Emmas Dale hosts fully catered wellness & adventure retreats in the Yorkshire Dales, Italy & France
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Yesterday was pretty special. Sea Kayaking in the bluest, clearest water, exploring the Hidden Blue Cave, snorkelling, starfish, spagetti on the beach, yellow coral.
We kayaked 10km with . Would highly recommend these guys, and they also do SUP trips ๐ I feel another retreat coming on...
So I was lucky enough to find this lovely little gem of a place at and one of the beauties of this is that it's a 10 minute walk to the beach and our ladies have had some time to enjoy the sea and some SUP....
Tasty Tomatoe & Feta Tart.
Light spread tonight after today's "adventures" ๐คฆโโ๏ธ๐
(Don't ask...)
Cocktails at the most beautiful taverna,overlooking the bay.
Followed by a cheeseboard, baked feta walnuts & honey, tomatoe tart, homemade tzatziki, pitta, leftover baklava, taramaslata and of course a little vino.
Some nice sustenance before tomorrow's Sea Kayaking ๐๐๐
๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ thought I'd try and give the Greeks a run for their money with some homemade Baklava...
.. and it wasn't half bad ๐
Lovely blitzed up walnuts and pistachios, oodles of honey and butter. Wonderful.
We are in LEFKADA, GREECE ๐ for our Ionian Sea Kayaking, Cookery & Yoga adventure.
Stayin in these bloomin amazing villas overlooking the bay. It's very hot but we are ready cool everyone down with pool vibes, chilled watermelon lemonade and downtime.
WELCOME TO SUMMER ๐๐๐
THROW BACK โฌ
๏ธ to just over a week ago on our SUP Adventure in Nidderdale, staying at the lovely Swinton Bivouac.
A nice leisurely 9 mile SUP along the Ripon canal and the River Ure. There were a couple of unplanned swims ๐ but mostly everyone stayed dry ๐
The group did brilliantly and even had time for a tasty picnic that I delivered to one of the locks.
This trip is for the more experienced paddler, however next year will see the return of a Beginner SUP weekend ๐
COOKING ALFRESCO. There are many joys and woes of cooking outside.
I love the cooking with great views, getting my camping stoves out, eating in the wild. All this is lovely apart from bugs and the wind blowing firepit smoke in my eyes, so I can't see what I'm doing ๐
but it can't always be glam.
I know you were dying ๐ to see what went on my beetroot tacos on Saturday, so here you go:
๐ฅ 'Pulled' jackfruit
๐ฅ Cucumber, fennel, lemon and nigella seed salad
๐ฅ Peanuts and rocket.
๐ฅ Corn cooked in homemade wild garlic butter
๐ฅ served with a Turkish Salad and a potatoe salad with Chipotle, coriander, lime & spring onion mayo
All very simple and lovely.
From the YORKSHIRE DALES to LEFKADA. This time next week, this is where we will be at , busy prepping for our Ionian Sea Kayaking, Yoga & Cookery Adventure.
5 days of adventures, Yoga, herbal hikes, sea Kayaking, a Greek cookery lesson, sunset cocktails, sunshine and more food than you can stuff a vine leaf with.
I will be heading out on Tuesday with my good friend Zoe, who is helping me host. VERY EXCITED ๐๐๐
UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED
Right. I have a space for 1 lovely human (can also be slightly less lovely and we'll deal with it ๐)
4th - 8th September 2024
ALPINE YOGA & ADVENTURE ESCAPE
๐ Chalet Savoire Faire, French Alps
Staying at the most lovely chalet, gorgeous mountain views, delicious food, Alpine adventures, Yoga and some time out.
As you all know, I LOVE the mountains being able to take people there is FABULOUS.
All you need to do is get yourself to Moutiers Train station by 4pm on the 4th September where you will be collected , you can do this via Geneva or Lyon Airports.
