Rest & Replenish
An Autumnal Retreat on the Cornish Peninsula
7th - 10th November 2024
Join myself and fellow teacher Mali Bowers for a nourishing four days (three nights) in the healing lands of Erth Barton in Cornwall, England
The yoga.
I’ve been teaching yoga for the past eight years, since graduating from the Royal College of Art. I completed my advanced teacher training with ISHTA yoga in London and use my practice to explore the intersections between tantric philosophy, the subtle body and somatic movement, completing my Feldenkrais practitioner training in 2024.
Mali has over 10 years experience teaching movement and meditation. She completed her first training with ISHTA Yoga in 2013 while studying philosophy and art as an undergraduate at NYU. Her teaching combines buddhist and tantric contemplative practices with contemporary research in movement, mindfulness and perception.
Together we hope to guide you towards a more subtle exploration of yoga as a practice that supports our lifelong well-being and nourishes our creative muscles. Over the course of this long weekend we will highlight ways of actively resting our bodies to soothe the nervous system and return to a state of wholeness - a place where we feel present within the richly full experience of life.
The venue.
Imagine yourself driving across a narrow bridge, onto a small peninsula. 300 acres of regenerative farmland, encircled by the River Lynher with views to Dartmoor on one side, and the village of St Germans on the other.
Symbolically and physically you’re leaving behind the noise and rush of everyday life. This is unspoilt land. There are no public footpaths here and every step is taken with care for the land beneath our feet.
Fields of wild flowers, buzzards, skylarks, swallows, geese, egrets, fallow deer in the oak-filled woodlands, owls calling across the river at night… you’ve entered another world.
Perched on Erth Hill is your destination: Erth Barton. Our home while on retreat.
Its large granite mullion windows look out over the tidal river as it breathes in and out twice daily, bringing with it an ever-changing landscape and light.
Here is a place that marries its medieval roots with a 21st century vision of what it might mean to live simply - rewilding ourselves by becoming immersed in a natural landscape teeming with wildlife.
Details.
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Our wish for this weekend is to provide a soft landing for your body and mind. To create a space that allows you to slow down and gift yourself a few days of nourishing rest. While on retreat there'll be time for both activity and quietness, alone time as well as connection.
Whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years, a few months or, if we’ve never met before and you don’t have any experience at all - we warmly welcome you to join us on retreat. We know there is so much for you to gain from this experience.
This retreat is for you if:
You need time to unwind, relax and rejuvenate
You could use a digital detox and/or a dose of nature
You have a yoga practice and would like to deepen your embodied understanding
You’re new to yoga, but open-minded about what it can do for you
You want to feel more at home in your body
You’re looking to re-connect with yourself
You want to experience positive connections with others
You want to experience the peace, stillness and creativity of a relaxed mind
Please email us if you have any questions about whether this retreat is right for you.
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4 days / 3 nights stay at Erth Barton manor
Nourishing, seasonally-inspired meals freshly prepared for us by our private chef
Softly somatic morning yoga suitable for all levels
Daily mindfulness meditation
Blissing out with afternoon Yin yoga and sound sessions
Preparing for deep, restful sleep with Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath relaxation practices
Yogic wisdom talks and time for conversation
Mindful walks through ancient wood- and river-lands
Evening stargazing and bonfires or, curling up with an inspiring book
Watching the sun rise over the river Lynher with a warm cup of tea
All mats and props including blocks, bolsters, blankets and eye pillows
Sumptuous towels and linens for autumnal cosy comfort
Expert care and guidance from our amazingly friendly retreat and housekeeping team
Snacks, fruits, filtered water, tea and coffee available throughout the day
WiFi access
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Travel to and from Erth Barton
Travel insurance (recommended)
Excursions or day trips
Alcoholic beverages or fizzy drinks
Extra food, drinks or any entry fees while out and about
Holistic treatments such as facials, massages etc.
