A wellness retreat and organic farm have been proposed for Highfields at Romsey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The retreat aims to celebrate the power of silence and rejuvenation through healing foods, meditation and yoga based on the 5000-year-old tradition of Ayurveda,” plans state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application includes construction of a yoga room, pool studio, olive production warehouse and conference room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other works would see internal reconfiguration of a barn to accommodate 11 bedrooms and the existing equine area converted into a gravel car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposal would allow for up to 22 patrons at the Crooked Road property and five on-site staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The planned olive production warehouse would expand the use of the property\u2019s existing olive grove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposal also seeks to introduce a large sustainable farm with organic fruit trees and vegetable\/ herbs for both commercial and retreat consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proponents envisage on-site chefs having direct access to produce from the gardens and to educate patrons through cooking classes to showcase the benefits of organic sustainable living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The retreat would also run meditation, yoga and other teaching programs within the proposed buildings.
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Plans show the applicant seeks to maintain the surrounding gardens designed by Rick Eckersley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application is now being advertised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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