HF Holidays has been bringing people together for active, restorative breaks since 1913, when founder T.A. Leonard set out to help working people enjoy the great outdoors. As Britain's only walking and activity holiday co-operative, it is owned by its members, with any surplus reinvested to improve the holidays on offer. The Mind and Body programme brings that same spirit of well-being to a range of gentle activity breaks set in HF Holidays' own country house retreats across the UK.
The Mind and Body breaks are designed for anyone looking to slow down and reconnect with themselves. Activities include pilates, yoga, tai chi, Nordic walking, and mindfulness sessions, all led by qualified instructors. Sessions are suitable for all abilities, so no prior experience is needed to get started. Breaks typically take place at HF Holidays' own country house properties, giving guests a comfortable, welcoming base throughout their stay.
A typical Mind and Body programme may include:
Pilates sessions focus on slow, controlled and flowing movements performed with awareness, helping to improve flexibility and core balance. Yoga and mindfulness sessions complement the walking ethos of HF Holidays by encouraging guests to be fully present in their surroundings.
HF Holidays owns 15 country house properties across the UK, including locations in the Lake District, Wales, the Cotswolds and the Scottish Highlands. These houses provide a social, house-party atmosphere where guests dine together and share their day's experiences. The retreats are chosen for their peaceful settings, making them a natural fit for mind and body focused breaks.
Founded in 1913 by T.A. Leonard OBE, HF Holidays began as the Holiday Fellowship with a mission to improve the lives of working people through active outdoor holidays. Today it operates as a co-operative with around 48,000 members, and has achieved B Corp certification in recognition of its high standards of social and environmental performance. Its long-standing values of community, sustainability and shared experience underpin every programme it offers.
Mind and Body breaks are designed for all ages and abilities. Whether you are new to pilates and yoga or have some experience, sessions are tailored so that every guest can participate comfortably at their own pace.
Activities typically include pilates, yoga, tai chi, Nordic walking and mindfulness. The exact programme varies by break, so the brochure details which activities are offered at each retreat and location.
Breaks are hosted at HF Holidays' own country house retreats across the UK. These are chosen for their peaceful, picturesque settings, which complement the relaxation and well-being focus of the programme.
Yes. HF Holidays is Britain's only walking and activity holiday co-operative. It is member-owned, meaning any financial surplus is reinvested into improving its holidays rather than paid out as profit to external shareholders.
Most breaks combine structured sessions with free time, so guests can also enjoy the surrounding countryside at their own pace. The brochure sets out the timetable for each specific break.
HF Holidays' country houses are run on a full-board or half-board basis, with guests dining together in a friendly house-party atmosphere. The brochure and individual break listings confirm exactly what is included.
Note: this brochure is from our archive and may no longer be available. Details, prices and programmes will have changed since original publication. We recommend contacting HF Holidays directly for current Mind and Body break availability.
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