โฐ๏ธ 4 nights chalet accommodation
โฐ๏ธ Half day white water rafting adventure on the Isรฉre river
โฐ๏ธ 2 x 1 hour Yoga classes in beautiful studio
โฐ๏ธ Mountain Hike and overnight Mountain Refuge stay
โฐ๏ธ Half day vegetarian cookery class with chalet owner Nikki. Eat what you make for lunch.
โฐ๏ธ 2 hour thermal spa session
โฐ๏ธ 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners with wine
โฐ๏ธ Return transfer to Moutiers Train station
โฐ๏ธ Time to relax & explore the mountains
Please let me know if you have any q's or more importantly, want to come!
STRAWBERRY TIRAMASU ๐๐๐
Tasty summer pud, perfect for if you're having friends and family over or for a retreat dessert around the fire pit (like we did this weekend) ๐
I have made these ones in pretty little jars and topped with toasted almonds and elderflowers, but you could also make 1 large one and dish up. Grated white chocolate would also be nice as a topper.
I roasted the strawberries in sugar and orange zest and added some honey rakja we bought in Montenegro last year to the custard mascarpone cream.
Fresh, tasty little treats and not too big either ๐
Another beautiful group of beautiful people adventuring with me in the Yorkshire Dales.
We went spent the weekend in the Bivouac. So lovely, peaceful, green and energising. The weather, the usual Yorkshire flow (I really need to stop obsessing over the weather ๐
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A fab long river SUP yesterday, some foraging and foraged cocktail making last night, pizzas, hot tubs (very hot hot hot tubs), food around the fire, picnic, exploring the Druids temples and woodlands, and a bit of wild swimming this morning.
A week on Tuesday, we'll be arriving in Greece for our Ionian Sea Kayaking, Yoga & Cookery Adventure. Apparently, it is warm and sunny in Lefkada at the moment, so this will keep me from mentioning the weather for at least 7 days ๐๐
Thank you to all the wonderful ladies who came this weekend, all amazing ๐
I must be really excited about beetroot at the moment as I have made Beetroot Tacos to go with tonight's meal.
Never made them before, and to be honest, its rare that I'll practise a recipe before executing it on retreats or jobs - basically I dont really have time to and also if I'm following a recipe, what could possibly go wrong ๐๐
A lovely lady who I have cooked for in the South of France for about 8 years, has a running joke with me about it. She would say "what are you cooking today?" I would tell her, and she would ask if I've made it before, the answer often no...we'd look at others, and then she would laugh and say "well I trust you"... and that would be that.
cooking
Oh hello ๐ BEETROOT & GINGER BROWNIE.
My old friend. I haven't made one of these for some time, and I am re feeling the love for vegetable cakes ๐ฅ
Wood fired pizzas tonight at our SUP Expedition, Foraging & Forest Bathing weekend, so I have made this tasty little number for dessert ๐ฅฐ
LET ME SHOW YOU SOMETHING...
I have just been to visit this weekends Wellness & Adventure Retreat venue. I have been up here a few times previously but not for a little while and I had almost forgotten how bloomin wonderful it is!!
Off grid Tree Lodges. Wood fired hot tubs. A sauna in the woods. Hampers with delicious local ingredients delivered to you, to cook a yummy breakfast each day. A tipi and firepit where we will dine alfresco on Saturday night. It's all just so LOVELY.
I'm VERY much looking forward to seeing you all on Friday!!!
Does anyone need a gorgeous off grid retreat this weekend??
๐ฟSUP Expedition, Foraging & ForestBathing๐ฟ
7th - 9th June @ Swinton Bivouac
I STILL HAVE 2 cancellation spaces left and I would LOVE to get these filled....
It's going to be adventure, wellness, learning, eating and laughing.
What's Included...
