Heat.
Cold.
Stillness.
A private countryside retreat at Barlow Woodseats Hall.
A Place to Reset
The Retreat is a quiet corner of Barlow Woodseats Hall, created for slowing down, switching off and spending a little time outdoors.
Move between the warmth of the sauna, cold water and moments of stillness, surrounded by the Derbyshire countryside.
No rush. No complicated routines. Just time to reset.
The Ritual
There’s no complicated programme to follow. The Retreat is about moving between heat, cold and stillness, at your own pace.
WARM
Settle into the sauna. Slow down and let the warmth do its work.
PLUNGE
Step into the cold. Stay for as little or as long as feels right.
Heat. Cold. Stillness.
No stopwatch. No competition. No right way to do it.
PAUSE
Dry off, sit outside or retreat to the summerhouse. Read, talk, have a drink — or simply do nothing.
REPEAT
When you’re ready, begin again. Move through another round, or stay exactly where you are.
Your Time at the Retreat
Your time at The Retreat is yours to use however you need it.
Move between the sauna and cold plunge, take a seat outside, disappear into the summerhouse with a book, or simply enjoy doing very little for a while.
The space is deliberately small and private, with a maximum of four people at a time. Come alone, with a partner or bring a few friends.
There’s no schedule once you’re here. Just space, time and the Derbyshire countryside around you.
Your time. Your pace.