World Class Yoga Retreats
BEAUTIFUL YOGA & MEDITATION RETREAT
May 2024
COMING SOON!
Reconnect with your mind, body and spirit in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the tranquil and exclusive Kilnhanger property in South-East England this September. With amazing countryside views of famous beauty spots and time to recharge, you will give yourself the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day living. Offering daily yoga, meditation, mindfulness and ayurvedic classes and workshops this retreat will empower you towards your personal intentions with yogis alike.
BENEFITS OF BOOKING YOUR YOGA RETREAT WITH US
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Welcome drinks & snacks
All yoga & meditation classes and specialist workshops
All levels from beginner to teacher
Special guests
All fresh organic and locally sourced daily meals
All dietary requirements catered
Full use of retreat facilities
Inside yoga studio with stunning views
Outside terraces to relax
Newly resurfaced tennis courts
Private outdoor luxury swimming pool to relax, take a dip and sunbathe
The garden with homegrown fruit & vegetables
Romantic flower beds & idyllic orchard & rose gardens
Private chef with fully equipped kitchen
Dining areas and lovely lounge spaces
Stunning views of the Surrey Hills
Guided walks in the countryside to explore in nature
Complimentary tea & water at all times
SPECIAL GUESTS
Experienced world-class special guests teachers & therapists
Senior Yoga Trainer, Therapeutics Specialist Alexa Kho-Hinkson
Senior Yoga & Meditation Teacher Jaina Mistry
Complimenting with daily yoga & meditation classes
Specialist workshops Mindful Living in Modern Life with Alexa & Ayurvedic Living & Nutrition with Jaina
Exceptional Private Chef Kate Bouverie offering fresh, ethical vegan and vegetarian cuisine daily
Expert Massage therapist offering specialist massages
Totalling over forty years of experience
STUNNING LOCATION
Kilnhanger in Albury
Peaceful quiet location away from the hustle & bustle of Guildford
Super Luxury Bespoke Made Shepherds Hut with kitchenette and en suite shower room
Super King Luxury Master Bedroom and en suite bath/ shower
Super lovely Single bedrooms with shared bathroom and shower rooms available
Beautiful yoga studio & outside seating areas
Spacious bedrooms
En suite bathrooms and shower rooms within the main property
Cosy lounge areas to relax
Stunning Surrey Hills and walks in the countryside
Outside terraces to relax
Newly resurfaced tennis courts
Private outdoor heated luxury swimming pool to relax, take a dip and sunbathe
Renovated to highest standard
20 minutes drive from Guildford
Private forest for walks & meditate in nature
All yoga mats, props and facilities provided
Fresh daily organic, vegan & vegetarian meals, snacks and smoothies
LOCATION INFORMATION
FACILITIES.
Kilnhanger is a home away from home location for yoga practitioners and teachers, and a mere stones throw away from London in the UK. It’s vast array of trees, herb gardens, wildlife and outstanding nature gives you time to unplug from the demands of modern day life, and take time out to reconnect with yourself.
Meeting other lovely like-minded souls will inspire and support you to manifest your personal goals and make positive changes to your wellbeing and lifestyle.
The outside heated luxury private pool located within the Kilnhanger property grounds will encourage deep rest and relaxation in the September sunshine between classes and workshops, with our expert teachers.
Travelling to Kilnhanger couldn’t be easier with direct links from London Waterloo train station to Guildford in less than forty minutes, or a short forty five minute train from Gatwick Airport to Guildford.
BEDROOMS.
This beautiful location has been fully renovated to a high standard offering flawless attention to detail in luxury and style.
Exclusive Bespoke Made Shepherds Hut Available for Sharing partners and friends or solo travellers. This includes a private kitchenette for tea and coffee, and a perfect en suite shower room.
Kilnhanger bedrooms offer stunning views and holds accommodation for solo travellers , shared twin and double rooms, and a spacious triple or quad room.
A beautiful Master King Bedroom with en suite bath and shower is available for this solo travellers looking for a touch of luxury and privacy.
Single bedrooms and the twin/double bedroom have a shared bathroom with bath, and three separate extra shower rooms.
Early bird booking is highly recommended for all rooms as spaces are limited to 10.
CUISINE.