๐ 2 nights off grid Tree Lodge accommodation, with hot tub
๐ฃโโ๏ธ Half day 9 mole SUP Adventure, with all kit and guiding with SUP Active Yorkshire
๐ฑ 2 hour Forest Bathing workshop with Faith Douglas
๐ฅจ Breakfast delivered to your lodge on both mornings
๐ Use of the Woodland sauna
๐ Wood fired pizzas on Friday night
๐ฅฆ 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
๐นForaged Cocktail making masterclass with Bax Botanics
๐ Time to chill and explore the Druids temples
โ๏ธ Coffee amd debrief for departure ๐
IT'S GOING TO A FAAABBBBBUUULLOOUUSSS WEEKEND!
UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED
Does anyone need a gorgeous off grid retreat this weekend??
๐ฟSUP Expedition, Foraging & ForestBathing๐ฟ
7th - 9th June @ Swinton Bivouac
I STILL HAVE 2 cancellation spaces left and I would LOVE to get these filled....
It's going to be adventure, wellness, learning, eating and laughing.
What's Included...
๐ 2 nights off grid Tree Lodge accommodation, with hot tub
๐ฃโโ๏ธ Half day 9 mile SUP Adventure, with all kit and guiding with SUP Active Yorkshire
๐ฑ 2 hour Forest Bathing workshop with Faith Douglas
๐ฅจ Breakfast delivered to your lodge on both mornings
๐ Use of the Woodland sauna
๐ Wood fired pizzas on Friday night
๐ฅฆ 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
๐นForaged Cocktail making masterclass with Bax Botanics
๐ Time to chill and explore the Druids temples
โ๏ธ Coffee amd debrief for departure ๐
๐ฟREWILDING
What is "Rewilding"? Some of you may have come across the concept of rewilding, and there are many conservation charities and organisations working to push it.
Basically, it is a progressive approach to conservation, allowing nature to take care of itself. There are many things that can be done on a larger scale. However, there are a few things we can do at home where possible:
๐ธ๏ธ Let your grass grow to offer birds and insects variety, or at least a patch of the garden
๐ธ๏ธ Embrace decay to return nutrients into the ground
๐ธ๏ธ Keep some of your weeds
๐ธ๏ธ Think about planting plants and flowers that wildlife will like
๐ธ๏ธ Encourage Native Trees - such as hawthorn, Holly, apple, Elderberry & plum. Only 13% of UKs land has tree cover compared to 46% of Europe
๐ธ๏ธGo for natural fertilisers such as Seaweed sprays or create a compost area to make your own
๐ธ๏ธ Create a pond or wet area (even if its just a small container)
You're maybe wondering why I am posting about REWILDING, well my business is based in a National Park, and conservation is super important for the future of these areas and for us to be able to live well and enjoy them sensibly.
At the end of the retreat season this year, I will be making a donation to both the Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust and also Rewilding Britain.
Businesses have responsibilities.
๐WHAT'S ON IN JUNE??๐
I spent some time last night on menu planning and putting some tasty stuff together for the June trips. A couple of new recipes, a couple of old ones, some Greek (for Greece of course) and also getting in touch with our super duper suppliers confirming times etc.
7th - 9th June โค๏ธ SUP Expedition, Foraging & Forest Bathing, Swinton Bivouac, Ripon. Very excited for this and the weather is looking juicy so far. (Still a couple of cancellation spots if anyone is keen)
19th - 23rd June โค๏ธ Ionian Sea Kayaking, Yoga & Cookery, Lefkada, Greece. I think I'll join you all on the Sea Kayaking otherwise FOMO will kick in ๐๐
maybe I will use the excuse of photographer....
Dates for next year are well in to planning and final touches going on the website. I'll be in touch with my regulars first and I'm aiming for this to be by the 12th June and then General bookings by the 18th June.
๐ฟ๐ฅฆ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ซ
Let's talk PLANTS. How many plants do you think you eat in 1 week?
This is a concept I am really getting on board with and actually it makes so much sense in addition to eating your '5 a day' AND even a little easier to comprehend....
What counts as 'plants'?
