Sleep, 6 min read
Sleeping well when the harmattan arrives
Dry air, dusty mornings and cold nights can unsettle sleep from November to February. Here is what our hosts suggest to guests.
3 November 2026
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Notes from the garden
Practical, gentle ideas from our hosts, therapists and kitchen. Things you can try at home in Abuja traffic, in a Lagos flat or on a long night shift.
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Habits, 5 min read
Why we start the day with breath, not coffee
Our mornings begin with ten minutes of slow breathing on the lawn. Guests often ask why, and whether they can keep it up at home.
21 October 2026
Read the noteSmall habits
Six things guests take home
Screens off at 9.30
Give your eyes an hour of warm light before bed. A paper book is ideal.
Water before tea
One full glass on waking. Dry season air takes more than you think.
Four in, six out
Breathe in for four counts and out for six, ten times. Longer out-breaths tend to feel calming.
Walk after lunch
Ten slow minutes in the shade helps the afternoon slump.
Swap the third coffee
Try a ginger and lemongrass infusion after 2pm.
Morning light
Five minutes outside before 8am, even on a balcony in traffic.
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Each month we answer one guest question in the journal. Sleep after night shifts, eating well with a busy family, finding quiet in a noisy compound: ask anything that is not medical advice.
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A note on health
Gentle ideas, not medical advice
Journal notes share habits our guests find helpful. They are not a substitute for your doctor. If something worries you, please speak to your GP or HMO provider. Our retreats support rest and healthy habits. They are not medical treatment and no outcome is promised. Please tell us about any health condition before you arrive.
Rest needs a place
A weekend can change how a month feels.