The Lakes by yoo has launched yoo Retreats, the first of which will be in association with renowned beauty and well-being brand ila. yoo Retreats at The Lakes offer a moment of respite and reflection, set against the backdrop of the stunning British countryside.
The Lakes by yoo is a luxury second home development set within a 650-acre private estate in The Cotswolds, only 90 minutes from London. Russian larch houses with floor-to-ceiling glass are located around six tranquil clear-water lakes, providing the perfect location for a weekend escape. Prices at the development range from £900,000 to £4 million, with homes built to buyers’ specifications and from four to six bedrooms.
There are eight yoo Retreats scheduled for 2013, with each retreat being based around a theme, and season. Themes include relaxation, health, nutrition and well-being. Each retreat will run over a period of four days (Sunday-Wednesday). Dates below.
The next retreats will be brought to life by Denise Leicester, founder of ila, with days spent practising a blend of energising exercises and receiving calming treatments such as ‘Rainforest Renew Face treatment’ and the ila ‘Adreno Restore treatment.
The Lakes by yoo Rainforest Renewal Face treatment by Ila
Four different types of yoga will be practised; yoga Asana which is practised sitting down, Pranayama which focuses on the art of breathing, yoga Nidra also known as ‘yogi sleep’ and Nada Yoga, an exercise invoking the union of music. These will take place in the Bird Hut, providing unspoilt views across the water.
In addition to yoga, guests can breathe in the country air during Nordic walking, cleanse their thoughts through ‘morning pages’ – a stream of consciousness writing exercise first thing in the morning, and a raw food cooking class using organic produce picked from The Lakes’ grounds.
Address: Coln Park, Claydon Pike, Gloucestershire GL7 3DT
Telephone: 01367 250 066
yoo Retreats Dates: June 30 to July 3; July 21 to 24; August 25 to 28; September 22 to 25 and October 6 to 9 2013
Prices range (for all three nights) from £1,250 for a single room to £2,100 for a largest master suite.
Read a review here in the FT’s How To Spend It by Spa Junkie
And relax…
