Summer Awakening - A Soulful Yoga Retreat in Wales
Black Mountains, Wales | 12 - 15 June 2026
The Llanthony Valley and Sugar Loaf mountain are jewels of the Black Mountains and between the two lies Forest Coalpit a magical valley with Fforest Barn at the end of the lane. Fforest barn fuses a 17th century oak beamed stone barn with an eco-friendly Dutch barn giving the feel of ancient Wales with total privacy and stunning views and walks in every direction.
About the retreat
Join Sally Talal for a soul-nourishing retreat in the heart of the Black Mountains, where stillness meets wild beauty and nature begins to hum with the energy of the approaching Summer Solstice.
This is a time of expansion and light - a sacred turning point in the year where we honour growth, gratitude, and the radiant fullness of life. Over four restorative days, you’ll be invited to pause, reconnect, and awaken to this vibrant seasonal energy within yourself.
Immerse in daily yoga, meditation, pranayama, sound healing, shaking medicine, and workshops, all designed to restore balance and awaken creativity. Wander the forest trails, breathe in the mountain air, and enjoy delicious vegetarian and vegan meals lovingly prepared to nourish from the inside out.
Between sessions, unwind with moments of quiet reflection, soak in the beauty of the valley, or share laughter with Tommy, Vincent, Julian, and Oran - the friendly resident alpacas who love to greet guests each afternoon.
This retreat is an invitation to return to your natural rhythm - to rest, realign, and open your heart to the light of the season.
Styles of Yoga:
Variety of yoga classes including Anusara Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, Pranayama / Breathwork and workshops.
This retreat is open to everyone! Beginner, intermediate, advanced.
Food Philosophy:
Nourished by our in-house chef, with homestyle cooking using local and organic produce wherever possible and the abundant choice of vegetables locally grown on Fforest Barn venue and its surrounds. You will be fed with love. All meals are served buffet style. You are welcome to use the kitchen to make your own juice, teas and coffees throughout the day.
Travel:
By Train
Fforest Barn is about 10 mins from Abergavenny train station. If you’re coming by train you go from Paddington to Newport, then change for Abergavenny. This should take max 2.5 hours. There are buses for under £15 to Newport, then take the train, or maybe bus all the way. There are also trains from Birmingham New Street, via Hereford.
If you need a taxi to/from Abergavenny call Shire Taxi 07495049595, or Peter at A Cabs on 01873 737736 / 07958 702208. This costs around £16 one way.
By Car
Wherever you are coming from head for Abergavenny. From London that means going on the M4, crossing the Severn Bridge, and turning off on junction 24 onto the A449. You’ll know when this junction is coming up because you’ll see the giant hotel The Celtic Manor Resort, on the hill in front of you. (Your GPS might want to take you to the next junction, which is OK but slower.) After about 10 miles turn left at Raglan onto the A40 signposted to Abergavenny.
If a few are coming by car, there is the option of carpooling - fun road trip!
Accommodation:
Venue is exclusive to us for the duration of our stay.
Shared rooms, bathrooms in the main house and outdoor ecological toilet and shower. There is accommodation in the Old Barn, Dutch Barn, outdoor beautiful eco pod and caravans.
Price:
£660/person for a twin ensuite
£630/person for a twin / king shared bathroom
£570 - £590 / person for shared heated Eco pod cabin, safari tent, The Vision cabin with compostable toilet, gypsy caravan. There is an outdoor ecological bathroom and shower, or the use of bathroom and shower in the main house
Coming with two friends or family? Share a triple room shared bathroom for £550/person
Price includes:
Sally’s Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation Teaching twice a day
Workshops
Sauna
Outdoor hot tub on the patio
Shaking Embodiment Practice
Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Vegetarian cuisine with vegan options.
Fully equipped kitchen can be used throughout the day
Sound healing
Guided woodland walks/hikes
Wifi
All taxes
Excluded in price:
Travel to and from retreat centre
Optional massages
Important Information:
There are basic toiletries provided at the venue so please bring what you need with you, including toothpaste.
The venue provides yoga mats and blocks. If you prefer to use your own mat and blankets, please bring it with you. If driving and you have straps and bolster, bring them along as well with anything else you may need.
Towel for hot tub and Sauna
A shawl to cover for Savasana or outdoor meditation weather permitting.
Bring a Water Bottle for refilling with filtered water
Arrivals & Departure
* Day of arrival: the retreat is open from 16:00 and serves tea and supper
* Day of departure all rooms have to be vacated by 10:30
To Book Retreat
Contact:
Sally Talal, sallyartandyoga@gmail.com to book.
Please send £200 non-refundable or full payment to reserve your place.
Second instalment of £250 is due February 25th.
The remaining balance will then be due by 30th April, 2026 via bank transfer.
Highly recommend that you invest in travel insurance for your trip to ensure peace of mind. Look forward to another transformative Yoga Retreat.
Sending you all love, laughter and future Yogic adventures!
Sally xx
NOT SURE IF OUR RETREAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
I CAN’T AFFORD IT RIGHT NOW I hear you!
That's why we offer 3 month payment plans to help spread the cost so you don't have to pay a large chunk all at once. You can secure your space today with just your deposit £200 - yay!
I’M NOT SURE THIS IS RIGHT FOR ME
I'd love to hop on a call so we can get explore and get to know one another. This gives you a chance to ask all your questions and see if it’s aligning with where you are right now. Sound good? Schedule a call here
I'M A YOGA BEGINNER, CAN I JOIN?
You sure can! I always recommend that you try a few yoga classes before coming on the retreat so that you have an understanding of the practice first.