Kind Words
“My little girl announced one morning, upon waking in the tent, that she never wanted to go home. My partner and I were already discussing making it an annual trip before it was over”
It was the most glorious experience, with all day outside playing in nature and nights hearing the rain on the tent alongside the crackle of the woodstove and waking up to the dawn chorus of singing birds. The food was absolutely incredible and the activities were exceptional, both for kids and adults. I couldn’t have asked for a better week away. If you’re looking for something truly special and unique, deeply restorative and restful this is it.
This is the stuff that core memories are made of.
— Rebecca & Iain
“Jocie’s intention to hold space with integrity and authenticity totally shaped an unforgettable and very special family yoga retreat experience. I have tremendous respect for what she takes on balancing the respective needs of children and parents and I believe being a mother herself she has the insight and tools to enable an amazing experience for all”
The retreat was perfectly structured and the opportunity to connect with nature and the elements was so enriching and inspiring. All the people involved on the retreat showed up with so much heart and contributed to our wonderful experience. I am eternally grateful and inspired and so much looking forward to partaking in future retreats to come!
— Erin
“Our few days in the woods with Jocie and her fantastic team were just AMAZING and a family experience we will treasure. From the beautiful setting to the magical forest school sessions, from the scrumptious yoga to the heart-nourishing workshops, everything felt truly special”
A huge shout out to the incredible chefs who produced the most delicious meals - and even an afternoon cake! We cannot wait to return for another opportunity to slow down with our kids and reconnect with what truly matters
— Jess & Matt
“This was the perfect trip for us. The setup of the few days was dreamy as a single mum, because we were surrounded by a gorgeous group of other mums and their kids, but we still had our independence and were able to spend quality time together. So many little things that if holidaying alone would not have been possible”
The joy of being served beautiful meals in a gorgeous setting without having to think about logistics was wonderful . And having that time to myself to do yoga and get some space was so appreciated with the reassurance that my little man was also having fun. Being able to do our bedtime routine and then pop downstairs with my monitor and enjoy beautiful meals with great company was something I really enjoyed. As a busy single mum, this was a wonderful way to ensure we both had a relaxing holiday.
— Clare
“I am eternally grateful to Jocie for an unforgettable week! For the opportunity to reconnect with myself, not easy to do as a mother in the frenzy of the day-to-day, and a sense of being taken care of in the most beautiful of settings”
Every detail of the retreat was lovingly considered and arranged - from the welcome bags to the childcare team. I felt completely pampered and looked after. If you can find a way to make it happen, there is no greater gift you can give yourself and your child than this break.
— Deb
“Thank you Jocie for this magical treat! It was a dream holiday with my baby. I loved the yoga and quiet child-free mornings ( a swim on my own in the gorgeous pool - yes please!!) and the relaxed afternoons to play together. The time that we were able to spend together as mothers was really special too. We were all so grateful to be there and experience the magic! I'm so so pleased I took the plunge and joined in!”
— Rita
“Jocie is a really special yoga teacher with an infectious positive energy that flows through this retreat and her wonderful yoga sessions. This was such a great week to disconnect from day to day life (which can often be chaotic with a young child!) and find some peace and calm in a beautiful natural space”
My son absolutely loved his time exploring nature and it felt truly special to get to do that with him, no distractions, nowhere else to be; we had a chance to really bond in a beautiful, wild space! I will treasure the memories of this retreat for years to come
— Marianne
“Oh my goodness, what an amazing, magical time we all had. Thank you so much, you are a wonder. We will cherish this time with our children - thank you!”
— Olivia
“Jocie brought us together for the most symbiotic and beautiful yoga and rewilding retreat. We had a blissful hour and a half each morning with Jocie on our mats for a gentle flow whilst the children had a creative, buzzing time in the forest with caring fun childminders”
We played in nature, listened to the birds, learnt the magic powers of wild plants, herded sheep, we swam, we laughed, we slept, we wept, we feasted on the best food imaginable, we healed with Zuzu and we left feeling grounded and harmonised with our children. It was all that I expected and beyond with beautiful and serene Jocie. Thank you for the magical, unforgettable week you created for us
— Laura
“It was the most relaxing restorative holiday I've had in years, certainly since my son was born. It was incredibly thoughtfully curated, with the perfect balance of activities and free time. As a single mum it was just wonderful not having to think about meals, or what to do each day, and having some quality me time”
I loved the layout of the venue and we were so lucky with the weather and having the two pools to swim in. One of the most notable things was the food - every mouthful was a delight and so beautifully presented. The childcare was excellent. Also, every person in Jocie's team was genuinely lovely and caring, which made for a nurturing and joyful few days. It was a significant investment, but worth every penny.
Thank you so much Jocie, I can't put into words how important I think what you are doing and managing to achieve is for mothers, particularly but not exclusive to single mothers
— Jen