Still Within the Storm
A transformative yoga, meditation & Wild Walking retreat in the heart of North Wales
Experience the beauty of May in Eryri-Snowdonia with a powerful programme of transformative Dru Yoga, wild walking and meditation in the stunning National Park.
key information
Retreat details
Retreat Dates
Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th May 2026
Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Hours of guided practice
Approximately 18 hours
Location
Snowdonia Mountain Lodge (Hafan Ogwen), Nant Ffrancon Valley, Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales, UK
Arrival and Departure Dates
Arrive from 3 pm for a 4 pm welcome and cup of tea; departure on the final day is after lunch, finishing at approximately 2 pm.
Deep Rest in the mountains
You will leave different to how you arrived
May is a wonderful time to treat yourself to a long weekend retreat at the Snowdonia Mountain Lodge (Hafan Ogwen). The surrounding mountains and green valleys are filled with birdsong, gently supporting renewal for body, heart and mind. Set within the stunning Nant Ffrancon Valley, the Dru Centre offers the perfect space for rest and rejuvenation. With the wild landscape of the Eryri National Park all around, the Lodge provides clean, simple rooms with stunning views that begin right on your doorstep.
"Snowdonia ranks among the world’s top 4 destinations to visit." - Lonely Planet
18 CPD points for members of the Dru Professional Network
What you will experience
You will leave different to how you arrived
Dru Yoga works differently to most. Rather than pushing through tension, the sequences work with your body's natural energy flow — releasing what's held, opening what's closed, and leaving you with a practice you'll actually return to at home.
Stillness inside a busy life
Discover the art of finding your inner anchor — that quiet centre that stays present no matter how fast the world moves around you. You practise it here, in nature. You take it home.
A body that finally lets go
Chronic tension doesn't always release through effort. Dru sequences are designed to open the pathways that holding blockages so your body can finally exhale.
Your own personal plan
Through guided sessions, you will leave with movements, breath techniques and personal anchors — simple tools we will teach you, that are designed to work for your life.
the feeling
"Found the pathway back to me and a lightness that I've never experienced before. Fabulous and calming retreat!"
Maggie Porter-Jones
Deep rest on every level
The kind of rest that restores your nervous system and emotions, helps you slow down you mind and truly replenishes you body, mind and being.
A heart that opens
Through specific sequences designed to activate and nourish the heart centre, many students find unexpected warmth and a renewed sense of what matters.
Nature as medicine
Walking barefoot on ancient Welsh earth, breathing mountain air beside a river, nature-bathing among the May bluebells — nature here does its own quiet work.
Habits that simply fall away
Students often notice something unexpected after a day or two: the reaching for the phone, the mental chatter, the usual loop simply quietens. Just... less necessary.
timetable
A Thoughtfully Structured Timetable of Practice and Rest
*Please note: Outdoor activities are weather-dependent and the timetable may be gently adapted to meet the group's needs.
Thursday 7th May
Arrival Day
16:00
17:00
18:30
20:00
Arrival & Welcome
Opening session
Home-Cooked Supper
Yoga Nidra — The Art of Conscious Rest
Thursday 7th May
Arrival Day
16:00
Arrival & Welcome
17:00
Opening session
18:30
Home-Cooked Supper
20:00
Yoga Nidra — The Art of Conscious Rest
Friday 8th May
Day 2 - Awakening &
Opening the Heart
07:30
08:30
10:00
11:30
13:00
14:00
18:30
19:00
Optional Morning Practice — Wake Up & Shake Up
Breakfast
Getting to Know the Nant Ffrancon Valley
Awakening the Heart — Dru Yoga Sequence & Heart Meditation
Delicious Hot Vegetarian Lunch
Wild Walking in Snowdonia
Delicious Light Supper
Optional Mentoring or Therapies
Friday 8th May
Day 2
07:30
Optional Morning Practice — Wake Up & Shake Up
08:30
Breakfast (for onsite guests)
10:00
Getting to Know the Nant Ffrancon Valley
11:30
Awakening the Heart — Dru Yoga Sequence & Heart Meditation
13:00
Delicious Hot Vegetarian Lunch
14:00
Wild Walking in Eryri-Snowdonia
18:30
Delicious Light Supper
19:00
Optional Mentoring or Therapies
Saturday 9th May
Day 3
07:30
08:30
10:00
11:30
13:00
14:00
18:30
Optional Morning Practice — Cooling & Calming Yoga
Breakfast
Therapeutic Yoga I — A Healthy Spine
Breathwork & Concentration Meditation
Delicious Hot Vegetarian Lunch
Afternoon Walk — Into the Valley
Delicious Light Supper
Saturday 9th May
Day 3
07:30
Optional Morning Practice — Cooling & Calming Yoga
08:30
Breakfast (for onsite guests)
10:00
Therapeutic Yoga I — A Healthy Spine
11:30
Breathwork & Concentration Meditation
13:00
Delicious Hot Vegetarian Lunch
14:00
Afternoon Walk — Into the Valley
18:30
Delicious Light Supper
Sunday 10th May
Departure Day
08:30
09:15
10:00
11:30
13:00
14:00
Breakfast
Free Time
Therapeutic Yoga II — Neck, Shoulders & What We Carry
Your Personal Toolkit — Integration Workshop
Delicious Hot Vegetarian Lunch
Departure
Sunday 10th May
Departure Day
08:30
Breakfast
10:00
Therapeutic Yoga II — Neck, Shoulders & What We Carry
11:30
Your Personal Toolkit — Integration Workshop
13:00
Delicious Hot Vegetarian Lunch
14:00
Departure
Welcome Your Teaching Team
Introducing Your Tutors
We're passionate about creating educational programmes and collaborative networks where people can enjoy better health at all levels; physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual.
Padma McIntyre
Dru Yoga and Dru Yoga Therapy Teacher Trainer
Zori Balinova
Dru Yoga Teacher and Course Manager
Rita Goswami
Co-founder and Meditation Teacher Trainer
Silke Zanker
Choose Your Ideal Room
Single Rooms
Enjoy peace and privacy in comfortable rooms, designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat experience.
£855
1 place left at this price
Snowdonia Mountain Lodge
Single Room
Private room with ensuite. Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all retreat activities.
£720
16 places left at this price!
Snowdonia Mountain Lodge
Shared Twin/Double Room
Comfortable shared twin room with ensuite. Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tuition.
Outdoor & Budget-Friendly Options
Embrace the outdoors with our campers and camping spaces. They offer a unique experience in nature with essential amenities.
£600
Only 1 left!
Snowdonia Mountain Lodge
Campervan space
Space with electric hook-up, and simple shower and toilet facilities. Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tuition.
£570
3 places left!
Snowdonia Mountain Lodge
Camping space
Space with simple shower and toilet facilities–bring your equipment. Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tuition.
Everything you need to know
everything you need to know about our reteats
Each retreat has its own focus, but the heart of every Dru retreat is consistent. If you’d like a fuller picture of what to expect - including the venue, food, location and what’s included - you can explore all the details on our main retreats page.
Testimonials
What They Say About Dru Retreats
More than 800 people have come to our centre for Dru Retreats - to step away from the busyness of life, recharge and reconnect with themselves.
faqs
Every Question Answered
Yes, please see the room details for accommodation options. Please note: we have limited accommodation onsite at the Lodge so book early, or stay close by at one of the local hostels, campsites or hotels.
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