Wild with Clare

Clare was so wonderful. She provided a soft landing and a gentle structure when I needed it most. She is a magical being. All of the activities were delivered in such a way that made them feel as though they had been designed just for me and what I needed (having briefed Clare ahead of time about my reasons and expectations for the retreat). I am so lucky that I stumbled upon the listing for this treatment and will absolutely be coming again.

Darvina and her assistant Beth were amazing, they made everyone feel welcome, took the time to get to know us all, and delivered amazing sessions throughout the weekend.

Claire the cook was incredible, the best vegan food I have ever had in my life, I wish I could have taken her home with me.

The massage by Claire the owner was really relaxing and a fantastic treat to be offered mid-way through the weekend.

Beautiful location

Excellent food

The whole experience was a dream. The yoga sessions were intense but supportive and fulfilling. Darvina is amazing and her passion for yoga and community is contagious. She created such a safe space for everyone to push themselves.

The food was amazing and plentiful!

The staff were lovely and very accommodating.

It was perfect and the grounds were beautiful.

Loved the extra touches such as the robes and toiletries.

The outdoor yoga setting as well as the tent for yin were lovely.

Also the beds were extremely comfortable as were the pillows.

The sisterhood gathering was such an amazing experience, with the perfect mix of different types of yoga, outdoor activities, & super delicious food. The whole weekend was nourishment for the body, mind & soul.

I had the most wonderful time at Quaives, Be Radiant retreat. It was my first yoga retreat and it has set a high standard. Clare was a warm and inspiring host. Charlotte was a wonderfully calming instructor. The food was amazing. I was nervous about trying a retreat on my own and worried it would be a bit pretentious. But the whole experience was wonderful and felt very natural. The yoga, sound baths, and cocoa and fire ceremonies were all authentically delivered, the whole group were made to feel safe and all experiences were inclusive as well as immersive. It was a real healing experience.

The location is amazing, same with the food.

Instructors full of wisdom and passion for what they do. Meet some truly lovely people and quickly bonded. Made it incredible.

A place where I could restore and re-sent with non judgmental people. A place of safety and definitely a wake-up call being here

- Food, location and facilities were amazing

- Totally relaxing with massage (at extra expense), hot tub, country walks etc

- Clare was on hand for all support and nurturing our yoga practice

- Beautiful and tranquil setting for personal growth and looking inwards

A bucolic intimate setting, perfect pace and plan. Yoga sessions were divine without any pressure to keep up with anything. First rate hospitality. A real treasured break

The perfect weekend with amazing yoga, food, atmosphere, accommodation and setting. I've done retreats before but this takes you to the next level of relaxation. I've taken so much away from this experience, i would highly recommend.

The Quaives is a beautiful location for finding some inner peace ✌️

Although I don’t usually follow a vegetarian diet the chefs cooked up some delicious dishes that I’ve never tried before.

All of the different types of yoga were brilliantly presented and I’ve come away with the aches of having worked out but the calm mind I was looking for.

The wood fired hot tub was a great experience in the freezing cold of the evening. The group of ladies was lovely and it was unexpectedly good to spend time with new people.

I’d definitely come back again!

Fantastic teaching - challenging but also flexible and relaxed. Delicious food. Really nice, friendly atmosphere. Cute and friendly dog! Lovely countryside. Very easy to get to from London. The cottage where I stayed was really comfortable and I had lots of privacy and space.

I couldn’t recommend this retreat highly enough. It was the perfect blend of beautiful surroundings, cosy accommodation, nourishing vegetarian food and most importantly a balanced programme of yoga that both challenged and nurtured. It went ahead in a time of Covid with very sensible adaptions that had only a small impact on the overall experience. Very grateful it went ahead and that Anna, Claire and everyone at The Quaives made it happen. I’ve come away feeling refreshed and more spacious in body and mind. Thank you all 🙏🏻

The energy, love and support from all facilitators and other guests was just awesome. Great food, great location, great facilities. Peaceful surroundings just made the whole weekend perfect.

Das Essen war besonders gesund und liebevoll zubereitet, die Unterkunft sehr sauber und neu. Wenn man von der einstündigen Anreise aus London absieht, empfehle ich diesen Kurzurlaub zum auftanken jedem weiter

The atmosphere was so warm and relaxing! The food was so refined and healthy, and the yoga was everything!

Food was tasty and varied, gorgeous grounds, lovely hosts / staff - very welcoming

A wonderful escape from everyday life. I received a warm welcome and the cottage was lovely; clean, cosy and beautifully decorated. The classes were great; excellent instruction, loads of guidance and new learning. Claire was a brilliant instructor for yogis of all levels. Adaptions were made for those of us with injuries and there was no judgement. The food was fantastic and there was plenty of it! The gardens and countryside were beautiful. The saloon area was a lovely cosy place to meet, eat and relax.

I will certainly be booking to come back. Keep up the good work - this is a gem of a place.

