Somatic Wellness & Adventure
Retreat™
Retreat™
A Somatic Wellness & Adventure Retreat™ in Wales
September 4-7, 2026
Join James Knight for an extended long-weekend Somatic Wellness & Adventure Retreat® set in the heart of the Welsh countryside.
This immersive experience blends Gentle Somatic Yoga®, traditional hatha yoga, restorative time in nature, and conscious community — all held within the historic grounds of Caer Beris Manor, a beautifully restored Welsh estate surrounded by gardens, riverside walks, and rolling landscapes.
Each day unfolds at an unhurried pace, with optional morning somatic movement led by James and afternoon hatha yoga sessions taught by special guest teacher Carolyn Clarke, a respected yoga educator of over 40 years and Director of Jasmine Trust Yoga in England.
This retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body, and experience Wales as both a place of beauty and a partner in restoration — through movement, presence, and shared experience.
Enjoy watching this short video of Caer Beris
Caer Beris Manor
A Historic Retreat in the Welsh Countryside
Caer Beris Manor is a quietly elegant historic estate set within peaceful Welsh parkland. Surrounded by gardens, riverside paths, and wide countryside views, it offers an atmosphere of seclusion, comfort, and ease — an ideal container for rest and rejuvenation.
The manor features 20 thoughtfully renovated en-suite bedrooms, each uniquely decorated with comfort and elegance (see photos below). Inside, inviting shared spaces encourage both connection and solitude — from the cozy sitting rooms with fireplaces for reading and reflection, to the light-filled sunroom overlooking the gardens and beyond.
The Grounds & Surrounding Landscape
Surrounding the manor are open gardens, expansive countryside views, and direct access to the banks of the Irfon River via the Wye Valley Walk. There is space to rest outdoors, enjoy the hot tub, or lounge beside the seasonal pool.
Just beyond the estate lies the historic town of Builth Wells, long associated with the Victorian spa tradition and healing waters of the region. Our optional excursions may include visits to the Cors y Llyn Nature Reserve, the historic Llywelyn Monument, the giant redwoods at The Groe, and nearby Welsh lavender fields. (Weather dependent)
Just beyond the estate lies the historic town of Builth Wells, long associated with the Victorian spa tradition and healing waters of the region. Our optional excursions may include visits to the Cors y Llyn Nature Reserve, the historic Llywelyn Monument, the giant redwoods at The Groe, and nearby Welsh lavender fields. (Weather dependent)
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
ACCOMMODATIONS - 20 unique
bedrooms options (with en-suite bathrooms):
bedrooms options (with en-suite bathrooms):
*Seven King Size beds (Upstairs)
*Three Double beds
*Three Super-king Link beds
*Two Twin rooms (2 single beds)
*One Single Bed
*One Family Room ( Double + 2 Single Beds)
*One Accessible Bedroom (King Size Bed)
*One Accessible Bedroom (Super-King Link Bed)
*Three Double beds
*Three Super-king Link beds
*Two Twin rooms (2 single beds)
*One Single Bed
*One Family Room ( Double + 2 Single Beds)
*One Accessible Bedroom (King Size Bed)
*One Accessible Bedroom (Super-King Link Bed)
RELAXATION SPACES
Comfortable sitting rooms and fireplaces, along with light-filled lounges — all offering space to rest, reflect, and simply be.
SOUL FOOD
Food prepared by: Gaia Kitchen
We are blessed to have have a talented local plant-based chef coming to prepare homemade delicious seasonal meals for us. Bryony's food is thoughtfully made, nourishing and works with the seasons to ensure we are eating exactly what our bodies need throughout the wheel of the year.
As a keen vegetable grower and gardener, Bryony often includes multiple homegrown ingredients in her dishes, as well as foraging throughout the growing year, making her food naturally delicious, diverse, and scrumptious.
Bryony's passion is to deliver creative meals that offer a diverse range of nutrients cooked from scratch and rich in flavor. She enjoys the entire process from seed to fork, and aims to reflect this in the finished creation to ensure the positive energy can be felt in every meal.
We are blessed to have have a talented local plant-based chef coming to prepare homemade delicious seasonal meals for us. Bryony's food is thoughtfully made, nourishing and works with the seasons to ensure we are eating exactly what our bodies need throughout the wheel of the year.
As a keen vegetable grower and gardener, Bryony often includes multiple homegrown ingredients in her dishes, as well as foraging throughout the growing year, making her food naturally delicious, diverse, and scrumptious.
Bryony's passion is to deliver creative meals that offer a diverse range of nutrients cooked from scratch and rich in flavor. She enjoys the entire process from seed to fork, and aims to reflect this in the finished creation to ensure the positive energy can be felt in every meal.
