Wise, Wild, & Well
Unique events & retreats for the wise & wild woman inside you.
Join Jane Rourke & Jo Kitts for yoga, connection, & nature in a wonderfully supportive space...
About Us
Jo has practiced yoga for over two decades - this personal pursuit of yoga has taken her on many adventures across the world to numerous yoga retreats and to study with many renowned teachers. She has a particular passion for bringing ancient yogic philosophy to life, making it relevant to our everyday challenges, both on and off the mat. Jo has a warm and calming nature and her yoga sessions are friendly, open and accessible to all. Many students return to Jo’s classes again and again, due to her depth of knowledge and the sense of safety and trust she creates.
Jane loves to weave soothing, meditative and mindful movement throughout her classes, which serves to nourish and calm our so often overworked nervous systems. With a real emphasis on kindness and compassion, Jane aims to create a space for you to pause from the busyness of modern life, move inwards and listen to your own deep inner wisdom. Jane loves any excuse to be out in nature, whether it’s walking, gardening, camping, wild swimming or picnicking. Combining yoga and nature is her idea of a little slice of heaven:-)
Non-Residential Retreats
Realign
HALF DAY retreat, Central Chippenham, September Saturday 13th 2025
After the busyness of summer, step away from the noise and immerse yourself in a half-day retreat designed to soothe your body and mind.
What awaits you...
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Guided Meditation – Calm your mind and embrace stillness
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Gentle Yoga & Qigong inspired movement – Awaken your senses and release tension
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Nourishing Lunch – A wholesome meal crafted to energize and restore
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Secluded Garden & Courtyard – A peaceful space to relax, reflect, and reconnect.​
Realign & Revitalize – Leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and ready to embrace life with renewed clarity.
Where: King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
When: Saturday 13th September 2025, 9:15am-12:45pm.
Investment: £55
Radiant Rest
ONE or TWO day non-residential retreat in Seagry, nr Chippenham
​November Saturday 8th &/or Sunday 9th 2025
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Our annual RESTival is back for 2025
In a too busy world the chance to slow down, breathe deeper, and take time for ourselves is rare.
Radiant Rest is always our most popular event of the year. Join us for a one day mini-retreat, or immerse yourself for the whole weekend. This is a retreat where you get to sleep in your own bed at night – Radiant Rest indeed!
A wide variety of practices will be offered throughout the weekend, and each day will be uniquely themed to explore different elements of the embodiment of rest.
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The days at a glance …
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Enjoy welcome tea and bliss balls.
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A delightful morning practice designed to unravel deep held tension, stretch out tired muscles, and revive yourself both physically and mentally. Expect thought provoking practices comprising Hatha Yoga, and Somatics or Qigong inspired movement.​
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After a delicious plant based lunch you will have the chance to relax, chat, read, or join us for a walk and nature meditation in the nearby Seagry woods – the choice is yours.
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As the light fades, fairy lights provide the backdrop to a practice of radiant rest. The afternoon sessions will be a mix of Myofascial Release, Restorative yoga or Yin, and Guided Meditation or Yoga Nidra to promote very deep relaxation.
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Relish in afternoon tea and homemade cake before heading home with your energy restored!
Where: Goss Croft Hall, Upper Seagry, Nr Chippenham, SN15 5HD
When: Saturday 8th &/or Sunday 9th November 2025, 9.30am-4pm.
Investment: £85 for one day or £160 for both.
Residential Retreats
Magical May Bank Holiday Retreat Devon 2026
Devon 2026 at a glance...
Three nights accommodation in a beautiful & quirky Devon farmhouse (a mixture of different types of accommodation from single ensuites, to shared twins and a triple).
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​Delicious plant based meals, unlimited tea, coffee, fruit, and homemade cake! (special dietary requirements catered for).
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Plenty of time to REST!, enjoy each other's company, read, journal, swim, walk .
