Emmas Dale Experience Retreats

Fantastic experience: I've been on 2 weekend retreats and I think they are fab! I have really enjoyed the outdoor activities element (gorge walking and SUP). The food and company has been great, and Emma has done a great job at pulling it all together.

Fantastic experience: Had a fantastic time in Sedberge , loved the wild swimming and the food was fantastic . Really looking forward to my next retreat in 2025x

Fantastic experience: I booked on to Emma’s Alpine Adventure trip last minute due to a cancellation, having been tempted but nervous to book on prior dates. The trip was such a fun, friendly and welcoming experience, I strongly recommend to anyone else feeling nervous to just book on! I feel like I was lucky to get an amazing group of like-minded women, however I’m sure the vibe would always be similar and that these kind of trips attract a similar type of person. Our Alpine adventure included White Water Rafting (my highlight!), yoga, hiking, overnight stay in a mountain refuge with the full cold shower and meat bag experience, cookery class and a spa session. All of the food on the trip was delicious home cooked vegetarian, (apart from the mountain cuisine that was chicken stew) and I was extremely sad to come home and eat normal meals again. Thanks to Emma and Nikki for being incredible hosts, I have made memories that will last forever.

Fantastic experience: I have just got home from Emma’s Alpine adventure , wow it was magical ! The accommodation, food & activities were outstanding . Emma’s eye for detail but relaxed approach makes a really enjoyable holiday and if you get the chance to do one of the retreats then don’t hesitate, there will be lots of lovely memories & friendships made x

Fantastic experience: The Swinton Hall, Bivouac tree lodge provided the most beautiful setting for this retreat. I loved every minute and got so much from the weekend. I feel like I've been away for a week. The surroundings, the paddle boarding, yoga and wild swimming were just perfect. The food and hospitality were the best I have ever had. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: This was the most amazing weekend with fabulous food, great company and very well organised. Emma is a fabulous host always ensuring everyone has the information needed and is always on hand for support. Her cooking skills are incredible and the food was not only healthy but tasted amazing! Highly recommend and already looking for our next adventure! Thank you Emma xxx

Fantastic experience: Perfect weekend of exploration, relaxation, divine food and new friends. Wellness top up complete ✅

Fantastic experience: What a lovey and relaxing weekend. Emma makes sure that you have everything you need. The food is delicious and the activities are great fun. I would definitely recommend going on one of Emma’s retreats.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience from start to finish; my husband and I fully embraced all the activities and hospitality Emma's weekend offered. We meet some wonderful people, and are already looking at more adventures for next year.

Fantastic experience: What a fabulous weekend! The chalet was absolutely beautiful, as was the food. I don't think I've ever eaten food that felt so indulgent but was actually so healthy! We were all really well looked after, and Emma went to great lengths to make sure we had an amazing time despite the slight lack of snow scuppering the original plans. Would definitely recommend :)

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic! Would highly recommend Emma’s retreats. I went to Italy this year and loved it. Perfect balance of activities and down time to relax and the food was delicious. We were so well looked after and I will definitely be booking again in the future. Thank you Emma ❤️

Fantastic experience: Emma is a most wonderful host, and our recent retreat with Emma's Dale in the French Alps was no exception. We walked, laughed, ate, slept (very well) in a most beautiful chalet, alongside white water rafting, a fabulous spa afternoon, bike riding, yoga and lots of relaxing with a good book and amazing views to die for. This is the third experience I have done with Emma's Dale, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend booking an activity/ retreat break with Emma. To sum it up if you enjoy the outdoors, beautiful accommodation and nourishing food alongside exciting activities such as white water rafting, SUP, wild swimming, hot tubbing and more (often new experiences for me) then booking a stay with Emma is a must. (Equally you can opt out of experiences and just chill, which I have also done!) I have always travelled with a friend, but would also be really confident to join a retreat on my own with what I have always found to be a group of friendly like minded people. Emma is a wonderful host, a wonderful cook, she is flexible, friendly and utterly charming, and the retreats are always well priced for the wonderful experience you will have with Emma's Dale. Emma's retreats are a 5* experience and more.

