Escape to the Isle of Wight for a long weekend of yoga, fresh sea air, coastal walks and inspiration














2025
Escape from the city for a long weekend in an oasis of peace and tranquility, on a beautiful island said to be the sunniest place in the UK, super accessible, just a short ferry ride from Portsmouth.
The Isle of Wight is a hidden gem. Beautiful sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, lush green fields and woodlands. A castle, a never-ending coastal path and fish and chips!
In Victorian times the Isle of Wight was home to many well-known characters including Alfred Lord Tennyson, Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin and Queen Victoria. Other famous faces who’ve graced the isle include Winston Churchill and Karl Marx.
Godshill Park Farm is situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in a hamlet on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Godshill, renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, 14th century church and tea gardens.
The Farmhouse, cottages and barn are nestled amidst a network of footpaths and bridleways which lead onto the Downs and coastal walks. A long driveway leads to the house from the road ensuring peace and tranquility and starry night skies.
What’s included?
- 3 nights’ accommodation (single, double or twin occupancy)
- Yoga and Meditation sessions twice a day: strengthening and stretching the body with Dynamic Flow Vinyasa Yoga; sinking into deep relaxation with Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra; and morning Meditation and breathing practices. All suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners
- Light breakfast
- Delicious home-cooked brunch
- Afternoon tea and snacks
- Dinner Friday and Saturday.
What’s not included?
- Travel and transfers to and from Godshill (see location and travel)
- Dinner Sunday evening: we’re going out!
8am: Morning tea and light breakfast
9-11am: Gentle meditative start gradually building into a Vinyasa Flow practice
11.30am: Delicious home-cooked veggie brunch.
Personal time: Afternoons are free to relax, snooze, enjoy one of many walks, visit historical sites, or head to the beach (lifts can be arranged). Everything is close.
5-6.30 pm: Gentle and Restorative yoga including breathing exercises (pranayama) and deep relaxation (yoga nidra)
7pm: DINNER
This week includes plenty of time for practice and rest, with afternoons free to enjoy the sumptuous surroundings.
Light breakfast, delicious home-cooked veggie brunch plus dinner on two evenings, coffee, teas and refreshments are included in the price. . On Saturday night we will enjoy dinner at the local pub The Taverners, or you may choose to eat elsewhere.
Prices:
£450 single occupancy Shepherds Hut
£575 pp 2 people sharing Barn ensuite
£675 single occupancy Barn ensuite
£675 single occupancy Lake view chalet
£575 pp 2 people sharing double ensuite Main House
£725 single occupancy double ensuite Main House
What’s included?
- 3 nights’ accommodation (single, double or twin occupancy)
- All yoga sessions
- Early morning breakfast (teas, fresh juice and fruits)
- A delicious buffet-style substantial brunch
- Teas and snacks
- Arrival Dinner and Leaving Dinner at the retreat centre – for the Saturday night we will head out to the local eaterie for dinner. Although you may prefer to eat elsewhere.
£300 deposit secures booking
Pay deposit here
Balance payable by 27th June 2025
Godshill Park Farm, Isle of Wight
Godshill Park Farm is located in a hamlet on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Godshill at the heart of the Isle of Wight, which, in Victorian times, was home to many well-known characters including Alfred Lord Tennyson, Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin and Queen Victoria. Other famous faces who’ve graced the isle include Winston Churchill and Karl Marx.
GETTING THERE
Frequent Ferry Services across the Solent make traveling to the Isle of Wight from mainland UK very easy:
Car Ferries
Portsmouth to Fishbourne approx 45mins via Wightlink Ferries
Southampton to East Cowes approx 60 mins via Red Funnel
Lymington to Yarmouth approx 40mins via Wightlink Ferries
Foot Passengers
If you’re coming from London you can buy a train/ferry/train ticket straight through from Waterloo to Shanklin. It’s super easy and seamless: Waterloo-Portsmouth-Ryde Pier-Shanklin
Aim to arrive in Shanklin by 15:00 and we’ll organise taxi pickups from there for the short trip to Godshill
Portsmouth to Ryde via FastCat Catamaran and takes 22 miniues Wightlink Ferries
Godshill Farm is approx 20-30minutes from the ports (Yarmouth is a bit further) and taxi pickups can be organised or you can use local transport services, check these out here
There is a direct train service from Ryde Pier to Shanklin (only 10 mins drive or 30 min cycle from Gosdshill) where you can catch a taxi or local bus..
The island offers miles of stunning coastal path walks and is blessed with some golden sandy beaches as well as other areas of Outstanding Natural Beautfy and historically interesting sites.
There is a bus service every 30 mins from Godshill to Ventor, a lovely seaside town with a beautiful bay, perfect for swimming and some nice cafes and shops. The bus takes 17 minutes.
Cancellation Policy
If the retreat or event is cancelled by the organiser:
If we need to cancel a trip or training for our own reasons, we will refund all deposits and payments in full (minus £50 admin fee). We cannot however compensate you for airfare or travel costs. In the unlikely event that the retreat or event is cancelled due to weather, natural disaster or political upheaval, we cannot guarantee a refund – it will be dependent on receiving a refund from the venue / tour operator we work with. To cover these eventualities, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
Travel Insurance:
It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance. Travel Insurance can protect you financially and offer peace of mind in case:
• you cancel your participation in the retreat or event
• retreat or event is cancelled due to weather, natural disaster
• lost baggage
• medical expenses and the cost of repatriation should you become ill or injured
If the advertised teacher is unable to attend for any reason we will provide an alternative and equally well-qualified teacher.
Please note that there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness.
If you cancel your participation in a retreat or event for any reason, the cancellation policy below will apply. We wish we could compensate people for unforseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, etc) and we have designed our cancellation policy to be as compassionate as possible in the case that your plans change. To protect yourself further, we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance.
For residential retreats:
Up to 60 days prior to the start of the event: full refund (excluding deposit/admin fee).
60 – 30 days prior to the start of the event, provided your place is filled by another person, you may transfer the full credit (excluding deposit) to future events organized by Dina Cohen within the next 12 months from cancellation.
Less than 30 days prior to the start of the event, no refunds or credits, however you may transfer your credit (excluding deposit) to another person for the same event.
Cancellation, for whatever reason, must be notified in writing to Dina Cohen via email: dina@dynamicflowyoga.com