Friday 5:00 PM - Sunday 6:00 PM

Escape the everyday and reconnect with your inner wisdom at the Soma & Soul Women's Weekend Retreat, held at the tranquil Fenham Farm Retreats in the breathtaking landscape of Northumberland.

From 06–08 March 2026, this immersive experience is designed to nurture your entire being—mind, body, and spirit. We blend ancient practices with modern somatic wisdom to help you release stress, restore energy, and rediscover joy.

Throughout the weekend, you will be gently guided through a rich programme focused on internal sensation and deep self-care, including:

Somatic Practices & Yoga to release chronic tension and cultivate profound mind-body awareness.

Somatic Ecstatic Dance to move freely, express emotion, and regulate your nervous system through joyful, uninhibited motion.

A Women's Circle to connect, share, and be held by a supportive community.

A restorative Face Yoga session to naturally refresh and tone the facial muscles.

Join us for four days of rest, reflection, and radical self-acceptance. This is your time to come home to yourself.

What to expect:

Somatic Yoga:

This practice invites participants into a deeply mindful practice that focuses on the internal experience rather than external form. Somatic Yoga blends gentle yoga movements with somatic awareness principles to enhance the mind-body connection.

Attendees are guided through slow, subtle, and often repetitive movements designed to consciously release chronic muscle tension that has been held in the body. The practice works to retrain the nervous system and resolve habitual holding patterns, which can be a root cause of stiffness and chronic pain.

Participants will learn tools for deep self-listening and interoception. They will leave with a greater understanding of their body’s intelligence and practical techniques for moving with ease, helping them to cultivate lasting relaxation and improved posture.

Ecstatic Dance:

This dynamic and liberating workshop invites participants to experience movement as a profound form of self-expression and nervous system regulation. The practice merges the mindful, internal focus of somatics with the free, uninhibited joy of ecstatic dance.

Attendees are guided through structured exercises to ground the body and build internal awareness before moving into a safe, non-judgmental free-form dance space. There is no choreography to follow; the movement is completely self-led and responsive to internal sensation.

The goal is to provide a powerful opportunity to release stored emotional tension, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate joy through authentic, embodied movement. Participants leave feeling energized, centered, and deeply connected to their inner self.

Face Yoga:

This weekend, we delve into Face Yiga, the therapeutic art of rejuvenating and maintaining beautiful, glowing skin.

This engaging workshop introduces the techniques of Face Yoga, a natural, holistic approach to facial fitness and well-being. You will learn a series of targeted exercises, massage techniques, and mindful movements designed to strengthen and tone the 57 muscles of the face and neck.

Discover how to naturally smooth tension, reduce the appearance of fine lines, improve lymphatic drainage, and cultivate a brighter, more relaxed complexion. Leave with a personalized routine to integrate self-care and confidence into your daily life.

Make Your Own Skincare:

This engaging, hands-on workshop invites participants to demystify their beauty routines and learn the fundamentals of natural and clean skincare formulation. Attendees will gain knowledge about which ingredients truly nourish the skin and which are best avoided.

The instructor guides participants step-by-step through creating their own bespoke products, using only high-quality, botanical oils, essential extracts, and ethically sourced raw ingredients. This allows guests to experiment and tailor products specifically to their unique skin type and needs.

Each attendee will leave the workshop with two or three personalized products (such as a custom face oil, luscious face mist or exfoliating scrub) and the confidence required to read labels and formulate simple, effective skincare routines at home. The goal is to encourage beautiful skin using ingredients one can truly trust.

Women's Circle:

A Women's Circle is a sacred and non-judgmental gathering where people who identify as women come together to share, connect, and support one another.

It is an ancient practice that has seen a modern resurgence, offering a dedicated space to step away from daily life and focus on community, self-reflection, and inner wisdom.

The foundation is a commitment to confidentiality, deep listening, and zero judgment. Everyone sits in a circle, symbolizing equality and ensuring every voice is valued. Participants are invited (but never obligated) to share personal stories, emotions, and challenges, fostering vulnerability and deep connection (sisterhood).

Circles often include elements like intention-setting, guided meditation, journaling, or small rituals to help participants ground themselves and connect with their feminine energy.

The core purpose is to be seen, heard, and supported by a community, reminding women they are not alone in their experiences

Women's Circle will be guided by Women's Mentor and Helen S Heart from Heart Open Holistics.

Cacao Ceremony:

At Soma & Soul, we invite you to experience the gentle power of a traditional Cacao Ceremony—a sacred ritual designed to help you drop out of the "thinking mind" and into the "feeling heart."

Used for centuries as a plant medicine, ceremonial-grade cacao is more than just a drink; it is a facilitator for emotional release, heightened intuition, and deep inner peace.

We gather in a circle, setting personal intentions as we sip warm, ethically sourced cacao.