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​Exclusive access to 700 acres of rolling Devon countryside, swimming pool & hot tub, green luscious meadow & magical woodland.
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The most wonderful yoga practice space - a converted barn with stunning views and underfloor heating.
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​Soothing massages & treatments available to book.
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Nourishing and uplifting yoga and meditation sessions. All our yoga is kind and inclusive with plenty of options given to suit you, whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a first timer.
The adventure unfolds...
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Set in 100s of acres of magical woodland, this north Devon farmhouse and converted barns has a warm rustic, country feel. It boasts the most amazing converted cider barn (with underfloor heating and stunning meadow views) for our yoga practice. This place is very special and we will be returning for the third time in May 2026. This is our preferred summer venue, as the surrounding grounds are perfect for practicing outside in nature, and we have an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. ​
As you drive into the valley and take in the undulating Devon hills, you will be struck by the tranquillity and calmness of the farm. You can leave the busyness and stresses of your world behind you for three whole nights - there really is no better way to spend your bank holiday weekend. Take some time ’just for you’ to pause, nourish and to connect to yourself & to nature. Yoga, meditation, dips in the pool or hot tub, country walks, cosy farmhouse living, soothing massages, plant-based delicious food, chat, laughter & more.
You will be staying in either the main farmhouse or the adjacent Allensdown barn. Both combine country cosy with a little luxury. Beautiful bedrooms & bathrooms; a country kitchen with a huge farmhouse table where we can gather as one for delicious meals; a cosy drawing room with an open fire & a wonderfully calming library with an array of interesting books to choose from. There are a selection of bedrooms to suit all budgets, some ensuite, some single, some sharing.
​Outside, there is a secluded cobbled courtyard with an open fire, perfect for Al Fresco dining; a private hedged swimming pool & hot tub area; a beautifully kept meadow area to sit and contemplate the world around us with a calming meditation circle to gather, plus 700 acres of woodland with a maze of footpaths to meander through whilst taking in the textures and tones of the forest and listening to wildlife. At the top of the woodland you’ll find a very special old oak tree, surrounded by carved wooden seating - wedding ceremonies are held here and it’s easy to see why - it feels ancient & spiritual - there is no better place to pause, breathe & reflect.
​As Wise Wild & Well women we strive to practice outside in nature, whenever we can. Middle Coombe Farm has the ideal solution for when the weather isn’t on our side. The beautifully restored Cider Barn with underfloor heating ensures we will be warm and cosy, but the large doors opening onto the meadow brings the natural surroundings in, as we practice.
Friday
You are welcome to arrive anytime from 2pm on Friday afternoon and then settle in and explore your surroundings. Shake off the journey with a walk in the stunning hillside woodland; a dip in the inviting solar heated swimming pool or plunge into the outdoor hot tub. Alternatively, curl up with a book somewhere in the beautiful & peaceful grounds or if the weather isn’t on our side, in the cosy drawing room or calming library. Drink tea, eat home baked cakes and chat to others, as everyone arrives.
Once everyone has arrived we will come together for a shared walk through the grounds ending at the ancient Oak Tree. Here, in this magical spot, we shall pause for an evening meditation circle to welcome in the weekend. Following the meditation we shall share a delicious vegetarian dinner in the courtyard or alternatively in the cosy farmhouse kitchen. After dinner, we can gather together and listen to the sounds of the fire crackling and the Devon countryside or you can find a quiet nook to curl up with a book. Or if you’d prefer, you can take yourself off to your beautiful bedroom, whenever you choose, for a sound night’s sleep.
Saturday
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Wake to the sounds of birdsong all around you and join us by the pool for an early morning Qigong style practice & invigorating pool dip. Warm yourself up after the pool, with chai tea & breakfast muffins. Or you can choose to start the day at your own pace, skip the morning dip or practice & just go for the breakfast :-)
We will then have a wonderfully indulgent mid- morning yoga practice to slowly awaken and energise us for the rest of the day. After our practice, we will share a delicious vegetarian lunch, before having the afternoon to simply be. Relax in the meadow, explore the woodland, lounge around the pool, have a nap, read, journal or treat yourself to a relaxing massage - do whatever nourishes you - there is no need to be anywhere or do anything!
