THE ELEMENTS RETREAT

 

Hidden inside 100 acres of sand‑based woodland—just a mile from the sweeping beaches of Merthyr Mawr and Ogmore—The Elements Retreat invites you to disconnect from deadlines and Wi‑Fi and reconnect with the raw power of Fire, Water, Air and Earth. Over four days and three nights, only 150 like‑minded seekers will share forest paths, star‑lit fire circles and belly laughs beneath the pines, creating an intimate, mud‑free haven (the sandy soil keeps wellies redundant, even if Wales does its rainy best).

Dates: Friday 20 June – Monday 23 June 2025
Location: Candleston Woods, Merthyr Mawr, South Wales
Capacity: 150 adult guests • alcohol‑free • camping or pre‑pitched bell tents

What Awaits You

  • Ceremony & Ritual: Midsummer fire walk, solstice circle, cacao ceremony, sweat lodge, voice activation and ecstatic dance under the canopy.

  • Movement & Breath: Sunrise yoga, kundalini activation, Breath‑and‑Bass sessions, contrast‑therapy cycles of wood‑fired sauna and ice‑bath plunge.

  • Sound & Vibration: Gong baths, sound‑therapy journeys and live acoustic sets that drift through the trees by night.

  • Wisdom Workshops: Astrology, Human Design, tantra introductions and practical earth‑skills.

  • One‑to‑One Treatments (extra): deep‑tissue massage, aromatherapy, hypnotherapy, intuitive card readings and mentoring.


Camp in Comfort

Choose a bring‑your‑own pitch among the trees or upgrade to a pre‑erected bell tent fitted with real beds and solar fairy lights—all just steps from the main retreat area. The entire site is car‑free for total immersion in birdsong and rustling leaves.


Food, Community, and Joy

An onsite kitchen fuels guests with vibrant, locally sourced meals—think warming veggie curries, fresh Welsh produce and guilt‑free treats. Alcohol is absent by design, giving every participant permission to find stillness, share an authentic connection and wake clear‑headed for sunrise dips or woodland meditation.


Why Come?

  • Find your tribe: 150 open‑hearted adults ready to cheer your cold plunge or share quiet journaling time.

  • Fill your cup: Four unhurried days to remember what truly lights you up.

  • Freedom & Play: No children, no office pings, just permission to laugh, dance and lie under the stars.


Tickets & Availability

Places are limited to preserve the retreat’s intimate feel. A single ticket grants access to every group workshop and activity; private therapies can be booked onsite. Secure your spot—and your spark—by visiting zententevents.com/elementsretreat and choosing a camping or bell‑tent option.

Come rewild, reset and realign in Candleston Woods. Let Fire, Water, Air and Earth show you the freedom that comes from simply being in your element.

 
PassionsMary FadahunsiRetreat, Festival, Wales