GO WILD FOR YOUR HEALTH RETREATS…
AS FEATURED IN
THE GUARDIAN:-& THE TIMES
BEST NEW EUROPEAN TRIPS FOR 2024 - ETHICAL & GREENER TRAVEL - THE GUARDIAN
Another of our slightly shorter retreats, spread over 4 days on the mystical Cornwall coast., and the key aim is for you to nurture your nervous system, to enjoy good health and find the tools to create enduring well-being.
It’s time to press pause on the chores, delegate the dog walks, pop ‘out of office’on the emails because we’ve designed a retreat for you that will soothe your nervous system and re-ignite the brilliant spark within you!
We’ve collaborated with a team of wellness experts to deliver you from frazzled to feeling wondrous!
Our retreat venue is a Jacobean Manor with sumptuous interiors, surrounded by a tidal river which breathes in and out twice daily, shifting both light and energy.
With this as our energetic landscape holding us, we use its uplifting magic, combine the retreat with intentional movement; stretching yoga in an atmospheric candlelit warm chapel, walking across the jaw dropping South West coastal path and across the open moorland and Tors on Dartmoor.
We drop into wild swimming spots to refresh us whilst enjoying time with fellow retreaters or adventurers!
Food is so important to us and we’re nourished by food grown either on site or locally, taking advantage of the incredible foodie chef talent prevalent in Cornwall and served to you at your table- no need to lift a finger!
We don’t expect you to sit in a stuffy studio for the bulk of your retreat, instead we mix up the potent power of movement with the delight and freedom you feel when in wide landscapes with long views!
Of course there’s also downtime time scheduled for you to find the valuable space you need with breathwork, sound healing and massage and plenty of spaces to read relax or walk solo.
In short we’ve created a safe space in Nature for you to find the peace, space to breathe into your own bodies and anchor yourself to feel into the transformation on offer.
Find out why this retreat is endorsed by @theguardian @thetimes and why we have built a community of loyal returnees!
We’ve curated events using the healing power of nature
““True heaven is a place on ERTH !”
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The promise here is that you you will have a full immersion into nature, whilst living in stylish and comfortable interiors of a Jacobean Manor House situated on a peninsula almost surrounded by the tidal River Lynher (report on importance of being in blue spaces -HERE.). Its a peaceful retreat for wildlife and busy people. The team at Department of Wellbeing are down to earth, and all highly qualified in their area of expertise. Not only is Erth their venue, it is also their home - the place they chose intentionally to run retreat from… A place where you are making an ethnical choice to retreat too - one, with the cleanest of air…
Dartmoor Wild Swim - The Essence of Go Wild
Polly & Shaun have run retreats daily for 16 years, and understand. the alchemical balance, that mindset, fun and movement play, in achieving and sustaining your greatest potential for wellbeing and longevity. The retreats are curated to include a high dose of inspiration, as the land at base is farmed using regenerative farming techniques, and there is a nod to us all respecting mother nature and its awesome offerings, as we all adventure under her spell.
This is more than a retreat, this is a recalibration of your lifestyle and is designed to individually support you as you move towards your highest self.
“Thanks for this life changing experience”
PolHawn Wild Swim
“I was blown away by the beauty of the Erth Retreat and the impact of a few days away immersed in nature. My heart rate dropped, my sleep improved, my steps increased and my body felt nourished. The food was awesome, the group supportive, the activities, which were optional, were well planned and I slowed down in the quiet. Until I return, and I intend to...”
“I so valued my time at Erth, thankful I made the time to do the retreat as been life affirming, Reminded what makes me tick. Plus being immersed in nature which I thrive on yet never get around to doing enough. Heartfelt thanks to you both for being generous with your time and energy, plus those hearty, life affirming conversations with invigorating company- we made a good crew! ”
“When I first arrived at Erth Retreat, I was completely in awe of the setting. It really is incredibly beautiful. A lovely old house - beautifully decorated with huge rooms, and the most divine views with water all around. It is so tranquil with just bird song and cows lowing- completely idyllic...The food was just amazing - full of goodness, colour and taste. I miss that so much already and the activities were a great mix, and a few firsts for me too.
I could not have asked for anything more. It was a little dream like! I am now really missing everybody and the beautiful place and am about to book for next year. I think this will be my May refresher! ”
LOCATION:
Erth Retreat - surrounded by Water
Your home for your retreat is Erth Barton. A Jacobean House of historical mystery, its built of stone and granite with mullion windows, on the grounds there is even a 12th Century chapel, within a courtyard setting and in the neighbouring paddocks, we have a yurt, a cabin and a couple of shepherds huts.
Erth Barton sits in an exciting area of Cornwall, where the 4 mile stretch of beach at Whitsand Bay is just a short drive away. Twenty minutes to the east is Dartmoor National Park, and frames the horizon here at Erth. Cornish coastal towns of Cawsand & Kingsand sit elegantly on Rame Head (AONB) peninsula a beautiful landscape of tidal creeks and sandy beaches - known as Cornwall’s forgotten south east corner….
