Cultivating Resilience Retreat I Wellbeing Escapes

Cultivating Resilience Retreat

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Eynsham Baths
Outside image of Eynsham Baths
Woman at the Eynsham Baths
Sujay Seshadri
Large Walled Garden Room at Estelle Manor
Manor House Room at Estelle Manor
Walled Garden Room at Estelle Manor
Eynsham Baths
Outside image of Eynsham Baths
Woman at the Eynsham Baths
Sujay Seshadri
Large Walled Garden Room at Estelle Manor
Manor House Room at Estelle Manor
Walled Garden Room at Estelle Manor

Overview

This exclusive 4-day retreat brings together the award-winning essence of Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary with the timeless beauty of the prestigious Estelle Manor and Eynsham Baths. Kamalaya, located on Koh Samui Thailand, understands that true well-being extends beyond physical health. You will be guided by retreats's wellness experts and practitioners who have curated an entirely bespoke programme of classes, treatments and rituals designed to restore the body's energy system. With the mindful practices and teachings learnt during this this retreat, you’ll leave feeling more prepared to handle future anxieties and challenges.


Retreat dates

RETREAT RUNS BETWEEN 22-25 JUNE 2025

What we love

  • Chanting led by former monk including thought-provoking lyrics encouraging us to ask meaningful questions
  • Transformative guided meditation practices from Kamalaya focusing on balancing the body’s subtle energy chakra centres
  • Highly skilled therapists, doctors, and wellness practitioners will guide you on your journey

Who should go

  • Ideal for individuals seeking a path towards greater wellbeing and a more balanced life
  • Perfect for Kamalaya retreat lovers on a journey of self-discovery through holistic health solutions
  • For anyone looking for personalised experiences tailored to your specific wellness needs and goals 

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Cultivating Resilience Retreat

A transformational retreat to strengthen mind, body and spirit. Retreat is based on 3 nights stay and runs on specific dates in June 2025.
The Programme
  • Accommodation in your preferred room type at Estelle Manor for 3 nights 
  • Full board meals - morning tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner 
  • 2 Spa treatments (90 minutes): Kamalaya's 'Three Treasures' & Eynsham Baths 'Warrior Massage'
  • All workshops and classes as per daily schedule
  • Access to Eynsham baths Thermal journey 
  • Turn down gifts - bespoke gifts from each property, awaiting your return to your room each evening

To make the most of Estella Manor's rural retreat, you are welcome to extend your stay for extra night or two. Contact us for details and pricing


Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
RETREAT DATES:

  • 22 - 25 June 2025

PRICE FROM:

  • £4,299 based on single use room


Highlights

You will have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the power of chanting, led by Keli, a former monk with thought-provoking lyrics encouraging us to ask the most meaningful questions. During the retreat you will also meet Sujay Seshadri, a former monk and Life Enhancement Mentor at Kamalaya Koh Samui. Drawing upon his vast experience, Sujay possesses a deep understanding of the human mind and spiritual states of consciousness.  


His unique approach helps guests embark on a journey of self-reflection and emotional healing, enabling them to release blocks and find fulfilment. He provides practical tools for cultivating resilience, delving into the brain's responses to stress and offering techniques for gaining self-awareness and adaptability in the face of life's challenges. Through a seamless blend of Eastern meditative practices such as grounding exercises, visualisation practices and affirmations, combined with modern therapeutic approaches like psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, and EMDR, retreat participants will be able to regain a sense of calm and confidence to better handle life's challenges. 


The Shala is a 220 SqM holistic studio offering a place of peaceful serenity designed to restore your mind, body, and spirit. Inspired by the Roman bath houses and drawing upon the world’s ancient philosophies of health and longevity, The Shala offers a wide range of treatments to revitalise your energy and support you on your journey towards wellbeing. A core focus at the retreat is on transformative chakra meditations to balance the flow of energy within the body. Gain holistic wellness insights with an insightful Ayurvedic workshop where you'll learn the principles of this ancient healing system and how to integrate these beneficial practices into your daily life.




Example treatments at Cultivating Resilience Retreat
  • Kamalaya’s Three Treasures
  • Eynsham Baths’ Warrior Massage
  • Tension and muscle relief
  • Joint mobilisation.
  • Emotional balance with Chakra meditations
  • Breathwork techniques

Fitness & Activities

Activities available at resort
  • Access to Eynsham Baths healing thermal waters
  • Mindful grounding walking meditations in nature
  • Kamalaya’s Three Treasures treatments 
  • Holistic workshops and classes
  • Chakra meditation 
  • Chanting with a former monk
  • Restorative Yoga techniques
  • Walking meditations
  • Life Enhancement Mentor workshop 
  • Pranayama breathwork
  • Ayurvedic workshop


Rooms

Experience a comfortable and luxury stay at the elegant Estelle Manor, a Grade II-listed country house in Oxfordshire that blends historical charm with contemporary comforts, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.



Accommodation at Estelle Manor
Rooms available:

The Manor House

Cosy Room | Country Room | Manor House Room

Manor House Suite | Estate Suite | Estelle Suite | Estelle Suite with private balcony 

Manor House Rooms are full of elegant touches and and ornate featuring sumptuous velvet chairs and a king-size bed. 

 

The Walled Gardens

Walled Garden Room | Large Walled Garden Room | Walled Garden Suite | Large Walled Garden Suite 

Surrounded by the lush walled garden, these luxurious rooms are full of light with refined rural touches. Set upstairs, views extend over the Glasshouse restaurant. The space includes an emperor king-size bed and a cosy fireplace creating a warm welcoming atmosphere. The Walled Garden Rooms are just a four-minute walk from the Manor House.

 

The Stables

Stable Room | Large Stable Room | Stable Suite 

With views overlooking the southern lawn and gardens, the Stables Rooms are furnished with velvet and rattan interiors, antique mirrors and emperor king-size beds. 

What’s on the menu

Enjoy a light meals overlooking the spectacular mezzanine tepidarium hall of Eynsham Baths. There will be specially prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals are included in the price of the retreat. 


Afternoon tea
Enjoy a light tea overlooking the spectacular mezzanine tepidarium hall of Eynsham Baths.
The Brasserie
Dine on a menu filled with fresh, seasonal produce for a restorative evening before heading to bed.
The Tea Lounge
A delicious menu will be served from The Tea Lounge throughout the day, with supper served alfresco within the grounds of Estelle Manor.

Location

Situated in 85-acres of Oxfordshire countryside, the Eynsham Baths at Estelle Manor Estate is a place of serenity and indulgence. This first-of-its-kind retreat enables clients to adopt a more holistic approach to uncover the root causes of your imbalances and find way to build resilience and balance our mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. 


Guests can enjoy taking peaceful strolls in the grounds of Estelle Manor overlooking the Oxfordshire countryside and have the opportunity to connect with the healing power of the earth through a mindful grounding walking meditation in nature to rediscover inner peace.




Nearest airport

Estelle Manor can be located from central London on the train in just over an hour, coming directly into Hanborough station or Oxford Parkway.

By car

Estelle Manor can be reached by car in just over 2 hours from London. 



Families, Children & Infants

Adults only retreat

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Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts
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Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.
Value added benefits and discounts
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As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.
Award winning service
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With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.