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Although we are offering a full retreat programme to support rest and relaxation, there will be down time for you to use however you'd like. Some options for outings that can be organised externally are:
Take an afternoon trip to Dartmoor National Park
Trek up Brown Willy in Bodmin Moor
Stroll along the breathtaking Whitsand Bay beach
Visit the National Trust houses Cotehele and Lanhydrock
Pay a visit to the Eden Project in Charlestown
Wander around the local villages of Polperro, Fowey and Looe
Take a mindful walk across the 300 acres of Erth peninsula
Go wild swimming in the river Lynher
Cosy up by the fire pits and enjoy the river views
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Erth is remote and yet, easily accessible by road and well-connected by excellent rail links.
BY TRAIN: Saltash is the nearest railway station which is served by direct trains from London’s Paddington station (3h 30mins travel time) or, if travelling from elsewhere, trains run direct to Plymouth and then change to Saltash. Erth Barton is a mere 10 mins taxi ride from Saltash station.
BY CAR: Erth peninsula is just a one hour drive from Exeter off the A38 (around 4 miles) and is also easily accessible via the M5. Parking is provided on site.
A typical day will look something like this…
Meditation practice
Breakfast
Somatically-guided movement
Lunch
Free Time / Excursion
Yin Yoga
Dinner
Guided Relaxation / Sound Bath
The schedule.
The Accommodation.
Oak (1 space left)
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Shared women's triple
A large bedroom with en suite bathroom that looks out onto the river Lynher to the front and rear - spend your mornings watching the boats and tide drift in and out from the window seat. This room comes with its own balcony which has views towards Dartmoor.
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£590 per person (shared women's triple with en suite)
Lichen (sold out)
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Shared men's triple
This large ground floor bedroom shares a bathroom with Gorse. It boasts beautiful views onto the river Lynher to the front and rear, and has its own entrance. Spend your mornings watching the tide drift in and out from the window seat while enjoying a warm cup of tea.
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£590 per person (shared men's triple with shared bathroom)
Gorse (sold out)
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This ground floor bedroom comes with an open fireplace and shares a bathroom with Lichen. It looks west over the river Lynher towards St Germans. Relax in the window seat and enjoy the river views.
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£850 (single occupancy with shared bathroom)
Granite (sold out)
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An east-facing bedroom with views across the river Lynher towards Dartmoor. This room comes with a large private bathroom across the hallway, which looks onto the west, and St Germans.
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£800 per person (shared twin or super king with private bathroom)
£1,250 (single occupancy with private bathroom)
Fern (sold out)
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An east-facing bedroom with en suite bathroom. This room looks out onto the river Lynher to the front with views across to Dartmoor - its the sunrise bedroom.
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£800 per person (shared twin or super king with en suite)
£1,250 (single occupancy with en suite)
Moss (sold out)
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This is a light-filled, large super king room looking onto the gardens. The en suite bathroom has views across the river Lynher.
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£800 per person (shared twin or super king with en suite)
£1,250 (single occupancy with en suite)
Tiddy (sold out)
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Tiddy is a large 6 metre shepherds hut located in the paddock nearest to the main house. Beds can be made up as two twins or one kingsize double bed. It has an en suite bathroom, kitchenette, electricity and heating. The hut has been insulated with sheep's wool insulation for ultimate cosiness and full eco credentials.
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£750 per person (shared twin or super king with en suite)
£1,150 (single occupancy with en suite)
Lynher (sold out)
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Lynher is a large 6 metre shepherds hut located in the paddock nearest to the main house. Beds can be made up as two twins or one kingsize double bed. It has an en suite bathroom, kitchenette, electricity and heating. The hut has been insulated with sheep's wool insulation for ultimate cosiness and full eco credentials.
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£750 per person (shared twin or super king with en suite)
£1,150 (single occupancy with en suite)
Cabin (sold out)
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The cabin is nestled in the paddock with views across the river Lynher and an en suite bathroom.
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£695 per person (shared twin or super king with en suite)
£995 (single occupancy with en suite)
Booking.
A 10% Earlybird discount will be available for the first five spaces booked. (sold out)
Booking for this retreat is now closed - if you’d like to join us at this venue for the August bank holiday 2025, then keep an eye on this page or subscribe to my newsletter to be the first to hear about future retreats.