Songbird Sanctuary garden retreat in sunshine.

Sauna, cold plunge & relaxation in nature.

In our tucked away garden you’ll step into a space that feels tranquil and atmospheric.

Nestled under the cherry trees is a beautifully immersive wellness space surrounded by nature. So much love has gone in to creating a true sanctuary where you can easily let stress drop away, take a break from overthinking and busyness or simply re-group and reset.

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Our sessions.

  • Inside Finnish wooden sauna.

    Private sauna

    Experience the warmly scented, cosy cocoon of our traditional wooden sauna for you and up to 3 friends or family.

    With a view of the rhododendrons, lush plants and mature trees, a private sauna booking means you get exclusive use of the entire Sanctuary for 75 minutes.

    You’ll have time to chat and reconnect without the disruption of phones, and move between the therapeutic heat of the sauna into the invigorating cold plunge or outdoor shower for several rounds of ‘contrast therapy’.

    You can also enjoy the relaxation space outside or in the peaceful studio.

  • Meditation gong

    Seasonal sauna & sleep sessions

    As the year turns from light to dark, our bodies naturally long for more rest - but autumn and winter often feature busier than usual schedules, disrupted, shallow sleep and that constant tired-and-wired feeling.

    Blending contrast therapy, bedtime yoga stretching, breath work and fireside ritual, these evening gatherings are a true reset.

    A journey of sleeping in tune with the seasons, so you actually feel deeply rested as the end of the year arrives!

    Expect warming herbal teas and homemade Ayurvedic treats.

    You’ll leave ready to slip into bed with useful tools to help you sleep well, for the long term.

  • Smiling girl under cold shower

    Natural high: The energy reset

    Learn the foundational and fun ways to harness your natural energy.

    It’s still there, we just need to give it the space to rise!

    This special pop-up workshop includes:

    Sauna heat & cold plunge
    Energising yoga & breath work techniques
    Aromatherapy ice balls for the sauna
    Guided healing energy audio meditation
    Organic coffee, treats & conversation

    You'll take away simple, powerful. free practices you can use at home to cultivate reliable energy from within.

  • Anna C

    I’ve recently had some cold contrast therapy sessions with Alice at the wonderful Songbird Sanctuary and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Alice is a gentle, encouraging and knowledgeable teacher who helped me through the cold plunge element with her calm and assured guidance, especially around the breathwork (the breathing exercises really help!). I always come away from Alice’s sessions feeling energised and positive. It’s in a beautiful setting too - the sauna and cold plunge are surrounded by trees and wildlife, so it feels like you’re miles away from anywhere, yet it’s just a few miles from the centre of Leeds, close to Roundhay Park.