Plantation Villa

This is the first time I have ever gone on a retreat like this, and I actually hadn't done any yoga in years, so I was a little nervous. I needn't have been! Ann-Marie and Helen who own the White House in Welshpool where the retreat took place were really warm and welcoming, the house and grounds were amazing, and Inshara and Barnado from Plantation Villa who ran the retreat were extremely friendly, kind, professional and knowledgable. It has been a very long time since I last felt this relaxed and in touch with my body. I would definitely recommend this to others and will certainly try to attend one again in the future.

I liked the meditation and Bernardo’s step back slow approach to yoga asana, and meditation

Bernardo and Ishara’s knowledge and wisdom far exceeded any expectations of mine, but to add to that, they both had such a level of kindness and humility, it was refreshing and a weekend that I’ll never forget!

I really enjoyed the two nights' stay at this yoga retreat. The host Ann and Hellen are so friendly and warm hearted, make you feel at home. Big beautiful front and rear Garden and a super laid back cat, everything make you feel so relaxing. The food is amazing, the best vegetarian food I have ever had, tasty and healthy with good nutrition variety, really good effort. The Yoga instructor Bernardo is brilliant, apart from the daily practice, the chatting learning is very interesting. We had lots of wisdom talk with Bernardo and Ishara, thank you for sharing the stories of your life with us, it really going to make a difference for me to live in a more positive way.

The White House venue and the gorgeous setting in rural Shropshire was one of the best I’ve been to. The owners of the White House, Anne-Marie and Helen, were friendly, warm, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The teaching from Bernado and Ishara was truly excellent; they’re both deeply kind & inspiring people. The food was gorgeous. A wonderful retreat, highly recommended!

The staff, accommodation,grounds and spa service were fantastic. Really lovely atmosphere and energy. Can't recommend it enough.

Fantastic location great yoga teaching and all the staff were so friendly and helpful Also bonus of great Ayurveda massage treatments

Plantation villa really exceeded my expectations and I only wish I could have had longer there. The tranquil setting and calm yet friendly demeanour of all the staff was really wonderful, a very special place. I upgraded my package from basic yoga to detox and am very glad I did. All the treatments I had with Komal (mostly massages) were excellent. The yoga sessions with Bernard were probably the best I've had, he caters for all levels and really understands the practice and focuses on building strength and focus. The meditation sessions were also very valuable. And the food could not be faulted, all vegetarian and organic. Thank you to Ishana and the rest of the wonderful staff there.

If you're looking to relax, get away, recover, detox or just spend some time living mindfully, you will not be disappointed. The plantation is a beautiful tropical jungle setting, with monkeys, birds and bunny rabbits happily enjoying the scenery. Everyone at the plantation is very kind and attentive. The treatments are superb and the yoga is a beautiful practice made accessible to all levels which still challening even the most experienced yogi. The food is nourishing and delicious, they even have a cookbook available to help you keep your ayurvedic diet once you leave. I can't say enough about my experience, the lovely people I had the chance to meet who were also at the retreat (quite a few who return annually), and the state of my mind and body on the day I left make it worth everything.

I was lucky enough to come here during Sri Lankan New Year and thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The villa had the staff and their families from the village come and we played games as per new year tradition. Was a lot of fun! Gave us an insight of Sri Lankan life and culture.

Aside from the celebrations, the place itself was stunning and very peaceful. Personally, I found it ideal for self examination and reflection through discussion (in the evenings) and reading from their library. We had yoga sessions twice a day and the Ayurvedic vegan food were great (not to mention delicious and healthy). Met a lot of wonderful people too to share this journey with.

Will definitely be returning.

Food and yoga teacher, Amanda were amazing. Very healthy food. Amanda instructs very clearly but with peacefully which made me very relaxed and concentrated on training.

Plantation Villa is a retreat with a big heart. It's setting, amongst the exotic and abundant vegetation and rubber plantation is both beautiful and restful. The founding principles of community and ecology combined with a dedication to service and the Ayurvedic process makes the visitor feel like a co-contributer as well as a welcomed guest. The staff are all very sweet, well trained, polite and efficient and all greet you with dazzling smiles. Our yoga teacher, Amanda was the best I have ever practiced with, she was so inspirational and her gentle guidance still guides me. Our treatments were wonderful, even the purge felt necessary and in balance but best of all was the delicious pool. No nasty chemicals just beautiful pure water at a perfect temperature in a perfect setting. We will definitely be back!

The staff is excellent and eager to make sure you have a pleasant stay.

Yoga Shala and yoga teachers - brilliant

Pool and Gardens

Food - with reservations

The other guests - lots of lovely friendly people from all over the world

Ayurvedic massages

Yoga and meditation classes fun, massages good, food delicious, beautiful room and pool.

