Retreats for the Soul: Sustainable and Stylish Hideaways and Havens

(Hardback, UK edition)

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Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out.

These spaces offer the chance to create a completely unique interior.Be it a simple garden room, a homely shepherds hut, a yoga-lovers cabin, a fishing lodge or summer house, a treehouse, a circus wagon, a purpose-designed garden smart pod or even a canal boat, the glorious retreats showcased here will provide inspiration for creating your very own place for escape or somewhere to enjoy favourite activities. Author Sara Bird reveals the essential elements of a soulful hideaway, from building materials to decorative details, and then explores 14 remarkable retreats in three chapters: Close to Home, On the Water and In the Wild. These are spaces designed for rest, relaxation, play and daydreaming either alone or en famille, as well as for their effects on our mental and physical wellbeing.

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Sara Birdis a stylist, art director, writer, and speaker, producing photography shoots, features and workshops for the interiors industry. She was previously Decorating Editor forIdeal Homeand is Contributing Editor forCountry Homes & Interiors.Dan Ducharsisa respected interiors and lifestyle photographer who brings many years experience as well as a fresh eye to every project. Together, Sara and Dan are content creators The CONTENTed Nest, devising and producing inspiring images and stories for a number of prestigious clients.