Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace
WHERE
Newtownards
What it’s like
Woodland walks through 80,000 trees and a lakeside spot to sit by, hired out by the hour or the day.
This is a grounds-first sort of visit. There are designated walks through 80,000 trees, which is a proper stretch of woodland rather than a token trail, and a lake on site to wander down to. There's no activity list beyond that, so it suits a family who fancies a slow walk and some quiet outdoor time over one with a toddler wanting climbing frames and things to do every ten minutes.
Because it's booked out by the hour, half day or full day rather than sold as a ticketed attraction, how long you stay is entirely up to you. An hour is enough for a walk and a sit by the lake; a full day gives you room for a proper wander plus a break. Booking direct is the way to get the best price, which is worth doing since it's not the kind of venue where you can just turn up and pay on a gate.
If you're thinking about staying over rather than just visiting for the day, the separate accommodation only takes bookings of five nights minimum. Some events on site are run by outside organisers who set their own pricing and booking terms, so a session you see advertised here might work quite differently from booking the grounds directly.
There isn't much in the way of listed facilities beyond toilets.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Facilities available by the hour, half day, full day or multi-days
- The lake and woodland walks are the whole visit, there's no separate activity list
- Booking direct rather than through an event organiser tends to get you a better price
- Overnight accommodation needs a five-night minimum booking
- Some events on site are run by outside organisers with their own terms
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Pricing isn't fixed the way a normal attraction ticket is. Facilities are hired by the hour, half day, full day or multi-day, and booking direct gets you the best rate.
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, this works on booking the grounds or facilities for a slot rather than turning up and paying at a gate.
Is it suitable for young children?
There's no age guidance given, and the visit is really a walk through woodland and around a lake rather than anything with play equipment, so it suits families happy with a slower, walking-based day.
Can we stay overnight?
There's separate accommodation on site, but it requires a minimum five-night stay, so it isn't set up for a one or two night visit.
What facilities are there?
Toilets are listed. Beyond that, think of it as a grounds and walking visit rather than one with a lot of on-site extras.
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