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We will come together in the early evening for a slower, nurturing & explorative practice using somatics & meditative movement to welcome the evening. Following our practice a delicious vegetarian dinner will be served, with chocolate, drinks and chatter into the night. Another deep and restful night’s sleep in the cosy farmhouse awaits!
Sunday
Choose to join us for a silent meditation & another energising early morning dip or alternately choose a gentle (& warmer!) start to the day, with a quiet lie-in. Warm tea, coffee & a light breakfast will be served before our mid-morning Sunday practice. This practice will be gentle & reflective, so as to foster & support curiosity and self-enquiry. Following our physical practice you will be invited & guided to journal, bringing together our thoughts & contemplations of the weekend.
Another nourishing plant-based lunch will be served after our practice and Sunday afternoon provides yet more time for you to simply be - no expectations, just time for you to deeply relax and rest. The extra day the bank holiday weekend provides, gives us additional time to properly slow down and pause, not always available on a 2 day weekend retreat.
A early evening plant-based dinner will be served, to allow us to enjoy our final night of connection together. Following dinner, we will come together for a deeply supportive & restorative practice, followed by a restful nidra (sleep) meditation. Take advantage of being so close to your bedroom, and simply pop into bed for a fantastic night’s sleep.
Monday
Start the day with a final pause - a closing meditation to reflect on the wonderful weekend. An early breakfast will be served (with takeaway options provided) as we need to leave Coombe Farm by 9am.
Head off deeply rested, nourished, re-connected and ready to face the world again.
Where: Middle Coombe Farm, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7QQ.
When: Friday 1st - Monday 4th May 2026.
Investment: From £545.
There are a variety of rooms available - see table below. You can reserve your space by paying a £200 non refundable deposit (final balance due March 1st 2026), or joining a monthly payment plan (e.g. a 12 month payment plan starting April 2025 would be £45 a month for a triple room, or £52 a month for an ensuite twin). Payment plans can be started at any point before November 2025 and created for any room type.
We will email you to confirm your room choice & provide bank details for the deposit payment
We will be in touch to confirm your room choice and details of your monthly Direct Debit
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Please read our full cancellation policy below before booking.
The bank holiday weekend at a glance...
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Three nights accommodation in a beautiful & cosy Devon farmhouse.
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Delicious plant based meals, unlimited tea, coffee, fruit, and homemade cake! (special dietary requirements catered for).
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Plenty of time to REST!, enjoy each other's company, read, journal, swim, walk ...
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Exclusive access to 700 acres of rolling Devon countryside, swimming pool & hot tub, green luscious meadow & magical woodland.
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Soothing massages & treatments available with the wonderful Maria of the Beauty Room.
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Nourishing and uplifting yoga and meditation sessions. All our yoga is kind and inclusive with plenty of options given to suit you, whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a first timer.
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The adventure unfolds...
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Just 10 minutes from Junction 27 the M5, you will find yourself winding your way through tiny Devon hedge-lined lanes towards our home for the weekend, Middle Coombe Farm. Set in its own valley in the breathtaking Devon countryside the estate comprises of a Grade II listed farmhouse and over 700 acres of private grounds and woodland. Middle Coombe Farm is a real slice of West-country paradise, full of atmosphere, energy & character.
As you drive into the valley and take in the undulating Devon hills, you will be struck by the tranquillity and calmness of the farm. You can leave the busyness and stresses of your world behind you for three whole nights - there really is no better way to spend your bank holiday weekend. Take some time ’just for you’ to pause, nourish and to connect to yourself & to nature. Yoga, meditation, dips in the pool or hot tub, country walks, cosy farmhouse living, soothing massages, plant-based delicious food, chat, laughter & more.
