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A Warm Welcome

The Garden Retreat offers beauty treatments, complimentary therapies, pamper days, workshops and weekend retreats.

It is fortunate to be based within the idyllic grounds of The Barn House, a 5 star guest house in the heart of Walkington village, where it also enjoys the benefit of the accommodation, a café bar and excellent service.


The Garden Retreat prides itself on offering a person-centred practice meaning we aim to focus on the person not the problem. Each treatment is based on the needs of the client and not set within a structure or routine.

This makes the experience much more personal and potentially beneficial for the client.

It's important to acknowledge that we all lead very busy lives and we should always find a good reason to take a little time out for ourselves. Whether you just need to rest and relax, treat yourself or take a moment to find yourself again, there are some great ideas to tempt you!

Niki, the owner, started training as a complementary therapist 12 years ago and has continued to study and practice different therapies throughout that time. Her approach is about practicing what she preaches and as such, she is always keen to experience the therapies as she learns. Her enthusiasm for learning and benefiting from her experiences encouraged her to write her own wellbeing newsletter.
She began to write them 4 years ago and there are now over 140 of them available. Here you will find the very latest newsletter about all things natural health and wellbeing.