From start to finish this weekend was a dream. My plan was to get out of London for a few days and I felt as if I have returned from another planet. It's funny how you feel you have to get far away to get refreshed but this weekend was just what I needed. Not my usual retreat that I would normally attend but I loved trying new things. The hot tub under the stars was amazing and the fooooood. Delicious. Will be returning for sure.

My experience with Claire and her teaching team at The Quaives was utterly phenomenal. Right from the moment I arrived, Claire was welcoming and thoughtful. This was my first ever yoga and women’s retreat so I was unsure of what to expect for the weekend. I left on Sunday afternoon feeling like I had been there for months, not simply a weekend. The quality of the healing, nourishment, workshops and lasting tools was exceptional. Claire was also extremely respectful when I needed solitude versus group activity over the weekend and I didn’t ever feel pressure to participate if it wasn’t right for me. Two weeks after returning home, I still feel the radiant glow that I left the weekend with, which is indicative of the quality of the retreat.

Incredible retreat set in stunning grounds and an excellent programme of workshops and sessions. I left feeling refreshed and reconnected with myself and so inspired by the amazing group of women (and instructors!) I spent the retreat with. 12 out of 10 :). Thank you Clare!

Everything is perfect! The location is easy to access from London, the property is magical with loads of green space to chill during the day and escape the city. The yoga practice was a unique experience and I learnt a lot. The food was another special touch - healthy, delicious and different!

Absolutely glorious experience. I so enjoyed my two day kundalini retreat, it was exactly what I needed to just get off the hamster wheel and stop doing.

Satgur was welcoming and very knowledgeable, her teaching was inspiring. The food provided exceeded my expectations, so fresh and so varied, I’m missing it hugely now home!

All in all these 2 days provided a welcome and much needed break from day to day life, I’m sure I shall return :-)

What a beautiful weekend. Wonderful yoga, lovely food, loving people. The garden was magical and just sitting in nature in the hammock after the yoga practice was bliss. In that moment all was well with the world. Thank you I will be back 🙏

The surroundings are incredibly beautiful and it was wonderful to spend some time away from everyday life whilst being so close to home. The Quaives is such a wonderful space to relax and retreat and a lot of effort has gone in to making you feel really cared for and held. Meeting so many wonderful and inspiring women and being led by Clare was a real privilege and I felt very safe in my experience. And I really enjoyed the interesting and enlightening discussions as part of the workshop aspects of the weekend. I would really recommend going to stay at The Quaives in any capacity, but particularly as part of a retreat. Really good value and a really enjoyable and enlightening weekend!

The relaxed holding of space. Nothing was ‘must do’

The yoga, the place, the food. Everything was Amazing !!!

Relaxing, soul , cleansing, calming, restorative, Safe, environment

I loved everything, the exercise, social and meeting nice people, hot tub was so nice, and had a message lifted me spiritually.

Clare was wonderful, friendly and attentive. Shows care and held everyone with respect and care. I was not expected to gives me special attention at all, she saw a sadness in me and she did hold me with love and care,

I felt so good and loved after retreat.

The most amazing, rejuvenating experience. A range of practices and healing, which taught me so much, and lessons to take into my everyday life. The accommodation and surroundings heightened the whole experience.

The venue is stunning, the food was excellent and plentiful and Satgur looked after us well. The style of yoga was new to be but I really enjoyed it and Satgur was great at paying attention and going with the needs of the group. Fantastic massage from Fern too.

Beautiful setting, perfect organization.

I slept in the Bumble bee cottage which was lovely.

Good, healthy vegetarian food.

Great classes in a beautiful studio

From the moment I arrived, I relaxed. The Quaives is in a gorgeous location and Clare and her family have transformed the lovely outbuildings to a place of serene tranquillity.

The Kundalini yoga is magical, it transforms your mindset and movement in a very short space of time. The evening meditation was probably my favourite, with candles and sound gong, it washes over you and you are completely relaxed.

The food was lovingly and carefully prepared, all dishes were plentiful, totally delicious and packed with goodness & flavour.

On Saturday afternoon I had a fabulous massage by Fern, which was very holistic with sound therapy and reiki. A lovely walk on the Sunday morning through the local countryside before our lunch and farewells......back to normality this morning, with radio on and emails pinging. I will certainly be back!

The whole set up and schedule for the days were perfect.

The staff commitment and planning.Such a good group.

Two amazing teachers satgur kaur and Radha priya made my first taught experience of kundalini memorable with deep meditation and amazing sound from the gong bath. Food was wonderful and such a scerene and calm setting.

I attended a Be Radiant retreat this weekend and can honestly say it was a divine experience. The location and grounds are stunning, all you can hear is birdsong and the breeze through the big mature trees. The mediation and yoga classes were amazing, I was new to yoga and Satgur made me feel welcome and supported everyone, no matter what level of experience we had. I came home floating on cloud 9 and feel like a weight has been lifted from me. Will definitely be re visiting this gem :)

The whole atmosphere was so warm and respectful. Amazing food and beautiful surroundings. The yoga was fabulous and a guided walk and hot tub thrown in made it such a memorable weekend.