A Place That Heals

 

The Tree was recently named as one of the top 20 retreats in the world by The Times newspaper, and in 2025 was ranked #2 in Europe. It has come a long way from its former life as a grocery shop and post office in a North Yorkshire mining village.

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From 1860 to 1926, Rosedale East was a thriving mining community set in a beautiful valley of sweeping hillsides and breath-taking scenery. Although the mines and railway are long gone, the surroundings are as stunning as ever and form the setting for The Tree Relaxation Retreat.

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The Tree first put down its roots in 2000 on the site of the former village grocery and post office. Originally named The Orange Tree, it was one of the earliest dedicated retreat centres in the North of England. In 2011 it was taken over by its current owners, and over the following years its reputation has grown from strength to strength. A careful refurbishment programme transformed the property, and in 2017 it was renamed simply “The Tree Relaxation Retreat.”

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Today, more than two decades on, The Tree has welcomed over 15,000 guests. It holds over 400 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, is consistently fully booked throughout the year, and draws visitors from across the UK and beyond — most of them through word-of-mouth recommendation alone.

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Escape, Relax and Re-energise

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Here at The Tree, we provide a welcoming place to completely escape, relax and re-energise. Each week guests from all walks of life tell us how much they enjoy the delicious vegetarian food, the cosy rooms, relaxing treatments, outdoor hot tub and the beautiful rural setting of the North York Moors.

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The main building houses eight guest bedrooms, a dining room, guest lounge and relaxation studio. Additional accommodation and a yoga and meditation studio can be found next door in The Old Chapel, which was lovingly refurbished and became part of The Tree in 2016. Here, guests on our weekend courses and retreats can enjoy comfortable bedrooms, a spacious lounge area and kitchen facilities.

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Relaxing Retreats

The Tree is cared for by a dedicated team of staff and therapists. Every member of the team is passionate about what they do, and it is our aim to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

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Throughout the year we run regular relaxation and yoga weekends, consisting of a variety of different relaxation techniques — from gentle yoga exercises and Qigong to mindfulness meditation and guided relaxation. Mindfulness days are offered midweek four to five times a year. B&B is available midweek from Tuesday to Friday.

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For those who are more experienced in yoga and meditation and looking to deepen their practice, we offer five-day silent retreats and training in the practice of Kriya Yoga. No matter what you choose, or however long you decide to stay, all the facilities at The Tree are complimentary throughout your visit.

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For Special Occasions

If you’re looking for a venue for a special weekend with family, friends or work colleagues, the whole house and chapel are available for exclusive hire and we can arrange a weekend that’s tailor-made just for you. We also welcome yoga and meditation teachers who are looking for a venue to run their own retreats — we have a long history of hosting wonderful guest teachers and their groups.

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Environmentally Friendly

We use local suppliers wherever possible and some of our vegetables come straight from the fields of a nearby organic farm. We use biomass heating at The Old Chapel and all our electricity is supplied by a sustainable energy company. All food waste is either composted or goes to the chickens at a nearby farm.

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So that, in a nutshell, is what we’re about.

We hope you enjoy exploring our site and if you need any further information on anything at all, please get in touch at relax@thetree.earth or call us on 01751 417219 (office hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10am–5pm).

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We hope to welcome you here soon.