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General Information for Residential Weekends
Weekend venues have been chosen for their situation within beautiful and peaceful countryside environments, enabling students to relax unwind and feel close to nature. Unless otherwise stated, these weekends are suitable for all levels of experience.
Upon arrival you will receive a full schedule detailing all class and meal times and stating any other weekend activities, but as a general guide most weekends begin on Friday afternoon with rooms being available from 4.30pm onwards (expect Ampleforth where rooms are available from noon on Friday). The first yoga class starts at 6pm followed by dinner. On Saturday there are two yoga classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. On Sunday morning, weather permitting, there will be one of Simon’s renowned ‘silent walks’, followed by breakfast and another yoga class.
Tuition is orientated towards all levels and focuses on the foundations of yoga with each session lasting for at least two hours allowing time for greater emphasis on pranayama, relaxation and meditation techniques. Whilst encouraging everyone to attend all yoga classes, they are of course optional and the schedule allows for plenty of freetime for rest and relaxation. Weekends finish after lunch on Sunday. Rooms should be vacated by 4pm.
You will be sent information, including recommended travel, directions, site map, a list of what to bring, & massage therapists contact numbers, two weeks before the start of each weekend.
Massage and other wonderful treatments with fully qualified and highly recommended therapists are on offer throughout the weekend. Bookings can be made in advance by calling the therapist directly, or upon arrival. Payment should be made directly to your therapist during the weekend.
Commonwork Farm
The Commonwork Centre and Bore Place House are set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to Sevenoaks in Kent. Bore Place House is an old Tudor manor house with Jacobean
and Victorian extensions. There is a large comfortable sitting room with an open fire place for those chillier autumn and winter weekends. It is surrounded by an ancient walled garden with a beautiful lily pond, and the working organic dairy farm, pottery and brickworks which make up Commonwork Farm. This special and unspoilt environment makes for a very relaxed weekend with a great sense of freedom. There is wonderful walking amongst the thousands of acres of surrounding countryside. The Sunday morning walk follows the Bore Place Field Trail. Suitable clothing and walking boots are advisable. Yoga classes take place in the listed 16th Century converted barn, an atmospheric space, being part of a group of historic barns within a courtyard, which have been renovated and converted to provide a comfortable and peaceful environment.
Accommodation for the weekend is at Bore Place House and also in the converted Old Stables and the Small Barn. All rooms are comfortable and well furnished. and are mostly twinshare although some single rooms are available. Bathroom facilities are shared.
For those wishing to get out of town earlier on Friday, there are country houses to visit, good walks and an excellent local pub, ‘The Wheatsheaf’, serving great lunches. Details are included in your information letter when you book.
December 5–7, 2008 - £325.00
April 10 - 13 2009 - 485.00 (Easter)
May 22 - May 24, 2009 - £365.00
Jul 24 - Jul 26, 2009 - £365.00
Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2009 - £365.00
Nov 6 - Nov 8, 2009 - £365.00
Nov 20 - Nov 22, 2009 - £365.00
Dec 4 - Dec 6, 2009 - £365.00
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Huzur Vadisi, Turkey
Set among fig and olive groves Huzur Vadisi is in the region of South West Turkey known as Lycia. The aptly named Huzur Vadisi or ‘peaceful valley’, is situated in a secluded mountain region 
a few miles away from the beautiful unspoilt Mediterranean coastline and local marina town of Gocek. The centre is based around the original restored farmhouse. There are hammocks hanging enticingly between the trees, a beautiful natural stone swimming pool and a traditional wooden ‘kosk’ or tree/summerhouse, which is a favourite place for siestas and evening gatherings.
Sleeping accommodation is in traditional nomadic yurts. These are circular wooden framed permanent ‘tents’ which are very comfortable and spacious, being equipped with “proper” beds, electricity, fans and have wooden floors. There are a couple of rooms in the farmhouse. Meals are delicious and in the style of Turkish village cooking, using fresh local produce, mainly vegetarian, and occasionally fresh local fish. Yoga classes take place in the mornings and late afternoon in the vine covered yoga shala, where often the only sound to be heard is a shepherd’s flute or the tinkling of goat bells in the surrounding hills.
Huzur Vadisi offers stunning scenery, clear night skies, great walking in the pine forest to spectacular view points and exceptionally warm hospitality in a very peaceful environment. Included in the holiday is a full day boat trip around the beautiful bay of Gocek, anchoring in quiet coves for lunch, tea and swimming. There will be one free afternoon and one free morning during the week. The local village of Gocek which is only a twenty minute taxi ride away has a pretty marina with shops, little bars and restaurants, providing all amenities.
Jun 1 - Jun 8, 2009 HUZUR VADISI, TURKEY £675.00 (single supp. £175.00 )
Jun 1 - Jun 15, 2009 2 wks HUZUR VADISI, TURKEY £1,280.00 (single supp. £350.00 )
Jun 8 - Jun 15, 2009 HUZUR VADISI, TURKEY £675.00 (single supp. £175.00 )
The August/September weeks can be taken as a one or two week holiday.
Price: One week £675. Two weeks - £1280.00
Prices do not include flights or insurance. The price is inclusive of accommodation on a twin share basis, full board (mainly vegetarian), all yoga tuition, group transfers (on selected flights only) to and from Huzur Vadisi and one full days boat trip each week. Single rooms carry a supplement of £185 although it should be noted that availability of single accommodation is always limited and dependent on group numbers.
Please Note: We will advise you of selected flights to Dalaman airport which will have the advantage of free transfer to Huzur Vadisi. Those arriving in Turkey on other flights should make their own way to Huzur Vadisi via taxi, at their own expense. We will give you all necessary information and directions. Massage treatments are available throughout your stay. Payments are made directly to your therapist.