Fantastic experience: We have arrived back from our time in The Alps completely refreshed and renewed, thanks to Emma and our perfect hosts. We have biked, rafted, hiked, learnt yoga and have eaten beautiful home made food. Everything is organised, nothing to think about but lovely and relaxed and enough time to enjoy the beautiful countryside. There’s no pressure, just time and lovely people and food. A place to remember. We will return.

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing 4 nights in the French Alps. Loved the white water rafting, hiking, mountain biking, yoga and vegetarian cookery school. Beautiful place to stay, food, and wine, was delicious. The setting was perfect. Nikki and her team was so friendly. Emma's hospitality and organisation was second to none. I will certainly be booking another adventure with Emma's Dale soon.

Fantastic experience: Fabulous trip to the French Alps with Emma last week. Beautiful accommodation in a stunning location with a 5⭐️ host. Nothing too much trouble and a busy well organised fun timetable of activities. Thanks Emma! See you next year!

Fantastic experience: I went on Emma's yoga trip to the Alps and it was fantastic. The itinerary was perfectly timed, amazing accommodation and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend, Emma went above and beyond on the trip and helped remove a spider from my room thank you!

Fantastic experience: The perfect combo of adventure and taking care of yourself in the most beautiful converted barn in the French Alps. Emmas flexible itinerary was the right balance of action and relaxation with just enough free time and heaps of delicious food and wine. Now I’ve discovered your retreats I don’t think it would be possible to find a better one. Can’t wait till the next one! Thanks so much for all the hard work and effort whilst making everything look so effortless and beautiful!

Fantastic experience: Had a fantastic time at Emmas Dale SUP, Yoga, Alpaca walking & Gin Tasting weekend retreat. Attention to detail & planning were exceptional, as the weather hampered the first day’s activities but Emma managed to re-arrange our SUP & yoga sessions, so we were able to still do everything as originally planned & an unplanned SUP yoga session which was brilliant! We had a lovely friendly group some solo attendees (like me), but you quickly were made to feel part of the group. The Alpacas were friendly & enjoyed walking with us. Emma’s food & presentation is amazing, the Gin tasting was great & informative, I loved all of it. Would definitely recommend Emma’s Dale activity Retreats, thanks Emma & looking forward to joining you again on my next one xx

Fantastic experience: A most relaxing incredible experience faultless meeting lovely people in a most beautiful environment with incredible food & activities

Fantastic experience: Emma organised a fabulous wellness and activity weekend in the Yorkshire Dales. The location & accommodation were outstanding, as was the food - all freshly prepared on site by Emma herself. I met some fabulous women and wouldn't hesitate to book another retreat with Emma. Brilliant!

Positive experience: Very professionally organised, from the schedule to the wonderful group of women that I met!! A fabulous weekend in an idyllic location with a variety of activities. Absolutely no pressure to participate, very relaxed atmosphere all weekend, comfortable accommodation….. fantastic food….vegetarian and wow was it tasty and inspiring from a very happy carnivore. It was an amazing opportunity to try new things, both experiences and food and meet people from around the country. So much laughter, shared life lessons and handy tips….. Emma herself is beautiful inside & out and works tirelessly to give everyone of her guests an experience.

Fantastic experience: This was the second of Emma's activity retreats that I have attended at Hazel Brow House (first one in 2019) and I had a fabulous weekend. She is a warm and welcoming host and makes everyone feel very at ease, in between cooking delicious, imaginative food that is a mix of vegetarian and vegan - I am also gluten free (coeliac) and Emma was very considerate of my dietary requirements. I came with a friend and wanted to try the wild swimming, having previously tried SUP (and loved it!). I really like the variety of activities Emma offers across her retreats, they are well led by lovely people and it's a great opportunity to try something you've not done before - but there's no pressure to do anything if you decide it's not for you - you might just want to relax with a book, or in the hot tub, or do something else like go for a walk/hike. With wild swimming, a wonderful forest bathing experience, a walk with the resident alpacas, two sessions of different yoga practices as well as gin tasting on the Saturday night, it was a wonderful itinerary - I got so much out of the weekend, I didn't want to go back to reality! The other ladies on the retreat were lovely and we had many laughs together. I will be booking another one as soon as I can!