The clean rooms kept by friendly local women.

The vegan food

Pristine swimming pool

This is an Ayurvedic center, NOT a resort. I knew that coming in, and I wanted to learn and experience what I could. The week I had here was transformative in ways I could not have imagined. I booked the weight loss package, knowing I needed the extra help with my weight, but having a large number of medical concerns as well. I had the hope that they would help me find balance and be able to re-boot positive habits for me to move toward good health again. They did this and SO much more. I am leaving here feeling healthier than I have in about 5 years. I have more energy, better digestion, a body that WANTS to move and do and exercise, far more flexibility, a deeper meditation practice, and most important, the starting knowledge of Ayurveda, yoga, and mediation to be able to bring this lifestyle back home with me. (Not to mention I lost a bunch of weight.) I am immensely grateful for everyone here. On top of that, the plantation is lovely, the nature and surroundings were nourishing, the little personal touches and kindness of the staff were unparalleled, and I never felt for a want of anything - like being among a big loving family. Oh - and how could I not mention the food? It's been amazing and I've not been hungry or had cravings once.

Staffs are so friendly and nice. They always make me feel like home. Doctors, therapists as well as the yoga teachers are all very professional and caring. The daily activities are very versatile, someday is tree planting, someday is cooking demo and a lot more, but they are not compulsory so you can always chill and relax on your own or making new friends in the retreat! Three meals per day and food is healthy yet yummy. Authentic Sri Lankan dishes with healthy twist like using rice flour instead of wheat flour, using honey instead of white sugar for dessert etc.

The area that surrounds is totally beautiful, I really enjoyed walking around every morning. My room was fantastic, cleans and bright. The centre is a very calm and relaxing place. I enjoyed the yoga classes and felt the staff did their best to meet all levels of ability. All the staff at the centre are really lovely and welcoming and attentive. I didn't do the ayevada package so I didn't have as much interaction with them as most of the guests. The food was great, although I would have liked it a bit spicier.

All the staff, management, kitchen, housekeeping, garden, pool, massage and wellness group, yoga teachers and Ayurvetic doctors....they were all amazingly respectful, friendly and professional people. I have a lot of respect for each and everyone of these teams.

I also loved the environment, the whole Centre, the gardens, the well organized daily programs, the food, the location and most of the villas. Personally I should have booked a 2 weeks stay instead of 1, lesson learnt for next time!

It took me five days to settle in and calm down from the years stresses This was in part because I quite smoking cold turkey.

I read books did yoga went for walks and meditated. I did not crave any of my normal vices. I learnt to accept my emotions rather than running away from them. All in all I would say giving myself three weeks to focus on the above has helped me solidify my outlook on life and I left with a deep sense of peace..

The food is very good. Even after three weeks I was not bored of the food. There are of course a few dishes that were not to my liking. however there are several curries per meal, so if one is not to your taste you can just order some extras of your favourites.

By the last day my appreciation for the local habitat and sounds had increased, due to all that deep breathing and mindfulness.

The staff are great and make you feel like family. I would go with the full treatment. Two hours of massaging a day is never a problem for me

Marco the yoga and meditation teacher was a fantastic bonus. Do check with plantation as to who will be there as the yoga instructors do change. There is a nearby waterfall thats great and a veg market on Sat afternoons and evenings thats worth a visit.

Like the place and all the kindly staff. Perfekt in all kind of ways!

Setting was perfect and better than expected, the people were great, most of staff were great. I had a great time because i refused to let anything get to me . It would be very hard to be miserable at such a perfect setting and i love nature.

Fabulous location. Lovely people. Two great yoga instructors. Lovely break.

Beautiful place away from the din of city. The food is delicious with plants and vegetables feom the garden. The treatments, the doctors, the yoga and meditation classes are all great. And the connection with others is easy and very rewarding. A fantastic journey.

It was my first yoga retreat and I loved it. The place is amazing, in the middle of the forest, very isolated and perfect to reconnect with nature and with yourself. The yoga and meditation classes is what I loved the most. Thanks to Alana, she is an amazing teacher, I could improve a lot and be more conscious of my body. I appreciate the community and the workers were all very nice and worried to make me comfortable. I've also met beautiful people, doing the retreat in a similar life period and I could connect with many people immediately. Overall a positive experience!

The staff was very attentive and welcoming to our needs.

The place was lovely, surrounded by tropical trees, monkeys, sunny and rainy days. Relaxing atmosphere, meeting great people that have same preferences like you.

You can take your time to be on your own, and that is fine.

Love the daily routines and schedules. Food was awesome (I'm vegan, so I enjoyed every bite), all organic, super tasty. New flavors.

The staff was also great. Great people always welcoming you with a warm smile.

