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The Straw Bale Roundhouse

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Fire pit and roundhouse at Ty Mam Mawr eco retreat centre

Sunny outside....warm and pink inside! Ty Mam Mawr straw bale roundhouse

Off grid eco retreat centre nestled in Cynwyd forest high in the Berwyn Mountains, North Wales

The straw bale roundhouse and central fire pit

Straw bale roundhouse - eco retreat centre - North Wales

Rowan trees around the straw bale roundhouse at Ty Mam Mawr eco retreat centre high in the Berwyn Mountains overlooking the Dee Valley in North Wales

Intimate off grid eco retreat centre - high in the Berwyn mountains - deep in Cynwyd forest

The fire pit and roundhouse at Ty Mam Mawr off grid eco retreat centre

Inside Ty Mam Mawr straw bale roundhouse - the roof is a vortex to the higher realms...

Straw bale roundhouse at intimate off grid eco retreat centre Ty Mam Mawr in North Wales

The straw bale roundhouse just before her paint job

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Myself and my partner spent a few days just after Christmas this place, and it was a wonderful experience. We have strong traditional connections to Yurts and also had the chance to have a look at Shayne & Nathan's cob house. My partner grew up in a cob house, and I fond of history and art, so this place was a perfect choice to reconnect our background, wind down, spend night next to the fire, in a cosy yurt, having a good bottle of wine and wonderful conversations. We truly experienced what it means slowing down (especially it was still in the short, dark winter days) and pay more attention to the details.

The yurt was so cosy, with plenty of spare blankets, lovely light and craftsmanship. The location is beautiful, the spot is nice and private. It was pretty rainy and windy, but the yurt stood these well and felt absolutely safe inside - but not separated from nature.

We came by bus and walked up from the village to the location. It is uphill, so be prepared if you have the same idea, but it is definitely not too much, just a good exercise starting your adventure. Follow the instructions, and when you see the wind turbine and the yurts, you can be sure you are at the right place!

We hope to come back soon again,
Rita & Tamas
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Rita 30 Dec 2021
Really beautiful and remote. Shayne and Nathan couldn't have been nicer too.
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Alex 07 Sep 2018
We had the absolute pleasure of running our first official retreat at Ty Mam Mawr and what an experience it was! Shayne and Nathan, who own this beautiful space, are the most helpful and gracious owners. From start to finish they assisted us wherever we needed, from frequent phone calls on the lead up to the retreat, to providing recipes and even cooking our whole group a delicious meal on the last night x Shayne and Nathan what you have created together is absolutely awe inspiring and I cannot recommend this place enough to others. Mickey and I will be back for sure and I know we have made friends for life in Shayne and Nathan. So much love to you both ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
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Emma Groves 04 Sep 2019
Beautiful location, everything we needed and Nathan was lovely too :)
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Sally 13 Feb 2023
I just held a breathwork and shamanic healing retreat at Ty Mam Mawr and it was a beautiful experience beginning to end.

This review almost feels like I'm cheating writing a good review for two extremely good friends, that's how well we were welcomed and the depth of our connection to Shayne and Nathan over the course of the weekend.

The location is absolutely gorgeous. The yurts are really cool and cosy. The round house is an energetic bubble with the vibe of a really sacred space.

Shayne and Nathan are two of the most pleasant, loving, funny and authentic people I've ever met. I'm definitely coming back to see them. Friends for life no matter the distance.
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Michael 02 Sep 2019