Fantastic experience: Great day, thank you! Really enjoyed the activities and the food was delish!

Fantastic experience: Thoroughly enjoyed this day, Emma is great host.

Fantastic experience: We’ve just spent a magical few days in the French Alps hosted by Emma and what a wonderful experience it was. The chalet where we stayed is gorgeous and the location is so beautiful. The food that Emma and Nikki prepared and served to us was varied and delicious using fresh, local produce. We enjoyed snow shoeing, hiking, cold dipping! and a massage. Saturday night was spent listening to Toby playing live at the chalet with lots of dancing, laughter and fun with people we’d only just met but felt like we’d known forever. I can’t recommend Emma’s experiences enough and I’m certain we all went home feeling a whole lot better than when we arrived.

Fantastic experience: I have attended several of Emma’s events (online, day, weekend) and have LOVED every one. The locations she chooses are so beautiful, you never want to leave! All activities are paced well and professionally organised. You are thoroughly looked after from arrival to departure, not wanting for anything, nothing is too much trouble. Not only does Emma have the best hosting skills, her cooking is out-of-this-world amazing! So so so delicious. I will book again and can’t wait to go again!

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful time on the yoga, SUP and gin tasting weekend. All the activities were well organised. Emma very calmly rejigged the programme when a thunder storm caused our planned SUP session to be cancelled as we were about to get on the water. The group was just the right size and it felt ok to take time out alone to relax or to join others for chat and laughs. The alpaca walk with Kath was a treat. Hazel Brow House is in a beautiful location, fantastic views from the terrace and most bedrooms. My bedroom was very spacious and comfortable with a huge 4 poster bed and adjacent bathroom with large, free standing bath and walk in shower. Emma is a great host and cooked us really delicious vegetarian food from scratch. The gin tasting was informative with generous measures of 4 locally produced gins. I will definitely be checking out next year's offerings. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I loved the event, Emma. and the Nash is a beautiful venue. Sitting with others and chatting over a delicious lunch was lovely and walking in places where I haven't walked before was great, I will certainly walk those routes again with Steve. The yoga was fab... I hope I get the opportunity to experience it again. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Excellent from start to finish, Emma is a great host and an outstanding cook. It was lovely to be out with the Alpacas in such a beautiful location followed by a top tasty lunch and a fun Paddleboarding session. We will definitely be back. Rob and Rose

Fantastic experience: I joined the SUP, Gin and Mindfulness retreat in July and had an amazing weekend. Gorgeous yurts, our own personal hot tubs, the most delicious veggie meals cooked by Emma and as if that wasn't enough, a day of paddle boarding, a sound bath and gin tasting! A great group of women made it perfect. Thanks Emma, would not hesitate to book another retreat x

Fantastic experience: Amazing retreat in the sales organised by Emma. I would highly recommend if you like good food, gin and perfect mix of activities and relaxation.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic weekend with Emmas Dale . All very well organised and ran smoothly. Wonderful location at Cherish Glamping, yurts amazingly comfortable and well equipped, stunning views of yorkshire dales, free range chickens providing beautifully fresh, tasty eggs. Food was fantastic. Good mix of interesting activities and time just to chill. Brilliant paddleboard session with Alfresco Adventures a highlight.

Fantastic experience: I went on the yoga, gin and wild swim retreat in a yurt and the whole trip was just fantastic! I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a lovely break whilst doing some relaxing and fun activities. Emma was a lovely host, the retreat ran very smoothly and her cooking was to die for. I've come back so relaxed after just 2 nights, can't wait to go again!

