Weekend Yoga & Pilates Retreat at Florence House, Seaford, East Sussex
With Sally Parkes and Heather Deaville
This Retreat will run on: 23rd – 25th May 2025 *FULLY BOOKED* | 22nd – 24th May 2026
Relax & Restore Yoga & Pilates Retreat with Sally Parkes and Heather Deaville
Upcoming Dates:
Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th May 2025 *FULLY BOOKED*
Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th 2026
This retreat at Florence House in Seaford, East Sussex promises a wonderful blend of Dynamic yoga, Hatha yoga and Pilates.
Florence House sits at the top of Seaford head, on the edge of the South Downs.
The house is surrounded by lush landscapes and sea breezes. It is truly a haven tucked away waiting to be found. It’s a much loved venue for life enhancing retreats In essence, it is a place of inspiration, of calm, that reveals the potential of each guest through the healing energy of the space.
Alwyn Underdown designed many houses in Seaford and on the East Dean estate. Florence House was ‘unique in so far as it is the only house in the district constructed of Purbeck stone, the materials being specially brought from the famous Dorsetshire quarries: the roof is in complete harmony being of Cornish slate.
Facilitated by Sally Parkes and Heather Deaville, this retreat focuses on re-balancing both body & mind, and with a healthy home cooked menu, and 6 yoga & Pilates classes.
Classes are gently invigorating and suitable for all abilities including beginners. There will also be plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the stunning Sussex coastline.
All food is home-made, vegetarian and healthy. As well as three meals per day, we also provide fresh fruit and a selection of teas throughout your stay. Our retreats are alcohol free.
Please note : You will be welcomed onto the retreat on Friday by Heather Deaville. Heather will also lead the Friday evening yoga class. Sally will be joining you on retreat following dinner on Friday evening.
2026 Dates:
22nd – 24th May 2026
Questions? Contact Sally via WhatsApp
+44 7526 436828 or email info@sallyparkesyoga.com
Schedule:
With our balanced blend of Hatha yoga, Dynamic yoga and Pilates, your body will be both gently stretched and strengthened and your vitality will be restored.
Suitable for all levels, our classes place emphasis on assisting the detox process by gently working but not over working the body, as well as stimulating the digestive system.
Sally and Heather are also experienced in teaching pre and post-natal clients and those with various conditions including back injuries and back pain.
Friday:
4.00pm: Arrival – You will be greeted by Heather
5.30pm: Hatha Yoga Class (75mins) – taught by Sally & Heather, assisted by Eleanor Langton
7.00pm: Dinner
Saturday:
7.45am: Dynamic Yoga (75mins) taught by Sally & Heather
9.00am: Breakfast
10.00am-12.00pm: Free time and holistic treatments
12.10pm: Pilates Class (60mins) taught by Sally
1.10pm: Lunch
2.00pm: Free time and holistic treatments
6.00pm-7.15pm: Gentle Yoga and Relaxation Class (75mins) taught by Sally & Heather
7.15pm: Dinner
Sunday:
7.45am: Dynamic Yoga (75mins) Taught by Sally, assisted by Eleanor
9.00am: Breakfast
12.10pm: Pilates Class (60mins) taught by Sally
1.10pm: Lunch
4.00pm: Depart
Holistic Treatments
To help ensure you have a relaxing stay, we also offer a range of treatments (at extra cost) in our specially designated therapy room with our expert team of holistic therapists. Our treatments include:
- Reflexology / Pregnancy Reflexology
- Facial Massage & Reflexology
- Indian Head Massage
- Back & Shoulder Massage
- Relaxing Full Body Massage
- Full Body Hot Stone Massage
- Full Body Deep Tissue Massage
- Full Body Swedish Massage (Gentle)
- Reiki
Cost of treatments is £60 (cash only) for 60 minutes. To ensure you get the treatment you would like, please book treatments at least 1 month prior the retreat commencing, by sending us an email to: accounts@sallyparkesyoga.comThank you
Travelling By Car
Travelling east on A27 from Worthing/Brighton, follow signs to Newhaven/Lewes. At roundabout after the rail crossing you have a choice between Lewes and Newhaven; take A26 to Newhaven / Seaford.
Alternatively follow the coast road A259 from Brighton to Newhaven. In Newhaven, follow sign to the left for Seaford A259.