Erth Barton is located just over the Devon/ Cornwall border easily accessible from the A38. Erth is sitting on its own peninsula - there are no public footpaths here, only private walks - the paths around the peninsula are surrounded by ancient oaks, ferns , blackberry bushes, lichen and moss. Did you know lichen grows in the cleanest of air ?
The River Lynher snakes its way through an Oak woodland, fringing the green tidal water which swallows the land as the tide moves the volume of water in and out daily. Mesmerising. There are a few secret beaches to swim the Lynher from and if lucky, swimming on a warm night, you will see the phosphorescence as your hands move through the water.
This place is wild.
The invitation here is to deepen your connection with Nature and the luxury here is to breathe clear air and experience clean water. Lichen cover many of the trees and woodland, and hang from branches as if suspended in air.
The benefits of blue spaces on our wellbeing are HERE and for a few days you will live this life.
The house sits on land farmed using regenerative farming, so it’s safe to breath deeply and swim freely in the knowledge that all humans are on the peninsula are working in harmony with Mother nature. The wildlife is astounding, deer roam here, and make sure you bring binoculars to enjoy the birdlife, such as falcons, hawks, herons, egrets, Canada geese, skylarks on top of the hill and swallows that live in the barns here.
There is huge drive to keep this land wild, as we endeavour to live plastic free and work to reduce our consumables, using sensitive sustainability which showcases the hyper-local spirit of this area of Cornwall. There are plans to grow food here on site and as the neighbours are soil experts, Erth Farmer, left overs are composted so that little has to leave site.
Intimate and independently run, with 6 rooms in the main house, all furnished differently with a personal touch from Polly & Shaun, who are friendly and intuitive hosts, and behind the huge success of Tilton House in Sussex, a retreat venue they ran in Bloomsbury Country for 16 years. They believe, modern luxury is about living in harmony with the natural surroundings. Of course you can expect the usual high-thread count, low lighting, soft furnishings, luxurious and creative details that you would expect from two former film makers, furnishing the house with eco conscience and sustainable materials and antiques, but the real luxury here is the piece of mind, a lack of road noise, or flight paths and everything poised intentionally for your wellbeing.
“““What an incredible retreat! I came back completely regenerated and empowered. What I love about this retreat is the comprehensive approach and how different activities are perfectly combined together to connect you to nature and uplift your spirit.
The location is just breathtaking, and the venue is stunning.
Polly and Shaun are such lovely and accommodating hosts. I love their friendliness and sense of humour ...!I have already booked a place for next year!”””
“Fabulous memories”
2024 PROGRAMME
The Go WILD programme has been loved by both clients and the press since 2019, when we first gathered our group of experts to teach our wellbeing community, the importance of sustaining a good level of health and fitness which has evolved and become central to our lives and wellness.
We offer strategic systems of support to optimise your wellbeing.
On arrival, we follow a schedule of events held mainly in nature to reset body and mind and recalibrate your nutritional intake by offering delicious menus to fortify your busy lifestyle.
Different beliefs and values that we have accrued along the way may have resulted in unconscious habits. Taking the opportunity to shine a light on these will cleanse both mind and body so we can strengthen our resolve and our WHY to achieve better results daily more aligned with our goals.. For example, creating awareness around our own mental and physical body rhythm and how best we can use certain times of the day to either stimulate movement or receive nurturing calm.
Dartmoor Walks
WHAT TO EXPECT
The gateway to our Go WILD retreats is always through the breath, and so after our arrival talk we will enjoy a breath work session and how best to integrate the practice over the following few days and various activities. We hope to expand your energy levels with grounding long hikes either over Dartmoor, or along the South West Coastal Path, in Cornwall. Being immersed in nature and wild landscapes will offer plenty of uplift and inspiration to become both stimulated and nurtured, and for minds and bodies to understand the difference in these opposing feelings. This requires a new awareness of discipline and clarity, which we will also learn to recognise during our programme.
“Thank you for a wonderful time, much needed energy, rest, love and laughter - and space to share. A brilliantly organised few days & activities - and oh the goodie bag !”
Whitsand Bay - South West Coastal Path
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Thursday 4th July
Arrivals & Tea etc from 3pm
Welcome talk on Erth Hill and a walk around Erth Pennisula to ground you on ERTH
Yoga / Breathwork Session
Friday 5th July
Early sea swim with breakfast on the beach
4.5 hr Dartmoor Walk with optional Wild Swim - lunch on the go
Early Dinner & Fireside chats
Yoga Nidra Session
Saturday 6th July
Early sea swim with breakfast on the beach
Walk along South West Coastal path
Return to Erth for late lunch
Paddleboarding from Erth
Dinner
Sound Healing Session in 12th Century Chapel
Sunday 7th July
Early yoga session
Brunch
11am Final walk around Erth
1230pm - 1pm Departures
Subject to season/ tide* - only to act as a guide.
HOSTS:-
Co Host - & Coach:- Polly Moore
As founder of the Department of Wellbeing, I am so thrilled to be joining this special retreat.
