Howgill Fells, CumbriaA sanctuary where movement, words and nature meet
The Berry Collective brings together two existing ventures, Bloom with Berry and Berry Poetic, into one cohesive brand. A unique fusion of wellbeing experiences and poetic inspiration, woven together with movement, mindfulness, creativity and a deep connection to nature.
Set within the rolling beauty of the Howgill Fells at Howgills Hideaway glamping site, the business is grounded in an earthy, serene aesthetic and an ethos of personal growth, deep rest and seasonal connection.
HOWGILL FELLSWhere it all takes place
Nestled within the Howgill Fells at Howgills Hideaway - a secluded glamping site on a working farm with breathtaking 360-degree views.
Howgills Hideaway
A secluded glamping site on a working farm in the Howgill Fells. Most activities take place in Blossom Yurt, at the wood-fired Birch Sauna, or outdoors in the surrounding landscape. This is a wild, back-to-nature experience guided by the elements.
Visit Howgills HideawayBlossom Yurt
A handcrafted wooden yurt, light-filled and circular, set overlooking the sweeping Howgill Fells. The central sanctuary for yoga, meditation, coaching, massage and creative workshops. The name reflects growth, unfolding potential and the beauty of becoming.
Birch Sauna
A wood-fired sauna paired with cold therapy - cold plunge and ice baths. Named for the birch tree, long associated with purification and new beginnings. Sessions are both deeply restorative and invigorating - a way to cleanse, release and renew.
MEET FIHow The Berry Collective came to be
Meet Yogi, poet and Founder of The Berry CollectiveHi, I’m Fiona…
The Berry Collective grew from two passions that were always asking to be held together: a deep love of wellbeing and an equally deep love of words.
But really, it began with a seed.
After a successful yet stressful full-time 25 year career in the NHS and charity sector, and a divorce, I burned out. I’d started practicing yoga during my separation as a way to cope and loving it so much, eventually trained, teaching alongside my full time work for 5 years. I knew I needed to do more with it. So I sold my house, sold my belongings and made myself homeless!
I travelled for a while, needing some space from all the noise in my head. And somewhere along the way, that little seed began to grow roots.
The idea for Blossom Yurt came to me as I practised yoga on the very spot where she now stands. I created her as a sanctuary, a place to pause, breathe, reconnect and soak up the beauty of nature and the seasons.
From there, Bloom with Berry grew: yoga, Ayurvedic massage, sauna rituals and seasonal retreats, all rooted in the belief that wellbeing shouldn’t feel like a luxury or a discipline. It should feel like coming home.
And alongside it grew Berry Poetic - another venture I stated during my separation - poems inspired by folklore, feminine energy, the changing seasons and the wild, wonderful business of being human.
Bringing the two together felt inevitable.
The Berry Collective: wellbeing woven with words.
A place where movement, words and nature meet. A place to rest, renew, reconnect - and hopefully leave feeling a little lighter than when you arrived
Welcome.
LEARNINGPractices shaped through experience
The work offered through The Berry Collective is grounded in both study and lived experience.
Over the years, Fi has explored traditions that support wellbeing, holistically and intuitively, practices that honour the connection between body, mind and the natural world.
Yoga
Yoga forms the foundation of the work here. Rooted in classical traditions, it offers a pathway back to presence through breath, movement and awareness.
Ayurveda
Through Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, ancient healing principles are combined with assisted stretches and breathwork to support the body's natural balance and vitality.
Coaching
Wellbeing coaching and guided practices support people in reconnecting with their own inner wisdom, helping them cultivate resilience, clarity and self-trust.
Sauna
Wood-fired sauna rituals inspired by Lithuanian tradition, paired with cold plunge and ice baths - heat, steam, birch and breath to cleanse, release and renew.