Carry on the A259 until you reach Seaford and a mini roundabout with the train station on your right hand side. Stay on the A259 going out of town in the direction of Eastbourne. Look out for a church almost immediately on your right hand side and take the third turning on your right after the church, this is Southdown Road. Helpful markers to look out for at this junction are: a traffic light,red postbox and red phone box. Stay on Southdown Road and go straight down the hill towards Seaford Head and the golf-course, crossing over a couple of streets. At the bottom of the hill at Southdown Corner you will see a large grey house on the hill in front of you. This is Florence House. Take the first gate entrance and follow it to the front door.
Travelling By Train
From London Victoria every 30 mins, change at Lewes for Seaford. Takes approx. 1 hour 20 mins. There will be taxis at the station. Florence House is up by Seaford Head golf course.
The Venue
On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex, sits Florence House, rock solid in the sea air and surrounding wild landscape. In many ways its situation is a metaphor for its life’s purpose – a haven for the spirit however the wind blows. It’s a much loved venue for life enhancing workshops and retreats. In essence, it lovingly embraces divine inspiration, the sacredness and potential of each individual and the healing power of the landscape in which it sits.
There are beautiful places within the gardens and we encourage guests to take advantage of these areas. Our aim is to create a unique, nurturing environment where you can rest, restore and relax.
Our Food
All food is home-made, vegetarian and healthy. As well as three meals per day we also provide fresh fruit and a selection of teas are available throughout your stay. All our retreats are alcohol free.
View a sample menu for our weekend retreat at Florence House HERE
Our Yoga and Pilates Program
Hatha Yoga is a slow and steady paced styles of yoga that work to balance of the nervous system to help instil calmness. We will use props to support the body so the mind can rest enabling you to fully relax.
Our Dynamic Yoga style is stronger than Hatha yoga with more standing yoga postures, but at the same time is slow and steady, making it accessible to all. It works by generating heat within the body allowing your muscles to stretch whilst they strengthen.
Pilates is very effective in strengthening both the abdominal and lower back area as it works by creating stability within the body. We will work through a number of Pilates movements and variations using Pilates exercise balls and bands followed by a long stretch towards the end of the class.
Schedule:
With our balanced blend of Hatha yoga, Dynamic yoga and Pilates, your body will be both gently stretched and strengthened and your vitality will be restored.
Suitable for all levels, our classes place emphasis on assisting the detox process by gently working but not over working the body, as well as stimulating the digestive system.
Sally and Heather are also experienced in teaching pre and post-natal clients and those with various conditions including back injuries and back pain.
Friday:
4.00pm: Arrival – You will be greeted by Heather Deaville.
5.30pm: Hatha Yoga Class (75mins) – This class will be taught by Heather Deaville.
7.00pm: Dinner
Sally will arrive to the retreat following dinner.
Saturday:
7.45am Dynamic Yoga (75mins)
9.00am: Breakfast
10.00am-12.00pm: Free time and holistic treatments
12.10pm Pilates Class (60mins)
1.15pm: Lunch
2.15pm: Free time and holistic treatments
5.45pm-7.00pm: Gentle Yoga and Relaxation Class (75mins)
7.00pm Dinner
Sunday:
7.45am: Dynamic Yoga (75mins)
9.00am: Breakfast
12.15pm: Pilates Class (60mins)
1.30pm: Lunch
4.00pm: Depart
Holistic Treatments
To help ensure you have a relaxing stay, we also offer a range of treatments (at extra cost) in our specially designated therapy room with our expert team of holistic therapists. Our treatments include:
Reflexology / Menopause Reflexology / Pregnancy Reflexology
Facial Massage & Reflexology
Indian Head Massage
Back & Shoulder Massage
Relaxing Full Body Massage
Full Body Hot Stone Massage
Full Body Deep Tissue Massage
Full Body Swedish Massage (Gentle)
Reiki
Cost of treatments is £60 for 60 minutes. To ensure you get the treatment you would like, please book treatments at least 1 month prior the retreat commencing, by sending us an email.
Thank you
Travelling By Car
Travelling east on A27 from Worthing/Brighton, follow signs to Newhaven/Lewes. At roundabout after the rail crossing you have a choice between Lewes and Newhaven; take A26 to Newhaven / Seaford.
Alternatively follow the coast road A259 from Brighton to Newhaven. In Newhaven, follow sign to the left for Seaford A259.
