RIVER FLOW Retreats
Wales
RETREATS, GATHERINGS
& WILD ESCAPES
IN THE BLACK MOUNTAINS
OF WALES
Queer Nature
A Retreat for LGBTQ+ Belonging
2 nights 16th -18th October 2026
3 nights 18th - 21st June 2027
Reconnect with the natural world and your true self at our Queer Nature Retreat, a safe and inspiring space for the LGBTQ+ community. Experience mindful practices, guided yoga, and immersive moments in nature. This retreat invites you to explore identity, celebrate connection, and rejuvenate your spirit, all set amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Welsh countryside. Come and discover the joy of being fully yourself in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Fire and Ice
Sauna & Cold Water Swimming Retreat
2 nights 6th - 8th November 2026
2 nights 15th -17th January 2027
Experience the magic of contrast at our 2026 Fire & Ice Retreat—a rejuvenating weekend of wild swimming, sauna rituals, gentle yoga, and nourishing food. Set in the heart of Mid Wales, this retreat is designed to restore your body and spirit through elemental practices that boost circulation, ease stress, and reconnect you with nature’s rhythms. You'll leave feeling refreshed, realigned, and deeply grounded in yourself and the season.
Nestled in Words:
The Book of Winter
A Reading Retreat for Hay Winter Festival
4 Nights -26th - 30th November 2026
Join us for a four-night Nestled in Words Reading Retreat, hosted by Simon Savidge and taking place alongside Hay Festival Winter Weekend. Based at Chapel on the Green, this cosy winter escape offers the perfect balance of festival events, quiet reading time and meaningful conversation with fellow book lovers.
Spend your days exploring Hay-on-Wye and the festival programme before returning to nourishing home-cooked meals, fireside discussions and peaceful evenings with a good book. With optional morning yoga, winter walks and plenty of time to slow down, rest and recharge, this retreat is a chance to embrace the quieter season and immerse yourself in the joy of reading.
Rooted in Community, Surrounded by Nature.
Our year-round programme brings together wild swimming, walking and yoga, alongside queer gatherings, reading retreats and weekends exploring witchcraft and magic. Each retreat offers something different, but all are rooted in nature, shared experiences, nourishing food and time to reconnect.
Treatment
Thai Fusion Massage
Enjoy a deeply tailored Thai Fusion Massage, performed fully clothed on a futon mat or massage table — your choice. Using hands, feet, knees, and elbows, this treatment stretches muscles, manipulates joints, and targets acupressure points to promote flexibility, mobility, and energy flow. Available at our home studio or in the comfort of your home, it’s like experiencing the benefits of yoga without lifting a finger.
Host
Facilitators & Teachers
Host your own bespoke retreat amidst the ancient, natural beauty of the Black Mountains in Wales. With spacious accommodation for up to 11 guests, optional studio space, optional catering, and all necessary equipment provided, you can create an unforgettable experience tailored to your vision
