Nourishing day retreats by the sea for body, mind and soul.
These retreats are run a few times a year, so join the mailing list if you wish to be kept in the loop re. future dates.
Next dates:
Sat 26th September [SOLD OUT]
Sat 31st October
This retreat will celebrate Samhain, traditionally a time to mark the beginning of winter and welcome in the ‘dark half’ of the year. The day is an opportunity to pause and reflect and to set intentions for the darker months, to think about what we wish to bloom and flourish in our own lives come the spring. It will be a beautiful day, finishing with a deeply nourishing candlelit yin session.
Join Elise at Gather, a beautiful wellness space overlooking Ramsgate Harbour, for a day of movement, reflection, rest and connection. Set against a backdrop of sea views and fresh coastal air, this retreat is an invitation to slow down, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself.
This day is for EVERYONE, no yoga or movement experience required.
The day will begin with an extended Vinyasa Yoga and Qi Flow practice, designed to energise and awaken both body and mind. You’ll then enjoy a seasonal lunch prepared by Naomi Grady, a natural chef with a passion for nourishing food that supports wellbeing, connection, and balance. Her beautiful seasonal dishes are designed to energise and restore.
In the afternoon, you’ll be guided through reflective journaling and intention-setting practices for the year ahead (this is just for you, no sharing required), followed by a Somatic Dance (two left feet welcome, you do not need any dance experience!) to release stress and find joy in movement. We will then settle into a deeply restorative Embodied Yin session. We’ll close the day together in circle, leaving you feeling lighter, grounded and renewed.
A joyful and restorative day to release, reset and reconnect.
Just over an hour from London by train, Ramsgate makes the perfect day retreat escape — or stay for the weekend and enjoy more time by the sea with one of our recommended hotels or Airbnbs (details below).
About your host
Elise is an experienced yoga and movement teacher with over seven years of teaching experience and more than 700 hours of training. Over the past several years, she has hosted sold-out retreats across the UK and Europe, and is now excited to bring her retreat experience to her adopted hometown of Ramsgate.
A dancer at heart, Elise’s classes are rooted in flowing, embodied movement and thoughtfully curated music, creating spaces that feel both grounding and joyful. Alongside dynamic movement practices, Elise has studied Yin Yoga extensively, completing three specialised Yin trainings. Yin is a slow meditative style of yoga where passive poses are held for a longer period of time, releasing tensions in deeper tissues. Her sessions are gently infused with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, inviting you to connect more deeply with yourself, the rhythms of the seasons, and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
Journaling has also been a central part of Elise’s personal practice for many years, complementing her work with movement and mindfulness. Reflection and writing are woven throughout her retreats, with guided prompts designed to help you slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with what matters most.
Booking
10am - 5pm
10% Early Bird Discount until Sept 16th (Full price £120)
Tickets are non-refundable, but I will always try my best to fill the spot and refund you if I can.
Travel & Accommodation
Ramsgate is just over an hour from London on the train so very easy if you would like to come down for the day. If you would like to make a weekend out of the retreat, then I would recommend these local hotels or Airbnb, all just a few minutes walk from the venue:
Reviews
“In a world that rewards optimisation, perfection and the next new trend, the Ramsgate Retreat with Elise provided me with the space to just be me; to slow down and to reconnect with my body and the magic of movement. I stopped thinking about my to do lists, what I looked like, whether I was good enough. Elise is an excellent guide, skilful and knowledgeable, she pays attention to everyone and is extremely perceptive of the energy of the room and the needs of the individual. Thank you Elise, I left the retreat feeling grounded in the height of summer and full of energy to continue giving, in my own way, back to my community and the world.”
Josipa“What a truly wonderful experience. The retreat was thoughtfully curated from start to finish, with a beautiful balance of vinyasa yoga, Qi Gong, journaling, and a delicious, nourishing lunch. Every session felt intentional and left me feeling calmer, more grounded, and genuinely refreshed. It was the perfect opportunity to disconnect from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with myself. I left with a clear mind, a full heart, and so much gratitude. One of the best days I’ve had in a long time highly recommend it to anyone looking for a meaningful reset.’’
Mahima“I‘m a total novice when it comes to yoga and have always wanted to try it, so I joined Elise’s Ramsgate Retreat Day and what a wonderful day it was. Elise immediately put me at ease, and I felt very included as she offered alternatives for some movements more suited to my ability.
There was a lovely energy in the group, and the day was restorative, enlightening and fun. Elise has a wonderful aura, and her retreat was carefully planned, she managed to combine all the elements of the day into a beautiful treat for the body and mind.
If you get the chance to experience a Retreat Day you’ll come away feeling a hundred times better at the end of the day, I’m definitely going to book in again, and continue on my yoga journey.”
Mary-Anne