Sleep Reset
Healing in Nature
Let the stillness of nature quiet your mind, realign your circadian rhythm, and invite deep, restorative sleep.
Dr Rachel Fettiplace
Our Wellbeing Coach and Medical Doctor has designed this Sleep Reset for guests seeking meaningful support with their sleep. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling restored, this reset addresses the underlying causes — not just the symptoms.
Drawing on her medical expertise and coaching background, Rachel combines evidence-based guidance with restorative practices to help you reconnect with your natural circadian rhythm. You’ll learn to regulate your sleep–wake cycle, calm the nervous system, and build sustainable habits that support deep, restorative rest.
Sleep Reset Escape
£670 solo traveller* / £875 two sharing*
Day 1
15.00 Check-in
- Consultation with Rachel in The Rose Room (1hr)
- Barefoot meditation walk
- WildSpa Sauna & Plunge (1hr)
- Private Yoga Session in The Rose Room (1hr)
- Journaling
Day 2
- Walk a Pony (30mins)
- Full Body Massage in The Rose Room (1hr)
- Barefoot meditation walk
- Stargazing
Day 3
11.00 Check-out
*Weekend supplement = £100
Accommodation
Staying at Timber Country offers a serene retreat that supports deep, restorative sleep. Tucked away off‑grid, the cabin immerses you in the rhythms of the South Downs, far from urban noise.
Large windows, a cosy wood‑burning stove, and views of the night sky help you unwind and reset your body clock. Whether soaking in the outdoor bath under the stars or relaxing by the firepit, Timber Country creates a calm, unhurried atmosphere that encourages rest and rejuvenation.
Sleep Reset Programme
Barefoot Meditation Walk
A barefoot meditation walk in nature invites your body to engage all the senses. Moving slowly — a step inhale, a step exhale — you feel the textures beneath your feet, hear the song of birds, smell the subtle perfume of herbs, and notice tiny details often missed when walking with purpose. These gentle sensations calm the nervous system and promote relaxation.
Walking barefoot connects you physically with the Earth’s surface, which research suggests may help reduce inflammation, support healthy stress‑hormone balance, and improve circulation — all factors linked with better sleep patterns and emotional wellbeing.
WildSpa Sauna & Plunge
A sauna and cold plunge session offers a deeply restorative ritual for body and mind. The heat of the wood-fired sauna relaxes muscles, eases tension, and encourages the release of stress hormones, while the sudden plunge into icy spring-fed water invigorates circulation and awakens the nervous system in a controlled, energising way.
This natural contrast of hot and cold supports hormone balance, improves blood flow, and enhances overall recovery. By helping the body regulate stress, release tension, and maintain healthy circulation, these practices contribute to improved sleep quality, leaving you feeling revitalised and better able to rest at night.
Private Yoga Session
A tailored private yoga session, specifically designed to improve sleep, forms a key part of your Sleep Reset.
Through personalised breathwork, gentle movement, and restorative postures, you’ll learn to release physical tension, regulate your sleep–wake cycle, and shift from “fight or flight” into true rest.
You’ll leave with a simple, repeatable evening ritual and practical techniques — from extended exhalation breathing to guided relaxation — to support nourishing, restorative sleep at home.
Private Fitness Session*
Tailored strength, mobility, and movement sequences practiced outdoors in nature help release tension, reduce stress, balance sleep-related hormones, and naturally tire the body — making it easier to fall asleep and enjoy deeper, more recuperative rest.
Exposure to fresh air and natural light supports your circadian rhythm, enhances oxygenation, and engages the senses, while the varied terrain and mindful movement promote physical fatigue in a calming, grounding environment.
*This is an optional extra at £70 for one or £95 for two
Walk a Pony
Spending time with a pony on a guided walk offers a uniquely calming experience. Their gentle presence encourages mindfulness, eases stress, and fosters a sense of connection and trust.
As you move slowly along woodland paths, breathing in fresh air and taking in the natural surroundings, your nervous system naturally shifts into a restful, parasympathetic state.
This blend of gentle movement, sensory engagement, and soothing companionship quiets the mind, promoting sleep that nurtures mental balance.
Full Body Massage
A full body massage goes beyond relaxation to actively support your body’s natural detoxification and recovery processes. Gentle, rhythmic movements stimulate lymph flow, reduce fluid retention, and enhance circulation, helping to remove metabolic waste and rebalance the nervous system.
This calming effect lowers stress hormones, eases tension, and encourages parasympathetic activation — creating the physiological conditions for sleep that is deeper, more nourishing, and truly restorative. Guests often leave feeling lighter, calmer, and mentally balanced, ready to enjoy the benefits of improved sleep and overall wellbeing.
Journaling
An evening journaling ritual offers a gentle way to close the day. By putting thoughts to paper — whether a simple brain dump, a list of tomorrow’s tasks, quiet reflection on the day, or a few lines of gratitude — you create space between yourself and the mental noise that so often keeps the mind turning at night.
This act of emotional processing reduces rumination, eases anxiety, and brings a sense of psychological closure, allowing the nervous system to soften. Practised consistently — especially outdoors around sunset time — journaling becomes a calming evening cue, helping you unwind naturally and drift into peaceful, untroubled sleep.
Stargazing
Taking a ‘star bath’ beneath an unfathomably vast sky slows the breath, quietens the mind, and gently restores perspective. Gazing into the distance through our StarSense Explorer telescope reveals bright planets, nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters — evoking a sense of awe that softens everyday worries and eases anxious rumination.
Standing beneath true darkness also reinforces your natural circadian rhythm, signalling to the body that night has arrived. This blend of stillness, wonder, and expansive perspective settles the nervous system, creating a deep sense of mental calm that supports peaceful, uninterrupted sleep.
