Easy alone
Why women travelling alone choose Sark
Some places are simply easy to arrive at alone, and Sark is one of them.
The island is car-free, so there is no traffic to navigate and nowhere feels hurried. The lanes are quiet, the distances are small and everything on the island is reachable on foot or by bicycle. It is a small community where people greet each other on the paths. On an island with no street lighting, a friendly “evening” on a dark lane is simply how Sark works.
Sark is small, car-free, easy to navigate, and the retreat helps organise arrival and transport. There is more about the island itself on our Why Sark? page.
Company and solitude
Alone, but never lonely
The way the retreat is arranged gives you both things people come for: company when you want it, and solitude when you need it.
Mornings begin together with yoga, taught for every level of experience. Meals are shared around one long table, cooked by our chefs, and the conversation takes care of itself. Walks along the cliff paths happen in twos and threes and comfortable silences.
On our May retreat, women who arrived alone left with new friends.
Our May guests said it better…
“I’m not a joiner, so I like time on my own. I absolutely loved it and it was a joy to be here.”
A guest, May 2026
The retreat house
One house, one table
You stay at the retreat house, a real home rather than a hotel, with a much-loved garden and corners to disappear into. Meals happen around one long table, and the garden has enough corners that nobody has to be sociable all day.
Getting there
The journey is simple
Fly or sail to Guernsey, then take the passenger ferry to Sark, a crossing of about 45 minutes. From the harbour, a horse and carriage brings you to the retreat house. Our Visiting Sark page covers every practical detail, and we help you plan the journey when you book. Our women’s wellness page covers what the week itself does for you.
Your room
Come on your own and choose what suits you
Shared rooms make the retreat more affordable and are how many solo guests choose to come. Single rooms are available if you would rather have your own space.
“I was quite nervous about coming on my own and sharing a room. I have thoroughly enjoyed it, including the yoga.”
A guest, May 2026
Shared room, early booking £1,495. Single room, early booking £1,995.
Standard shared rate £1,695.
