At Mellwaters Barn Cottages, we love to think of January and February as the perfect time for Wintering - a concept beautifully explored by British author Katherine May, in Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.
Wintering is all about giving yourself permission to slow down, rest and catch your breath while nature recalibrates itself. We would do well to take more notice of nature in our busy, stressful lives.
Life is busy. The festive period, as fun as it is for most of us, can actually leave us drained and in need of recalibration. Wintering offers a chance for us to:
Pause and rest: Give yourself time to reset after a hectic few weeks and months.
Reconnect with yourself: Reflect, journal, read, or simply enjoy quiet moments.
Recharge your body and mind: Winter walks, fresh air, cozy evenings; restore energy in a way only slower months can.
Embrace the season: Celebrate the beauty of the quieter months frost on the fields and the crisp winter light.
Life is busy. The festive period, as fun as it is for most of us, can actually leave us drained and in need of recalibration. Wintering offers a chance for us to:
Pause and rest: Give yourself time to reset after a hectic few weeks and months.
Reconnect with yourself: Reflect, journal, read, or simply enjoy quiet moments.
Recharge your body and mind: Winter walks, fresh air, cozy evenings; restore energy in a way only slower months can.
Embrace the season: Celebrate the beauty of the quieter months frost on the fields and the crisp winter light.
Wintering isn’t about indulgence; it’s about restoration. The early months of the year offer the perfect opportunity to do just that. At Mellwaters Barn, you can step away from your usual routine, reconnect with what matters, and embrace a gentler, more thoughtful start to the year.
We still have February availability so there’s no better time to experience Wintering in one of England’s most beautiful corners.
Book your winter escape today and give yourself the gift of some quality restoration time at Mellwaters Barn Cottages..
