Summer Jam
28th - 30th June 2024
Chafford Park
Summer Jam
Welcome to Summertime Jam, a weekend yoga retreat bursting with all the ingredients needed to inspire joy, laughter and wellness. Open-air yoga, fresh seasonal salads, star-lit evenings, swimming, not to mention a few secret ingredients to fill the longer daylight hours. A time to share experiences that ripen our sense of well-being and vitality where 'the living is easy'.
Carefully crafted by the dream team of Lucy & Greta at Flow this weekend retreat is not to be missed. We’ll be staying within the stunning Chafford Park in Kent, dating back to the 17th century. You’ll be free to roam their 300-plus acres of ancient woodland including a wild meadow field, vast pond and flowing river.
Much like our Winter Yoga Jam edition, which is now in its 9th glorious year, every aspect of this weekend has been designed to offer you the most luxurious well-being escape.
Sometimes, we need time away to unplug from our day-to-day so we can fully relax and recharge. Take time for yourself in the middle of the year with a fully inclusive retreat.
Reconnect with your body, relax your mind and spend time with like-minded souls!
All bookings must be made by Friday 14th June for catering and planning purposes.
Our Venue
Chafford Park
Only a stone’s throw from Tunbridge Wells, Chafford Park is tucked away in a picturesque valley, located between the villages of Ashurst and Fordcombe and a hop and skip from Groombridge.
Once you’ve driven down the long winding drive towards the ample parking area you feel like you’re stepping back in time and into the warm embrace of nature at its finest.
There are two barns at Chafford Park where many of our group activities will be held unless the sunshine calls us out onto the awaiting fields.
Expect to take a long sigh as you arrive and begin to roam free amongst the trees, beside the pond and beyond into the ancient woodland and running streams.
Sprinkling joy into June
Get ready to step into the wild, explore the ‘soft animal of your body’*, tune into your authentic self and tune out the world for a while. This retreat will invite an opportunity to unplug, restore and reset, nourishing and recharging yourself for the months to come.
Our Summertime Jam is not limited in numbers so expect Chafford Park to expand into a Flow festival feel, full of smart, compassionate individuals with warm hearts, big smiles and open arms.
*Mary Oliver
Your Retreat Guides
Greta & Lucy have been teaming up and running Yoga Jams together for over 5 years and have established a winning formula of trust, love and authenticity. For this new summertime adventure expect something a little different that embraces all the delights of a British Summertime.
Think flowers in our hair, yoga practice in T-shirt and shorts, strawberries and cream followed by some wild sounds, open campfires and evening adventures. We’ll be joined by inspiring special guest teachers offering you a few surprises, some new experiences and a chance to expand into the fullness of you.
Lucy Parker
Lucy offers a fully rounded 360-degree approach to health and wellbeing. She has a welcoming and creative approach that uses yogic principles as a steady foundation to help carefully manage the complex demands of everyday life. She has been practising yoga since 1990 and teaching since 2010. She qualified as a registered Counsellor & Coach in 2023, adding an understanding of the human psyche to her extensive knowledge of our unique soma. Lucy incorporates her psychotherapy training into 1:1 and group work to add a depth of awareness for her clients from a fully rounded bio-psycho-social perspective.
Greta Sani
Greta has been practising yoga since 2005 and continues to develop her practice with verve. Yoga has guided her through sometimes choppy waters including major surgery but ultimately, it makes her feel strong, flexible and centred in mind/body; this she passionately transmits in her teaching. Greta’s classes authentically weave the ancient yogic tradition into a relevant modern practice re-connecting innate body/breath wisdom. She has become a much-loved and respected teacher locally and in London since she qualified from Triyoga (390hrs) in 2017.
Julia Leitner
Hello my name is Julia aka Next Stop is Venus. Just to say, the alter ego wasn’t my idea! Some years ago, in my dream this moniker was whispered into my ear. And, as I take heed of such messages, you now find me journeying on a path of sound, music and healing. As a lifelong musician, I draw on my experience with reiki, anthroposophic homeopathy, astrology, yoga and more.
