The Oakwood Escape

07/10/2026

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06/10/2026

Pause. Refresh. Connect.

After exploring the space, it was time to gather again for refreshments - fresh fruit, nuts, water and a little

One of our guests then shared a talk with the group, opening up more conversation, ideas and possibilities.

That’s what we love seeing here, people arriving with their own experiences and leaving having shared, learnt and connected with someone new.

Curious about what’s happening here? Comment “EXPLORE” to find out more.

05/10/2026

Exploring What’s Possible…

The next part took us deeper into the woodland - wandering between the different spaces, stopping, chatting and discovering all the different ways they could be used.

From gatherings and retreats to wellbeing experiences, workshops, treatments and days spent reconnecting in nature… sometimes you have to experience a space to imagine what could happen there.

Lots of conversations, ideas and possibilities unfolding along the way.

Curious about what you could create here?
Comment “EXPLORE” and we’ll send you more information.

04/10/2026

25/09/2026

Woodland to the Mat 🌿

After our nature grounding and forest bathing walk, Serenity Sunday continued with Yoga Flow + Breathwork with Emma.

Having already slowed down amongst the trees, walked barefoot on the earth and taken time to reconnect with nature, we carried that feeling back into the space and onto our mats.

Emma guided us through a beautiful yoga flow.. stretching, moving and connecting with the body.. before moving into breathwork, allowing everyone to slow down even further and focus on the being present.

From grounding in the woodland → movement → breath → stillness.

Each part of Serenity Sunday gently flowed into the next, creating a day designed to help us step away from everyday busyness and make a little more space for ourselves.

🌿 Want to experience the next Serenity Sunday?
Comment “SERENITY” below and we'll send you the details.

22/09/2026

Serenity Sunday Begins… 🌿

Our very first Serenity Sunday: Cacao + Connection began exactly how we wanted it to, arriving slowly, sharing food and getting to know the people we'd be spending the day with..

Before heading into the woodland for our nature walk, everyone gathered for breakfast from , with three delicious options:

🍓 Berry Soul: Berries, granola & peanut butter
🍋 Lemon Berry Soul: Berries, granola & homemade lemon curd
🍌 Banana & Dates Soul - Banana, dates, dark chocolate & peanut butter

Bowls in hand, everyone settled in amongst the trees, chatted, connected and eased into the day together. No rushing straight into a schedule, just good food, new faces, nature and time to rest..

And this was only the beginning of the journey…

✨ Want to join our next Serenity Sunday on Sunday 18th October?
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09/09/2026

Welcome to The Oakwood Escape 🌿

Hidden amongst the trees in West Sussex is a woodland space created for gathering, connecting and experiencing something a little different.

From intimate retreats and wellbeing days to celebrations, workshops, activities and community gatherings - the woodland can transform depending on the experience.

🌳 Events & gatherings
🧘 Retreats & wellbeing
🔥 Woodland activities
🌿 Workshops & treatments
🤎 Connection & community

Every experience here is different, but nature is always at the heart of it.

Have an idea you'd love to bring to the woodland?
Comment “WOODLAND” or send us a message to start the conversation 🌿

08/09/2026

Escape with us this this Sunday ↓
Sunday 13th September | 10:30
Book your place ↓
https://serenitysundayceremony.eventbrite.com

Limited Spaces - if you miss out, we have another event on Saturday 26th September:
https://awoodlandjourney.eventbrite.com

26/08/2026

Private Dining with a Little Fun ✨

And then came the first course… 👨‍🍳
Seared scallops, beautifully presented beneath a glass cloche filled with smoke - lifted at the table for that little bit of theatre before the first bite 🔥🍴

That’s the beauty of adding a private dining experience to your stay at Oakwood West Holidays. Your menu and experience can be tailored to your group, occasion and the kind of dining you’re looking for.

From something relaxed and simple to a full fine-dining experience, .oakwood.escape organises everything from start to finish.

You relax. The chef creates. We take care of the rest ✨

Would you add private dining to your stay? 👇
Message us "DINING” to find out more.

23/08/2026

Private Dining with Your Stay ✨

Staying at Oakwood West Holidays?
Let us take care of the experience 👨‍🍳

From the moment you book, .oakwood.escape can organise a selection of experiences for you to enjoy during your stay, including your own private chef.

From a relaxed one-course meal to three-course fine dining or a special celebration, we arrange everything from start to finish, tailored to you and your group.

For this experience, it began with a little taster prepared by the chef while the guests relaxed outside… before the first course even arrived 🍴✨

Stay. Relax. Choose your experiences. We’ll organise the rest.

Message us “DINING” to find out more about adding a private dining experience to your Oakwood West stay.