About

Launceston Farm is a lavish Georgian farmhouse with six elegant ensuite bedrooms.

The property also includes two luxurious self-contained one-bedroom cottages. Each cottage has its own living room, kitchen and private courtyard with an outdoor bath to supplement the indoor shower room.

The venue has wellness facilities on site including a beautiful yoga room with exposed beams and underfloor heating, access to over 900 acres of organic farmland with miles of trails for walking, an indoor biomass heated swimming pool and sauna and a range of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for exploring and relaxing.

The whole estate is exceptionally picturesque, every detail has been carefully considered to provide the utmost comfort and the surrounding countryside is an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Launceston Farm is a 10 minute drive to the market town of Blandford Forum and is a forty minute drive to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

Yoga sessions will include: posture work, breath work, relaxation and meditation interwoven with philosophical themes and mindfulness.

This retreat includes an optional guided walk to the nearby village of Chettle (approx. 3 hrs) and a shorter local walk.

Itinerary

Friday

4.30 - Arrive and settle in

5.30 - Welcome meeting & yoga

7.00 - Dinner

Saturday/Sunday

8.30 - Energising yoga

10.00 - Brunch

11.00 - Local walk

1.00 - Cake / fruit / healthy snacks left for self service

2.00 - Swim/sauna/massage/relax/free time

5.30 - Calming yoga

7.00 - Dinner

9.00 - Meditation

Monday

8.00 - Energising yoga

9.00 - Breakfast

10.00 - Depart

When

Friday 21st March 2025 - Monday 24th March 2025 - SOLD OUT

Friday 28th November - Monday 1st December 2025- 4 TWIN & 1 SINGLE ROOM LEFT

Where

Launceston Farm, Tarrant Launceston, Blandford Forum DT11 8BY

Prices

Prices include: accommodation (we’ll have exclusive use of the property), all yoga sessions, all meals, local guided walks, use of swimming pool and sauna. The only thing not included in the price is massage.

Please email me with your room preference if you’d like to book: ruth@ruthtimmsyoga.com

Twin rooms in Farm house x3: £675 pp

Single rooms in farm house x3: £875 pp

Bothy cottage (sleeps 2 in twin beds): £775 pp

Deposit of £200 to book. Balance paid 60 days prior to departure.

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend a retreat you’ve booked, any monies paid will be refunded in full up to 60 days prior to departure. After this time, I will do my best to fill your space (this usually isn’t a problem), if I’m unable to fill the space, I will not be able to issue a refund.

Testimonials:

“What a wonderfully restorative weekend. A beautiful location with a group of lovely ladies of all ages.  Ruth has a real gift of bringing the whole group together so naturally so that we all felt completely at ease. Her classes were both energising and deeply relaxing and I loved her approach to teaching yoga as it was accessible to all. Magda the chef provided delicious, vegan meals and cakes - so healthy, I never felt guilty going back for another slice! The surrounding countryside was stunning - ideal for walking and running and we learnt a lot from a local forager - I shall be brewing nettle tea from now on! The retreat was a much needed opportunity to pause, reflect and slow down and Ruth’s readings have most certainly stayed with me as a reminder of what is important in life. Thank you so much.”

“I had the most wonderful weekend, never having been on a retreat before, I loved it, and felt renewed when I got home ready to face various stresses and strains with curiosity and kindness. The whole experience was carried out/ designed with such sensitivity and respect for everyone’s individuality and needs and it was such fun too… lovely people … sunshine… trees… landscape… birds….”

“'A magical and restorative weekend. Thirteen like-minded people were gently guided by Ruth whose teaching combines careful instruction in the art of yoga and thoughtful snippets of mindful philosophy. The setting was perfect too, a fine old farmhouse and outbuildings lovingly converted, in a very beautiful part of Dorset.'

“My second time coming to this retreat and I have yet again, come away feeling rested, rejuvenated and full of a poised energy. It was a perfect weekend from the location, the amazing food, the walks, the company, the stunning countryside and of course the yoga which Ruth leads in a beautifully inclusive, caring and practical way.”