Day Retreats at Lima Gardens
Lima Gardens is in the Conwy Valley, 6 miles form Betws-y-Coed. The studio is the outbuildings is quiet and cosy and we have access to woodland, the Conwy River and stunning grounds.
February 2023
"An incredibly beautiful venue for such a gorgeous retreat. The whole
day was perfectly put together, Fabulous combination of active yoga and
meditation. The Sound Bath at the end was brilliant." Donna Easton
"Had a lovely, relaxing day, my first time
doing yoga and I enjoyed it." Andrea McDonald
"A really enjoyable and
informative day. Would definitely recommend. Perfect venue – peaceful and
tranquil. Room was warm and welcoming" Helen Winter
March 2023
"Really loved this one-day event. Perfect
mix of stretching, breathwork, relaxation. The crystal bowls, chimes and gong
Sound Bath was amazing! Feel totally rejuvenated. Excellent venue, love the
potting shed for our tea breaks". Adrienne Taylor
"This was a varied day, full of serenity.
Just what I needed. Kate is super chilled with a beautiful way about her. I
thoroughly enjoyed it, and the venue is stunning. Lovely array of teas!" Sangita
Parmar
"I loved the variety of sessions. Kate you
are an amazing source of knowledge. It felt relaxed and holistic and what was
shared was stuff I will take with me to navigate through life! The barefoot
yoga on the grass was very special too!" Alison Cook
"Kate is an inspiration – so knowledgeable and approachable. Loved to outdoor experience on the mossy spongy grass in the sunshine – WONDERFUL!! Hope to come again." Shirley Clugston
October 2023
"After attending your Yoga Nidra class in
Llanrhos and absolutely loving the class, we signed up for today and it didn’t
disappoint! The variety of session made the day interesting, the atmosphere and
friendliness was palpable and I’m sure we will be attending even more with
Kate." Amanda Foster
"A truly stunning day! A beautifully
immersive experience that surpassed my expectations. Thank you, Kate, for
igniting a love for yoga for me." Chloe Hughes
"I so enjoyed Sunday’s retreat at Lima Gardens. Everything we
experienced was wonderful and so very interesting; from the Yoga Nidra, to
investigating mudras followed by the sound bath etc I loved every minute.
Perfect! The whole day was interesting, informative, well led and lots of fun!
I learnt so much from Kate. I feel re-balanced, restored and ‘lighter’ in both
body and mind." Sue Palmer
January 2024
"I was nervous as a mid-lifer with no
flexibility but this was such a beautiful and safe environment that I’ve just
thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from this day – just for me!" Trudy
Gabriel-Rutt
"I went to Kate’s session as a complete
beginner and she took us through step by step so gently. All the levels of yoga
skill were comfortable and felt AMAZING at the end. Will definitely be the
beginning of my yoga journey." Evie Rutt
"I really enjoyed the day. It was nice pace throughout. The venue was beautiful and the day was both relaxing and restorative." Nicola Lewis
February 2024
"I would highly recommend to anyone who
wants to experience a wonderfully relaxing day. I will definitely be
back!" Rhian Yates
"I love these Day Retreats! A chance to
dip into different yoga practices. I really enjoyed every aspect of the day.
The venue is lovely and rustic, the yoga studio is warm and cosy even in the
winter. The use of the potting shed and garden make it really special." Amanda
Foster
"This was an amazing introduction to the
Chakras – just what I was searching for. The pace and delivery were great. All
in all, a truly relaxing day. I feel nourished and content." Gareth
Jones
April 2024
"A magical venue – it felt
‘other-worldly’! I felt like I had left all problems and worries outside the
door. A calming, nurturing day." Dorne Quipp
"It’s a day I didn’t know I needed. Kate’s
warmth, compassion and knowledge are quite incredible. My body and mind are
re-connected, at peace and restored." Louise Williams
"What a day! Kate is absolutely wonderful.
