Events & Retreats
Coming up: Sunday 8th June 2025
Summer Fitness & Flow Retreat Day - Cowdray Hall £125
On Sunday 8th June 2025, The Ali C Fitness Hub and Rachel Shaw Yoga are teaming up to offer you another complete Fitness & Flow Day Retreat. Cowdray Hall, part of the Cowdray Estate, provides a peaceful and secluded setting to kick start your summer with a focus on health, well being and self care.
The day will include variety of activities to take part in, including:
Yoga flow
Strength session
Guided walk
Holistic & movement workshops
Stretch & restore yoga
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Nearer the time you will simply choose the holistic workshops and movement sessions that interest you - you can do all of them, or pick and choose a few that suit you. A delicious vegetarian lunch will be provided, and soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks will be available throughout the day, to keep you fuelled and hydrated.
There will of course be relaxation and down time and you will also have the option to book a mini treatment with the very talented Kate Hardy of Bargate Beauty or a de-stress reflexology treatment from Kate Cracknell - Haslemere Holistic Reflexology*.
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Why not bring a friend or relative to spend some precious time together away from the busyness of everyday life. This would make a wonderful present. In a fast-paced stressful world, it’s important to take time out and explore alternative ways to relax, rebalance...... and breathe.
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*Beauty treatments will be charged in addition to the ticket price.
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Tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to anther person at your own discretion, if you are unable to attend.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
New Year Fitness & Flow Retreat Day - Cowdray Hall, January 2025
​We escaped a cold and miserable Winter's day to experience a day of rejuvenation, movement, and mindful relaxation, set within the stunning Cowdray Estate. Despite a bit of unexpected rain, our signature fitness sessions—featuring flow yoga, strength training, and stretch & restore yoga — kept the energy high and the spirits even higher.
We kicked off the day with a scenic (but soggy!) guided walk across the estate, which made our warm cups of tea even more delightful upon our return! In addition to our invigorating fitness classes, we offered some inspiring workshops designed to nourish both body and mind. Our clients tapped into their creativity with a macramé workshop, adding a touch of mindfulness to their day, while learning a new skill. Kate Hardy from Bargate Beauty shared her expert skincare tips for glowing, age-defying skin, and introduced us to ARK’s innovative age-intelligent skincare range — our retreat goody bags were filled with ARK’s delightful products for our guests to continue their pampering at home!
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Ivy Chan of Chi Wellness led an exhilarating Barre class, challenging everyone to push their limits while having fun. Throughout the day, we also offered mini beauty treatments from Kate (Bargate Beauty), ensuring our Clients felt pampered and refreshed. And to top it off, our lunch was an unforgettable vegetarian feast, leaving everyone feeling nourished and energised. We can’t wait to do it all again—and we'd love for you to join us for the next retreat! It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge, learn new skills, and connect with others in a beautiful, peaceful setting.
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“Thank you for another fabulous Retreat day, so enjoyable and a lovely group of likeminded ladies, looking forward to the next one." WB
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"Thank you so much for such a wonderfully relaxing, lovely day, just what we need in January." GS
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"Lovely seeing you and just wanted to say thank you again for what was my favourite day of the year so far!" NB
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“Absolutely fabulous day, all the activities complemented each other to give mind and body a real boost." WT
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“I so enjoyed my day thank you so much" SS
Summer Fitness & Flow Retreat Day - Cowdray Hall, June 2024
On a fine summer's day our community regrouped at the Cowdray Estate with the usual fitness sessions including vinyasa yoga, strength, gentle yoga and tai chi. We had a fantastic guided walk through the Cowdray Estate discovering some of the very oldest trees in England. Alongside our movement sessions, we held some amazing holistic workshops. We explored the world of aromatherapy with experienced practitioner Helen Mercercox from Camomile Lawn. Using seasonal scents, this workshop guided us through the therapeutic potential of essential oils, their diverse uses and practical techniques for bringing them into our daily lives. Kate Cracknell of Haslemere Holistic Reflexology discussed the origins of reflexology and Reiki and her journey from TV producer to complementary therapist. She took us through the far-reaching benefits of reflexology and the healing energy of Reiki for personal use, friends and family. We had mini treatments on offer from Bargate Beauty and Haslemere Holistic Reflexology, and a fantastic vegetarian feast at lunchtime to tantalize our taste buds.​
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“Thank you both for organising and hosting such a physically and mentally fulfilling day. All the activities were enjoyable and as usual, the food was delicious and the whole atmosphere friendly and calm.” LC
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“Just wanted to thank you both for a fabulous day, very enjoyable and relaxed vibe. You put so much effort into organise this and it showed. Amazing food and lovely friendly company to enjoy it with. Will look forward to the next one." WB
