Facilities
La Crisalida health and wellbeing retreats, at Maesmawr Hall, offers many facilities for you to relax and re-charge your batteries. Whether your focus is on yoga, life makeover, losing weight, cleansing and giving your body (and life) a kick-start, or simply looking to re-connect, it is all here for you to enjoy in the tranquil surroundings of this classic venue.
Whether you visit alone or with friends, you will always find space for yourself in our tranquil surroundings.
The sunrise and sunsets over the Welsh valley and hills are inspiring. Explore the nooks and crannies in the Main House and find a quiet space to snuggle up and relax.
Purpose built Yoga and activity studio
Our brand new purpose-built yoga and activity studio is designed with relaxing colours to facilitate yoga practice, workshops and other activities. This airy space is a tranquil space to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi and other activities on our programme.
There are sliding glass doors overlooking the garden and valley. You can sometimes see the pheasants strutting past the window as you hold your tree pose!
Relax in our outdoor sauna
Soak up the warmth in our new outdoor sauna, with views over the countryside trees and fields.
Allow your aches and pains to drift away, as your muscles relax. There are many health benefits to taking a sauna, including increase circulation, improved metabolism and contribution to cardio-vascular health.
Relax in the Wainscott Parlour – communal area
In the main house is the stunning traditional Wainscott Parlour, a quiet nook in which you can relax, read and soak up the atmosphere of being in the traditional surroundings of this Grade II listed building.
With wood panelling dating back centuries, sink into the comfy sofas and chairs to dream, write and relax. There is a historic fireplace and we light the open fire in the cooler months, keeping us cosy and warm.
Bring your books and swap them in our book exchange. Enjoy a quiet jigsaw in the corner, or bring your knitting or crafting materials.
Main lounge – communal area
Upon entering the Main House though large wooden doors, you come into a small lobby area (low headroom!) and then through into the main lounge area. This is one of the original parts of the Grade II listed building, with huge fireplace with an open fire in the cooler months, wood beams on the walls and ceiling and windows opening onto the garden. It is a lovely area to sit in front of the fire, enjoy the views through the windows into the garden with a cup of herbal tea.
Here you will find hot water and herbal teas, filtered water and fresh fruit. You can bring your fresh juice into this area on a meal time. This is also where you will find our reception team, ready to help.
Dining room – communal area
Our communal dining room is the place to enjoy our delicious plant-based meals with your friends, old and new. With views out through large Victorian windows onto the garden, this rooms is light and bright.
When the weather is warm you can walk out through the door and sit at one of the outdoor tables to enjoy your meal in the fresh country air.
You will find the weekly food and juice menus, and the meal choice form here (this is where you let us know if you are eating or juicing).
Meal times are a good opportunity to meet and get to know the other like-minded people who are also here on retreat, swapping stories with people from all over Europe and the world.
Treatment rooms
Indulge in one of our holistic treatments from our talented therapists, in one of our dedicated treatment rooms.
Retreat woodland area – communal area
Take your time to wander through our small wood.
In the spring you can enjoy the bluebells, gracefully peeping out from the ground. Later on, float on the smell of the wild garlic which carpets the ground as you wander through the wood.
Find a place to sit and enjoy a book beneath the old oaks and pine trees, listen to the wind in the trees and the sounds of birds signing.
Mature country house gardens
Relax and enjoy our spacious country house gardens.
In the Spring the area is full of daffodils, bluebells and wild garlic. Wisteria covers the front of the main house, with wild roses rambling across the building.
Around the gardens there is plenty of seating in which to sit and enjoy the sound of the birds and watch the pheasants wander around.
Wifi throughout the retreat
Free Wifi is available throughout the retreat, in your room and communal areas. We are in rural Wales and are in the process of installing fibre, so please be aware that the Wifi might not be as strong as you are used to!
We encourage all our guests to switch off from work and to leave the phone to one side, to truly relax and engage in the retreat experience.
Yoga and exercise equipment
All your yoga equipment is here waiting for you. On arrival we will supply you with your own set of equipemnt to use during your retreat. This includes: yoga mat, yoga strap, blocks and blankets. Additional yoga equipment, including more mats, cork blocks, bolsters, blankets and eye masks are also available in each class.
We have a supply of rebounders and hand weights for your use during exercise classes, if you choose.
Your choice!
Enjoy our healthy juices or fabulous, fresh, home cooked plant-based meals.
Arrive and depart on any day of the week
Stay as long as you want at La Crisalida Retreats