wellness retreatS

our signature retreat combining yoga, nature, meditation, heritage & time to rest

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3 Days | 2 Nights ❋ All Inclusive ❋ North Yorkshire ❋ Private Home ❋ Small Group

A Digital Detox with Heart

We gently encourage you to leave behind laptops, tablets, and smartwatches. There are no TVs in the rooms. What you’ll gain instead is immeasurably more valuable: presence, peace, and the space to hear your own wisdom.

Perfect for You If...

You’re craving a pause from the relentless pace of modern life. You’re ready to trade scrolling for stillness, productivity for presence, and constant connectivity for genuine connection with yourself, and with others (without giving up comfort, beauty or exceptional food).

Your Group, Your Sanctuary

With a maximum of just 20 guests, this retreat offers an intimate, transformative experience where you’ll feel seen, held, and supported. Come alone and leave with kindred spirits. Come with a friend and deepen your bond.

2027 DATES

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th April

Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th June

Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September

Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th October

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Prices

Single Occupancy - £950.00 per person

Double Occupancy - £750.00 per person

Reconnect, restore, regenerate

Experience a transformative journey reconnecting to oneself and nature in the magnificent surroundings of Carlton Towers, a historic 1000-year-old Yorkshire estate. Away from screens and schedules, you’ll be guided through a carefully woven programme of ceremony, movement, sound and stillness. Each session designed to help you reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the natural world around you.

Every signature retreat carries the flavour of its season. In the food on your plate, the workshops you join, and the energy you’re invited to move with, not against. Spring brings renewal - summer, vitality - autumn, release and winter, restoration. Wherever you join us in the calendar, you’ll leave not just restored, but fluent in the season’s energy long after you return home.

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir

The Carlton Towers retreat Experience

‘Bridgerton meets Breathwork’

Your sanctuary is a Victorian Gothic masterpiece and home to the Fitzalan Howard family, where historic grandeur meets modern hospitality.

Sleep in beautifully appointed rooms filled with character and charm. Wander through walled vineyard gardens.

Lose yourself in 250 acres of peaceful parkland where time moves differently.

This retreat offers more of a private house stay than a conventional wellness retreat.

MEET YOUR FACILITATOR

MARISKA GUNTER

Born in South Africa, Mariska carries the spirit of the African earth, forests, woodlands, and sea within her soul. Her early experiences of finding peace and understanding through solitude and deep reflection have shaped her into a guide for those seeking meaningful connection, with themselves, with others, and with the natural world.

A certified Vinyasa yoga instructor, Sylvotherapist, Reiki 2 practitioner, and holistic masseuse, Mariska draws on the rich and varied training to offer a truly integrated path to wellbeing - one that moves the body, quiets the mind, and restores the spirit’s connection to nature.

Mariska’s life’s work is dedicated to the health of humanity and the planet we call home. She believes that our pursuit of optimal health and longevity must begin within, and a collective rise in consciousness, allowing us to thrive within nature rather than resist the very life force that sustains us.

At Carlton Towers, Mariska invites you to embark on a three-day journey of reconnection. Through the flowing movement of vinyasa yoga, the grounding practice of sylvotherapy (forest bathing), the subtle energy work of Reiki, discover the profound interconnectedness of all souls and experience the joy of coming home to yourself, to community, and to the natural world that embraces us all.

Join Mariska for an unforgettable retreat where ancient wisdom meets present moment awareness, and where every experience is crafted with care, intention, and the vibrant energy of the African spirit that flows through her work.

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How It Works

3 Day Retreat: Reconnect, Restore & Regenerate
from £950.00

Experience a transformative journey reconnecting to oneself and nature in the magnificent surroundings of Carlton Towers, a historic 1000-yr old Yorkshire estate. This carefully curated retreat offers our guests the opportunity to step away from digital overwhelm and rediscover balance through mindful practices reconnecting to oneself.

Find out more and explore the itinerary

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th April

Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th June

Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September

Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th October

Single Occupancy - £950.00 per person

Double Occupancy - £750.00 per person

Your Retreat Checklist

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  • Retreat Guest

    “I got to fulfil childhood dreams of living like a princess and being held by the most wonderful team. The house staff were exceptional and made the retreat so nourishing. I liked there was no tech and the setting really set the scene to let go of modern pulls.”

  • retreat guest

    “The food was truly exceptional, forest bathing was wonderful. Sharing circle on the final evening was a particularly lovely way to end the retreat. We were made to feel very welcome and comfortable throughout.”


  • Lord Gerald

    “For more than a thousand years this house has been a home where stories are shared, memories are made, and generations come together. Its walls hold centuries of history, yet its spirit remains rooted in the simple act of welcoming people and creating space for meaningful moments.”

    “With our signature retreat, we’re opening the doors to a new kind of gathering; one that is grounded in heritage and history, while offering the faultless service, home comforts, and exceptional hospitality that Carlton is known for. It is an opportunity to step away, reconnect, and become part of the continuing story of this remarkable house.”

  • retreat host

    "Carlton Towers is the ideal backdrop for a restorative retreat. The grandeur of the house combined with the tranquillity of the grounds creates a truly calming atmosphere. Our guests commented repeatedly on how special and nurturing the space felt. Every detail, from the beautiful rooms to the attentive staff, helped us deliver a seamless and memorable experience."

  • facilitator

    "Carlton Towers provided the most beautiful sanctuary for our wellness retreat. From the moment our guests arrived, there was a noticeable shift — shoulders dropped, breathing slowed, and the outside world felt far away. The peaceful grounds and elegant interiors created the perfect balance of luxury and calm. It allowed us to guide deeply restorative sessions in a space that truly supports wellbeing."

  • Yoga & Mindfulness Coach

    "The energy at Carlton Towers is incredibly grounding. Practising yoga in such a serene and inspiring setting elevated the entire experience for our group. The natural light, the quiet surroundings, and the sense of privacy made it feel like a true escape. Our attendees described it as nourishing for both body and mind."