The Ayurvedic treatments were fantastic, the staff really friendly, the food really tasty and healthy, the yoga left me flexible and energized! I just loved every minute of it!

Lady doctors especially resident Doctor Prasadi are amazing.

Staff also are amazing. But they need training.

The kindness and sincerity of all the staff. The simplicity and authenticity of the facilities and treatments. The food was sublime. There was a wonderful, flexible attitude and the other guests were wonderful. The chats with the doctors was incredibly therapeutic.

Yoga classes, food, pool

I have been update to a higher room type

The location is all

The food

Catherine the amazing yoga teacher without her i would have left earlier

the wonderful teacher , Katherine

The friendly attitude of other guests, the yoga teacher and the location but assolutely not the room (single one)

The yoga teacher Cathrine was amazing

I absolutely loved the yoga and meditation. Also enjoyed the evening talks about Buddhism. I loved the place itself so peaceful and with a great swimming pool and lots of wild monkeys

Our stay at Plantation was perfect from the moment we arrived. The staff are so friendly and helpful - it feels more like a family than a hotel.

The day is full with activities and the infinity pool is sublime. The trees were hopping with monkeys - such a delight to see! We loved our room - it was very clean and comfortable. All furnishings have an earthy feel and are made from natural materials.

The yoga teacher, Catherine, is incredibly special - she brought something new to every class and taught with unparalled integrity, honesty and enthusiasm. She's a seven star yoga teacher and an intuitive and effective reiki practitioner as well. Her wisdom and guidance will stay with me forever... Truly a beautiful, rare and precious gem!!!!

Hiring a tuk-tuk to go out and about is a fun and cheap way to see some of the surrounding sites.

All in all, a wonderful holiday at Plantation. I would definitely return and will be recommending it to my friends in need of some RnR.

The staff provided all the assistance you could ask for. The atmosphere promoted mindfulness and a good place to just be.

Inspirational yoga teacher

Amazing food

Beautiful location

Very accomodating staff with an incredible towel designer . Everyday the towels were created into an art form.

Very relaxed and healing place.

The place by itself, the nature and the fauna. The staff was adorable. I loved the food and the massages.

Plantation villa is a beautiful idea, a community project that is also a wonderful treatment centre and retreat. The treatments themselves have left we feeling lighter, happier and with more energy. The yoga teachers were a completely different class to the 10+ different teachers I've experienced in the uk. The food and Ayurvedic massage and detox were all thoughtfully combined into a plan that would suit my needs. Above all, in 10 Days I have been touched, heard and smiled at by people who barely know me more times than I have in years in western culture. Progress is not necessarily progress. Thank you so much

The villa felt like a beautiful loving community. The staff were so accommodating and always with smiles on their faces. The food was fantastic; so very fresh and tasty. The treatments were amazing! The Dr on site was also really helpful helping me with my migraines. The yoga - I have never had teachers who were so passionate about the practice, I learnt a lot and really hope I can find a new teacher in my area that is just as good, thank you!!!

I found peace, tranquillity and a senses of another way of living, streeet anxiety free. The warmth, smiles, personal attention, love and kindness seemed to permeate us all, guests, staff and the villagers we encountered. The treatments were great, my Ayurvedic doctor an angel and the food, local was so interesting and always served with that special smile. I met great people from all around the world. A rich experience, with extra special memories for me. Thank you everyone.

Very caring Stuff , great food and healthy, great doctors , loving people , loving approach , love it and I will be back very often

Plantation Villa provides clean, comfortable and homely accommodation in a beautiful natural environment. I found it relaxing and tranquil and met some lovely people there. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I e

A wonderful eleven day stay, staff are fantastic and have met some great people. Lovely location very peaceful, treatments are amazing, I feel really relaxed and happy.

Fabulous yoga teacher and lovely surroundings... Interesting food

Peaceful place

Kindness of people

Quality of treatments

The Yoga teacher (Karen)

The swimming pool

The area was perfect and adapt to the regreat : calm & relax

Das Personal war sehr herzlich.

Unkomplizierte Atmosphäre.

Ayurved.Behandlungen und deren Wirkung sehr gut!

Wunderschöne Lage mit vielen Tieren im Garten.

Sehr freundliche Menschen im Dorf.

Mein Zimmer war schön und die Umgebung z.B Natur ist sehr schön.

Les rencontres, la spiritualité des médecins, une cuisine divine et une atmosphère reposante.

Wonderful yoga teacher (Catherine) and a wonderful atmosphere in there.i have learnt what I wanted to and get back in Europe different. The treatment are good and the package detox is worth. Thanks to everyone .

Die Menschen vom Yogalehrer bis zum Zimmermädchen waren einfach super.