New Year 2026: Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Jersey
27 - 31 December 2026
5 days, 4 nights.
Before the New Year begins, we slow down.
We meditate, rest, soothe the nervous system, and let go of old patterns and habits. This creates the calm spaciousness required to set positive intentions and consciously plan the year ahead.
The retreat will be led by Joe Houze, with special sessions facilitated by guest instructors.
This retreat will be comprised of multiple activities, all optional:
- Morning Meditation
- Daily Yoga
- Deeply restful practices
- Nourishing food.
- Digital detox.
- Sea swims from a private beach at the castle.
- Guided journalling.
There will be plenty of time to simply be.
Plus,
If you sign up before 1 December 2026, you will also get a space on my 6-week breath and meditation course worth £250 - completely free. This course starts 1st January 2027.
Daily Schedule:
The schedule will generally follow this structure:
- 8am: Morning Meditation and Yoga
- 10am: Brunch
- 11am: Relaxation time
- 2pm: Lunch
- 3pm: Afternoon Activity
- 5pm: Meditation
- 6pm: Dinner
- 8pm: Restorative Yoga / Yoga Nidra / Soundbath
Retreat Venue
Elizabeth Castle is a sprawling 15-acre fortress built on a tidal Island just off the coast of Jersey in the 16th century. The castle is now available for use as a retreat venue, with brand new accommodation in the beautifully restored Officers’ Quarters set on the Parade Ground. Each room has its own en-suite or private shower room.
There is also a new fully equipped kitchen, a multi-purpose room, several meditation and yoga spaces and free WIFI throughout the accommodation (though some degree of digital detox is encouraged on this particular retreat).
For more information about the venue, please see this link:
https://www.jerseyheritage.org/visit/places-to-visit/elizabeth-castle/
Pricing:
The retreat pricing is as follows:
- Shared occupancy tickets: £635 (exc. booking fees)
- Single occupancy tickets: £895 (exc. booking fees)
This price includes accommodation, food and drinks, and access to all classes and workshops.
PLEASE NOTE: There is only a limited number of each ticket, so please book quickly to avoid missing out on your preferred ticket option. Please get in touch if your preferred ticket option is no longer available, or if you have a preferred sharing arrangement.
Team
Joe Houze is a yoga and meditation teacher, a yoga therapist and a training psychotherapist. He specialises in supporting people to move from stress and anxiety towards greater calm and ease. He has extensive training in yoga, breathwork, and meditation, alongside a professional diploma in yoga therapy. With over eight years of teaching experience, Joe has worked on retreats and teacher trainings around the world — from Jersey and London to Bali, Ibiza, Greece, Sri Lanka and Cyprus.
Joe’s approach is rooted in an understanding of the nervous system, offering practices that support awareness, regulation, and resilience. His intention is to create a space where people can gently reconnect with a sense of calm that already exists within them.
At this Retreat, he will be your host, and he will be guiding:
- Morning Meditation and Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga Nidra
- Workshops on the Nervous System and Meditation.
Annabel Rae is a holistic therapist specialising in nutritional therapy, massage, and yoga, with a focus on supporting the body and nervous system as an integrated whole. Her work is rooted in the understanding that nourishment extends beyond nutrients alone, encompassing the way we eat, rest, and care for ourselves.
With a deep love of food and cooking, Annabel brings a simple, whole-food approach that is both nourishing and satisfying. Her work is guided by a balance of nutritional knowledge and intuition, creating an experience that supports energy, ease, and a deeper sense of connection to the body.