New Year, New You Retreat

at Yeldersley Hall, near Ashbourne

Step away from the holiday bustle and begin 2027 with clarity, intention, and renewed energy.

Nestled in the tranquil Derbyshire countryside near Ashbourne, our New Year Retreat at the historic Yeldersley Hall offers a peaceful sanctuary to release the past year and manifest the year ahead.

Dove Retreat | Yeldersley Hall

Dates:
Friday 8th January - 5pm
Sunday 10th January‍ ‍- 11am

ÂŁ333 investment

So grateful to Andrew & Catherine at www.yeldersleyhall.co.uk to let us use their space.

About the Experience

A Sanctuary for Deep Restoration Set against a backdrop of tranquil natural beauty, this retreat is designed as a sanctuary – a peaceful pause from the noise and momentum of everyday life. From the moment you arrive, the surrounding environment invites you to slow your pace, exhale, and step into a space crafted specifically for deep rest, self-discovery, and personal realignment.

The Space & Atmosphere The setting combines grounded stillness with an atmosphere of warm hospitality. Expect quiet morning light, nourishing communal spaces, and expansive outdoor surroundings that encourage mindful walks, gentle reflection, or simply sitting with a warm drink in quiet contemplation. Every room and shared area is arranged to support feeling settled, safe, and entirely taken care of.

What to Expect

  • Nourishing & Intentional Pace: Rather than an overwhelming schedule, the itinerary offers a balanced rhythm of structured workshops, immersive rituals, and generous free time to rest or wander.

  • Expert Facilitation: Guided sessions in somatic movement, breathwork, vision boarding, and cyclical living led by experienced practitioners in an approachable, grounded way.

  • Grounded Community: Connect with a small group of like-minded individuals in an intimate, non-judgmental environment where authentic conversation and quiet introspection can coexist naturally.

  • Nourishment for Body & Mind: Delicious, wholesome meals designed to nourish and revitalize you throughout the weekend, allowing you to focus entirely on your wellbeing.

The Takeaway You will leave not just relaxed, but deeply renewed – equipped with practical tools, clearer boundaries, a framed vision for your future, and a renewed connection to your natural rhythms.

Reset, Refocus, & Reclaim Your Energy

The Weekend Experience

  • Friday: Release & Welcome

    • Arrival & Grounding: Arrive, settle into your surroundings, and join our welcome meditation to quiet your mind.

    • Somatic Stress Release: A guided movement and breath workshop designed to physically release stored tension from the body.

    • Evening Burning Ceremony: Conclude the night with a powerful burning ceremony to symbolically let go of old habits, limiting beliefs, and past stress.

    Saturday: Discover & Create

    • Morning Mindset: Start the day with a restorative morning meditation and a workshop on Building Sustainable Energy & Boundaries.

    • Vision Boarding: A hands-on, creative session to map out your future. Frame your completed vision board to take home, keeping your goals visible all year long.

    • New Moon in Capricorn Ritual: Led by Alexe Woods, founder of Universal Movement™. Harness the energy of Capricorn—the sign of structure, foundations, and long-term vision—to move beyond standard resolutions. Through astrology, guided reflection, and embodiment, you will clear what no longer supports you and build a grounded foundation for the year ahead.

    • Mindful Breathwork & Sound Bath: An afternoon immersive sound session to deepen relaxation and integrate your insights.

    Sunday: Integrate & Renew

    • Mindful Movement & Gentle Flow: Begin your morning with light stretching and intentional movement.

    • Habit Design Workshop: Learn how to translate your weekend breakthroughs into actionable daily routines that stick.

    • Final Reflection & Closing: Wrap up the weekend with a guided reflection session, leaving you fully recharged and equipped with clear intentions for the year ahead.

We are so lucky to have our own on-site chef, Chef the Chef, preparing amazing, wholesome meals for us throughout the retreat! On Saturday evening, sit back, enjoy a nourishing feast, and unwind with fellow guests.

https://christhechef.com

Delicious Nourishment

  • Limited to Just 14 Spaces: To keep this experience personal and restful, numbers are strictly limited.

  • Your Own Bed: Every guest has their own bed.

  • Coming with Friends? Apartments can accommodate groups of friends wanting to stay together - be quick to book, as these are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis!


    All-Inclusive Price: Only ÂŁ333

    Your investment includes all workshops, activities, accommodation, and delicious food for the full weekend experience.

Accommodation & Booking Details

Meet us

Claire

Dove Retreat

For years, I was living on life’s conveyor belt - meeting everyone else’s expectations while completely ignoring my own desires.
It took reaching my 40s to wake up, look inward, and finally realize who I truly was and what I wanted out of life.

The path wasn't seamless. Navigating divorce and single motherhood while struggling with a lack of self-love meant I often attracted negative energy into my life. But through the support of incredible women, my family, and deep personal work - including life coaching, retreats, and intentional self-love practices - I completely transformed my world.

That shift inspired me to dedicate my life to helping others find themselves, grow, and step into their own power. Today, I am a certified Spiritual Life Coach and a Reiki Karana Master, and I am currently expanding my practice by completing my Usui Teate Shoden training.

I created The Dove Retreat as a safe, welcoming sanctuary for men and women to step off the conveyor belt, reflect, share, and reconnect with who they truly are. Being honest with yourself isn't always easy, but taking that step is life-changing -and it is never too late to start living the life you actually want.

I’m so honored to guide and support you on this journey.

Movement Alchemist & Guest Facilitator

Alexe Woods

Movement and creativity have been at the core of my life for as long as I can remember. As a dancer, Gemini Sun, and 2/4 Manifestor, movement has always been my language for processing life, navigating challenges, and coming home to myself.

After a major injury altered my early career, I co-founded the London Dance Academy, growing it over 15 years into a pioneering sanctuary for alternative movement and women’s empowerment. But years of high-energy output eventually led to burnout. Motherhood and a move to France marked a profound shift, leading me to discover Yoga Nidra, astrology, and the healing power of cyclical living. I realized that real self-care isn't just recovery after a crisis—it’s about staying aligned before burnout happens.

This inspired me to create Universal Movement™ and the Body Astrology Method. By fusing intuitive movement, somatic practices, astrology, and lunar rhythms, I help you align with your body's natural energy rather than pushing against it.

I’m honored to guide you through these sacred practices and help you step into a more grounded, empowered way of living.

Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.

Day One

Friday Evening: Welcome & Release

  • Welcome grounding meditation to settle your mind

  • Powerful burning ceremony to release old habits, limiting beliefs, and past stress

Day Two

Saturday: Discover, Create & Nourish

  • Morning meditation to align your energy

  • Wellbeing workshops for self-discovery

  • Hands-on Vision Boarding Workshop - create your path for the year ahead and pop your completed vision board into a frame to take home

  • Saturday evening meal crafted by Chef the Chef, followed by time to relax, chat, and chill

Day Three

Sunday: Closing & Reflection

  • Morning integration meditation

  • Closing reflection circle to seal your intentions

  • Depart feeling refreshed, recharged, and clear on your journey forward