South Downs views. Sea breezes and coastal walks.
A grounding, nourishing yoga weekend to refresh body and mind.
Price: 2 nights – £575–£625 | 3 nights – £660–£710
Location: Florence House, Sussex
Join Katy Appleton for seasonal yoga retreats at Florence House in Sussex. Enjoy well‑taught yoga, excellent food, fresh sea air and good company, just a 5‑minute walk from the oceanfront in Seaford.
These weekends are designed to help you feel refreshed, balanced and restored.
With ocean views, organic home‑cooked food and tranquil gardens, Florence House is a wonderful setting. There are lovely spots for quiet time and excellent coastal walks nearby. A unique, enjoyable and transformational experience in the heart of the Seven Sisters Country Park.
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She is an internationally recognised teacher and trainer of Vinyasa Flow, published yoga author and has award-winning DVDs for home practice and live online content. She is known for bringing the true essence of yoga alive in a student's body mind in creative, dynamic and life transforming ways. Her teaching is biomechanically savvy whilst fun and playful, invoking a deeper embodied sense of self within a practice.
Katy is a dedicated student, passionate learner, and seasoned educator. Influenced by esteemed mentors like Shiva Rea, Ananta Kranti, Dr Alla Svirinskya, Kerry-Lyn Stanton Downes, Christopher Hareesh Wallace, and Debbie Lewis, her teachings encompass yoga, women's health, wellbeing and psychology. She teaches a wide range of yoga styles such as Kirtan and Mantra, Yoga Nidra, Yin, Yoga Philosophy, Pre and Postnatal Yoga and baby yoga. This extensive background enables her to provide an inclusive and personalized approach to yoga, catering to the unique needs of each individual.
“I simply love my time with Katy at Florence House. Twice a year it is the exact tonic I need. The yoga gives me strength physically and mentally. The sequencing of practices is off the clock. I always leave feeling at peace, with my patience and my resilience fully restored.
I wouldn’t miss it. ”
[icon:about]About
An appleyoga weekend retreat offers time to invigorate, balance and restore body and energy, plus space to set your intentions for the months ahead.
During these retreats, Katy will guide you through a variety of yoga practices. Mornings feature transformational vinyasa flow: an active asana practice for all levels, blending dynamic vinyasa flow, energetic and alignment‑based hatha yoga, Pilates‑inspired core work, invocations, meditation, pranayama and heart‑opening practices to free body and mind.
Evening practices include introspective and awakening lunar yoga, drawing on pranayama, meditation, yin yoga, restorative yoga, mantra and yoga nidra to help you feel deeply rested and centred.
Suitable for all levels – just bring your heart and your spirit.
Each 2 or 3 night weekend retreat includes:
2 or 3 transformational vinyasa flow yoga sessions each morning
2 or 3 lunar yoga practices each afternoon
2 or 3 nights’ accommodation at beautiful Florence House, Sussex
2 or 3 sumptuous meals a day, plus unlimited fruit, tea, coffee and water
Retreat doesn't include:
Transport to and from Florence House
Food and beverages other than those included in price
Local excursions
Optional extras:
Incredible massages are available to book during your stay – details and booking will be given a month before arrival.
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Thursday arrival for 3-night stay
Friday arrival for 2-night stay5pm onwards – Arrival at Florence House and time to settle into your rooms
5.45pm-7.30pm – Welcome & Yoga Practice
7.30pm – Dinner
Friday & Saturday
8am-10am – Solar Practice
10am – Breakfast
1:15pm – Lunch
5pm-6:45pm – Lunar Yoga Flow
7pm – Dinner
Sunday
8am-10am – Solar Practice
10am – Breakfast
1pm – Lunch
1.45-2.30pm – Closing & Departure
“A wonderful birthday retreat for my mum and me. Florence House was lovely, with cliff-top walks and sensational food, but Katy’s yoga was the real highlight—joyful, inclusive and beautifully tailored to the group. We loved the mix of pranayama, mantra, kirtan, philosophy and varied asana. A truly special weekend; we’ll definitely be back.”
[icon:location]Location
Florence House was built in the 1920s and has been beautifully restored into a perfect venue for retreats. It is nestled in stunning 6‑acre grounds. The peaceful walled garden provides the perfect place for quiet meditation and inner reflection.
Inside, the oak‑panelled library, dining room, comfortable lounge with a wood‑burning stove and charming bedrooms give this historical house an elegant yet relaxed ambience.
The house can accommodate 24 people, creating an intimate and comfortable venue, perfectly suited for retreats.
It is located two hours from London on the brow of Seaford Head on the South Downs in East Sussex. A coastal path leads from the house into the Seven Sisters Country Park, and unspoilt beaches are only a short distance away, making the location perfect for a multitude of stunning coastal walks.
[icon:car]Logistics
By car: Florence House is around 2 hours from London. Use your sat nav to Southdown Road, Seaford, BN25 4JS. The house is near Seaford Head golf course.
By train: From London Victoria, take a train to Seaford (usually via Lewes). Journey time is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. There are usually taxis at the station.
Local taxi firms: Martello Taxis: 01323 492929 // Day‑Night Taxis: 01323 896666 // Beacon Taxis: 01323 898888
“A life changing experience and I can’t believe my body was able to do what it did after being mothballed for years - thank you Katy.”
[icon:accommodation]Rooms
Twin, double and single rooms are available, each one unique and offering a slightly different theme. Rooms offer views over the sea or the rolling hills of the South Downs and private gardens.
A few ensuite rooms are available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. The shared bathrooms are plentiful, so there are only a few rooms per bathroom.
Florence House is renowned for its creative, fresh, home cooking prepared by their own chefs. When possible, food is sourced from their own garden.
3 nights - Winter Shine Retreat: 26–29 Nov 2026
2 nights - Winter Shine Retreat: 27–29 Nov 2026
2 nights - New Year Shine: 8–10 Jan 2027
[icon:legal]Terms & Conditions
Cancellation
Booking & Payment
A £150 non-refundable deposit secures your place. The balance is due in instalments. If unpaid, your place may be offered to someone else and the deposit forfeited.Cancellations & Refunds
The deposit is always non-refundable. Cancellations less than 8 weeks before the retreat are non-refundable. If you cancel earlier, you’ll be refunded minus the deposit.Health & Safety
By booking, you confirm you’re fit to participate. Please inform us of any medical concerns before booking or at least 7 days before the retreat.Liability
appleyoga Ltd is not responsible for loss, damage, or injury. Please safeguard your belongings and health.
2 nights – £575–£625
3 nights – £660–£710
[icon:about]About
[icon:location]Location
[icon:car]Logistics
[icon:accommodation]Rooms
[icon:legal]T&Cs