Fantastic experience: I've just returned from an amazing trip to Italy. I travelled solo and met everyone when I arrived. For anyone who is a little apprehensive about booking on their own, I would recommend whole heartedly! It was a fantastic group of people and we are already arranging to meet up again now we are back in the UK. The activities were all fantastic and it was a great mix between activities, meals and chill time. The food was truly wonderful and all freshly made. It has inspired me to try some new recipes now that I'm back! This is my third trip with Emma's Dale and I would thoroughly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Emma provided a highly personalised two day experience for a group of 8 friends looking to celebrate the marriage of one of us. From start to finish Emma has been fantastic. We requested quite a few activities and its clear that Emma has built a network of good quality suppliers that she works with to deliver a unique and tailored experience. The paddle boarding was top notch, we got in the water quickly and were standing within 15 minutes. The glamping option Emma had selected was beyond what we could have hoped for and they obviously had a good working relationship with Emma. We had so many highlights across the two days and food was right up there. Every dish prepared from scratch, unusual recipes (olive oil and apple cake was my favourite), Emma thought about our itinerary and food arrived at the perfect time each day. We also had a brilliant outdoor gin tasting experience where we learnt a lot and found the gin jackets needed to climb the hill behind the glamp site. Everything was exceptional value for money and as I was the person organising the wider weekend, I have to say I felt so much more relaxed knowing that Emma was in charge. Honestly if you want a group get together in North Yorkshire Emma is your lady, a really personal touch, brilliant knowledge and suppliers to tap into and you'd be missing out if you didn't get to sample her culinary skills. Brilliant from start to finish.

Fantastic experience: Italy Retreat with Emma’s Dales I’ve just returned from the amazing retreat held at Cerchio del Desiderio glamping site in the Abruzzo region of Italy. We have waited 3 years because of covid and it was well worth the wait! I was drawn to this retreat because it had a range of different activities included, SUP boarding, horse riding, visit to a local vineyard, massage and Italian cookery class. I really enjoyed each activity, but just as important, Emma reiterated that it’s our retreat and we don’t need to do anything, only what we want. I didn’t take part in the SUP boarding but had a lovely morning at the beach with the group then back to relax at the dome I was staying in and read. Sometimes we need that reminder to suit ourselves, as we often think we need to do something. The food was incredible, I am mostly vegetarian, so when I found out the menu was vegetarian I couldn’t wait to see what was on offer. Everyday the group was amazed with what Emma had created. I can honestly say I was never hungry. I highly recommend Emma’s retreats and can’t wait to come along to another in the future.

Fantastic experience: Just returned from a lovely couple of days in Italy with Emmas Dale Retreats. It’s the fourth retreat I have done with Emma (a mixture of online, day and weekend ones) and, as always, the food was amazing, location stunning and the itinerary well thought out and paced! Emma is a fantastic host and I can’t recommend her events highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Kim, we went on the forest feast retreat with yoga, forest bathing and stand up paddleboarding. Was a brilliant experience, but should have mentioned my unusual dietary requirements as Emma would have catered for them.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely wonderful time at a large house in Swaledale with Emma's Dale. SUP, Yoga and Alpaca walking. Delicious food, friendly hosts, great company and fantastic views. Cannot paise it highly enough and will be back. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful time at Emma's retreats. Emma is an absolutely lovely host and phenomenal cook! The unique touches she added to the retreat, like the hand dyed goody bag, and gold paint on her cakes were the cheery on top. The location was the lovely Wensleydale farm with breath taking views, cozy yurts with it's own hot tub. I'll be returning to experience another of Emma's retreats.

Fantastic experience: I booked one of Emma's retreats (yoga, SUP and sound bath) on a bit of a last minute whim when I saw a cancellation advert. I found the whole experience very positive with a great Wensleydale location (yurts and log stoked hot tub), tasty, nutritious vegetarian food and well organised activities. It was a good way to stretch my mind and body and would recommend it.

Fantastic experience: I joined one of Emma's retreats in June. It was amazing from start to finish - the beautiful scenery of the glamping site, comfy yurts with all the mod cons and our own hot tub, a great balance of fun activities and time to relax, and delicious food. I would highly recommend a retreat with Emmas Dale. I'm sure I will be booking again!

Fantastic experience: Alpaca and SUP experience is a truly wonderful day out amongst the most stunning scenery in the Yorkshire Dales. Emma was so lovely , very organised and makes the most delicious carrot cake ever! She provides her guests with a fabulous picnic lunch, tasted amazing! Great day out, Great people ,Great Experience.