Our wonderful chef Kate will offer fresh, delicious home-cooked organic and ethically sourced food everyday from healthy morning chia pots to an abundant brunch, tasty snacks in the day and a hearty evening dinner.
Our carefully selected menus in line with the daily yoga program will have you feeling energised, and refocused.
Welcome drinks and snacks.
Complimentary tea and water at all times.
Full board including delicious vegan & vegetarian pre-yoga bites and chia pots, a healthy hearty brunch, afternoon snacks, an abundant evening dinner plus fruit, nuts and seeds throughout catering for all dietary requirements.
TRAVELLING TO KILNHANGER, ALBURY, SURREY, UK
With a lovely, short scenic drive from Guildford to Kilnhanger in less than twenty minutes, you will feel a real sense of slowing down as you observe the wonderful natural area of the beautiful Surrey Hills, and final retreat destination.
RECONNECT IN THE SURREY HILLS OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
YOGA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Open to all level of practitioners from absolute beginner to teacher level yoga classes include therapeutic yoga, meditation, pranayama, restorative & yin yoga and yoga nidra. Classes are scheduled in the morning and late afternoons around the daily retreat schedule. Special guest workshops will take place with Alexa and Jaina throughout the weekend schedule.
LOCAL AREA, MASSAGES & TIME OUT
During the day we will have time to take leisurely walks in the beautiful countryside area amongst the beautiful Woodlands. Massages will also be available from our private massage therapist who will work around the daily schedule. If you would like to take time alone to read, or just to get some extra sleep, you are welcome to enjoy the peaceful lounge spaces inside, as well as take naps as you need.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
May 2024
Welcome to Kilnhanger with complimentary smoothies, herbal tea and healthy homemade snacks
Introduction and guide to the facilities and rooms with Alexa and Jaina
Evening Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama with Alexa & Jaina
Delicious abundant homemade vegan and vegetarian evening dinner
Massages available upon request at an additional cost
May 2024
Fresh fruit and pre-yoga bites, chia pots, fruit and tea
Mid morning energising hatha yoga and pranayama with Alexa
Delicious homemade brunch catering all requirements
Free time to relax and rejuvenate in the house, by the pool, gardens and in nature
Afternoon Philosophy Workshop talk on Mindful Living in Modern Life with Alexa
Massages available upon request at an additional cost
Complimentary homemade afternoon tea and snacks
Guided Walks in the beautiful countryside with outstanding views of the Surrey Hills
Late afternoon restorative yoga, yoga nidra, meditation and pranayama with Jaina
Nourishing healthy homemade evening dinner
May 2024
Fresh fruit and pre-yoga bites, chia pots, fruit and tea
Mid morning energising hatha yoga and pranayama with Jaina
Delicious homemade brunch catering all requirements
Massages available upon request at an additional cost
Free time to relax and rejuvenate in the house, by the pool, in the gardens and in nature
• Free time to relax and rejuvenate in the house, by the pool, in the gardens and in nature
Afternoon Lifestyle Workshop talk on Ayurvedic Living and Nutrition with Jaina
Massages available upon request at an additional cost
Complimentary homemade afternoon tea and snack
Guided Walks in the beautiful countryside with outstanding views of the Surrey Hills
Late afternoon restorative and yin yoga, yoga nidra, pranayama and meditation with Alexa
Nourishing healthy homemade evening dinner
May 2024
Fresh fruit and pre-yoga bites, chia pots and tea
Morning energising yoga and meditation with Jaina & Alexa
Delicious homemade brunch catering all requirements
Goodbyes!
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
ALEXA KHO-HINKSON
Alexa Kho-Hinkson is the Founder and Senior Yoga Trainer of Ambika Yoga having started her yogic journey in 2003. She became a regular practitioner of yoga in 2006, and was then inspired to train to become a Yoga Teacher at the International Sivananda Yoga Vendanta Ashram in Vrindavan, India in 2008.
A specialist in Yoga Therapy with over fifteen years experience training and teaching yoga and meditation worldwide, Alexa has taught a vast number of students and private clients to manage their health issues, and in extreme cases avoid surgery, or medication. She continues to be at the forefront of research in yoga, meditation and mindfulness and she is currently pursuing an MA in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation at SOAS, University of London.