Please Note: A non-refundable DEPOSIT is required with a completed Booking Form to secure your place, subject to availability.
Full payment is due 6 weeks before the start of the holiday. No reminders will be sent.
It is a condition of this vacation that each person has personal travel insurance appropriate to activity and fitness centred holidays.
BOOKING FORM
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VILLA FERRAIA, TUSCANY, ITALY
VENUE - Villa Ferraia is located 26 kilometres south of Siena and sits on a secluded hilltop. The massive task of restoring the buildings (since destructon in the Second World War) has been going on since the early 90s when the property was purchased by Vittoria and Patrizia Cambria - guests were first hosted at the property in July 2007. The result is truly stunning. A large infinity swimming pool, 3 hot tubs and a sauna overlook the beautiful valley below and strolling around the lovely landscaped grounds is a pleasure in itself. For the more adventurous there are hiking trails through the many square miles of private forest.
Stargazers will enjoy the observatory, complete with a high-tech telescope, far from the light pollution of modern civilization. The local astronomical society is at our guests' disposal to explain the wonders of the night skies above.
A separate medieval stone building houses the library, a state-of-the-art cinema and lounges in which to relax and enjoy a movie or a book. There are several secluded sitting areas, which can be used for moments of solitude or social gatherings, in particular the outdoor lounge space called 'Domus Romano'.
PRICES INCLUDE - Daily maid service, twin share accommodation in en-suite rooms (single rooms at additional supplement subject to availability), full breakfast, lunch, dinner and all yoga classes. The price does not include any transfers, flights, insurance, laundry service, soft or alcoholic drinks.
SCHEDULE - Yoga classes take place in the mornings and late afternoons, with one afternoon and one morning off, to allow for private/group excursions to the many delights on offer in Tuscany. On request we can arrange local horse riding from the owner's private and renowned riding stables, walking tours, a cooking class, mountain bike riding, hot air balloon trips, aerial flights over Tuscany, a day at the shepherd's cottage making pecorino cheese, wine and olive oil tasting
JUNGLE YOGA ON KHAO SOK LAKE, THAILAND- January 11 - January 21 2009 - £795 per person (not including flight or insurance)
Two Centre Holiday:
Railei Beach Club, Krabi, & Khao Sok Lake
**Booking now. Places are limited!**
VENUE - You will spend 10 nights on Khao Sok Lake, a secrect paradise destination deep within the National Park. You will take an awe inspiring boat journey on to a short hike (20 mins) through lush primary rainforest to our own private lake where no other tourists will be staying. Your destination is a small, floating bamboo village community, set up as a perfect yoga venue, with separate huts with interconnecting bamboo walkways and a floating bamboo yoga shala. The entire village is made out of bamboo and floats on tree trunk platforms!
LOCAL AREA - The lake offers sensational lake and cliff vistas, snorkelling, kayaking, primary rainforest, extraordinary wildlife including hornbills and gibbons. The pristine moist evergreen forest abounds with wildlife and fascinating plants. The park provides an adventure for botanists, environmentalists, naturalists and anyone interested in exploring plant and wildlife in a rain forest. The mountains in the park are intersected by a range of limestone karsts (tall cliff-like formations, some nearly 1000 metres), leftovers of a coral reef system that stretched across the seas of South-East Asia millions of years ago.
ACCOMMODATION - Bamboo huts with interconnecting bamboo walkways.
CLASSES - The two classes will take place in the beautiful outdoor yoga sala, also on the water. You will not find a more stunning place to practise your yoga.
CATERING – You will enjoy amazing Thai food featuring freshwater lake fish and rainforest grown vegetables.
PRICE INCLUDES – Bus transfer from Surathani airport to the Wildlife Sanctuary (only if you are able to fit in with group timings.) ; 10 nights twinboard; yoga classes; boat transfer to Khao Sok Lake; breakfast/lunch/dinner on Khao Sok.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE – Flights; travel insurance; airport transfer from the airport to the sanctuary UNLESS part of recommended group travel; boat transfers IF NOT part of group; airport transfers on departure from Khao Sok; dinner at first venue. NOR does it include the National Park entrance fee of 400 baht. (£6.50) If you are travelling outside of the group, transport from the airport to Boat Pier is 3,000 baht per van (hold 6 ppl) (£50), and the boat fee is 3,000 baht. (£50)
On booking, please note that there is an additional charge of £12 if the paypal service is used. (We charge this on at cost.) If you would prefer to send a cheque, please make it out to Simon Low, but post it to Sophy Williams at 37 Bar End Road, Winchester, Hants, UK, SO23 9NP. Or we can give you our bank details if you would like to do a bank transfer. If you do this from a non-UK bank account, there is a £10 bank charge.
TRAVEL – We recommend that you book your flights through our preferred travel agent Travel Places, although this is not obligatory. Travel Places will be aware of the best flight available at the time of booking and tell you which flight we recommend. Please be sure to ask to speak to the Simon Low Yoga account manager Emily Sutton on +44 (0) 01903 832888, email: emilys@travelplaces.co.uk or via www.travelplaces.co.uk
Suggested route is arrival into Bangkok and then an internal flight onto Surathani. We will look after you with regard to getting you from Surathani airport to Khao Sok Lake. The holiday schedule and internal transportation information will be sent to you approximately 1 month before departure. Any required ‘arrivals’ bus transfer bookings will be arranged well in advance of your arrival. Each student will need to carry Thai baht for restaurant/cafe meals, shopping and bus / boat transfer charges, beverages, and personal expenditure.
NB: It is a condition of this vacation that each person has personal travel insurance appropriate to activity and fitness centred holidays
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