Unlike the caffeine jitters, cacao contains theobromine, which offers a soft, sustained energy that opens the cardiovascular system and relaxes the body.

Guided by meditation, soft music, or reflective journaling, the ceremony allows you to process emotions and connect authentically with yourself and the women around you.

Extras:

• Holistic Treatments (at extra cost),

• Beautiful countryside walks on the doorstep,

• Meeting the Alpacas,

• Possible excursion to Holy Island (depending on the crossing times), Berwick or Bamburgh.

Who is this retreat for:

The Venue:

Fenham Farm Retreats:

Fenham Farm is a self-catering accommodation and retreat venue in a beautiful location overlooking Holy Island on the Northumberland coast.

The Granary at Fenham Farm is a distinctive venue for celebrations and tailor made experiences including creative workshops, activity breaks and retreats.

It is surrounded by stunning countryside, with a gorgeously light and airy yoga studio space. There are lots of added extras for your enjoyment.

Accommodation:

There are a total of 7 ensuite bedrooms, converted from original farm buildings. Inside each bedroom, you’ll find all round modern comfort with cosy underfloor heating, luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets and feather down duvets. The main Granary building houses two bedrooms, generous lounge with stunning sea-views, spacious dining room and fully equipped kitchen.

Guests can relax in the spacious upstairs lounge and enjoy the amazing sea views. It is accessible by lift. One end of the lounge has seating around a large picture window looking out over Holy Island. The other end is a cosy, comfortable space with a wood burning stove.Books, games, jigsaws, television and local information are all available here.

Accessibility:

Fenham Farm Retreat Centre is fully wheelchair accessible with a lift and accessible bathrooms, making it a suitable venue for those with mobility issues. However, always check with your GP that you are well enough to attend the retreat

Catering:

Pricing:

Shared Twin Room      £525 pp / £595

only 2 spaces

Private Double Room    £625pp / £695

1 room left

Extra night stay (until Monday) + £30 pp

The Total Cost of the retreat includes:

• Two nights’ accommodation (Friday - Sunday) in a peaceful, nourishing setting

• Option to stay overnight till Monday morning (9:00 AM departure) for extra £50 including morning yoga practice and breakfast.

• All meals and refreshments lovingly prepared

• All Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation sessions, Guided workshops, Embodiment practices,

• Time and space to rest, reconnect, and remember who you are.

NOTE: We’ve intentionally priced this experience to honour the deep care, presence, and energy that goes into creating a sacred, supportive space — while remaining accessible for those truly ready to invest in themselves. Only book if you are ready for this commitment.

Payment Plans:

• Payment plans are available for those who need to stretch the energy — simply see the options at the checkout.

• If you wish to stay an extra night on Sunday and depart on Monday morning at 9:00am, additional cost of £50 is required and available to book at the checkout.

• If you split the payments, the final payment is due not later then 28th February 2025, after that the full amount is payable at once.

Other payments options are possible. Please CONTACT ME to discuss the details:

Marta Jackson

07774391395

retreats@fomyoga.com

Payments:

All payments done via booking system.

You can complete your booking in one full payment or use a Payment Plan option at the checkout.

If you're using Payment Plan to pay for your stay, you commit to the terms at which payment plan is set up: First payment is taken at the time of booking, than further payments will be deducted from your card after time of 2/3/4 weeks or a month from the time of booking.

A small (1.4% +20p) convenience booking fee will be added to each payment by the booking system at checkout.

The final payment of your balance fee is due no later than 2 weeks prior to weekend retreat commencing.

Cancellations:

Please note that refunds are not given for cancellations. This includes deposits and balance payments. You are strongly recommended to take out insurance to cover reasons for non-attendance. As it is a short-term holiday it is strongly recommended that you take out adequate insurance for sickness, cancellations, and loss/damage to property.

In the very unlikely event of your retreat being cancelled by me, you will be offered an alternative date when one becomes available.

Cancellation policy is firm. Payment to FOM Yoga/ Marta Jackson indicates agreement with the conditions above, you will also be asked to tick a box on your booking form to confirm that you have read and agreed to these terms and conditions.

Behaviour:

Abusive or unkind behaviour towards teachers, staff, or other students will not be tolerated either online or at classes, and FOM Yoga reserves the right to cancel your booking if it is felt that your behaviour is inappropriate.

Limitation of Liability – FÕM Yoga:

In the unlikely event of injury, illness or theft or disruption to program, Freedõm of Movement Yoga/Marta Jackson is not responsible for any loss or damage to your personal property, or for any injury or illness sustained during the retreat.

Please check with your GP that you are well enough to attend the retreat for Yoga activities and walking (retreats are aimed at beginners and experienced practitioners alike, but if you are unsure, it’s best to check).