all times our retreat guides will be there to help with any questions you may have and will support you through the day.
The Reset Retreat includes a walk through the woods, a yoga session and a sauna session.
Please bring a jacket and suitable footwear for the walk, which could be wet and muddy depending on the weather (check the weather forecast beforehand). The paths through the woods are not paved. Bring any other clothing you would wear for a walk outside, such as a jumper or hat, if you like.
For the yoga session please wear comfortable yoga clothing.
Swimwear is required for the sauna and the cold plunge part of the retreat.
Please bring sliders or wet-shoes to go between the sauna and the cold plunge baths.
The toilets in the courtyard can be used as changing rooms.
Each retreat attendee will be at their own stage through their journey and wherever you are at is just right for you. The yoga session is suitable for every stage and you are welcome to take part at the level which is suitable for you. You will not be required to do anything that you don’t want to do.
Lunch will be in a buffet-style, so you will be able to help yourself to what you want. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking your ticket, so that we can cater for you.
Most of the equipment for the retreat will be provided for you, apart from the towels you want to use for the sauna. We recommend bringing two towels for the sauna; one small towel to sit on whilst in the sauna and another for drying off afterwards.
Please bring a pillow to rest your head on for the Sound Bath.
You may bring another mat for the yoga, if you wish to double up on the layers for comfort.
Mats & blankets and everything else used during the retreat will be provided.
We are sorry that you need to cancel your ticket to this event.
Each event has a cut-off period before the start of the event after which we are unable to give you a refund.
If you are still outside that period and can be refunded for your ticket, please let us know by filling in the Cancellation Form.
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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.
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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.
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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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Rougham Estate in Bloom continues into Week 2, where we turn our attention to one of the Estate’s quietest but most vital forces: the honey bee.
Dotted across the Estate are around 48 colonies of honeybees, working steadily through the seasons to support pollination across the wider landscape. Over the last 6–7 years, the number of hives has gradually grown, playing an increasingly important role in the health of wildflowers, crops and hedgerows across the Estate.
At this time of year, the first honey crop is typically taken after the oilseed rape has finished flowering in late spring, with bees also foraging on blossom from sycamore, blackthorn, horse chestnut, damson and hawthorn. A second, main crop follows in late summer, influenced by plants such as blackberry, sweet chestnut and the Estate’s own pollinator strips, rich with borage, phacelia and sunflowers.
The result is a honey that changes with the season and the weather, from light and set, perfect for toast, to deeper, more complex flavours that reflect a summer’s foraging across the Estate. No two years are ever quite the same, shaped entirely by nature’s conditions.
It’s a reminder that honey is never just one thing, but a reflection of the landscape itself, and the delicate balance of weather, plants and pollinators working together.
#roughaminbloom #roughamestate #honeybee
Last chance to book on to our Reset Retreat!
A gentle, restorative experience set within the calm surroundings of the Estate, where things naturally slow right down. The pace softens, the noise fades and you’re given time to pause without pressure or distraction, just space to reset in your own way.
Held at Blackthorpe Barn, it offers a peaceful setting to take a proper break from the week and come back to yourself, even if just for a few hours.
If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign that it’s meant to be!
Find out more and book your place via the link in our bio.
#RoughamEstate #ResetRetreat #Wellbeing #TimeForYou #SuffolkEvents
As we celebrate Rougham Estate in Bloom, and if you are visiting the Estate over the weekend, we encourage you to take a moment to discover what goes on below the forest floor with our carved oak sculpture.
It reveals the hidden world beneath woodland floors, where trees, plants and fungi are linked through vast underground networks, sharing nutrients and supporting one another in ways we are still learning to fully understand.
It’s a reminder that a forest is far more than what we see above ground; it’s a deeply connected living system where everything plays its part.
The oak itself once grew here on the Estate for around 400 years and is now thoughtfully repurposed to tell this story of ancient woodland and natural resilience.
A fitting companion to Rougham Estate in Bloom, where everything on the Estate is connected, above and below ground.
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Rougham Estate in Bloom is all about celebrating nature in motion, and now you can take some of that inspiration home with you too…
We’re welcoming Watson Plants back again, and what an appropriate time as we celebrate Rougham Estate in Bloom for his special pop-up plant stall, bringing a wonderful selection of plants alongside expert growing advice and seasonal inspiration for 3 days over the bank holiday: Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th May.
From first-time gardeners to seasoned green fingers, it’s the perfect opportunity to add a little more bloom to your own space and get in the spirit of the Chelsea Flower Show.
#RoughamEstate #RoughamEstateInBloom #ChelseaFlowerShow #Biodiversity #WildlifeUK
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