Knepp Estate Day Retreat — Qi Gong, Acupuncture & Wild Swimming
About this Event
A day held carefully from start to finish. Not rushed, not packed, not performative. Just you, a yurt in a wildflower meadow, and a day designed to leave you feeling grounded, nourished and restored.
Knepp Estate is 3,500 acres of recovered West Sussex countryside — wildflower meadows, ancient wetlands, free-roaming wildlife, and the kind of quiet you forget exists. It's an extraordinary place to spend a day.
Your day includes Qi Gong — slow, meditative movement that settles the nervous system and gets energy moving — group acupuncture, and the option to take a wild swim in the natural pond. Lunch is long and unhurried, with plenty of time to wander the estate, rest in the space, or simply do nothing. The day closes with meridian stretching — gentle movements that follow the pathways of the body's energy channels, releasing held tension and restoring flow — and a guided meditation with oils.
You leave at 5pm feeling like yourself again.
"Jo gently weaved her knowledge to create a truly special day of self-care in a beautiful rural setting. Spot on in every way — the learning, the experiencing, and the glorious sauna and lake plunge overlooking the South Downs." Liz, February 2025
A wood-fired sauna is available as an optional extra at additional cost — contact Jo directly if you'd like to add this.
Date: Sunday 9th August 2026
Time: 10.30am – 5pm
Price: £149
Spaces: Very limited
About Jo Jo Darling is an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience. She runs intimate day retreats across Sussex and multi-day retreats internationally.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 149.00
