Winter Brownsea Retreat

Service Description

Start your winter swimming off in style on the idyllic and secluded Brownsea Island. Cosy evenings by the fire, hearty homemade vegetarian cooking, fun dips and bracing nature walks to warm up with. We will have yoga sessions inside looking out over the stunning sea view, or outside if the weather is kind. The swims will be fun short swims, to encourage you to get used to the colder water in skins, with longer swims available for those already acclimatised or wanting to wear wetsuits. Our forest and beach school leader will take you on nature walks to discover the unique flora and fauna of the island such as the red squirrels, who will be particularly active hording food for winter. The island is closed to the public, so this is a very special opportunity to explore all that Brownsea Island offers in the Autumn. The accommodation in the Bunkhouse is shared rooms with bunkbeds/single beds available. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and yoga mat. All food is provided for the weekend. It will be a vegetarian menu with vegan & gluten free options available. We have arranged for a private RIB to take us over from Studland at 4pm on Friday and will bring everyone back at 4pm on Sunday. For anyone wanting to stay on the island on Sunday night, you can catch the ferry from Poole Quay at 4pm on Friday and return 10am Monday morning (you will need to provide your own food Sunday night & Monday morning) Join us for our inaugural event, only 7 spaces available. 2 nights in the Bunkhouse included with an additional night possible. We will embrace whatever Mother Nature throws at us this weekend, so expect fun, spontaneous swims, walks and yoga sessions with plenty of cake to be consumed at regular intervals.