She is a Registered Senior Yoga Trainer with Yoga Alliance Professionals UK as well as a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), and further offers Yoga Teacher Training Courses as well as specialist courses in the field of Yoga Therapy.
Throughout the years Alexa has gained recognition for her teaching from the NHS, London Wellbeing Festival, OM Yoga & Lifestyle Magazine, Sweaty Betty, IKEA and Natural Health Magazine, and she is also an Ambassador for M Life; a Luxury, Eco & Social Conscious Brand.
She has worked closely with Jaina Mistry during Wellbeing events at IKEA, London and private yoga events across the capital, and she can’t wait to share her next retreat at Kilnhanger with her.
Alexa is a fully accredited member and senior yoga teacher of yoga alliance professionals in the UK. Please visit www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org
JAINA MISTRY
Born into a heritage deep in yogic tradition, yoga came naturally to Jaina who started practicing yoga to manage her health in her early teens. Yoga soon became more than a physical practice when she discovered the power of meditation. With her developing awareness of the body, mind and soul she trained to become a yoga teacher with Chi Kri Yoga in 2010 realising that she wanted to share her love and passion for yoga with others who can benefit from this age old tradition.
Through her training Jaina became an advocate for providing safe spaces for women. She went onto host many women’s retreats allowing women to come together to tap into and nourish their inner wisdom. Following this she trained in pregnancy yoga with the renowned teacher Uma Dinsmore-Tuli in 2015 and has gone on to teach pregnancy yoga and become a mother herself.
Jaina is a Senior Yoga and Meditation teacher who is a member of Yoga Alliance Professionals UK. She has taught an array of classes, workshops, retreats, events including on stage at Wembley Stadium for the UK Welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jaina met Alexa in 2014 and instantly felt a deep bond, connection and mutual love for yoga. They have worked together on several events to inspire others to practice yoga and they look forward to sharing their teachings for greater health and wellbeing at the retreat.
SPECIAL GUESTS
KATE BOUVERIE
Kate is a talented and experienced retreat chef, who folds love and care into all she creates, both in the kitchen and in daily life. A keen yogi and meditation practitioner herself, Kate knows intuitively and at first hand what retreat guests are looking for in the meals they receive on retreat.
Her aim is to provide nourishment in the form of healthy, delicious and nutritious meals, prepared with love and beautifully presented, using seasonal, sustainably and ethically sourced, local and organic whole ingredients wherever possible. She even brings along ingredients foraged from the English hedgerows or harvested from her allotment if seasonally appropriate!
Kate’s consciousness in the kitchen translates into food which is not only full of flavour but also bursting with Prana, and guests frequently comment that they can taste the love that has gone into Kate’s dishes. She strongly believes that food should taste good, look good and make you feel good, and she hopes that guests will leave feeling nourished, nurtured and inspired to eat well. Kate has lived and worked in Egypt, and has travelled to India and Europe being fascinated by traditions, ideas and food from around the world.
LEILA DAVIS
Leila has an Advanced Clinical Massage (Level 5) qualification from the highly acclaimed Jing Massage School in Brighton. She originally has a background as a Yoga and Fitness instructor so has always had a keen interest in anatomy and physiology as well as mindfulness and movement principles.
Leila offers Clinical and Holistic Massage aimed at relaxing the whole body and helping to ease any tightness whilst providing a full relaxation massage using a combination of Eastern and Western massage techniques along with trigger point therapy, myofascial release, sports massage, therapeutic massage and acupressure point work.
Leila has an understanding of chronic pain patterns, and understanding these helps to relieve clients' specific areas of muscular tension and discomfort. Amongst other holistic health benefits, clinical and holistic massage particularly improves mobility, increases range of motion and loosens tight muscle tissue. By improving blood circulation and increasing drainage to these areas, it can allow the release of toxins and bring nutrients to the affected tissues.
She believes massage is one of the most ancient healing arts in the world and believes you don’t have to have a specific physical problem to have a massage; it is not only beneficial for tired or tense muscles but also for one’s general state of mind. A massage can be tailored to a person’s specific needs, taking into account general health and well-being, as well as any specific injuries or problems.
