Idle + Wonder Events

Past Event

10-12 May 2024 | 42 Acres, Somerset

The Spring Reverie

Retreat Weekend: Celebrate the joy of the season with a magical break in the countryside. Picture delicious, nourishing feasts, playful creative workshops, restorative yoga and mindfulness classes, and so much more.

Only a few things warm our heart more than gathering around a table over a shared meal. Our passion for food runs deep, and we are excited to share it with you.

By teaming up with some of the most imaginative chefs and creatives in hospitality, we craft memorable culinary moments that make your event truly stand out.

Watch some of the unforgettable moments from our enchanting weekend in the countryside

Welcome to the first idle + wonder retreat, where friends and strangers come together for a weekend of enchantment. For this Spring Reverie, you’ll celebrate the season in luxury idle + wonder style.

Picture decadent tablescapes of delicious ingredients, inspiring creative workshops and invigorating movement classes; there will be dreamy sound baths and plenty of time to idle through the Somerset wilderness.

Only a few things warm our heart more than gathering around a table over a shared meal. Our passion for food runs deep, and we are excited to share it with you.

By teaming up with some of the most imaginative chefs and creatives in hospitality, we craft memorable culinary moments that make your event truly stand out.

An experience founded on 4 main pillars: creativity, rest, play & connection

Highlights

⁠2 nights, 3 days

Gorgeous countryside venue

Breathtaking natural surroundings

Healing & mindfulness activities

Nourishing feasts

Digital detox

Adults only

Just 1.5 hours from London

Nourishing and sumptuous feasts

Digital detox

Adults only

Just 1.5 hours from London

Accommodation

Spring Reverie takes place amidst the beauty and luxury of 42 Acres, a wellbeing retreat & regenerative farm stay situated amongst the magic of rural Somerset. The soothing oasis of 42 Acres provides guest with a place to reconnect with nature, self and others.

Only a few things warm our heart more than gathering around a table over a shared meal. Our passion for food runs deep, and we are excited to share it with you.

By teaming up with some of the most imaginative chefs and creatives in hospitality, we craft memorable culinary moments that make your event truly stand out.

Schedule

This expansive weekend invites you to release and simply be in the present moment, surrounded by the serene beauty of nature. Immerse yourself in the land, the community, and your own essence. Through guided workshops, bonfires under the stars, gorgeous food, creative expression, and deep rest, you'll find yourself held in the healing embrace of the peaceful Somerset countryside.

Friday

10 May

4pm

Arrival + Settling in

6pm

Welcome Drinks by the Fire

7pm

Woodland Dinner

9pm

Sound Bath

Sunday

12 May

8AM

Small Power Breakfast available from 8am-10am

10AM

Slow Rise Yoga or Medtiation + Mindfulness

11AM

Picnic in the Meadow

3pm

Closing + Goodbyes

Saturday

11 May

7AM

Sunrise Meditation
Followed by Dip in the Lake

8am

Small Power Breakfast available from 8am-10am

10am

Workshop: The Power of Breathwork or Fire Up Your Core

12pm

Brunch in the Farmhouse

1pm

Your time to be idle + wonder

4pm

Workshop: Spring Bundle Dyes or Mindful Candle Making

7pm

Spring Celebration Dinner

9pm

Forest Disco

Sunday

12 May

8AM

Small Power Breakfast available from 8am-10am

10AM

Slow Rise Yoga or Medtiation + Mindfulness

11AM

Picnic in the Meadow

1PM

Picnic in the Meadow

3pm

Closing + Goodbyes

* Programme subject to change due to the great British weather

Workshops & Experiences

Sound Bath

with Elisa Celeste

Meditation & Mindfulness

with Chris Barker

Transformative Power of Breathwork

with March Russell

Slow Rise Yoga

with Jesse Laila

Mindful Candlemaking

with Self Care Company

Spring Bundle Dyes

with Jordan Maxwell

Fire Up Your Core

with Tulshi Varsani

Woodland Sauna

with you

Location

Address

42 Acres

Holt Road

Witham Friary

Frome

BA11 5HL

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Getting Here

If you are coming by public transport, our recommended route is a train to Frome and then a taxi to 42 Acres, which is approx 20 mins. Book in advance with Andys Cabs, 07947 717277.