The Oxbridge of Holistic Healing
Anna Pasternak discovers a retreat where privacy, soulful nourishment, and cellular-level restoration combine.
Last autumn, Anna Pasternak found herself in a state of exhaustion and overwhelm, feeling heavy, depleted, and stuck.
I was feeling heavy, depleted and stuck. I cancelled a trip to a Swiss detox spa because I didn’t feel capable of withstanding the punitive hunger.
Instead, she craved nurture, nourishment, and comfort, without having to travel far. She sought feminine support, oily intuitive massage, and high-vibrational healthy food, along with profound rest.
Her discovery was The Bothy, a rigorously curated retreat hidden in the grounds of Heckfield Place in Hampshire, featured in Tatler's 2025 Spa Guide.
Author's summary: A holistic retreat for restoration and nourishment.