๐ฑ Fruit
๐ฑ Vegetables
๐ฑ Fresh Herbs
๐ฑ Spices
๐ฑ Nuts & Seeds
๐ฑ Pulses
Basically eating a combination of 30 different 'plants' boosts the microbiome of your gut, so essentially improving your gut health, immunity and general well being by utilising different plant fibres.
It's much easier than you think to include so many.... for example, a simple tomato sauce for your pasta can contain 8 plants (carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, basil, garlic, throw in some lentils and top with seeds).
Anyway, you will see lots of plants in my retreat recipes this year and also in my book (YES, MY BOOK!!!) which I am currently starting work on. My mission is to open up the ease of cooking and eating well.
๐๐WHO WOULD REALLY โค๏ธ๐งก๐ THIS AMAZING ADVENTURE RETREAT??๐๐
Unbelievably, I still have the 2 CANCELLATION SPACES for the 7th - 9th June at Swinton Bivouac!!!
๐ฃโโ๏ธSUP EXPEDITION, FORAGING & FOREST BATHING WEEKEND๐ฟ
Staying in lovely off grid Tree Lodges with wood fired hot tubs, a woodland sauna, peaceful green spaces and druids temples to explore. You will enjoy a fabulous trip full of adventure, reset, great food, and new friends.
Due to the rooming, the spaces are female share only and we advise at least 1 SUP session before taking part.
Here is what you have over the weekend:
๐ฅ2 nights Tree Lodge accommodation with hot tub
๐ฅHalf day 9 mile River SUP adventure, guided and with all kit
๐ฅ2 hour foraged cocktail masterclass, creating delicious drinks using natural finds
๐ฅ2 hour Forest Bathing workshop, resent, take onboard tools and be present
๐ฅUse of the woodland sauna
๐ฅWood fired pizzas on Friday night
๐ฅBreakfast hampers delivered to your lodge each morning
๐ฅ2 breakfasts, 1 lunch (picnic) & 2 dinners. Unlimited tea & coffee
๐ฅTime to explore the intriguing Druids Temples
๐ฅCoffee & Debrief on Sunday morning before departure
Drop me a message for extra details ๐
๐The morning we left Cappadocia a few days ago๐
A strange and magical place full of cave houses, mountains, balloons, and exploring.
Luckily, we woke up in time to catch the balloons going over before we left for the drive South.
๐ THROW BACK....
To the most perfect Yoga, Wild Swim & Hiking weekend at Hazel Brow House. 2 weeks ago today this fabulous group of humans departed.
The weather wasn't quite as lovely as it is now, but this didn't affect the time there one bit ๐
My next weekend running is SUP Expeditin, Foraging & Forest Bathing on the 7th - 9th June. Excited to welcome another great bunch of individuals to the Yorkshire Dales.
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๐LAKE TUZ, TURKEY
On our drive from Istanbul to Gรถreme yesterday, we stopped off at Lake Tuz. The 2nd biggest lake in Turkey and one of the biggest hypersaline lakes in the world. It wasn't super sunny, but it still had its lovely pinky colour.
Unfortunately, it was also victim to many tourists. Tourism can be such a double-edged sword, a natural beautiful area with so much biodiversity, claimed by people and now with a big car park, cafe and gift shop and people dropping their cigarette ends in it. The local economy needs it, but some of the specialness is removed.
๐๐ HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!! ๐๐ Who fancies/needs/wants/all of these/ a glorious weekend wellness adventure in the Yorkshire Dales????
7th - 9th June @ Swinton Bivouac
SUP Expedition, Foraging & Forest Bathing Retreat
โก๏ธDue to cancellation, I have 2 SPACES AVAILABLE...โก๏ธ
Come and join us to stay in off grid Tree Lodges with hot tubs, exploring the river by SUP, making cocktails from foraged ingredients, and discovering some wellness in the forest.
What's included...
