Description

Enjoy a walking and foraging yoga retreat in Dartmoor, Devon. With hikes on the moors right outside the door and yoga twice a day, this retreat is all about using this special landscape to feel grounded, connected and part of the natural world.

Surrounded by ancient woodland and a flowing moorland brook you will be fully surrounded by the ancient and sacred landscape. With vast, extensive gardens that are as wild as they are beautiful and stone circles and secret corners to rest and refresh in.

The property itself feels as homely and comforting as the surroundings outside. Recently renovated, the rooms are simple, clean and very comfortable with a mix of single occupancy and twin rooms with en-suite and shared bathroom options available. The kitchen feels like the true hub of the home with an agar and views out onto the trees and gardens.

There are two yoga shalas, each with their own unique qualities. One is within the main house and feels cosy and nurturing, perfect for deeply restorative and meditative practices. The other is within the gardens, its glass walls giving you a sense of space and connection to the world outside.

The privileged position of this home means we are walking distance onto Dartmoor, famed for it’s vast and wild spaces.

As part of your retreat, you will enjoy a guided hike out onto the moor as well as a guided foraging walk to learn more about the land and the edible and medicinal plants available.

Your foraging guide is also an expert wildlife tracker with a vast knowledge base of UK flora and fauna species so you will have a huge amount of fun while also learning!

Accommodation

Our accommodation on our Dartmoor retreats feels like a home from home. Recently fully refurbished it is simple, clean and super comfortable so as not to distract from the magic happening outside!

The bedrooms are a mix of single occupancy en-suites, and single occupancy and twin shared bathrooms spread out over two properties. The majority are in the main house however there are also two bedrooms in the building which houses the stunning garden yoga studio. All the bathrooms have showers.

We are blessed with two beautiful yoga spaces here, as well as the stunning surroundings! One yoga space is positioned within the main house and is the perfect cosy and comfortable room for evening restorative and meditation sessions.

During the day, this room will also be used as a chill out space. The other is a beautiful garden studio that boasts fully glass walls on three sides, creating the illusion of feeling fully submerged into the gardens around you.

From the yoga studio you can walk into the beautiful woods and out onto the vast, wild landscape of Dartmoor National Park.

Retreat Schedule

This retreat will start at 4 pm on the arrival day where you will enjoy a welcoming yoga class and delicious two course dinner too.

Check out is at 10 am on our last day with a yoga class and brunch before you go.

Typical Day

7 am
Kitchen opens for fresh lemon and ginger tea and pre-yoga snacks

7.30 am
Silent meditation in the gardens

8 am
1.5 hr uplifting yoga practice

9.30 am
Delicious brunch to furl the days adventures

10.30 am – Day 1
Leave for hike onto Dartmoor

10.30 am – Day 2
Meet foraging guide and head off exploring to learn something new!

3 pm
Return home. Light lunch and time to rest

5.30 pm
2 hr restorative and Yin yoga practice

7.30 pm
Delicious 2 course dinner to enjoy

9 pm
Time to relax and unwind ready for bed

Yoga

The Yoga classes on this mid-week Devon yoga retreat will be split between the glass-walled garden studio and the cosy main house studio.

Our 1.5hr morning yoga classes will be an uplifting and energising way to start the day and prepare us for adventures in the woods and on the moor.

In the evening you will be guided through a 2 hr class based around restorative, yin and meditation practices.

Teacher

Rosie Maverick
Rosie is a yoga teacher and paddle-boarding coach with over 10 years of personal practice. She initially trained in Bali in Hatha and Vinyasa Flow and has subsequently completed training in Yin yoga, Forrest yoga, SUP yoga, Thai yoga massage and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.

She is known for her warm and engaging teaching style and personalised approach. She believes that yoga is not a ‘one size fits all’ and encourages individuals to work with their own bodies not against them.

To establish a sense of their center and come home to who they truly are. Her distinct style of teaching closely mirrors her personality; observant, empathic, warm and supportive. Her dynamic classes focus on healthy, spacious alignment and Forrest yoga inspired core connection, fused with creative vinyasa flows. Her yin and restorative classes incorporate yoga energetics and therapeutics. Rosie’s intention with every class is that the experience feels inclusive, healing and soulful.

Rosie has facilitated numerous retreats and specialises on experiences that that combine yoga, water (be that on it or in it) and a deep connection to nature; both your own and the outdoors.Rosie has a background in psychology with a focus on Eastern psychology and body psychotherapy. She is currently studying for a masters in psychological anthropology. These learnings add colour and depth to her teaching and her classes aim to support the body, mind and spirit combined.

When not teaching yoga or paddling, she can be found in cold water (swimming!) or drinking tea in bed first thing. She currently lives in London and travels extensively for work and life.
 

Cuisine

All of our retreat chefs are highly experienced and passionate about their craft. We have always been a vegan/vegetarian company! Expect delicious and creative brunch, lunch, and 2-course evening meal. Each meal will be balanced to keep you energised all day.

Our chef is Nafia Harding. With a flare for the colourful, Nafias culinary creations are as beautiful as they are absolutely delicious! Nutritionally balanced, plant-based and from the heart you will leave each meal feeling satisfied in every way.

Room Options & Price

A twin/double room is for two people sharing either two single beds or a double bed.

Twin room with en-suite bathroom: £745pp

Twin room with a shared bathroom: £695pp

Single occupancy, en-suite bathroom: £895pp

Single occupancy, shared bathroom: £845pp

Included

• Accommodation at a beautifully renovated cottage on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
• 1.5 hrs of morning yoga practice which will energise and awaken sleepy bodies and a variety of types of meditation practice to calm the mind
• 2 hrs evening yoga practices to unwind and calm with restorative practices, meditation and Yoga Nidra
• Access to acres of gardens to relax and explore in
• A guided hike onto Dartmoor with qualified guides
• A wood and moor foraging walk to learn about the local edible and medicinal plants
• Delicious wholesome vegetarian/vegan brunches
• Delicious wholesome vegetarian/vegan lunches
• Delicious vegetarian/vegan evening meals

Not Included

• Travel to and from the venue
• Yoga Equipment
• Travel insurance
• Any extra activities on two afternoons

How to get there

Although this woodland sanctuary feels like a million miles away, it is actually very accessible.

By Train

The closest train station to the property is Totnes, only 8 miles away. We recommend the following times:

London Paddington – Totness

Arrival Day:

London Paddington 13.04 – 15.44 Totness

Departure Day:

Totness 10.42 – 13.29 London Paddington

We set up a whatsapp group a week before the retreat to link all guests so you can then arrange a taxi share from the train station.

By Car

The property is rural but very well signed from the road. Please be aware that to reach us requires driving on small, single lane roads. On booking, you will be given the full directions to details on how to find the venue included in the Welcome Pack.

Booking

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