PRICING & ROOM INFORMATION
Luxury Bespoke Made Shepherds Hut with Kitchenette & En Suite
£895 per person or
£1,345 single
Luxury Single Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms
£1,005
Luxury Cosy Double/Twin Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms
£935 per person
Luxury Super King Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bath & Shower (single occupancy)
£1,045
Cosy Bunk Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms
£805 per person
PRICING
Luxury Bespoke Made Shepherds Hut with Kitchenette & En Suite: £895 per person or £1,295 single
Luxury Super King Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bath & Shower (single occupancy): £995
Luxury Single Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms: £895
Luxury Cosy Double/Twin Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms: £845 per person
Cosy Bunk Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms: £715 per person
NORMAL NON-SALE RATE:
Luxury Bespoke Made Shepherds Hut with Kitchenette & En Suite: £895 per person or £1,345 single
Luxury Super King Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bath & Shower (single occupancy): £1,045
Luxury Single Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms:
Luxury Cosy Double/Twin Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms: £935 per person
Cosy Bunk Bedroom with Shared Bathroom and Shower Rooms: £805 per person
ROOM INFORMATION
Beautiful Luxury Bespoke Made Single Shepherds Hut with Kitchenette & En Suite set by the main Kilnhanger property. Stunning views of the Surrey Hills.
Beautiful Luxury Super King Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bath & Shower.
Super cosy Single, Double, Twin or Bunk Bedrooms are available for guests for the full duration of the retreat.
Limited en suites are available, and 10 spaces in total, therefore early bird booking is highly recommended.
Please specify your choice of room and any sharing friends or partners so this can be catered for appropriately.
Please note transfers and massage appointments are not included in the cost of this retreat.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Easy access from London Gatwick Airport for European Arrivals with regular train services to Guildford Town.
London Waterloo train station has regular trains directly to Guildford town in less than forty minutes.
Kilnhanger is a short 20 minute drive from Guildford train station by car.
For more information about this retreat, or to request an application form or brochure, please contact Alexa via e-mail or mobile phone:
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment plans are available, please contact us directly for details.
After the early bird deadline the normal rate stated above will apply, with the initial deposit of £200 to hold your space, and all subsequent monies due no later than four weeks before the retreat itself.
Please note massages and travel to and from the retreat itself are not included in the package price.
Payments can be made by direct banking transfer facilities (no fees) or swipe (1.6% card transaction fee applies).
I spent one week in Ibiza with Alexa with a small group of like minded, fun loving Yogis, of all levels. Alexa is a truly inspirational, helpful, knowledgeable and fun teacher. Having not practised yoga for sometime, I was a little apprehensive initially, but Alexa soon allayed all my worries, by just being lovely, very calm, accepting and relaxed. This is not saying she didn’t stretch us to all our individual abilities! The retreat was beautifully situated, spacious and comfortable. The food was energising, healthy, varied and very tasty. I really could not have asked for more (maybe more time there??) it was perfect in every way - amazing teacher, Great company, Great accommodation and food and the sun shined on us = heaven. Thank you - would love to do it all again and again…….
I met Alexa in Ibiza on her 2018 yoga retreat. She immediately put me at ease with her calm and easy-going energy. She is a wonderful and knowledgable yoga teacher. Having practised with the same yoga teacher for the last 2 years, I was apprehensive about starting with a new teacher. Alexa's style of teaching suited me down to a tee. During her sessions, I was able to quieten my mind and connect with body and breath. I left each session feeling rejuvenated and with a deep sense of peace. The beautiful setting was an added bonus! I am so glad that I went on her yoga retreat as it truly opened me up to a new and invaluable experience
I’ve just returned from a week in Ibiza with Alexa. Simply can’t recommend her teaching enough. I attended with a small group and had a wonderful time, having tried to return to yoga for some time I have come back inspired and recharged. Alexa teaches in a way that encourages and supports each person to develop their yoga practice. I just had a fantastic time, a lovely group, lovely food and a very comfortable retreat.
Alexa's classes are well planned out, fun and engaging and Alexa is a generous teacher with so much to share. Over the years, I have become a regular at Alexa's yoga workshops, retreats and one-to-one practice and look forward to continuing my journey with her.
We had an amazing week in Ibiza with lots of yoga, meditation and pranayama. Alexa pays a lot of attention to the details of your poses and to you personally. I felt very at ease and peaceful during the week.