I am delighted to announce that we will be running a plant-based hiking retreat on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales. As always, this will be a truly special, and uplifting event.
Largely untouched by the modern world, the Gower was the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is full of breathtaking scenery, secret bays, coastal walks, magical woodlands, waterfalls, myths and legends.
We will be staying near Rhossili Bay, with a beach that is known as one of the most stunning in Britain.
Delicious Plant-Based Cuisine
Over the course of the retreat you’ll enjoy the most delicious, filling and inspiring plant-based meals. Think super hearty roast evening meals, superfood sweet treats, vibrant salads, delectable desserts and lunchboxes to delight your senses.
Breathtaking Hiking
Retreat Itinerary
Friday, June 27th: Arrival is from 5pm. Relax, settle in, meet your fellow adventurers, and enjoy a delicious, nourishing plant-based dinner. We will close the evening with an introduction to the weekend’s activities.
Saturday, June 28th: Starting with a wholesome and hearty breakfast we enjoy a picturesque 9-mile hike along the Rhossili Downs encompassing elevated views of the stunning bay and the Irish Sea. The day is all about wandering through ancient landscapes, adoring gorgeous bays, and taking time to stop to take in the breathtaking scenery, along with the rare plants and wildlife. The walk will conclude along the three-mile sandy beach and even a visit to a shipwreck! Our pace will be steady but gentle, allowing time for you to enjoy your tasty plant-based packed lunch and hot drinks. Following the hike, you will be ready for a fabulous and plentiful plant-based dinner. The rest of the evening will be for sharing tales with your new friends, enjoying the sunset in the peaceful garden, having fun, or simply relaxing with a hot cup of cacao and a good book.
Sunday, June 29th: After another healthy and wholesome breakfast, new adventures await. We will be taking a coastal walk of about 5 miles along the ancient and stunning coastal paths of the Gower Peninsula. This will provide ample opportunity to stop and breathe in the majestic sites, whilst listening to local myths and legends of this special area of outstanding natural beauty. Your efforts will be rewarded with yet another delicious plant-based dinner. The rest of the evening will again be for relaxing, contemplating our experience, and enjoying the sunset in the peaceful garden with your new friends.
Monday, June 30th: The experience will conclude with a breakfast fit for your send-off, a closing circle, and even (an optional) early morning dip in the sea before your final feast.
Your Retreat Guide
Mountain Leader Trained
My work is all about heart-centred living. I spend most of my time in immersed in nature. In the wild, amidst waterfalls, woodlands, coastal paths, hills and mountains. It brings me a deep sense of fulfillment to bring others hiking the great outdoors.
I feel that hiking can provide a profound connection with Mother Earth, whilst allowing us to be more true to ourselves and healing the soul.
Also a professional retreat chef, serving delectable food, always made with love. I’ve been fully plant-based since 1995, age of 20. Having written 4 recipe books, and working internationally as a retreat chef you can be sure that every morsel of food is delicious.
I’ve spent most of my adult life in the retreat world running retreats, teaching on retreats, organising retreats and of course, working as a plant-based chef on retreats.
I feel an incredible depth of compassion for all sentient life. I follow my heart, embracing what stirs my soul, trusting that within my perfect imperfections I am doing the best I can. My purpose here (like many of us) is to ‘be the change’ to keep unfolding, learning, and returning to love. I trust that it might help others find ever deeper levels of kindness, compassion, interconnectivity, and healthier ways of being.
Anastasia will be joined by an assistant for this retreat (details later).
Cost with accommodation included
The price includes accommodation, all meals, and a full weekend of hiking within a small friendly group.
We have beautiful accomodation for up to 9 guests to stay…
If your ideal room is booked please email anyway as we occassionally have cancellations and may run the same retreat again soon!
- Room 1
Private comfortable room with a king-sized bed
£525 (single occupancy) BOOKED - Room 2
Private comfortable room with a double bed
£495 (single occupancy) AVAILABLE - Room 3
Private comfortable room with a double bed
£495 (single occupancy) BOOKED - Room 4
Comfortable twin room with two single beds
Guest 1: £435 (shared occupancy) BOOKED
Guest 2: £435 (shared occupancy) BOOKED - Room 5
Comfortable quad room with twin beds and a bunk
Guest 1: £395 (shared occupancy) BOOKED
Guest 2: £395 (shared occupancy) BOOKED
Guest 3: £395 (shared occupancy) STILL AVALIABLE
Guest 4: £395 (shared occupancy) STILL AVAILABLE