Women's Yoga & Meditation Retreat, 15-18 October 2026
Following the success of 2025 I'm excited to return to this very special location, simply magical, a place to feel at home in nature.
Expect daily yoga & meditation, walking, play, incredible food, fireside chats and time to relax.
September 2025 sold out quickly - register interest today
Erth Barton is an historical, organic, ethical and riverside retreat.
It marries its medieval roots with a 21st century vision of offering the opportunity to live simply, wildly, immersed in the unspoilt natural landscape surrounded by wildlife .
Erth Barton’s position, is elevated on Erth hill, with views from large granite mullion windows over the River Lynher that snakes around both its sides.
The movement of the tidal river breathes in and out twice daily bringing an ever-changing landscape and light.
As soon as you drive onto the peninsula, you’re entering another world.
Wild flowers, buzzards, skylarks, swallows, geese, egrets, fallow deer in the oak filled woodlands, and owls in the trees at night call across the river…..
Grounded and Nourished
You’re invited to spend 4 days in the magical ‘forgotten’ corner of Cornwall, retreating with a small group of women at the uniquely special venue of Erth Barton.
Retreats are a precious opportunity to look at your life, reflect on things, and make positive changes. With time away from responsibilities and the to-do list you’ll be able to drop your shoulders and your burdens in order to reconnect with what matters most. You’ll get back in touch with what you need in life to thrive. That’s transformational.
The wild beauty of Erth provides an invitation to align with the rhythms of nature and return to a sense of belonging in your body, self-acceptance and self-love. Your nervous system can return to balance, with carefully curated practices to meet your needs. You won't need to think about anything, just feel held in the serenity of our surroundings and our comfortable home.
It’s an opportunity for nourishment, rest, rejuvenation, play and joy. As we explore mind-body techniques you'll be expertly guided with care, attention and love to embody these transformational practices.
Our sense of safety, happiness, meaning and fulfilment is informed by how we feel on the inside, rather than a set of external circumstances. By creating space to listen to the quiet, inner voice of your soul, beyond the normal roles you play, you can gain clarity about how to align actions in the world with your unique dreams and desires.
When women come together they heal and grow, they are the medicine. We’ll share our stories and our wisdom. There will be laughter and fun, new friends will be made and memories created.
Peace and space is available for you, your agenda is yours. Whether curling up with a book or wandering over the land, there’s time to breathe and be you.
This is an opportunity to come home to yourself, feel nourished, connect to your creativity and inspiration, and rekindle your love of life.
Yoga & Meditation
Morning yoga will be a combination of breath practices, somatic strength and alignment informed hatha yoga to help you get out of your head and feel centred and rooted in your body. All movement will be respectful of your female body, with an emphasis on what is kind and supportive. It’s about how you practice not how much you achieve. Throughout the retreat you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how specific postures and techniques can be adapted to suit your particular needs, thereby creating an enjoyable and sustainable bedrock for continued self-practice.
Afternoon sessions will be a combination of slow flow or restorative to relax your body and mind. Restorative Yoga can improve sleep, sharpen cognition, regulate hormones, reduce inflammation, boost immunity and create a deep sense of wellbeing and ease. Yoga Nidra, an ancient relaxation technique is deeply healing, transformative, and awakens creative insight.
During the retreat you'll be guided in Insight Meditation, also called Mindfulness or Vipassana. It's a very practical and compassionate approach to meditation, helping us to live happier lives. Mindfulness can reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and clarity, build greater self-awareness and enhance emotional regulation. Connecting more deeply to what's important fosters a stronger sense of meaning and purpose.
The Retreat Experience
There will be informal discussions and journalling prompts to invite an intuitive understanding of what you need to thrive. You do not need 'fixing', this is an inside out approach, it's about connecting with what's true for you. This is supported with mindfulness meditation.
We have river access nearby, perfect for wild swimming should you wish to. It’s a beautiful, private spot just a walk across the fields. This is not a structured activity on the retreat, but you will have time to explore.
There will be an optional excursion to the coast for a wonderful coastal walk combined with stunning beaches and a dip in the sea.
Retreat mealtimes will be un-rushed, the food plentiful and nourishing, seasonal and vegetarian. Often the best conversations happen as we share food together.
Evenings can be under the stars, by the fire pit, with stories and laughter or just enjoying the warmth of other women. Or curl up with a book on a comfy sofa in the lounge.
Before and After the Retreat
Before the retreat a 1-1 zoom call will be offered, so I can get to know your needs and you can ask questions.
Yoga and meditation fosters profound self-connection, and I hope you’ll leave the retreat inspired with a set of tools for ongoing practice.
After the retreat you’ll be invited to a group call (optional) to reflect on how you’re integrating any insights, with the opportunity to ask questions or get support.
The Rooms
If you want to come with a friend or two, please reserve triple or twin occupancy rooms by using the room link to contact Louise.
Prices from £890 per person.
All room prices include all the retreat costs. Prices are per person. 30% deposit required to secure your place.
Balance due 8 weeks before event. Payment plans available by request.
What's Included:
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4 days, 3 nights stay at Erth Barton manor house.
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3 meals a day (vegetarian) and drinks (no alcohol included). Freshly prepared by our private chef; nourishing, seasonally inspired food.
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Snacks, tea & coffee available throughout the day.
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Daily mindfulness meditation.
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All yoga sessions. As minimum: arrival day 1 session. 2nd & 3rd day 2 sessions, 4th day 1 session. Suitable for complete beginners.
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Breathwork & Yoga Nidra.
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Daily talks.
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Mindful walks.
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Optional coastal trip.
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Evening campfire.
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Pre-retreat 1-1 orientation call. Post retreat group integration call.
This retreat is all about you, so you can do as much or as little as you like.
Exlusions:
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Travel to and from the venue.
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Travel insurance (recommended)
Location & Travel.
Erth Barton lies on 300 acres of regenerative farmland, encircled by the River Lynher with views to Dartmoor lying to one side, and the village of St Germans on the other. It sits on its own Peninsula and is part of the Antony Estate and its 2000 acres of land just over the border from Devon in Cornwall. It is remote yet easily accessible by road and rail.
The venue is easily accessible by car from the M5. One hour from Exeter. If travelling by train, easiest is onward from Plymouth to Saltash, and it's a 10 minute taxi ride (we can help book). There is a direct train from London Paddington to Saltash, 3hrs 35mins.
Arriving on Thursday 15th from 3pm, we will start with a group session getting to know each other followed by supper cooked by our chef. Departure on Sunday will be at Midday.
This might be for you.....
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You’re feeling stuck, and want some time to connect with your own aspirations.
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40+ and want to implement some changes as you move into the second half of life.
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Burnt out or exhausted and in need of replenishment.
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Always putting other’s needs before your own. Craving some ‘me’ time.
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A digital detox and headspace is needed.
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You’ve wanted to attend a yoga retreat, but have been a bit intimidated by the thought of needing to be perfect.
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Have a yearning for a spiritual connection, less woo-woo and more grounded in normality.
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You’re craving a bit more stillness and silence.
Questions? Get in touch....
