Dru Yoga Retreat

15- 22 June 2025

Join us at Xyloporta for a week of twice daily yoga classes, walking, paddle-boarding, resting and relaxing. You can do as little or as much as you like - this week is for you!

Accommodation, yoga tuition, post-class brunch, snacks,wine, tea, coffee and 3 course dinner are included along with paddle-boarding and guided walks around the local area.

Massage, e-bikes and boat hire can be arranged upon request.

Led by Tessa Nichol

In her own words….

“I was first introduced to Dru Yoga as a teenager. I went on to practise Ashtanga yoga for many years alongside practising Chi Gong while studying Shiatsu. I re-discovered Dru Yoga in 2011 and began my 2 year (200 hour) teacher training in 2017. Qualifying in 2019, lockdowns ensued and I started teaching in January 2021. In 2023 I completed the Dru Postgrad back care and wellness course.

I’ve always been passionate about human health and wellness. I played a lot of competitive sport as a child which led to my first degree in Sports Science at Edinburgh University. I then began a masters degree in Physiotherapy at Kings College London before changing to a Shiatsu course with the European school of Shiatsu.

I’ve spent 24 years studying various aspects of the human body, mind and spirit connection. I’m learning more every day and I love to be able to share my understandings and insights through teaching yoga.

Dru yoga was designed as a therapeutic form of yoga for the western person. It is a gentle, flowing style, totally accessible for all ages.

“I would absolutely recommend yoga with Tessa to everyone. Her class is like medicine for mind, body and soul. The mix of relaxation and exercise is always just right. The relaxation at the end of the session is the best I have ever done over many years of classes”

Based in the Gold Valley, Herefordshire and living with her family beneath the Black Mountains, Tessa realises the importance of nature and being immersed within it. She believes that Xyloporta is a perfect setting for her retreat, secluded and having stood the test of time, it provides the peace and simplicity that we all need.

Prices

EMILY (twin room) £1500 per person (+£500 for single occupancy)

FAMILY ROOM (triple room) £1000 per person (+£1800 for single occupancy)

ISOBEL (twin room) £1500 per person (+£500 for single occupancy)

GEORGE (twin room) £1500 per person (+£500 for single occupancy)

BEN (twin room) £1500 per person (+£500 for single occupancy)

LARA (smaller twin room) £1300 per person (+£500 for single occupancy)

JEMIMA (smallest twin room) £1200 per person (+£500 for single occupancy)

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required upon booking