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.
In the quiet solitude of our own castle: meditation, yoga, deeply restful practices, digital detox and the drawing of gentle awareness to our old patterns and habits. Then, from a place of calm spaciousness, we 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, Yoga and Journalling
- Afternoon Meditation
- Deeply restful practices such as restorative yoga and yoga nidra.
- Nourishing food.
- Digital detox.
- Sea swims from a private beach at the castle.
- Guided journalling.
- Talks and Workshops
- Massages.
- Walks.
There will also be plenty of time to simply be, to rest, to journal, and to read.
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 - the day after the retreat ends.
Daily Schedule:
The schedule will generally follow this structure:
- 8am: Morning Meditation, Yoga and Journalling.
- 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 bathroom.
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/stay/the-elizabeth-castle-retreat/
EARLY BIRD Pricing:
The retreat pricing is as follows:
- Shared occupancy tickets: £850 (exc. booking fees)
- Single occupancy tickets: £1300 (exc. booking fees)
This price includes accommodation, food and drinks, and access to all classes and workshops for the duration of the retreat.
Plus, you will also get a space on a 6-week Breath and Meditation course worth £250 - completely free. This course starts 1st January 2027 - the day after the retreat ends - and is designed to support you in making meditation a part of your daily routine.
If you'd like to remove booking fees, please simply email me to book: [email protected].
With respect to pricing, please take time to read the note below.
PLEASE NOTE:
At this retreat, I am offering a 'pay what you can' model.
My intention is to make meditation and yoga retreats as accessible as possible. To the extent that you would like to come to this retreat, but feel the above-mentioned price is a little out of your current capacity - please let me know. I am happy to offer the retreat at an 'Access Rate' of £150 off - no questions asked. Simply email me at [email protected].
Similarly, if you feel you are in position to support others, please also get in touch. You can opt to pay a 'Supporter Rate' of £150 more. This additional fee would go towards supporting others in attending the retreat.
There is only a limited number of each ticket, so please book quickly to avoid missing out on your preferred ticket option.
Please also get in touch if you have a booked shared occupancy and have a preferred sharing arrangement (i.e. if you are coming with a friend).
Team
Joe Houze is a yoga and meditation teacher, a yoga therapist and a trainee 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 all around the world — from Jersey and London to Bali, Ibiza, Greece, Sri Lanka and Cyprus. And, he has attended multiple meditation retreats in India.
Joe’s approach is rooted in an understanding of the nervous system, offering practices that support awareness, regulation, calm and gentle resilience. His intention is to create a space where people can gently reconnect with the 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
- Afternoon Meditation
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga Nidra
- Talks and Workshops on the Nervous System and Meditation.
For those who book before 1 December 2026, he will also be offering a 6-week Breath and Meditation Course. This starts the day after the retreat ends, on 1 January 2027.
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.
At this Retreat, Annabel will be providing:
- Healthy food, prepared with love.
- Massage
