42 Acres

What 42 Acres does

42 Acres is a regenerative estate, nature reserve, and wellbeing retreat centre located on a 173-acre site in Witham Friary, near Frome, Somerset. Founded in 2014 by Seth Tabatznik, the business combines hospitality (self-catered stays, retreat and event hire across the Farmhouse and Hermitage centres) with a portfolio of more than 15 experiential add-ons including woodland sauna, forest fire cooking, foraging, rewilding walks, breathwork, yoga, and ecstatic dance. The site is anchored by substantial on-site renewable infrastructure — two solar farms totaling over 500kW of peak supply, Europe's first grid-scale Tesla battery installation (2016), two 90kW biomass heat systems — and a 13th-century farmhouse at the centre of the accommodation offering. Land stewardship activities include planting over 5,000 native trees, more than 1km of new hedgerows, beaver reintroduction, and partnership-led white stork and wildcat recovery programmes with The Species Recovery Centre.

The company's revenue model is multi-stream and asset-heavy. Income is generated from self-catered accommodation bookings (deposit-based: 25% upfront, balance 12 weeks prior), private hire of the estate for corporate retreats and celebrations, à la carte experiences priced between £60 and £420 per session, on-site catering (the Soil-to-Gut food philosophy), and gift vouchers. Distribution runs primarily through direct website booking, the third-party Try.be platform for experiences and vouchers, and a presence on Airbnb. The customer base segments into individual wellness seekers, retreat facilitators who hire the venue for their own programmes (e.g., Satish Kumar's Radical Love retreat, The Happy Pear), and corporate teams seeking offsite venues; marketing is overwhelmingly earned-media driven via features in The Guardian, Financial Times, Condé Nast Traveller, Oprah Daily, and other lifestyle outlets.

The operating footprint is single-site and UK-domiciled (42 Acres Ltd., a private limited company in England and Wales). Headcount is described as 20+ across land, office, food, and guest experience divisions. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity in the available record; expansion to date has been organic, through land expansion from the original 42 acres to 173, infrastructure investment, and partnership-led programming growth rather than acquisitions.

Name

42 Acres

Legal name

42 Acres Ltd.

Website

https://42acres.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

42 Acres is a 173-acre regenerative estate and wellbeing retreat centre in Somerset, England, offering self-catered stays, retreat hire, and nature-based experiences (sauna, foraging, breathwork, rewilding walks) to individual wellness seekers, retreat facilitators, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Retreat Hospitality

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness & Retreat Stays (Yoga, Spa, Detox) (THAMADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural & Countryside Homes (THAMAAAI), Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL)

Keywords

• Regenerative retreat center
• Wellness retreat venue
• Nature-based hospitality
• Corporate team retreats
• Rewilding experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Frome

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Self-catered stays in converted barns and farmhouse, with various accommodation options across the 173-acre estate. Deposit-based booking with 25% upfront and balance due 12 weeks prior.
2. Retreat & Event Space Hire: Private hire of the estate for corporate retreats, wellness events, and team-building activities. Revenue from venue rental combined with optional add-on experiences and catering.
3. Experiences & Add-ons: A la carte experiences including Woodland Sauna, Forest Fire Cook, Rewilding Walks, Breathwork sessions, yoga, and craft workshops. Additional revenue from corkage fees for self-catered events.
4. Food & Beverage: Catering services for retreats and events, including farm-to-gut meals prepared by retreat chefs. Corkage fees for guest-provided alcohol.
5. Gift Vouchers: Pre-paid gift vouchers for stays, experiences, or general value at the estate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

42 Acres operates a 173-acre regenerative estate in Somerset, England, offering self-catered accommodation in a 13th-century farmhouse and Hermitage retreat centre, venue hire for corporate retreats and wellness events, and a portfolio of nature-based experiences including Woodland Sauna, Guided Rewilding Walks, Forest Fire Cook, foraging, yoga, and breathwork. The estate is anchored by a Soil-to-Gut food philosophy delivering hyper-local, biodynamic cuisine and is supported by renewable energy infrastructure including 500kW+ of solar, Tesla battery storage, and biomass heating.