Fantastic experience: I went on Emmas Dale 'Yoga, Cocktails and Forest Bathing' this July and had an amazing time. Although it was only one night, I came away feeling refreshed and relaxed. Fantastic vegetarian food (really delicious), great value for money - would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: We've just returned from a long weekend in Middleham, booked through Emma's Dale. And so glad we did! Emma arranged everything, the house, the activities, even cooked all the food which was beautiful. Everybody in my party were singing her praises. Could not recommend this experience highly enough. If I had to choose one thing to complain about, it would be the fact we've been spoilt for future getaways.

Fantastic experience: Had an absolutely wonderful time at Emma's retreats. I've been to two now and they've both been excellent. The first was a big house with the best views out over the dales. The second were individual yurts so that you had some private space as well as the group stuff. The food that she cooks is also amazing, I love the vegan cakes! You won't be bored either - plenty to do and all of it organised so that you just get to relax and enjoy the good views and fun times

Fantastic experience: An absolutley fabulous retreat, every detail was thought of, the food (home made by Emma) was utterly delicious, the location amazing. Teachers for both yoga and the SUP session were outstanding. Emma even organised beautiful weather for us. Highly recommended, excellent value for money, with wonderful hosts. We will be back for sure, awesome

Fantastic experience: We went on one of Emma's day retreats with a mindfullness walk in the morning (led by Liz from The Healing Collective) and wooden spoon carving in the afternoon (led by Steve Tomlin from Steve Tomlin Crafts). We had an absolutely fantastic time! The food was delicious, and cooked and presented so nicely. The other guests on the retreat were super friendly and we had great fun finding out more about each other. I would say that both the people who were attending on their own and those that were already part of a group were really engaged and no-one got left out. The two leaders of the main activities were brilliant, and really excelled at passing on their skills and knowledge. The day flowed really well, with lots of delicious treats throughout (a treat on arrival, lunch and then an afternoon cake), and I wouldn't hesitate to go on another retreat with Emma. Very highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: A friend and I have now been on 2 of Emmas retreats. Cannot recommend enough. On both occasions we had a fabulous time. Emma is an amazing host, and makes every experience very special. We met some lovely people, absolutely loved the paddle boarding, gorge walking, forest bathing, yoga and drumming and the yurts were fabulous, and of course have to mention Emma's wonderful healthy meals and treats looking forward to booking another retreat this year.

Fantastic experience: My sister and I joined emma for the Alpaca, sup and picnic day and absolutely loved it! The food was amazing...I have a lot of dietary issues and they were catered for to such a high standard and to the point I can tell you, it was the nicest picnic I’ve had made for me and so healthy but indulgent too. The alpacas were so gorgeous and the trek was well organised and good fun. The lady from Semerwater alpacas Was so informative, Attentative and kind. We had lunch And followed it with a sup session on the gorgeous lake,the surrounding views were stunning. Lizzie our instructor was just so lovely. Supportive, encouraging and so informative, we had such good fun. The overall day was amazing. Emma is a fantastic host and such a lovely person. Every detail of the retreat was thought about and well organised, she made sure we were all ok and had everything we needed. We will most definitely be booking again and would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: I can't rave enough about Emma's Dale retreats, I've done two so far and cant wait to book more when the world is working again! I have done a day retreat and a weekend stay and both were just beyond perfect. Emma makes all experiences personal and the homemade touches are just lovely. I was vegetarian during my stays and worried about the food options, safe to say I had some of the best home cooked food I've ever eaten. I love that the Emma's dale retreats are accessible and not expensive, they are brilliant value for money and I can't wait to visit again!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to two retreats now. One I went on my own and one with a friend. Absolutely loved them both. Gorgeous food and scenery. Really well organised. Nice touches with little extras and great to mix activities and relaxation. Really loved the fact that the arrival and leaving weren’t dead time and were well spent. I met some lovely like minded people. Looking forward to the next one! :-)

Fantastic experience: I had a beautiful time at Emmasdale Retreats in Yorkshire. Emma's yummy and healthy cooking was just incredible, beautiful scenery, fun yoga session and a lovely forest bathing experience. The paddle board session at Lake Ellerton was probably the most fun I had this year. Really highly recommended. You can tell that Emma really wants her guests to leave with a smile and a fuzzy happy feeling.