A feel grounded, balanced and a sense of inner calm. Looking forward to the
next one already!" Mel Hughes
"As soon as I walked into the studio, I thought “wow – all this has been set up for us!” So comforting! The most relaxing yoga retreat. Thank You!" Michelle Atkinson
July 2024
"Another wonderful day with Kate. My
second Day Retreat at Lima Gardens and loved it. So calm and nurturing." Dorne
Quipp
"A day to spend in nature with like-minded
souls and space to be yourself." Anne-Marie Taylor
"Highly recommended – this is my fourth time! I feel so relaxed, centred and happy at the end of the day. Thank You Kate!" Michelle Atkinson
September 2024
“Another wonderful retreat with Kate. I just
wish it didn’t go so quickly. It was magical! Namaste.” Gaynor Lane
“I arrived feeling tired and weighed down by
worries and doing too much. I left feeling lighter and centred after a lovely
nurturing, calming day for myself. Dorne Quipp
“Amazing relaxing day. I feel incredibly calm
and reset to face the stresses of life. Kate is very knowledgeable and an
amazing instructor. I have learnt a lot of new practices which I will use in my
everyday life." Liz Losing
November 2024
"Kate knows her stuff! Very peaceful, grounding, centring and relaxing…
leading to inner stillness." Chrissy Kitchener
"Invest your time into a day with Kate … You’re worth it!" Michelle
Rigden
"So much fitted into one day; it’s surprising how much you can cover on a day retreat!" Tamzin Walton
April 2025 - Yoga & The Chakras
“Lots to learn about the Chakras and how they
help you heal. Fantastic day!” JG
“A very informative day providing a deep
insight into why the Chakras are important and how they manifest in our lives.
Interesting to learn about the beliefs imposed in childhood have an effect on
us today.” Janet Henson
“Kate’s sessions are always ‘incredible’! Her
voice alone brings calm. Her practice and knowledge is so easy to follow and
interesting.” Nusrat Satwilkar
“This Day Retreat was worth the investment in
yourself.” Sian Kavanagh
“Even though I have done a Chakra workshop with Kate before, it’s never the
same and there’s always something new to take away. Such a peaceful and
friendly space to share with like-minded people ... and wonderful cake! Thank
you so much Kate.” GL
“An amazing, enlightening and easy to understand day.” Rebecca Atkinson
July 2025 - Yoga Yoga Yoga
“An amazingly relaxing day – the best retreat! Kate is so knowledgeable and
calm.” Sandy Monks
“Kate’s holding of our yoga retreat was so
beautiful and gentle. I felt so unbelievably calm and peaceful at the end and
thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Thank you so much Kate.” Rebecca Lowe
“If you want to learn and experience total
relaxation and calm in nature – this is perfect!” Jen Weeden
“A fabulous day and great company. Kate
delivers an amazing retreat always.” Rebecca Atkinson
“Kate’s practice is mesmerizing. You come with so much – thoughts, pain etc and leave peaceful and fulfilled.” Nusrat Satwilkar
October 2025 - Yoga & The Chakras
"My personal well-being journey over the last couple of years led me to meditation, where I was also introduced to the Chakras. I booked onto the October Chakra Retreat to discover more.
Each session of the workshop was thoughtfully structured, allowing me to understand how Chakra imbalances can affect both physical and emotional well-being.
Kate offered a wonderful blend of exercises to balance the Chakras and the location in North Wales was stunning and tranquil.
I would highly recommend this workshop for anyone looking to deepen their self-awareness, boost their well-being, and discover practical tools for inner balance." Joanna Woolfenden
Come to Lima Gardens in 2026. All dates are here!
Day Retreats at Trigonos
Trigonos is a Retreat Centre in Nantlle, Snowdonia, south of Caernarfon. The studios are warm and cosy, the kitchen produce a wonderful lunch for us, most of it home-grown.