During the sonic voyage, the listeners lie down to receive cosmic harmonies created by gongs, alchemy crystal bowls as well as voice and other ancient instruments. A safe space to relax and drop into a deep meditative state enhancing high levels of creativity, insights, ideas, flow and transformation. Benefits associated with sound meditations include improving sleep issues and reducing stress levels and anxiety.
Julia will be blessing us with her harmonies on both Friday and Saturday evening.
We are also thrilled to be joined by Flow’s own Alice Bowen, who brings us a glorious Rhythm is a Dancer session to move, dance and express ourselves fully on Saturday evening and Sonja Aiken, who will be running a soothing, sensory journey through her Aroma Yoga session as well as enticing you to take a dip in the Chafford streams.
Together our Flow collective will offer you a fantastic, sweet jam of yogic treats. We’ve got you covered with gentle meditation and inward reflection with Lucy, poetic yogic sequencing and uplifting movement with Greta and some wonderful challenges and opportunities to try new teachers, practices and experiences at each event.
Sleeping under the stars
Oh my, this is going to be lush! Your favourite bits of camping without any of the downsides!
Expect your stunning bell tent to be fully erected, dressed and ready for your arrival. It’ll be donned with the finest flooring and rugs, furnished with a low table and comfortable freshly made beds.
Each tent is also adorned with plants, decorations, fairy lights, a lantern and even bunting. We’re oh so excited for this!
Amenities are a short hop, skip and jump away into a fully plumbed-in, purpose-built, luxurious shower and w/c block also featuring a small kitchenette.
You can be sure of a hot shower, a reliable loo flush and a hot cup of tea to enjoy as the sunrises.
NB > See FAQ’s below for more information.
Or, a roof over your head
We’re aware of our guest’s individual preferences and if you’re more of a home bird than a wildcat we have you covered.
The Long Barn at Chafford Park is super stunning, luxurious and beautifully presented. You’ll have everything on hand for your creature comforts and more.
Choose from one of the 6 elegant bedrooms offering double ensuite, double or single accommodation.
You can also then stretch out in the open plan kitchen and living area or open up the doors to welcome in the birdsong.
Please note accommodation in the Long Barn is exclusively for 10 guests only. Don’t delay in booking your room before it’s too late!
NB > See FAQ’s below for more information.
Delicious & Nutritious
Chafford Kitchen’s Di Bella has cooked up a storm of summertime vegetarian specials to offer you the freshest of local ingredients, all cooked lovingly on-site and served ‘al fresco’ wherever the weather allows.
Expect delicious evening meals by the campfire, morning overnight oats & compote, afternoon tea & cake and luxurious Sunday brunch under the shade of the trees.
You’ll also be free to help yourself to ample fresh iced waters, herbal teas and tasty treats throughout the day.
Should the urge arise a glass of cool beer or wine will be on hand to toast the sundown.
NB > See FAQ’s below for more information.
Treatments, cycling, wild swimming and more…
If you need a little extra TLC we’ll be inviting some of our most loved guest massage therapists to ease away those stubborn aches and pains and offer you some 1:1 support. Ben will also be on hand to offer osteopathy to guests as will Lucy who will be handcrafting individual wellbeing packages to guests on request.
Kent is an excellent playground for keen cyclists and we've our own resident bike enthusiast and aficionado right here, in Ben. So if you want to bring your partner and their thing is more bike ride than yoga practice then we've got you covered! Daily excursions will be arranged depending on the group that gathers and how far you fancy taking it, trip to the coast maybe?!
Finally, for the adventurous, Chafford hosts its own wild swimming areas for an invigorating, refreshing dip.
More information, prices and booking details available in June. All treatments will be an extra charge, wild swimming is free!
NB > See FAQ’s below for more information.
Where to sleep, cost and booking
We’ve a selection of different accommodation options for you to choose from, whether that’s Glamping in the wildflower field or staying within the beautiful interiors of The Long Barn. You can come alone, with your partner or with friends. We have all options covered and even a choice to pay in two instalments when preferred.
NB> All bookings must be made by Friday 14th June for catering and planning purposes.
