Garth Barns and Country House is a stunning retreat centre nestled in the heart of the Welsh countryside. Surrounded by 200 acres of unspoiled natural beauty, it offers sweeping views, serene wild ponds perfect for swimming or boating, a well-equipped gym, a traditional Swedish sauna, and scenic trails for walking and hiking. This peaceful haven is designed for deep relaxation and renewal. All guest rooms are ensuite, with some offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and landscape. Guests can choose from a variety of massage treatments with different therapists and will also have the unique opportunity to work with Fran Creffield and Anna Tolson—formerly of Vital Detox—to gently release old emotional patterns and support personal transformation.

Prices

Shown below are prices per person in British Pounds. You will need to pay a 50% deposit to reserve your space. Gold Tier rooms are the largest rooms and have views and often a balcony. Silver Tier rooms are mid-sized rooms, and Bronze Tier rooms are the smallest rooms. All rooms are ensuite.

Please contact us in advance of making payment to ensure availability on the dates you intend to come. Email: info@jivahealing.com

More about the Retreat

Many people subject their bodies to harmful lifestyles and diets that inhibit the body's ability to cleanse and heal. Eating a poor diet of processed foods clogs up the digestive system with waste materials and prevents our bodies from absorbing vital nutrients, which can lead to health problems over time. Fasting allows an incredibly effective cleansing process to take place in the body that reaches down to each and every cell and tissue. All your organs receive a well-deserved rest and a much-needed clear out. After 24 hours of not eating, the energy used for digestion is redirected towards clearing out waste matter, dead and damaged cells, gas, microbes, parasites and other toxins from your system. Without the chemical interference of stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, sugar and alcohol, your body is able to find a better natural balance.

A professional nutritional adviser will support you throughout the fasting process and optional one-to-one nutritional consultations will also be available for anyone wanting to go into more depth regarding their personal health story. During the fast you will consume organic fruit and vegetable juices, barley grass, vegetable broth and mineral supplements to provide you with the nutrients you need to nurture your body, as well as detoxifying herbs that will aid in the cleansing process. Psyllium husks will provide cleansing bulk and help stave off physical hunger. Self-administered enemas are done once daily to help the body to eliminate toxins, note that these are optional. Twice daily yoga classes are complemented by fun and informative classes on nutrition and healthy eating, sustainable living, meditation and happiness. (Fasting is not safe for people who are very underweight, clinically obese, pregnant, diabetic, suffering from kidney disease or certain cancers.) Please contact us if you have any concerns about your health that you would like to discuss further before arrival.

More About our Yoga Teacher

For the past 30 years, Liz Lark has been sharing her deep passion for yoga, meeting each individual where they are, whatever their level of experience and understanding.
Since 2003, she has served on the Board of Yogacampus, where she teaches essential skills in sequencing, adjustments, and instruction. Liz also leads retreats and workshops around the globe. Central to her practice is the theme of self-care, inspired by Pema Chödrön’s insightful quote: “The root of compassion is having compassion for oneself.”
In addition to her yoga practice, Liz is an accomplished artist (@lizlarkyogaart) specializing in life drawing, color celebration and tactile clay sculpture. Her artistic pursuits enrich her teaching, emphasizing authentic movement, and she is currently studying Somatic Experiencing to enhance overall wellbeing.
Each class she leads incorporates a blend of floor work, standing poses, breath awareness, flow sequencing, balancing postures for focus, ending with body scanning and relaxation.