The Serenity and Sleeping Retreat

In winter 2027, join “The Serenity Program” at Florence House, a thoughtfully designed retreat that nurtures overall well-being but also helps improve sleep and alleviate insomnia.

Whether seeking better rest, stress relief, or holistic balance, this programme offers a calm and supportive space for growth and rejuvenation.

Discover workshops and classes that focus on practical strategies for promoting relaxation, regulating the nervous system, and finding inner connections to balance and equilibrium.

Through calming somatic yoga, rejuvenating breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques, you’ll learn how to prepare your body and mind for restorative sleep while reducing stress and anxiety.

Under Laurent’s expert guidance, each session is an opportunity to explore specific somatic practices and sleep-focused strategies that support deep rest and healthy habits. Build a personalised toolkit to realign your lifestyle and create a sense of peace and renewal.

This programme is perfect for anyone managing stress or anxiety, attuning to healing and recovery, battling insomnia, or simply seeking moments of calm and connection. With flexible participation, you can choose the classes and workshops that resonate with you and practise at your own comfortable pace.

In the depths of winter, immerse yourself in tranquillity with “The Serenity Program” at Florence House. Discover a sanctuary where calming and gentle yoga, rejuvenating breathwork and deep relaxation techniques converge to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

Through gentle somatic practices, find harmony and inner peace, guiding you towards profound serenity and a reassuring connection with the earth and your body.

Join Laurent on a journey towards holistic wellness, where each themed session is a mindful discovery and retreat, offering solace and renewal amidst life’s demands. Experience the transformative power of serenity at Florence House.

This program is ideal for anyone on a recovery journey, experiencing insomnia, or seeking ways to manage stress and anxiety. You’re welcome to join if you are looking for peace, quiet, and a chance to realign yourself.

Please note – you don’t have to do all the classes and workshops; practice at your own comfortable pace.

Florence House sits on the brow of Seaford Head, set within six acres of grounds on the edge of the South Downs National Park, with views across the downs and direct access to the beach two minutes away.

The house itself is a beautifully restored Victorian building, and every room has been individually decorated to create a calm, simple space for rest and reflection. The interiors are warm without being fussy, and the surrounding landscape does the rest: sea air, open countryside, and the particular stillness that comes from being right at the edge of England.

The yoga space is light and well-equipped, designed for the kind of unhurried, attentive practice that suits a winter weekend. Between sessions, the gardens, the coastal path, and the sea are all within easy reach.

Florence House is run with care and attention, and the food reflects that. Meals are freshly prepared, vegetarian, and generous, eaten together in the house.

For a winter retreat focused on rest, sleep, and nervous system recovery, the setting is quietly ideal. The wildness of the downs, the proximity of the sea, and the warmth of the house itself all support the work in ways that are hard to manufacture.

Located just an hour and a half from London, Florence House offers an ideal venue for a rejuvenating weekend yoga retreat.

Nestled on the serene south coast of England, guests can enjoy luxurious comfort, delectable vegetarian cuisine, and impeccable service amidst stunning surroundings.

On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex, sits Florence House, kissed by sea air and surrounded by a rolling wild landscape.

The beautiful interior of the house itself, the abundant gardens, the proximity to the sea and the wildness of the Downs make Florence House ideal for my yoga retreats.

The house is set on 6 acres within an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of the South Downs National Park and has views of Seaford Head and Seaford Head Golf Course.

The beach is a 2-minute walk away.

Florence House offers rooms individually decorated to create a calm and simple space for you to enjoy a peaceful and quiet yoga weekend.

There is a choice of rooms from singles to triples based on your needs. All the bedrooms have lovely scenic views either of the Downs or the Estate’s private gardens.

Between sessions, Seaford and the surrounding coastline offer plenty to explore at your own pace.

The beach is a five-minute walk from the house. From there, the coastal path leads along the foot of Seaford Head and towards the Seven Sisters, one of the most dramatic stretches of chalk cliff in England. These walks are unhurried, restorative, and entirely in keeping with the spirit of the retreat.

Seaford town is a short stroll away, with independent cafés, a local market, and a quietly unpretentious charm that suits the weekend well.

Massage and therapy treatments can be arranged on request. Please enquire when booking.

The South Downs National Park is on the doorstep for those who want to walk further into the landscape. The views from the ridge above the house stretch south to the sea and north across open countryside.

Address:

Southdown Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 4JS

By train:

The closest station is SEAFORD. We suggest checking trains to Seaford on Trainline’s website.

Check-in time on Friday: from 11:00 am.
Check-out time on Sunday: 2:00 pm.