Carefully curated retreats for those who value personal growth, mindful movement, and the power of holistic therapies and connection.
REFORMER RETREAT
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FULLY BOOKED
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22 and/or 23 NOVEMBER 2025
10-6pm
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Branches Park Estate, Suffolk
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£195 per day
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A restorative Pilates Reformer retreat in Suffolk with cold water dips, breathwork, sound bath. Delicious, nourishing meals prepared on site.
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Limited to 10 guests per day.
You will be guided through the sessions by Beth Huckel founder of Functional Health Collaborative and her team.
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Should you choose, you will also have exclusive use of the miles of pathways which meander through Branches Park’s ancient woodlands.
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Our Reformer Retreat is like no other. A carefully curated experience, this unique retreat in Suffolk is designed for those who value personal growth and mindful movement set within the tranquillity and calm of the luxury countryside estate at Branches Park, Suffolk.
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Approximate timings on Saturday and Sunday:
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10.00 Arrival and refreshments
10.30 - 11.30 Dynamic Reformer Pilates
11.45 Coldwater Dip (optonal)/Walk
12.45 - 1.45 Warming lunch
2-2.30 Breathwork
3-4.00 Restorative Reformer
4.30-5.30 Vocal and Sound Immersion
6.00 Finish
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BRANCHES PARK
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Branches Park Estate is a privately owned country estate in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, offering a peaceful and elegant setting for our immersive wellness experiences. Surrounded by acres of parkland, its sweeping lawns, woodland walks and beautifully restored buildings create an inspiring backdrop for these restorative stays.
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Beth Huckel is the founder of the Functional Health Collaborative, formerly Functional Pilates & Movement, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in teaching movement and wellness. Endless clients state how she has improved their physical and mental strength and resilience beyond recognition, as well as a true insight into the importance of breath.
Beth is an advanced qualified breathwork instructor with certifications in both Wim Hof Method and Oxygen Advantage, techniques renowned for reducing inflammation, reducing stress and anxiety, and enhancing mental clarity as well as sports performance. Her approach is grounded in science, using lived experience to create powerful, transformative and accessible take-home skills.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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You’ll be guided through Reformer sessions by Beth from Functional Health Collaborative.
To complement this enhanced Reformer Pilates practice, you will have the opportunity to unwind, restore, and reconnect through a series of breathwork, and sound immersions.
You’ll also have exclusive use of the miles of pathways which meander through Branches Park’s ancient woodlands.
MEET THE TEAM
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Sophie Garner has a masters degree in vocal pedagogy and professional practice. Her research was carried out in an aquired brain injury unit working with stroke patients. She is a vocal coach and mentor and uses her voice (which was the first voice to open the London O2 arena) to accompany her crystal bowl and gong sound therapy here with us.
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Amy Pickard qualified with internationally recognised Pilates over 10 years ago now and continues to expand her knowledge with regular workshops and courses. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of pilates and movement with others, teaching on all of the Pilates equipment. Amy has a loyal client base at her busy reformer studio in Cambridgeshire but also works with the Functional Health Collaborative.
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​Amanda Prior is founder and owner of Nourishing Kind a nutrition and lifestyle company. Amanda is a qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist based in Suffolk. Her food for the retreat is fresh and seasonal, using local products wherever possible with a focus on gut health. For any specific dietary requirements or allergies please contact us in advance.
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Jacqui Sinclair
Jacqui Sinclair is a highly experienced teacher both on the yoga mat and on the Reformer. Alignment, activation and release are her specialities which she combines with her myo-fascial and restorative massage therapy on the couch. Jacqui was the first in the UK and Europe to host the Leadership training programme for the highly acclaimed Y12SR for the UK/Europe, the Focus12 drink and drug rehabilitation programme. Her practice is based at the Functional Health Collaborative in Suffolk.
USEFUL INFORMATION
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Nearest train stations:
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• Newmarket Station (15 mins drive)
• Cambridge Station (35 mins drive)
Transfers can be arranged upon request.
Address: Branches Park, Cowlinge, Suffolk, CB8 9HN
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PAYMENT OPTION
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Full payment required at the time of booking.
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