Fawcett Mill is a beautifully renovated 16^th century mill set in five acres of secluded countryside. It is situated in the Eden Valley, midway between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, making it a great base for exploring this beautiful area. There is a mixture of formal gardens, a large lawn, woodland & waterfall. The house retains many of the original features. It is comfortably furnished & maintained to the highest standards with all modern conveniences. You will find plenty of places to chill out including a four seated sauna, ideal for a post yoga steam or after a long walk.

The mill is in Gaisgill, Tebay close to Penrith, conveniently located 2 miles from the M6.

The weekend includes an invigorating walk up Raisbeck Hill during which we pass a stone circle and an Andy Goldsworthy sculpture. The chocolate factory in Orton is another popular excursion

Your stay

The generous accommodation is spread over three floors & consists of double rooms, twins and a triple room, either with en-suites or shared bathrooms. There are the three sitting rooms with open fires and a large dining room.

Throughout the weekend there will be plenty of homemade food to enjoy. The vegetarian meals are cooked to an excellent standard using local produce whenever possible. A selection of teas & juices are available at all times. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine, put your feet up and relax in peaceful surroundings with good company.

What to expect

Arrive on Friday from 5pm & enjoy tea & cake. At 7:30pm there will be homemade soup & an introduction to the weekend.

Saturday morning starts at 7:30am with a morning meditation & an energising (ashtanga or jivamukti) yoga class. We eat breakfast/brunch at 10-10:30am & then you are free until 1pm when soup & bread is served. You can then join the guided walk or stay at the Mill & relax. At 6pm there is a gentle yoga class or guided relaxation, after which we have dinner together at 7:30pm

Sunday morning starts in the same way with meditation, yoga & breakfast, followed by a 2^nd session at 11:30. This is a chance to ask questions or to look at the non-physical side of the practice. We have lunch together at 1pm & depart around 3pm.

We have a relaxed & informal approach so the times may vary slightly from day to day. Most importantly, don’t forget that this is your holiday & all yoga and activities are optional.

What it costs

Full price £195 or we offer an early bird deal for £175 (see below for info). This includes accommodation for two nights, the yoga sessions and all meals. Arrive 5pm onwards Friday afternoon, depart 3pm on Sunday.

Payment:

Full price £195pp Pay a non refundable deposit of £50pp to secure your place, balance to be paid by Fri 31/08/12

Early bird price £175pp Applicable if booked and paid in full by Fri 03/08/12