Carry on the A259 until you reach Seaford and a mini roundabout with the train station on your right hand side. Stay on the A259 going out of town in the direction of Eastbourne. Look out for a church almost immediately on your right hand side and take the third turning on your right after the church, this is Southdown Road. Helpful markers to look out for at this junction are: a traffic light,red postbox and red phone box. Stay on Southdown Road and go straight down the hill towards Seaford Head and the golf-course, crossing over a couple of streets. At the bottom of the hill at Southdown Corner you will see a large grey house on the hill in front of you. This is Florence House. Take the first gate entrance and follow it to the front door.
Travelling By Train
From London Victoria every 30 mins, change at Lewes for Seaford. Takes approx. 1 hour 20 mins. There will be taxis at the station. Florence House is up by Seaford Head golf course.
The Venue
On the brow of Seaford Head, East Sussex, sits Florence House, rock solid in the sea air and surrounding wild landscape. In many ways its situation is a metaphor for its life’s purpose – a haven for the spirit however the wind blows. It’s a much loved venue for life enhancing workshops and retreats. In essence, it lovingly embraces divine inspiration, the sacredness and potential of each individual and the healing power of the landscape in which it sits.
There are beautiful places within the gardens and we encourage guests to take advantage of these areas. Our aim is to create a unique, nurturing environment where you can rest, restore and relax.
Our Food
All food is home-made, vegetarian and healthy. As well as three meals per day we also provide fresh fruit and a selection of teas are available throughout your stay. All our retreats are alcohol free.
View a sample menu for our weekend retreat at Florence House HERE
Our Yoga and Pilates Program
Hatha Yoga is a slow and steady paced styles of yoga that work to balance of the nervous system to help instil calmness. We will use props to support the body so the mind can rest enabling you to fully relax.
Our Dynamic Yoga style is stronger than Hatha yoga with more standing yoga postures, but at the same time is slow and steady, making it accessible to all. It works by generating heat within the body allowing your muscles to stretch whilst they strengthen.
Pilates is very effective in strengthening both the abdominal and lower back area as it works by creating stability within the body. We will work through a number of Pilates movements and variations using Pilates exercise balls and bands followed by a long stretch towards the end of the class.
Prices from: £447pp
The cost per person for this retreat is:
£447 for a shared twin room
and £507 for a single room
This price includes accommodation, all meals, Yoga & Pilates classes and use of the facilities.
2025 Dates:
23rd May – 25th May 2025
*FULLY BOOKED*
2026 Dates:
22nd – 24th May 2026
If you wish to pay by BACS please email info@sallyparkesyoga.com for our bank details.
Questions? Contact Sally via WhatsApp
+44 7526 436828 or email info@sallyparkesyoga.com
By booking this retreat you are agreeing to our cancellation policy
Upcoming Dates:
2025:
Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th May 2025
*Fully Booked*
2026:
Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th May 2026
Retreat Location
Florence House,
Southdown Road,
Seaford,
East Sussex
BN25 4JS
Gift Vouchers can be purchased for any of our retreats or trainings
Vouchers can also be purchased for one-to-one’s with Sally over Zoom or in person at her home studio in Worthing, West Sussex for yoga, Pilates or PT sessions.
Vouchers are sent via email as e-vouchers. If you require a physical voucher, this will incur a £5 postage charge. Please email info@sallyparkesyoga.com for more information.
Read Sally’s blog post “Yoga vs Pilates” written for movementformodernlife.com HERE
Read about our retreats in the Press
Sally Parkes Yoga retreats have been recommended by The Telegraph Magazine in their article “Four of the Best Wellbeing Breaks” and have also featured in Vogue, OK! Magazine, Metro and Psychologies magazine.
A belated but heartfelt thank you for the wonderful retreat at Florence House. It really was a perfect weekend and I felt fantastic afterwards. Thank you to all the staff at Florence House: it is a lovely welcoming venue. Thanks to Sally for her gentle nourishing relaxations. And a special thanks to you for creating such a warm inclusive and relaxed atmosphere. The yoga & pilates was brilliant: pitched at just the right level and very enjoyable.
Thank you so much for an uplifting, relaxing and nourishing weekend of yoga. Thank you for creating a calming experience with likeminded woman. It gave me the space to unlayer, expand and breathe. I expected to feel depleted of energy and achy today but it is exactly the opposite. I feel strong, grounded and at peace. I look forward to another retreat and promise myself not to leave it so long next time. Warmest wishes and a big hug.
“A superb retreat…It has reduced my stresses and re-focused me….wonderful food, venue and superb classes, it was all so wonderful. Thanks a million.”