December 2023
"If you are looking for a day to restore,
relax and re-charge, this is it! Give yourself permission to spend time
with yourself and like-minded ones. Fab venue – yoga, swimming, lovely
food and a heated yoga floor! Come to Trigonos with Kate!" Jane Elliott
"Amazing day – Thank you! A taste of different types of yoga and meditation. I found the sound healing amazing! A release!" Alice Faulkener
"A day not to be missed! We all need a day like this once in a while." Sarah Edwards
"If life is too fast and your mind is too busy, your body, mind and spirit will benefit from a Yoga Day Retreat! So many facets, hugely restorative., beautiful food and venue. Lovely day that reaps the benefits long after I have left the building!" Maria Dawes
"A lovely day with some surprise self-revelations amongst the yoga – it has inspired me!" Anne-Marie Taylor
April 2024
"Kate is a rare gem. I really enjoyed my retreat with her, especially the K.I.S.S. attitude to basic principles of yoga. 5 Stars! I really enjoyed the day!" Chrissy Kitchener
"I like the Day Retreat because it was long enough to settle in and enjoy the day. A wonderful peaceful venue, amazing food too!" Pam Morris
"Thank you Kate for a wonderful day at Trigonos. I leave here feeling like I have been totally de-stressed, relaxed and floating on a warm fluffy cloud!" Louise Todd
"This was the perfect set up for my perfect day. I loved everything! It has brought a lot of new things for me to practise and I’m excited to incorporate them into my life. Thank You!!" Asa Waldeholt
March 2025 - Yoga & Sound
“A fabulous day where I felt able to deepen my knowledge about the Chakras. I also loved the opportunity to get ‘hands on with the bowls – the vibrations they make are incredible. Thank you, Kate for such a wonderful day.” Rhian Williams
“This Day Retreat was wonderful. A whole day to learn and practise yoga is a treat! All under Kate’s thoughtful guidance. Kate is a fab teacher and I learn new things every time. Diolch.” Gill Boocock
“Thank you for such a special day! Every retreat I go on, I learn so much more and feel the benefits. It is a wonderful journey.” AH
“What an intentional, well-thought out retreat, full of like-minded people. Peace and hope. The balance between yoga, singing bowls and Chakras was beautiful.” Megan Roberts
September 2025 - Yoga & Meditation
“Trigonos is the perfect place for a retreat. Kate is the perfect teacher. Together this gives you something magical!” GL
“Wonderful venue set in spectacular scenery. The Day Retreat provides a good mix of Yoga postures, Meditation techniques and breathing exercises, mudras and Yoga Nidra. A very relaxing and yet informative day. I would highly recommend. Janet Williams
“I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys all aspects of yoga, and in particular, anyone needs some time to reset and cope with difficult personal situations.” MT
“If you want / need to reset and chill, learn more, be guided by Kate and meet lovely people in a fabulous setting – then this is a must do!” Sandra Monks
“I needed a reset after a challenging few years. Trigonos, Kate and the group have done exactly that. I am leaving restored and more focused which is wonderful!” AP
“Once again, Kate brings her great experience to create a wonderfully calm day to reset and learn in this magical setting.” Sam Piddington
November 2025 - Yoga Yoga Yoga
“Kate’s Day Retreat was a pleasure to attend. Kate’s humour, knowledge, care and pace made the day enjoyable and left me wanting to attend more!” Julie Langton
“Kate embodies her teachings; she has deep understanding as well as thorough knowledge about all that she teaches. She is a special human being who we are lucky to have here in North Wales.” SB
“A great experience of different yoga practices, welcoming atmosphere and lovely surroundings. The sessions were so well-organised – the time was flying!" PG
“Thanks Kate for a lovely day, with lots of different yoga, stretching and meditation. Well worth a trip from Cheshire!" Hilary Hepinstall
“I love coming to these yoga days! It was great to have more time to
try different styles of yoga. Kate you are the best teacher I have ever
had. Diolch yn fawr.“ Gill Boocock
