The Woods Retreat
with Emily Johnson
September 18 - 21, 2026
Join us on a 3-night escape to nature in a stunning village of handcrafted yurts and log cabins in a woodland valley.
We’ve heard the term ‘rewild’…. well, this is it. The weekend is to disconnect from our busy lives, get back to nature, eat healthy, delicious food, laugh with old and new friends, and slowly get back to who we really are away from the stresses of everyday life.
THE VENUE
Campwell Woods is magical handcrafted eco-village nestled on the side of a wild wooded valley near Bath.
With comfortable beds and wood-burners, this retreat offers a chance to immerse yourself in the beauty and simplicity of nature, while still enjoying comfort.
Surrounded by woodland, valleys and footpaths, the setting offers a true chance to slow down, disconnect from our busy lives, and let our souls soak in nature.
THE ACCOMMODATION
You’ll stay in comfortable and cozy cabins and yurts. Each option has proper beds, comfy bedding, and a woodburner. Toilets and hot showers are in a shared block. (The showers with a woodland valley view are always a hit!)
Carvers Cabin (Max 4 people)- 1x king size bed and bunk beds. KS bed can be 2x singles
Yurtup (Max 3 people)- double bed and space for another single bed
Yurtis (Max 3 people)- double bed and space for another single bed
Yurtend–(Max 2 people) – double bed or 2 singles
Waney Cabin (1 person) – double bed
Hairy Cabin (1 person) – double bed
Yurtdown (Max 3 people) – double bed and single bed
Cob round (Max 2 people) – king sized OR 2 singles
THE YOGA
Twice daily yoga will take place in an indoor wooden yurt with a cozy woodburner, or in a covered outdoor yoga deck, weather permitting.
The yoga will be a mix of vinyasa flow, gentle hatha, restorative and yoga nidra. All levels of yoga experience are very welcome.
THE LOCATION
The retreat centre is located about 6 miles from Bath in Cherry Wood, Oakford Lane SN14 8FE.
It is set in a secluded woodland valley with endless footpaths and hikes. The River Avon is nearby for swimming or paddleboarding.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Between 8-9am – Breakfast snacks available, teas & coffees
9-10:30am – Morning Yoga (Vinyasa Flow)
10:30am – Brunch
Free time to rest and/or explore (walks, sauna, swim)
5:30-7pm – Evening Yoga (Restorative or Yin)
7pm – Dinner
About the Leaders
Emily Johnson
Emily is the founder of Wild Thing Retreats and The Movement, a yoga studio in Sussex, England. Originally from southern California and with a background in dance, Emily has been practicing yoga since 2000 and teaching since 2014. She’s a senior yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals, and has run yoga teacher trainings and retreats […]
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