Mist rising from the lake at sunrise — Summer Sunrise at The Shift Retreats

Summer Sunrise

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Saturday 12 June 20276:00am – 9:30am

Begin the Day Before the World Wakes

The Morning

There Is Something Magical About the First Light of Day

Before the emails arrive.

Before the traffic begins.

Before the endless demands of everyday life.

There is a brief moment when the world feels wonderfully still. The lake reflects the morning sky. Birdsong replaces notifications. The air feels fresh, and everything seems possible.

Summer Sunrise is an invitation to experience that moment. Not by rushing through it, but by fully embracing it.

Through gentle movement and quiet connection with nature, you'll begin your day feeling calmer, clearer and more present than you have in weeks.

The Experience

We'll welcome you as the first light begins to spread across the lake.

There will be time to simply stand quietly, breathe deeply and watch the landscape wake around you.

Our Sunrise Pilates session is designed to gently awaken the body, improve mobility and energise without exhausting.

After movement, we'll settle beside the water for a guided meditation before an inspiring conversation.

We'll finish with time for quiet reflection before you head home, carrying the calm of the morning into the rest of your day.

"By the time most people are just beginning their Saturday, you'll already feel renewed."

A lakeside candle release ceremony to open the gathering with intention
A seasonal Pilates session to ground and awaken the body
A guided relaxation and meditation to settle the mind and restore stillness
A gentle strength and conditioning session to build resilience from the inside out
A closing sound bath to carry the vibrations of the gathering home with you
A nourishing seasonal breakfast to welcome the morning together
A reflection card to carry the spirit of the gathering beyond the day
Time to wander the grounds, sit beside the lake and simply be

Investment

£49

early release

·

£79

standard booking

Maximum 15 guests. Advance booking required.

A flowing morning Pilates class beside the water — Summer Sunrise at The Shift Retreats

"A flowing morning class beside the water. Suitable for every ability."

Your Morning

How the morning
unfolds.

6:00am

Arrival

Take a moment to settle, breathe and enjoy the sunrise over the lake. A nourishing seasonal breakfast is waiting to welcome the morning together.

6:30am

Lakeside Candle Release

A quiet, beautiful moment of letting go to open the gathering with intention — releasing what no longer serves you as the new season begins.

6:45am

Sunrise Pilates

A flowing Pilates class designed to awaken the body, improve posture and create energy for the day ahead. Suitable for every ability.

7:45am

Strength & Conditioning

A gentle session to build resilience from the inside out — practical, accessible and designed to complement everyday life.

8:15am

Lakeside Meditation

A guided meditation beside the water, accompanied by birdsong and the gentle sounds of nature.

8:45am

Conversation

An inspiring discussion centred around creating healthier daily rhythms, embracing rest and beginning each day with intention.

9:30am

Reflection Card & Farewell

Receive your reflection card to carry the spirit of the gathering beyond the day. Leave feeling refreshed, energised and ready to enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Guests enjoying breakfast outdoors as the sun rises over the lake — Summer Sunrise at The Shift Retreats
Summer Sunrise · 12 June 2027

Begin Your Summer Beautifully

Sometimes the most extraordinary mornings are the quietest ones. Join us before the world wakes and discover what it feels like to begin your day with calm, movement and nature.