Self-guided retreats at 42 Acres will immerse participants in nature

Set in the beautiful countryside of rural Somerset, 42 Acres has launched Self-Guided Retreats at the Hermitage. Encouraging guests to immerse themselves in nature at their own pace, stays are available from one to six nights with a variety of accommodation choices.

“When I joined 42 Acres I started to explore how we could grow our retreat offering,” says Helena Field, head of operations and business development. “Nature immersion is so powerful for our wellbeing, and spas, including city spas, can encourage people to ‘rewild’ themselves and discover a sense of calm.”

Optional activities include wild swimming in the lake, walks in the forest and sessions in the woodfired woodland sauna. Hatha yoga, embodied somatic movement and guided beaver walks are also offered. There are curated playlists of thought provoking podcasts and meditations, a mini-library and cosy lounges with wood fires to relax by. Inspired by a ‘soil-to-gut’ concept, stays include vegetarian food cooked with produce sourced from the property’s garden and from within a 42-mile radius. www.42acres.com