Product overview

42 Acres is a regenerative estate, nature reserve, and wellbeing retreat centre in Somerset offering a portfolio of accommodation, facilitated retreats, experiences, and event hire across its 173-acre site. The core offering spans self-catered stays and retreat/event hire at two main centres (Farmhouse and Hermitage), enhanced by over 15 add-on experiences including Woodland Sauna, Guided Rewilding Walks, Forest Fire Cook, Breathwork, Yoga, and Foraging. The estate is anchored by a Soil-to-Gut food philosophy delivering hyper-local, biodynamic cuisine. Experiences are booked through the Try.be platform while accommodation and retreats are managed through the main website. The property also hosts external practitioners for wellness retreats and corporate team gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Catered Stays Private accommodation rentals at the regenerative estate offering fully equipped spaces for self-directed stays with access to 173 acres of wild nature, ancient woodland, rewilded meadows, and a 7-acre lake.
• Retreat & Event Hire Venue hire service for corporate retreats, team gatherings, celebrations, and wellness events across the Farmhouse and Hermitage retreat centres. Deposit-based booking with 25% upfront and balance due 12 weeks prior.
• Retreats and Events Facilitated retreats and scheduled events including mindfulness, yoga, rewilding, and nature connection experiences led by external practitioners.
• Woodland Sauna Elemental nature-connection experience in a forest clearing near the wild swimming lake. Priced at £120 for 2 hours, max 8 seats.
• Forest Fire Cook Outdoor fire cooking experience combining food, fire, and forest. Priced at £45pp uplift, 3-4 hours, May-Oct, max 47 guests.
• Foundations of Foraging Guided walk exploring wild foods and medicinals used in traditional food and healing. Priced at £216, 1.5-2 hours, Mar-Oct, max 12.
• Guided Rewilding Walk Guided exploration of pioneering nature restoration and species re-introduction projects including beavers, white storks, and wildcats. Priced at £216, 1-1.5 hours, year-round, max 12.
• Beginning Breathwork Body and breath reconnection experience for releasing tension and presence. Priced at £216, 1 hour, year-round, max 17/24.
• Bespoke Private Yoga Tailored private yoga sessions designed to support shift from head to heart. Priced at £216, 1 hour, year-round, max 17/24.
• Garden Grazing Interactive tasting tour of edible ornamental gardens showcasing biodynamic and permaculture growing. Priced at £216, 1.5-2 hours, year-round, max 12.
• Fire Circle Group ceremony experience evoking community and communion through fire. Priced at £60, 2 hours, year-round, max 47.
• Wild Crafting Hands-on crafting using natural materials gathered on the land. Priced at £216, 1.5-2 hours, year-round, max 12.
• Ecstatic Dance Music-led movement experience with no steps to follow. Priced at £350, 1.5 hours, year-round, max 100.
• DJ Set Vibrant feel-good DJ set for atmosphere and connection. Priced at £420, 2 hours, year-round, max 100.
• Gift Vouchers Pre-paid digital gift vouchers available for purchase, redeemable toward stays, retreats, and experiences at the estate.
• Christmas & New Year Packages Seasonal retreat offerings including Wild Christmas experiences with team gatherings, accommodation, and curated festive programming.
• Soil-to-Gut Food & Catering Regenerative food philosophy and catering service delivering hyper-local, seasonal, organic, and biodynamic cuisine sourced from the estate's gardens, including farm-to-gut meals prepared by retreat chefs.
• Team Gatherings & Corporate Retreats Corporate team-building retreats, leadership offsites, and company wellness programmes in a nature-based setting, leveraging the estate's regenerative environment for meaningful off-site experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 trees planted and over 1km of hedgerows established since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Be The Earth FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for retreats and transformational experiences. Be The Earth Foundation supports the regenerative mission of 42 Acres and collaborates on programming that aligns with ecological and spiritual renewal themes.
• The Species Recovery CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for wildlife conservation, specifically supporting white storks and wild cats on the estate. Aligns with 42 Acres rewilding and biodiversity mission.
• The People's EnergyminorOthersEnergy supplier for the estate, providing electricity to power the regenerative operations including solar infrastructure and retreat facilities.
• Satish KumarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActivist and thought leader associated with the estate. Known for his work in ecological and spiritual activism, aligning with 42 Acres transformational vision.
• Ben GoldsmithminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental collaborator and neighbor. Works on ecological and rewilding initiatives that complement the 42 Acres land stewardship approach.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Six Senses: Global luxury wellness and sustainability-focused resort brand. Broader incumbent sharing the high-end wellness retreat category, sustainability messaging, and on-site experiential programming model.

Direct peers

• Cal-a-Vie Health Spa: US luxury destination spa and wellness retreat with curated programs and a high-end menu. Comparable as a destination-led wellness retreat operator using a nature-based setting, structured programs, and a paid-experience monetization model.
• The Scarlet Hotel: Eco-friendly luxury coastal hotel in Cornwall with spa, yoga, and wellbeing programming. Comparable as a UK hospitality operator built around sustainability, wellbeing experiences, and a holistic guest experience.
• Soho Farmhouse: Members' countryside estate in the Cotswolds offering boutique accommodation, F&B, retreats, and team events. Comparable model as a luxury rural venue monetizing private hire and experiences in a countryside setting.
• The Newt in Somerset: A regenerative estate in Somerset offering luxury stays, farm-to-table dining, gardens, and a wellness-led experience. Closest direct peer: same UK county, comparable regenerative land philosophy, overlapping premium hospitality and events model.

Others

• The Global Retreat Company: Aggregator listing 42 Acres and similar UK retreats. Indirect peer: counterparties in the same discovery / booking ecosystem for high-end wellbeing retreats.

Regional players

• Galpões de Cura (Portuguese retreat concept): European regenerative retreat concept. Comparable on regenerative hospitality framing; operates in a different geography, making it a regional analogue rather than a direct competitor.
• Sharpham Estate: Devon-based regenerative estate producing wine, cheese, and food with a strong focus on rewilding and conservation. Comparable regenerative land model with food-to-land narrative, though oriented to education and donations rather than paid retreats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/42acresretreat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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