Set in the foothills of Mount Kenya, this 7-day retreat is created for anyone feeling overextended, inwardly tired, or a little far from themselves. It offers a gentle pause: a chance to slow down, breathe, and return to what matters.
Days begin in sunrise stillness, with yoga and meditation framed by mountain views. Meals are made from ingredients grown on the surrounding land, and the pace is intentionally unhurried. Rather than being asked to achieve or perform, you are invited to soften into rest.
This nature-led experience combines mindful movement, healing energy, and cultural immersion to support body, mind, and spirit. In Kenya’s highlands, you can expect nourishing practices, plant-based meals, and a warm sense of community.
Held personally by Alice, with exceptional hospitality from the local team at Kilima Gardens, this is a carefully curated and culturally respectful luxury immersion. One participant described it as “a once in a lifetime retreat” and excellent value, with everything included.
You Can Look Forward To:
Sample Daily Schedule:
06:30 Sunrise meditation
07:00 Morning yoga with fresh juice and fruit
10:00 Brunch
NOON Free time for rest, exploration or spa treatments
15:00 Afternoon nourishment
16:30 Restorative yoga or group Reiki healing
19:00 3-course farm-to-table dinner
20:00 Evenings by the fire, special activities, or free time
At Kilima Gardens, family-run eco-luxury meets wild beauty. Rooms include queen or king-sized beds, ensuite bathrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets, organic toiletries, and drinkable filtered tap water. Some offer garden views, some face Mount Kenya, and some include outdoor showers beneath open skies. Guests also enjoy an infinity pool, Nordic wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, treehouse hammock deck, lush gardens, and fireside evenings under the stars.
Alice is a yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and UK NHS doctor with a deep love of holistic wellbeing in nature. Participants consistently describe her presence as warm, professional, and deeply reassuring.
Meals are an important part of the experience, with fresh vegetarian and vegan dishes prepared from local produce. Tea, coffee, soda, and filtered water are included throughout the day, and all dietary needs and allergies can be accommodated.
Included excursions take you to Nanyuki town, where you can explore markets, cafés, and jump the equator, as well as to the Mau Mau Caves on a scenic forest walk, with the option of a wild swim.
Investment:
Private Room: £1649pp
Early Bird: £1549pp until 30 September 2026
Shared Room: £1395pp
Early Bird: £1325pp until 30 September 2026
A £350 non-refundable deposit secures your place. The retreat runs from 21 February 2027, with arrival around 15:00, and departure by 11:00 on 27 February 2027. Limited to 12 guests, with a minimum of 4 participants required.
Open to all levels, this retreat may suit you if you long for more stillness, more nourishment, and a deeper connection to yourself and the natural world.
Private Room offers a peaceful and comfortable stay with either a queen or king-sized bed, creating a restful space to unwind after a day of retreat activities. Each room includes an ensuite bathroom with a hot shower and flushing toilet, along with organic toiletries and drinkable filtered tap water for added convenience and care.
Depending on the room, guests may enjoy calming garden views, inspiring views of Mount Kenya, or the unique experience of an outdoor shower beneath the wide African sky. Thoughtfully designed for privacy and ease, these rooms provide a simple yet elevated environment that supports rest, renewal, and a deeper sense of connection with nature.
Designed for comfort and a restful stay, this shared room offers queen- or king-sized beds along with private ensuite bathrooms featuring hot showers and flushing toilets. Guests can also enjoy organic toiletries and drinkable filtered tap water, creating a simple yet thoughtfully equipped environment for relaxation.
Depending on the room, you may wake up to calming garden views, take in the impressive scenery of Mount Kenya, or experience the unique pleasure of an outdoor shower under the open African sky. Each option brings its own sense of atmosphere, making the space feel both practical and memorable.
Ideal for travelers seeking a comfortable and well-appointed shared stay, the room balances convenience with natural surroundings, offering a peaceful base to unwind after a day of rest, exploration, or retreat activities.
Alice Faulkner is a yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner (Usui Level 2), and UK NHS doctor with a deep commitment to holistic health and wellbeing. Based in the UK, she creates nurturing outdoor experiences that invite participants to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature. Her Yoga and Reiki in the Woods sessions offer a grounding way to restore balance...
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Sun, Feb 21 – Sat, Feb 27