Glamping under the stars
You can choose from:
Glamping for one in a double bed - £595
Glamping for two in a twin or double bed - £495 pp
Glamping with friends, three friends sharing, each in a single bed - £465 pp
Glamping with friends, four friends sharing, each in a single bed - £445 pp
NB> Please see the FAQ’s below for what is included in your Bell Tent
All bookings must be made by Friday 14th June for catering and planning purposes.
Long Barn House
You can choose from:
Luxury Double Ensuite - £570 pp
Double Room - £520 pp
Single Room - £620
Please note that accommodation in the Long Barn is exclusively for 10 guests only. Don’t delay in booking your chosen room before it’s too late! Once it’s full, it’s full.
NB> Please see the FAQ’s below for what is included with your stay in the Long Barn
All bookings must be made by Friday 14th June for catering and planning purposes.
Dates & Times
We’ll arrive, park up, and kick off our shoes ready to don our flip-flops by 3 pm on Friday 28th June.
Departure time is 3 pm on Sunday 30th June. Farewell Chafford Park, until next time…
During the first week of June, guests will receive the full schedule of the events, a treatment list and other essential details.
Payment Options
We can offer you the opportunity to pay in up to two instalments, a deposit of £200 to secure your booking and a balance payment due on 27th May 2024.
All bookings must be made by Friday 14th June for catering and planning purposes.
What’s Included
Easy parking
All yoga classes
All group activities
All food and plenty of iced water and herbal tea
Opportunity to go on guided walks
Opportunity to go wild swimming
Wifi in communal areas
Not Included
Any treatments booked in advance
Any alcoholic drinks, available on site
Special Events:
Watch this space as our weekend takes shape, guest teachers join us and special events are confirmed:
FAQs
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• Halfmoon floor matting
• Camp beds
• Bedding including a 135.f tog duvet and pillow each
• Rug
• Table
• Artificial plant
• Pole decoration
• Fairy lights & lantern
• Bunting
• Tent label
• Door mat
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You’ll need to sashay over to the Hop Barn for wifi, that’s only if you really can’t imagine going tech-free for a day or two.
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Amenities are a short hop, skip and jump away into a fully plumbed-in, purpose-built, luxurious shower and w/c block also featuring a small kitchenette.
You can be sure of a hot shower, a reliable loo flush and a hot cup of tea to enjoy as the sunrises.
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Yes! Please treat this as a luxurious weekend away from it all for you both.
They might like to join in with some sessions or book a treatment. They may also wish to take their bike out for a spin or with our keen cyclists groups?
Don’t forget the option to go wild-swimming or simply star gaze!
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June is a very stable month so we are hoping for bright skys and clear sunny days.
However, the barns at Chafford Park are there and waiting with a roof over our heads for yoga and group activities should the need arise.
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All our food will be lovingly prepared by Chaffords Kitchen, Di Bella.
All food will be vegetarian.
Dairy-free or gluten-free options can be available when pre-ordered.
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With over 300 acres at their disposal Chafford is blessed with some of the most wonderful walks where you’ll be rewarded with some stunning views.
Maps and signs will guide you on your way.
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• Fully functional kitchen area for any midnight feast needs
• All laundry and towels
• All bathroom toiletry items
• Smart TV and Wifi
• Fireplace for additional vavavoom…..
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The Long Barn has it’s own wifi for guests
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The two luxury double ensuite rooms have their own bathrooms.
The other two double and two single rooms share a bathroom.
The Long Barn only has room to accommodate 10 guests in total so don’t delay in booking your space before they all go.
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Yes, we welcome everyone from beginners to more advanced practitioners and will offer something for everyone to enjoy and experience throughout the weekend.
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Yes, Chafford Park has ample parking for everyone in a designated parking area.
Drop the car off and forget about it for the duration of your stay.
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If you’re a keen cyclist do get in touch and we can form a team to head off into the Kentish countryside together.
There’ll be time for two organised rides and these will be planned and discussed with the group in advance.
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Yes, we did!
Chafford Park is blessed with a choice of options for wild swimming and we’ll be taking groups out for a cool dip.
Just the ticket on a hot summer day.
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Sorry, not this time!
For Summer Jam we’re an adults-only group. You’ll need to find someone to look after the little ones for this weekend away.