๐ฟ 2 nights shared Tree Lodge accommodation with wood fired hot tub
๐ฟ 9 mile guided river SUP Adventure, with all kit and transport (must have done at least one SUP intro session)
๐ฟ 2 hour Foraged Cocktail masterclass with Bax Botanics
๐ฟUse of woodland sauna
๐ฟ 2 hour Forest Bathing workshop with Faith Douglas
๐ฟ Wood fired pizzas on Friday night
๐ฟ Breakfast hampers are delivered to your lodge each morning
๐ฟ 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch (picnic on river) & 2 dinners
๐ฟ Time to explore the Druids temples
๐ฟ Coffee & debrief in Cafรฉ before departure
Spaces are female only due to accommodation, lodges are split into 3 compartments and these 2 spaces will be in single areas with double beds. Any questions, just let me know!
๐ OUT OF OFFICE ๐
We are on adventures in Turkey for the next couple of weeks, and I'll not always have WiFi - anything urgent about upcoming trips, pop me a WhatsApp, or I will return emails when I can...
I still have 2 cancellation spaces for the 7th - 9th June for SUP Expedtion, Foraging & Forest Bathing - these are bookable on the website.
For those who are interested, we are currently in Istanbul and are then driving to Cappadocia, followed by Fethiye/Solvaye Island, if anyone who has been to any of these and have any tips, please send them my way ๐
Emma's or Warburton's???
They're mine!!! Made crumpets for the first time at the weekend, and they were surprisingly easy and fluffy and wonderful ๐๐๐
Warburton's, eat your heart out....
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NOM NOM NOM.... ๐ฐ๐ซ
What did we eat on the Yoga, Wild Swim & Hiking trip over this weekend?
Well, lots of tasty goodness actually ๐
โช๏ธPistachio & Almond Macaron Cake with a Mascarpone Cream
โช๏ธCrispy Black Pepper Tofu, sticky Rice & roasted
Pak Choi
โช๏ธHomemade crumpets, garlic spinach, roasted, asparagus, poached egg, hollandaise & pumpkin seeds
โช๏ธWensleydale Cheese, Caramelised red onion & nigella seed parcels
โช๏ธCauliflower Roasted in miso, lemon, olive oil & paprika with a butterbean puree, heritage tomatoes, and chimichurri
โช๏ธYogurt pots with maple syrup granola, blueberry coulis & pollen
I'm experimenting with lots of different vegetarian dishes over the course of the year, and all those coming on a trip with me will be lucky enough to try them ๐๐๐
WOOWWWWWWWW ๐๐๐๐๐
What an amazing weekend we have had for our first Yoga, Wild Swim & Hiking of the year. We have been back at the gorgeous Hazel Brow House in Swaledale with a fabulous group of humans.
We have been up to allsorts.... Wild swimming with The Dales Dipper (a.k.a Les), a hike round Gunnerside with Matt, Yoga with Deborah and Nicolene, Alpaca Walking with Cath, hot tubs, firepit, chatting, laughter, eating loooaddsssss of lovely food and just generally having a wonderful time โค๏ธ
Basically sounds like my idea of a great weekend ๐
Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed it with me.
NEXT RETREAT: 7th - 9th June, SUP Expedition, Foraging & Forest Bathing * I have had 2 spaces come up - pop me a message for details.
Raspberry, Lemon & Ricotta Cake anyone?
Today's brunch cake on this weekends retreat. Perfect little treat following a wild swim session with
Bloomin' love cakes. I guess the raspberries are one of your 5 a day ๐
๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ it's that time of year agaaaiiinnnn....
WILD GARLIC
We picked a lovely bunch yesterday, washed it, dried it and I have now made the yearly batch of pesto to go in the fridge.
All you need is the Wild Garlic, some parmesan, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt and peanuts.
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We are in LEFKADA, GREECE ๐ for our Ionian Sea Kayaking, Cookery & Yoga adventure. Stayin in these bloomin amazing villas overlooking the bay. It's very hot but we are ready cool everyone down with pool vibes, chilled watermelon lemonade and downtime. WELCOME TO SUMMER ๐๐๐
Back for the good times at Hazel Brow House in Swaledale... Can't wait to see you all VERY SOON!