Luxury Cotswalds Four Day Retreat 2025
The retreat at a glance...
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Exclusive, luxury accommodation in a stunningly converted contemporary barn. All of the beautifully finished bedrooms are ensuite, and offer complete comfort.
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Delicious plant based meals, unlimited tea, coffee, fruit, and homemade cake! (special dietary requirements catered for).
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Plenty of time to REST, enjoy each other's company, read by the log fire, journal, walk...
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Exclusive access to 190 acres of exquisite countryside in the heart of the rolling hills of the Cotswolds.
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Wood fired hot tub, a tennis court, and tranquil treatment room available for soothing massages.
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Nourishing and uplifting yoga and meditation sessions. All our yoga is kind and inclusive with plenty of options given to suit you, whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a first timer.
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The adventure unfolds...
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Just 7 miles from Cirencester you will discover the hidden gem that is the stunning Cotswold Park Barns, a truly luxury getaway! Exquisite Cotswold Park Barns is a family owned estate set in 190 acres of private land. Some 11 years ago they lovingly converted the attached dairy & barns into the most wonderful space - every need for the most perfect retreat has been anticipated - ensuite bathrooms, wood fired hot tub, a boot room, a tennis court, separate treatment room for massages, underfloor heating in the yoga space - it has it all! It is an absolute delight to behold and the website pictures do not do it justice.
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Beautiful cotswold stone buildings surround a courtyard sun trap, ideal for coffee & chatter in the spring sunshine (or even some al fresco dining if the weather is kind) or for simply finding a comfy seat and settling into a good book, whilst taking in the stunning views. At the heart of barns is the Threshing Barn, which contains a wonderful atrium with a magnificent dining table, with room to seat up to 20 guests. Tucked away above this, you will find a hidden mezzanine with comfy sofas for snuggling with warm drinks. There is a large communal room (with underfloor heating), ideal for our yoga practices or a quiet space to sit, read or reflect. If the weather gives us a nice spring surprise, we can fling open the doors or take our practice outside to the perfect lawned space, with majestic views across the valley or even into the woodland.
All of the bedrooms have a similar style, each with a boutique country hotel feel - small touches of luxury & thoughtful elements sprinkled throughout. In the main barn there are a few sought after single rooms with ensuite bathrooms and several equally desirable twin bedrooms with ensuites. In the annex, just across the courtyard, there is a further twin room and one single occupancy (double bed) - which both share a bathroom. These two rooms would be ideal for 3 friends sharing (particularly if one friend prefers the luxury of a single room or snores!) or for anyone who is happy to share a bathroom.
Thursday
You are welcome to arrive anytime from 2pm on Thursday afternoon and then settle in and explore your surroundings. Shake off the journey with a walk in the 190 acre grounds, or take a stroll through the undulating Cotswold countryside to the local village. Alternatively, choose to curl up with a book somewhere in the beautiful & peaceful grounds or if the weather isn’t on our side (as it’s March!) snuggle in front of the log fire. Drink tea, eat home baked cakes and chat to others, as everyone arrives.
​Once everyone has arrived we will share a delicious vegetarian dinner in the stunning dining area in the early evening. After dinner, we will gather together for some gentle movement to stretch off the journey & arrive, followed by a guided meditation to settle into our new space for the weekend. Or if you’d prefer, you can take yourself off to your beautiful bedroom whenever you choose, for a sound night’s sleep. It’s your weekend!
Friday
Wake to the quiet calm of the Cotswold countryside and join an early morning uplifting Qigong style practice, followed by an appetising selection of breakfast treats. Or you can choose to start the day at your own pace, skip the morning practice & just go for the breakfast :-)
We will then have a wonderfully indulgent mid-morning hatha yoga practice to energise & lift us for the day. After our practice, we will share a delicious vegetarian lunch, before having the afternoon to simply be. Relax in the courtyard, explore the woodland, play tennis, have a nap, chat, read, or treat yourself to a relaxing massage (at own cost), do whatever nourishes you.
