Frequently Asked Questions
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Our retreats are designed for anyone who may be:
Looking for a health reset
Feeling overwhelmed by work, family or everyday responsibilities
Emotionally exhausted or struggling to switch off
Experiencing stress or burnout
Navigating life transitions or periods of change in work, health or relationships
Seeking connection with like-minded people
Wanting to prioritise their wellbeing
You do not need to be fit, experienced in yoga or knowledgeable about wellness practices to attend.
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Absolutely!
The majority of our guests attend solo and often arrive with the same concerns. It’s normal to feel nervous about attending alone, but often it can deliver the greatest benefits!One of the things people consistently tell us afterwards is how welcomed and comfortable they felt - we are becoming rather famous for it!
You'll have opportunities to connect with others naturally, while also having plenty of space and time to yourself if that's what you need.
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We are the UK’s Friendliest Wellbeing Retreat! There are many wellbeing retreats out there, but we have become well known, and pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming and non-judgmental atmosphere! We also have a holistic, whole person approach - focusing on mind and body. Whatever your goals are, and no matter what brought you to our retreat, we will help you to refresh and reset, find new outlooks and perspectives on all aspects of life, create new routines that serve both body and mind, and be inspired by new physical and mental wellbeing and mindset tools that you can take home with you. Your journey doesn’t end when you leave the retreat. We invite you to join our community on whatsapp where you can stay in touch easily with your new friends and keep the support and inspiration high, as well as meet ups and discounts to future retreats. We have a rebooking rate of over 60% - take a look at our testimonials and you’ll see how we stand out from the crowd!
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As you arrive you’ll settle into your room and relax a little. meet other guests and when everyone arrives we cheers to the weekend with a wellness shot, before heading into dinner. This is a great way to get to know everyone in a really organic way. Then there’s a bit of free time before you settle down for your first gentle stretch and sound bath meditation to set yourself up for a great night’s sleep.
On a retreat day we meet for fruit, lemon water and coffee before beginning our meditation, yoga and workout session around 8am. Then it’s cold plunge time and a nice warm hot tub to jump into afterwards, as well as the pool if you fancy a few laps. Then a delicious brunch which feels like a real celebration after the morning’s events! You’ll then have a mindset coaching/breath work workshop to head into beforebit of free time and lunch. The afternoons involve countryside hike, yoga or wellness workshop and free time, depending on the day. Then dinner, and a beautiful sound bath meditation before bed. Woven into our days are reiki, wellness tools, new wellbeing trends to try out, introspective journalling , stimulating conversation and time in nature.
Stepping away from daily routines on our retreat can provide valuable space for reflection, perspective and reconnection with what matters most.
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We attract friendly, open-minded people who want to improve their lives. Everyone has a different story, different goals and different backgrounds, but a positive, non-judgemental, and kind mindset is what connects our groups.
Many guests attend during periods of change such as career shifts, relationship changes, empty nest transitions or times when they simply feel stuck.
You may benefit from a retreat if:
You feel constantly busy or overwhelmed
You want to improve your lifestyle or health
You are facing a big life transition, a milestone birthday, or career change
You're struggling to switch off
You're emotionally exhausted
You feel disconnected from yourself
You haven't prioritised your own wellbeing for a long time
You're craving time to reset and recharge
Your routine has become unbalanced
You want to make new, likeminded friends
You want to increase your confidence
You feel as if you have lost direction and need a change or reset
Sometimes the biggest sign is simply feeling lost, or ready for a break.
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Our retreat hosts James Farrar and Ali Roff Farrar have run retreats since 2018.
James Farrar is a certified personal trainer, actor on BBC EastEnders and male supermodel. Ali Roff Farrar is a wellness editor for Psychologies Magazine, author of The Wellfulness Project, yoga and meditation teacher, mindfulness expert and soundbath and reiki practitioner.
They also have had decades of experience attending and reviewing retreats around the world for UK press.
They know how it feels to attend a retreat, the huge benefits they deliver, and also what makes a retreat great. They poured all of this knowledge and passion into We Are Remedy, retreats designed to take truly holistic approach to wellbeing in body and mind, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for guests, designed to reset and rebalance and redirect you towards your goals, from health, to career, whatever they may be.
Many of our guests arrive feeling nervous, unsure what to expect or wondering whether a retreat is really for them. This page answers the most common questions we receive about our UK wellness retreats, including what happens during a retreat, whether you can come alone, and what makes our retreat stand out from the rest!
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Not at all.
This is your retreat experience. While we encourage guests to take part, you are always free to rest, take a walk, read a book or spend time alone if that's what you need.
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Many guests are complete beginners at yoga. Our yoga sessions are designed to be accessible, supportive and focused on helping you feel good rather than achieving perfect poses.
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Not al all! Our retreats welcome people of different ages, fitness levels and experience. Activities can be adapted where needed, and participation is always encouraged rather than pressured.
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There’s no such thing as ‘too old’! Our past guests have ranged from ages 18 - 65 (and Ali teaches yoga to students in their 80’s in London!), so this retreat is open to all ages. It’s about mindset (not age, fitness level or yoga ability!).
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To book, simply head to our booking page, choose your accommodation and pay your deposit!
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Guests often report:
A sense of new direction, new goals and lifestyle routine
A feeling that their life has changed for the better
Feeling calmer and more relaxed
Improved mental clarity
Reduced feelings of stress and overwhelm
Increased confidence and motivation
Better connection with and understanding of themselves
New friends with similar mindsets
Renewed energy, perspective and outlook on life
Many people describe the experience as pressing pause on the demands of everyday life and having the time to invest into themselves, or that they feel they have changed their lives forever!