West Burton Falls yesterday evening. Baltic as usual ๐ฅถ but super refreshing.... I hadn't been able to get in the barrel for a week or so as it's had something suspicious going on with it ๐ (all sorted now) but I felt like my body needed a good cold treat ๐ I was the only one there for a change, so didn't have to endure people viewing me as a mad woman...
Noooooooooo.... YES ๐ "No" can be such a negative word in certain situations. Such as deciding on whether to go on a trip, whether to eat the cake, whether to take some hours out of the day for a rest instead of continuing to work... ๐ I think it's a positive to not be afraid to push back with a no if you feel you need to in negative situations or you think its the right decision, but try and say YES to the things you want to do more. Life is short ๐
Last weeks group having a blast on the Isere. I was lucky enough to take this trip on Monday and I have to say it so much FUN! One of the funnest rafting trips I have done, and I have done many ๐ Looking forward to bringing people back here next July ๐
I'm BACK in France, just about to go and collect our lovely ladies for their Alpine Yoga & Adventure Escape, but really felt like you needed to check out the view from Chalet Savoire Faire.... Expect much alpine spam to be in view this week ๐๐๐
We had loads of fun on Saturday night dancing away to the fabulous Serenity Duo. Every now and then, I include live music in the retreat itinerary. Lucrecia & Tony bring some great vibes and also a lovely bag of percussion so we can all join in too ๐
Room with a View from our Italian retreat... who would like the last one for the 1st - 5th October? #roomwithaview #retreat #Italy #chill #vibes
After a lovely day at The Coniston Hotel spa with Clarke, it's time for some Paella at home... See, I do relax sometimes ๐๐
First residential retreat of the year yewwwwww - the sun IS going to come out... but maybe just not until tomorrow ๐๐๐
I'm back ๐๐๐ See you soon! #retreats #ukretreats #yorkshire #yorkshiredales #spring #springretreats #sunshine #countryside #retreatyourself #seeyousoon #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #womeninbusiness #localbusiness #supportsmallbusiness#imback
CHEEKY ๐ hike this morning up Penhill. From house to summit, 45 minutes ๐ A chilly one, but the stone beacon helped with some shelter for bananas and coffee ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ I dislike getting up before 8am although I have to all through the winter, but it always alright when you get out there ๐ #yorkshiredales #yorkshire #summit #manciniadventures #adventurefurther #hike #sunrise #early #banana #coffee #godsowncountry #retreat #centre #Location
Can't beat a chilly solo hike out the back garden before a big Sunday lunch... I am working on being more organised and posting more juicy content, well, when I have time anyway ๐ I have a new retreat or 2 to put up too... I will let you all get Christmas out the way first though!
Homemade Beetroot Chutney ...on the go made from home grown beets. Plus Elderberry Wine is in the 1st stages. I picked a load of these before I went away and froze them... never made wine before so will be interesting to see how it turns out!! #wine #winenot #chutney #homegrown #beetroot #elderberry #hedgrow #foraged #forage #brew #sunday #sundayfunday
Happy End Of August everyone! See you all soon for our September retreats. Just a little catch up with you all ๐๐๐
IT'S TIME... SUP, GIN & MINDFULNESS @ Cherish Glamping @cherishglamping A gorgeous weekend ahead of SUP, Gin, Sound Bath, loads of food, hot tubs, spa, mindfulness walks and generally making the most of this amazing location :-)
WE ARE BACK... @thewensleydaleexperience & @fairhurstsatberrys We have returned for our NEW Yoga, Wild Swim, Gin & Sound retreat. 2 nights of wellness, food, Gin Gin wild swimming with @thedalesdipper It's a bit breezy at the moment BUT ๐ is on its way! Can't wait to see you all soon! P.S I have a few spaces left for this retreat 7th - 9th September, for more details, please email [email protected]....
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