“Root & Rest”

A Weekend of Yoga, Plant-Based Food & Cooking Retreat in Stunning Nature”

Ash,Nr Canerbury -Kent

As summer's warmth gives way to autumn's grounding energy, we invite you to pause, reset, and reconnect.

Root & Rest is a nourishing autumn retreat in a lovely manor in Ash, Kent—a place where nature, stillness, and community harmonise.

This intimate retreat is limited to eight guests, creating a warm space to unwind and reconnect with yourself.

What makes Roots & Rest truly special—and unlike most retreats—is the chance to join immersive, hands-on vegan cooking workshops led by the vibrant and talented plant-based chef, Bogdan Co. This unique feature combines the wellbeing benefits of yoga and reflection with the creative nourishment of learning directly from an expert chef.

Together, you’ll explore simple, nourishing, and delicious recipes you can easily recreate at home — leaving you not only restored but inspired with new skills and ideas to support your wellbeing long after the retreat ends.

Expect laughter, creativity, colour, and flavour—this rare blend of joyful learning and deep nourishment is what sets Roots & Rise apart from typical yoga or cooking retreats.

Why Autumn?

Autumn is a time of letting go, grounding, and returning inward. This retreat has been thoughtfully curated to help you:

• Restore balance after the high energy of summer.

• Create space for reflection and clarity.

• Nourish your body with warming, seasonal foods.

• Cultivate practices that support stability and calm.

You’ll leave feeling rooted, replenished, and ready for the season ahead.

A Space to Truly Unwind

Imagine slow mornings, fresh countryside air, nourishing food, meaningful connections, and evenings wrapped in blankets by the fire, listening to music or simply enjoying the quiet.

Reserve your spot now and step into an autumn retreat designed for deep rest, growth, and transformation.

Limited Spaces

To preserve the intimate, personal nature of this retreat, spaces are limited to just 8 participants.

Book your place today — secure your invitation to a truly special and rejuvenating weekend before spaces fill.

Meet your hosts

Rooted in his Romanian heritage and guided by a lifelong fascination with herbs, wild ingredients, and functional drinks, Bogdan brings a grounded yet creative approach to retreat cuisine. His cooking celebrates seasonality, biodynamic produce, and the energetic quality of ingredients — honouring the journey from soil to gut.

Beyond the kitchen, Bogdan is known for his calm, warm, and sensitive front-of-house presence and his ability to hold space for groups. His background in fashion refined his aesthetic eye, while years of collaborating with farmers, herbalists, and artisan makers shaped his respect for authenticity and craft.

Through studies in nutrition, foraging, and authentic relating practices, he has developed a style of hospitality that feels both deeply personal and quietly elevating. For Bogdan, preparing food and drinks is an act of care and connection — a reminder that true nourishment is not only physical, but emotional and communal.

He believes the most powerful ingredient is intention, and that meals shared in presence can become moments of healing, joy, and belonging.

During the retreat, he’ll guide you through hands-on workshops, sharing recipes and techniques. Expect bold flavours, creativity and laughter

Yoga found me at a crucial turning point in my life back in 2001 while living in India. It was my own trauma and being left with little confidence in myself and who I was that got me on the mat! It didn’t take long before I noticed the profound benefits Yoga had started to have on my overall state of mind and well-being, I soon found myself on the way to the ashram in south India, embarking on my first TTC, where the course of my path would change forever! I left knowing it was my mission to share this medicine wherever my heart led me.

You can read more about me on my page here:

https://www.emilyoga.com/about-emily

Investment Fee

Earlybird -Twin Room (shared bathroom) - £430

Earlybird - Private Room (shared bathroom) - £520

Earlybird - Private Room with ensuite - £565

EARLYBIRD RATE EXPIRES AUGUST 1ST 2025

Standard rate -Twin Room (shared bathroom) - £475

Satnadar rate - Private Room (shared bathroom) - £575

Standard rate- Private Room with ensuite - £625

PLEASE NOTE: You can secure your place with just a £200 deposit. Then, pay the rest off 0% interest-free in instalments. You can pay the deposit via the link below, and I will then be in touch to work out a monthly payment plan that suits your budget between now and the start date. Please refer to my Terms and Conditions HERE.

What’s included?

• Brunch, dinner, snacks and all-day drinks

• Daily Yoga classes

• Daily Meditation

• Daily Pranayama

• Vegan Cooking Workshops with Bogdan

• Accommodation

  What’s not included?

• Any additional treatments, massages

• Any transfers to and from Manor House

Travel infromation

Travel Information:
The manor house in Ash, near Canterbury, Kent, is easily accessible by road, rail, and air. From London, the simplest route by car is via the M2 or A2, with a journey time of approximately 1–1.5 hours, depending on traffic.

By train, the fastest and most convenient stations are Canterbury West or Canterbury East, with direct services from London taking around 1 hour; from there, Ash is just a 15–20 minute taxi ride. Local taxi fares from Canterbury to Ash typically range from £25 to £40, depending on distance and time of day, based on standard regional fares.

If travelling from East Sussex (e.g. East Grinstead), the easiest route is by car via the M25 and M20, or the A21/A2, taking around 1–2 hours.

The nearest major airport is London Gatwick Airport, around 1 hour 15 minutes by car, with regular train connections from Gatwick to Canterbury (typically via London or direct regional routes) taking approximately 1.5–2 hours. We recommend pre-booking taxis to ensure a smooth, stress-free arrival.