As the Wheel of the Year turns and day and night come into perfect balance, join us for an Autumn Equinox & Harvest Full Moon Day Retreat – a deeply nourishing day of rest, reflection, and renewal.

For centuries, communities have gathered at the Autumn Equinox to honour the changing of the seasons. It marks the moment when light and dark stand in equal measure before we begin our gentle descent into the quieter half of the year. Traditionally, this was a time to celebrate the harvest, give thanks for all that had grown, and reflect on what was ready to be released before winter arrived. Beneath the energy of the Harvest Full Moon, we too are invited to pause, acknowledge all we have carried, celebrate all that has sustained us, and make space for whatever comes next.

We begin the day in an opening circle, arriving together with intention before stepping into nature for a mindful hike around the beautiful Buckland Park Lake. Surrounded by the rich colours, crisp air, and stillness of early autumn, you'll be invited to experience the invigorating practice of wild swimming, a chance to awaken the senses, reconnect with your body, and remember that we, too, are part of nature's ever-changing rhythm.

From there, we move into the warmth of Savu Sauna, embracing the restorative contrast of heat and cold. This ancient ritual invites the body to soften after the invigorating waters, helping to ease tension, quiet the mind, and leave you feeling calm, clear, and deeply grounded.

Afterwards, we travel just eight minutes to Rise Wellbeing Studio, where the pace softens even further. You'll be welcomed into a peaceful, nurturing space before sharing a wholesome seasonal lunch, followed by time to rest, journal, reflect, or simply enjoy the rare gift of doing nothing at all.

The afternoon begins with an expansive, restorative full-body exploration through gentle yoga with Hannah, creating space in both body and mind. From there, you'll be guided into a deeply immersive Sound Bath with Millie, interwoven with seasonal poetry and moments of quiet reflection inspired by the wisdom of the Equinox and the Harvest Moon. As the vibrations wash through the body, you'll be invited to soften, receive, and reconnect with the deepest parts of yourself.

This carefully curated day weaves together movement and stillness, challenge and comfort, invigoration and profound rest. It is an opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and remember what it feels like to truly slow down. While you may arrive carrying stress, grief, overwhelm, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, our intention is that you'll leave feeling lighter, clearer, deeply nourished, and more at home in your own body. Like the turning of the seasons, something gently shifts. You return to the world not as someone different, but as more of who you truly are - rested, grounded, open-hearted, and ready to move into the months ahead with greater ease and intention.

More about Millie and Hannah…

Hosted by Millie Ralph, founder of Rest Retreats, creating transformative reset experiences inspired by the rhythms of land, sea, and sky. A pioneering sound artist, the first to deliver a soundbath within the Houses of Parliament, she is also a qualified Sound and Yoga Therapist, Circle Facilitator, and certified Mental Health First Aider. Millie blends immersive sound and restorative practices to help individuals, leaders and teams to reconnect, remember and recalibrate.

Hosted by Hannah Daly, Hannah is passionate about helping people slow down, reconnect, and find moments of calm in their busy lives. Through yoga, nature, and wellbeing practices, she has discovered the power of rest and the positive impact it can have on both body and mind. She is the Founder of Rise Wellbeing, a luxurious studio nestled in the Surrey Hills, and of Savu Sauna at Buckland Park Lake. Whether teaching yoga, hosting retreats, or sharing the benefits of sauna and cold water, Hannah's aim is to create spaces where people feel grounded, restored, and deeply connected to themselves and the natural world.