Reviews

 So I visited Wild View Retreat for a week, 17th to the 24th of July.
My only previous retreat was... read moreSo I visited Wild View Retreat for a week, 17th to the 24th of July.
My only previous retreat was a week at Juicy Oasis years ago and a weekend with Sally Wilkinson. I’m 51 years old and my weight generally varies between 19 to 20 stone.
I drink juices occasionally at home but they aren’t a regular thing for me.

The transfer from Faro to WVR was easy with a taxi laid on. The retreat is quite remote with only a sleepy village anywhere close.
The accommodation is very comfortable and clean. The weather was gorgeous and every afternoon could be spent by the fabulous infinity pool. The views all around are great and at night the stars are plentiful.
The juices were served three times a day and in the evening we had soup. Yoga and various fitness classes both happened twice a day, four in total. The guests’ fitness levels varied quite a bit but the hand picked instructors were able to accommodate and encourage all levels.
In the mornings we had walks around the surrounding countryside and hills. In the evenings there were interesting talks given by Andrew about nutrition and how we could all help ourselves to live healthier lives.
I’d happily recommend the retreat and was left wondering why I had left it so long since my last retreat. I dropped 12lbs whilst away and so far the weight has stayed off. I’ve also given up caffeinated tea and coffee. read less

“All I hoped it would be.” I have done a few retreats over the years, generally fasting ones, so a vegan week was a new concept... read moreI have done a few retreats over the years, generally fasting ones, so a vegan week was a new concept for me. I have to say that I may be a convert. The week at Wild View was one of the best that I have been on.
The food was utterly delicious, varied and wholesome, more importantly, it was something that could be sustainable and carried on into the ‘real world’ in life away from the retreat.
Jo from #modernfoodstories was an amazing chef and very informative. She gave a couple of workshops during our stay which was certainly a bonus!! She was also good fun and beautiful.
We were give nutritional talks which were fun and educational. Andrew, the founder, is a qualified nutritionist and is all about the gut! He is a very charismatic man. He is easy to listen to and is totally engaged with everything going on at the retreat. He is also totally invested in you as his guest and client. Great voice, great delivery, and all round nice guy. He and his wife Erica, make a great team. She has been the designer of the interior of the retreat and I have to say that you can see that it has had love, time and money invested into the property helping to create a unique ambience.
The yoga was every morning after a morning guided walk. It was lovely that all the staff joined us for the walk.
This retreat week was run by Suzanne who is also a yoga teacher. The yoga was twice a day and I loved it. It was strong enough not to be boring for the intermediate but also not too challenging for beginners. She took us through the whole week, taking us on our own journey to progress to a point that would inspire us.
She is a fabulous woman, very special. She is encouraging and nurturing. No problem too small or too big There aren’t many humans like her on this planet.
I can miss out the rest of the stuff as they all impacted in the week and made it what it was. Adrian was a dynamo of cleaning, mending, digging, keep fitting!!! I can’t mention all that he did.... so so much.
I will definitely be returning and I do hope to see familiar faces.
Well done.... you’ve got it right. read less

Wonderful place and beautiful surroundings. As a 60+ unfit male, I had some qualms about surviving a week's juicing detox,... read moreWonderful place and beautiful surroundings. As a 60+ unfit male, I had some qualms about surviving a week's juicing detox, with exercise and yoga! I need to have had no worries. The staff were impressively knowledgable about nutrition and prepared a fantastic variety of delicious and filling juices. By day three I was no longer hungry and by the end of the week I felt great and my blood pressure had dropped significantly. Checking my weight at home I had the added bonus of finding I'd lost 3kg. The week has inspired me to adopt a more healthy diet and to keep on juicing! Thanks to everyone at Wild View! read less

I absolutely loved my stay at Wild View Retreat. I left London feeling stressed and exhausted and have returned home... read moreI absolutely loved my stay at Wild View Retreat. I left London feeling stressed and exhausted and have returned home fully refreshed and reset. The juices were delicious and the nutritional education and support throughout the program is something I will be able to put into practice going forward. The beautiful mountains really help to give you a sense of escaping and so the setting is perfect for a retreat. The space has been designed beautifully including a gorgeous infinity pool. A total treat and I shall return. read less

Since I treated myself for the first time to a retreat, I did have some expectations about a week of... read moreSince I treated myself for the first time to a retreat, I did have some expectations about a week of just yoga and vegan food. I really hoped, these expectations will be fulfilled. What can I say, after spending a week there I feel awesome and so inspired. My expectations were even exceeded. Even though I had already some experiences with yoga, I learned a lot from Suzanne, the yoga teacher. After her classes I always felt grounded and at peace. The food from Jo was beyond delicious and gave me so much new ideas for my cooking at home. These ideas combined with the information from Andrews nutritional talks strengthened my believe in eating a planned base diet whenever possible. The cherry on the top were the workshops on how to make your own sauerkraut and your own natural soap. Oh and I can only recommend to everyone looking for some alone time to stay in the yurt. It’s amazing! To sum it up: Andrew and Erika are such lovely people who have managed to create a space allowing you to absolutely wind down and get some recreation. Their staff is wonderful and I’ll be back for sure. read less

Andrew has helped me greatly over many years in my personal and fitness related goal setting. To now see him... read moreAndrew has helped me greatly over many years in my personal and fitness related goal setting. To now see him put into reality a place for his passion and the passion of his family, makes me very happy. Genuine care and focussed intent are on offer in this wonderful natural space. read less