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2 London Street
Faringdon, England, SN7 7AA
United Kingdom

07940 542181

The Lotus Retreat is a beautiful holistic sanctuary in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.

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Events

Feb
7
to Feb 19

Treasures of the South - (Tamil Nadu and Kerala)

This Elegant coast to coast adventure takes us from the ancient shore-temples of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, via French colonial Pondicherry with it’s charming tree-lined boulevards, to the remote temple town of Kumbakonam. From here we travel further inland to explore the ghostly beauty of the Chettinad region with its thousands of deserted mansions and echoes of it’s prominence on the Spice Route, then a night in Madurai - home to India’s largest and oldest temple complex, before heading into the western ghats where we enjoy two nights in the beautiful Peryar hills, staying at an eco resort on a spice plantation. Our journey then takes us to the Keralan coast where we spend a day and night cruising through the backwaters on a traditional houseboat, before heading to our final destination - the charming colonial port of Cochin with its fascinating blend of Dutch and British history. Here we stay at the fabulous Forte Kochi hotel just a stones throw from the old harbour with its iconic Chinese fishing nets. Our hotel - once the palatial residence of a wealthy Jewish trader, since converted into a charming heritage hotel, will make the perfect base to relax and explore from at the end of our journey.

This tour will be lead by holistic therapist and India enthusiast Carrie Rossiter and yoga teacher Hari Lambani. They also run the Lotus Retreat - a holistic centre and India boutique in Oxfordshire, and Mamasita cafe and shop in Stroud.

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Oct
28
to Nov 10

Undiscovered South India

Join us on a journey of a lifetime that traces India’s Western Ghats from Kerala to Goa. Experience the luscious beauty of north Kerala’s backwaters, stay in a Jungle Retreat in the remote Wayanad Highlands, wander amongst the ruins in the lost kingdom of Hampi, and sleep just a stones throw from one of the Malabar coast’s most beautiful and tranquil beaches. Your tour starts in north Kerala where we spend two nights on the coast experiencing Kerala’s most pristine backwaters and the enthralling Theyam Ritual - staying at the Stunning Neeleshwar Hermitage, before heading inland to the Wayanad Highlands. Here we stay at an eco homestay in the heart of the Kalpetta jungle for two nights then head north, via Mysore, to the fascinating town of Hampi with it’s World Heritage monuments and magical boulder strewn landscape. Here we take three days to explore the ancient Vijayanagar kingdom’s temples before heading west to the Arabian Sea. Your journey ends in south Goa on the tranquil Colomb Bay, an area famous for its nesting turtles and deserted palm fringed sands where we stay in charming cottages just yards from the sea.

This tour will be lead by holistic therapist and India enthusiast Carrie Rossiter and yoga teacher Hari Lambani. They also run the Lotus Retreat - a holistic centre and India boutique in Oxfordshire, and Mamasita cafe and shop in Stroud..

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Nov
13
to Nov 26

Lakes and Palaces (Hidden Rajasthan)

2024 sees the launch of a brand new Lotus India Adventure: a magical journey that starts by tracing the silk route of northern Rajasthan from the painted towns of Shekawati, via Bikaner in the Thar desert, before heading south to Jodhpur fort and into Pushkar. Highlights of this trip include 3 nights in the romantic lake side city of Udaipur, riding camels and dining under starlight in the desert outpost of Bikaner, wandering the labrynthine blue streets of Jodhpur, discovering the remote painted towns of Shekawati and absorbing the magical energy or the holy lakeside town of Pushkar.

This journey takes you deep into the fascinating “valley of Kings”, a region of northern Rajasthan with an incredibly rich history and a unique desert culture. Reminders of it’s former glory as a vital role on the spice route enrich our journey in the form of incredible forts, palaces and stunning painted mansions. We then head south to the more luscious and hilly region of Ranakpur and Udaipur. All of the hotels we have chosen offer you a chance to live and breath the history and romance of the region - you will sleep in ancient converted forts (Neemrana), beautifully restored havelis (Vivanna and Seventh Heaven) and two gorgeous palaces ( Jodhpur and Rawla Narlai). Most hotels have pools and spas where you can cool off and relax in your downtime, and all offer a charming, comfortable, welcoming space in which to relax between your travels.

This tour will be lead by holistic therapist and India enthusiast Carrie Rossiter and her partner - yoga teacher Hari Lambani. Whilst we have included an abundance of fascinating activities, you will also have plenty of space to explore at leisure - Carrie and Hari are always on hand to help you make the most of your trip.

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Jul
21
3:00 PM15:00

Crystalline Sound Bath

Join Rachel for a Sunday afternoon with the singing bowls. The alchemy singing bowls are blended with crystals, precious gemstones and metals. The bowls sing harmonic tones to bring inner harmony, balance and peace at a cellular level. These sonic space holders are awakening tools that hold us to journey into a celestial sound immersion for higher healing.

A sound bath is an ancient art and a restorative rest. A gentle way to bring healing, peace and joy into all corners of our lives. It aids us to feel lighter, bringing feelings of peace and trust for our paths ahead. Rachel weaves crystal healing and plant allies into her sound baths, creating a space for us to deeply rest and heal together.  

Just bring yourself with an open heart, ready to rest and be soothed by sound.  

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Jul
12
to Jul 14

Follyfest Treats at the Lotus Retreat

FollyFest FLASH SALE and MINI TREATMENTS @ The Lotus Retreat

 

We celebrate this FOLLYFEST with an amazing FLASH SALE in our India shop.

More details coming soon.

We are also gifting you a £5.00 voucher to be spent in the cafe or our the treatment rooms with every in store purchase over £40!

Plus resident shamanic healer, massage therapist and ceremonial leader Natalie Gray is fresh back from retreat in Peru and will be offering 15 minute tasters of REIKI and INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE for only £10.00 on Saturday so contact Natalie directly to book on nataliegray.org@gmail.com

Take a break from your partying and enjoy organic coffee, a fresh pastry and a range of scrumptious cakes.

 

11:00-13:00 Reiki and Indian Head Massage with Natalie

07710822923 £10/ 15 mins

 Come and have a mini Reiki session for a short burst of reset energy, to help you relax, release and 'reboot'. Reiki works on the subtle energy field, giving you a chakra balance and energy boost to leave you feeling refreshed and more present in your body. Or help relieve shoulder and neck tension with an Indian Head Massage..

www.thelotusretreat.com

The Lotus Retreat, 2 London Street faringdon, SN77AA

 

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