We will come together in the early evening for a slower, nurturing & explorative practice using somatics & meditative movement to welcome the evening. Following our practice a delicious vegetarian dinner will be served, with chocolate, drinks and chatter into the night. Another deep and restful night’s sleep awaits!
Saturday
Start Saturday with a longer early morning engaging, fun and energising yoga practice or alternately choose a gentle start to the day, with a quiet lie-in. We will serve a mid morning hearty plant-based brunch after practice and Saturday afternoon provides time for you to simply be - no expectations, just time for you to deeply relax and rest. The extra day of the four day weekend gives us additional time to properly slow down and pause, not always available on a short weekend retreat. We will enjoy an early dinner on the Saturday to allow us to come together in the evening for a longer deeply supportive & restorative practice, followed by a restful nidra (sleep) meditation. Take advantage of being so close to your bedroom, and simply pop into bed for a fantastic night’s sleep.
Sunday
Wake at your own pace on Sunday morning and enjoy a revitalising practice & closing meditation to reflect on the wonderful weekend. We will then enjoy a final tasty brunch together (with takeaway options provided if you have a long journey or are keen to get going). Head off deeply rested, nourished, re-connected and ready to face the world again!
Where: Cotswold Park Barns, Woodmancote, Cirencester, GL7 7EL.
When: Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th October 2026.
Investment: From £625
Please read our full cancellation policy below.
We will email you following booking to confirm your room choice
A little more about Wise, Wild, & Well...
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Wise, Wild, and Well arose from a close friendship between myself & Jo Kitts of Jo Kitts Yoga & was born during the many long walks and chats that kept us sane during lockdown. As the world started to open up, we hoped to be able to bring like-minded women together to enjoy yoga, nature, and connection in a supportive and nurturing community.
Our values are demonstrated in our name:
Wise: to show our deep trust in feminine intuition and wisdom
Wild: to indicate our passion for nature and the environment
Well: to support our health through yoga and meditation
As we build our community locally, and recognise how privileged we are, our thoughts go to empowering girls and women who are not as fortunate. Every year 5% of WWW profits will be donated to a charity which supports women around the world. This year’s donation goes to The Momma’s on Fire Beekeeping Project.
Our Cancellation Policy
Once you book your place, we stop trying to sell that place (and may even turn others away). We start investing our time in the event and you - sorting out all the paperwork, planning and prepping the wonderful plant based food, thinking about: the theme of the event; the timings; the yoga; even whether we need to invest in more props; and also the little details to make the event as special as we can for you. We have also likely invested substantially in the venue hire. This is why, if you cancel, we are unable to provide a refund except as below:
If you choose to cancel 90 days or more before the start date, we will be more than happy to refund your payment. At this stage we still have time to try and fill the space. At less than 90 days before the event, payments are non-refundable, for any reason at all, unless the place can be filled via a waiting list or alternatively you can transfer the place to a friend.
Regrettably and rarely, there may be unforeseen circumstances (including Covid) that hinder, delay, or lead to cancellation of the event. This includes but is not limited to, severe weather, acts of terrorism, disease epidemics/pandemics, government actions, natural disasters, war, strikes, and failure of 3rd parties such as venues/caterers to provide their services. In such circumstances we will seek to offer you an alternative date, but a refund will not be given. We will also not be responsible for any other costs or damages you may incur as a consequence of the cancellation, such as travel costs. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance, which for a weekend in the UK is under £10.
As you are aware Covid has hit so many small businesses hard. Yoga teachers are no exception and whilst we are sympathetic to Covid illness and isolation, we also need to make sure our little business survives. As such, the terms above apply equally to Covid restrictions and isolation, as to all circumstances.
If necessary, we reserve the right to send a substitute teacher if either Jo or Jane are prevented from teaching, due to unavoidable circumstances.