LIFESTYLE-BY-DESIGN
LIFESTYLE-BY-DESIGN
SELF-CARE AND OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
SELF-CARE AND OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ACTVITIES
VISIT LOCAL LAVENDER FIELDS
CEREMONIES
CONNECT IN COMMUNITY
SELF-CARE
HOT TUB AND POOL RELAXATION
EXPLORE
THE WELSH COUNTRYSIDE
THE WELSH COUNTRYSIDE
Somatic Wellness and Adventure Retreat
Caer Beris Manor in Wales ~ September 4 - 7, 2026
About Your Facilitators:
About Your Facilitators:
James Knight is an E-RYT, Certified Hanna Somatic Educator (Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training), and Integrative Therapist with over 35 years of experience bridging yoga, somatics, and nervous-system-informed movement. He is one of the early pioneers to integrate somatic education into yoga practice, beginning in the 1990s.
Drawing from decades of study, private practice, and teaching thousands of students worldwide, James founded Gentle Somatic Yoga® as a heart-centered and evidence-informed approach to embodied well-being. His work supports sustainable healing, increased resilience, and a deeper sense of ease and freedom in the body.
Caryolyn Clarke has been teaching for over 40 years! She has always brought the legacy of yoga into everyday teaching. Carolyn adapts postural, breathing and contemplative practices to enable individuals to find personal flexibility, strength and calmness of mind within a class setting which reinforces positivity and confidence in everyday life. Equality and diversity are visible in the mixed agility classes she teaches locally and nationally.
Carolyn also runs British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) teacher training courses, often out of the Jasmine Trust Yoga studio in Nottinghamshire, England.
This Retreat INCLUDES:- Selected accommodation
- 3 Delicious Plant-based meals a day (starting with dinner on Friday and finishing with breakfast on Monday)
- Coffee and tea available before breakfast
- 3 morning Gentle Somatic Yoga classes
- 3 afternoon Hatha Yoga classes
- Use of the Pool and Hot Tub
- And a few other surprises along the way...
This Retreat does not include:- Travel
- Yoga mats or props (please bring your own)
This Retreat INCLUDES:
This Retreat does not include:
- Selected accommodation
- 3 Delicious Plant-based meals a day (starting with dinner on Friday and finishing with breakfast on Monday)
- Coffee and tea available before breakfast
- 3 morning Gentle Somatic Yoga classes
- 3 afternoon Hatha Yoga classes
- Use of the Pool and Hot Tub
- And a few other surprises along the way...
This Retreat does not include:
- Travel
- Yoga mats or props (please bring your own)
Proposed SCHEDULE
Proposed SCHEDULE
Before 8am: Morning Coffee/Tea
8am - 9am: Breakfast in the dining room
9.15 - 10:45: Gentle Somatic Yoga class
10:45 - 1pm: Free time and optional group activity
1pm- 2pm: Lunch in the dining room
2pm - 4pm: Free time and optional group activity
4pm - 5.15pm: Yoga with Carolyn (using subtle aspects of Hatha Yoga)
6.30pm - 7.30pm: Dinner in the Dining Room
8am - 9am: Breakfast in the dining room
9.15 - 10:45: Gentle Somatic Yoga class
10:45 - 1pm: Free time and optional group activity
1pm- 2pm: Lunch in the dining room
2pm - 4pm: Free time and optional group activity
4pm - 5.15pm: Yoga with Carolyn (using subtle aspects of Hatha Yoga)
6.30pm - 7.30pm: Dinner in the Dining Room
Highlighted activities:
Friday night through Monday morning
Friday night through Monday morning
- Friday: Opening circle after dinner
- Saturday: Visiting local sites (TBC)
- Sunday: Feast Dinner & closing circle
- Monday: Breakfast- 10am check-out
FEE: The cost for this retreat is:
- $1,140 USD ~ Single Occupancy (approx. £836 GBP) with a $500 non-refundable deposit.
- $970 USD per person ~ Double Occupancy (approx. £712 GBP) with a $500 non-refundable deposit.
The remaining balance is payable at time of booking OR using a payment plan of 2 monthly payments
Click here to convert your total into the currency of your choice using the most up to date conversion rates.
FEE: The cost for this retreat is:
- $1,140 USD ~ Single Occupancy (approx. £836 GBP) with a $500 non-refundable deposit.
- $970 USD per person ~ Double Occupancy (approx. £712 GBP) with a $500 non-refundable deposit.
The remaining balance is payable at time of booking OR using a payment plan of 2 monthly payments
Click here to convert your total into the currency of your choice using the most up to date conversion rates.