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“Thank you for the most magical day. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect. Such a wonderful way to make time for yourself and spend a day with like-minded women. Thank you so much for all the effort and time you put into organising it all. You are both fabulous." CG
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“Thank you for another great day. Loved it all from start to finish. Well done." WT
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“Thank you so much for a glorious day, I enjoyed every minute of it. Count me in for your next event. Best wishes from, A very relaxed, energised (and aware of a few muscles that hadn't been used in while!)." SS
New Year Fitness & Flow Retreat Day - Cowdray Hall, January 2024
The Ali C Fitness Hub and Rachel Shaw Yoga teamed up in the new year to offer the most wonderful Fitness & Flow Day Retreat in the very beautiful setting of Cowdray Hall. The day included a variety of activities to take part in, including: Yoga flow, HiiT, a strength session, a guided walk through and around the stunning Cowdray Estate, holistic workshops and stretch & restore yoga. A delicious vegetarian lunch was provided in the simply serene meeting room where we all connected, made friends and chatted, away from the busyness of our everyday lives. Relaxation and down time were essential, and, some of our Clients took the opportunity to book a mini treatment with the very talented Kate Hardy of Bargate Beauty or a de-stress reflexology treatment from the fabulous Kate Cracknell of Haslemere Holistic Reflexology. These two highly accomplished ladies, along with our very own Rachel Shaw, led our Clients through holistic workshops: a guided 'gua sha' facial, an introduction to reflexology and a meditation workshop. A day of strength, stretching, nature, relaxation, nourishment, and a fabulous community of women, what more could you want?
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“Thanks so much for a wonderful day yesterday. I felt completely relaxed when I got home. So good to stop for the day! Well done for another amazing retreat. Fab venue, brilliant programme, yummy food...loved it.” LG
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“I had such a wonderful time a huge thanks to you and Rachel. I’ve already booked the next one as a birthday present. Well done on such an awesome day. I’m still zen!” JR
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“Thank you for organising such a special day. I really enjoyed spending my birthday with such a great group of people. It’s so good to take time to reflect on your health and wellbeing at this time of year and how you can improve it. I shall definitely sign up for another event.” LC
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“Well done on yesterday. It was really fantastic. I felt so relaxed and had a really lovely day.” LG
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“Thanks for an amazing day it was so relaxing and restorative” MB
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“Thank you for such a great relaxing day. What a lovely group of people” WT
Summer Fitness & Flow Retreat Day - The Smokery, Albury, June 2023
The Ali C Fitness Hub and Rachel Shaw Yoga teamed up in the glorious sunshine to offer a complete Fitness & Flow Day Retreat in a stunning venue: The Smokery in Albury. Nestled in the heart of the Surrey Hills, The Smokery is a picturesque space with panoramic views of the lakes which simply take your breathe away and help you to connect with the wonderful local surroundings. The day included a variety of activities to take part in, including: Power Yoga, HiiT, Body Conditioning, a guided walk through the beautiful countryside, and Stretch & Restore Yoga. A delicious vegetarian lunch was provided by Club Lunch Haslemere, and soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks were available throughout the day, to keep everyone fuelled and ready to move. There was of course relaxation and down time and our Clients had the option to book a mini treatment with the very talented Kate Hardy of Bargate Beauty.
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"Thank you so much to you and Rachel for the most wonderful day yesterday. It was just so perfect and the most relaxed I've felt for a very long time! The venue was dreamy, food was delicious and my first reflexology experience was amazing. I'm already looking forward to your next event!" CG
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"Thank you so much for a wonderful day yesterday. We enjoyed it all. Beautiful setting, brilliant classes, yummy food and amazing attention to detail too. Well done for all your hard work. Thanks so much!" LG
Festive Flow & Soundbath - Cowdray Hall, Midhurst, December 2022
Ali and Rachel of Rachel Shaw Yoga will guided their Clients through a warming vinyasa yoga flow, followed by mince pies, mulled wine and herbal teas. The evening was closed out with a soothing soundbath led by Jez Smith, of Ancient Sacred Sounds. They listened to the calming sounds of a variety of gongs, singing bowls, and gentle percussion in a therapeutic sonic experience for relaxation and wellbeing. Therapeutic sound can have a wide range of health benefits and also boost your immune system by making you feel more grounded, balanced and connected with yourself. Cowdray Hall is located on the scenic and historical grounds of the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex.
Vino & Vinyasa - Polecat Copse, Haslemere, July 2022
What could be better than being immersed in nature for a fabulous extended vinyasa yoga flow on a glorious summer evening with lots of other wonderful women, reclaiming some 'me time'. Following our yoga session and extended relaxation/meditation, we had a glorious feast of vegetarian salads provided by Club Lunch Haslemere and wine & soft drinks, ending the evening at sundown with everyone heading off with luxury goodie bags.