We have created space for all the usual nourishment and adventure through conscious movement and added more opportunities for conversations and reviews of the year held within by this wonderful landscape.
Co Host & Guide:- Shaun Treloar
Co- host Shaun will lead your retreat and will taking you on guided walks across the inspiring Rame Peninsula, Dartmoor & South West Coastal Path. He will share with the landscape that helps stir and strengthen the soul, and will know doubt indulge in SUP, Wild Swimming with the group. Shaun has been running retreats for over 16 years.
OUR TRIBE
Breathwork:- Tate Gronow
Breathwork has been the only healing modality to immediately alter my state of mind and body and is something that I use both therapeutically and functionally in everyday life. I was hooked from the moment I finished my first session after feeling like I’d been transported so deeply into my body and further away from the stresses of the present.
The breathe is a bridge between the scientific and spiritual and I aim to make the sometimes more elusive areas of body and mind work feel accessible, practical and gentle. I’m passionate about integrating simple yet effective healing practices into our busy lives. Breathwork is a key pillar in reaching optimum physical and emotional health alongside nature, human connection, food, sleep and movement.
Yogi - Emma Forbes
Emmas’ style of yoga reflects her passion for holistic wellbeing; she aims to offer insight into the way yoga and breath can be transformational: an invitation to discover natural and easeful movement. Emma believes in down to earth guidance with an emphasis on the practitioner being led by their body – by listening in and moving mindfully we open up space in our bodies and minds, nurturing a vital balance between strength and flexibility, energy and relaxation. Influenced by Vanda Scaravelli Emmas’ teachings have also evolved from : ‘learn how to listen to your body, going with it and not against it, avoiding all effort or strain’.
Yogi - Rebecca Bradley
Rebecca is a wonderfully skilled yoga teacher, who nurtuees her clients in their practice. Her classes will be a mixture of restorative yoga and. Vinyaysa sessions - to complement and dovetail with the days activties. sessions that guide, support and encourage students to move their bodies intelligently and intuitively, creating more freedom, space, and balance in the body, mind, and soul.
Rebecca teaches yoga full time across London in a variety of studios as well as to private and corporate clients
Paddleboarding Coach - Mel Bennett
Mel is an experienced Paddleboarder and a qualified WSA instructor, and holds the SLSGB Surf Coach Safety and Rescue Award. Her sessions last around 2 hours, and end with a few tentative yoga poses and ‘grounding’ exercises
Dartmoor Guide - Dartmoor Paul - Paul Rendall
Fascinated by the moor’s industrial archaeology and its wildlife explorations Pauls knowledge has provided him with a scope of understanding of the moor that only a few possess.
Paul tours last around 4.5hours and cover 10km - we explore the flora and fauna of Dartmoor, and an insight into the history of land prior to becoming a National Park.
“The walk on Dartmoor with ‘Dartmoor Paul’ as our guide was gorgeous and Paul a wealth of knowledge of history and wildlife in the area. He was gentle and amusing and we all got so much from that walk - and the wild swim was real surprise !” - Penny R - Go Wild Erth May 23
Sound Healer - Carly Seller
Her soul purpose is to connect curious souls to their inner wisdom and creative essence through sound healing, reiki, yoga, and creativity. Weaving together these different modalities, she creates playful and restful experiences that offer space for self-inquiry and expression.
DETAILS:-
Your whole programme is included in the stated price and there are no “extra” hidden charges. The cost includes rustic luxury accommodation, three meals daily & fresh juices, coastal hiking, moor land walks, cycling, nutritional discussion, yoga and a host of various other inspiring activities. All transfers between Saltash train station and ERTH BARTON (at scheduled time) are also included in price. Please note arrival is 3pm on the Wednesday and Departure is 1 pm on Sunday.
“I so valued my time at Erth, thankful I made the time to do the retreat as been life affirming, Reminded what makes me tick. Plus being immersed in nature which I thrive on yet never get around to doing enough. Heartfelt thanks to you both for being generous with your time and energy, plus those hearty, life affirming conversations with invigorating company- we made a good crew! ”
“Thank you so much for the most fabulous few days. A time to treasure and grow.”
SLEEP
OAK ROOM
SOLD OUT
FERN ROOM
LAST ROOM AVAILABLE
RIVER VIEW ENSUITE WITH BATH
£825PP SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN OR COUPLE/ £1090 SOLE OCCUPANCY
MOSS ROOM
GARDEN VIEW ENSUITE WITH BATH
SOLD OUT
GRANITE ROOM
RIVER VIEW WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
SOLD OUT
LICHEN ROOM
DUAL ASPECT ROOM WITH VIEW ACROSS THE RIVER WITH SHARED BATHROOM
STUDY ROOM
SMALL SINGLE ROOM WITH VIEWS ACROSS THE RIVER WITH SHARED BATHROOM
SOLD OUT
SHEPHERD HUT 1
HUT & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
SOLD OUT
SHEPHERD HUT 2
LAST HUT AVAILABLE
HUT & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
£675 PP SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN / £775 SOLE OCCUPANCY
CABIN
CABIN & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
£675 SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN ONLY/ £775 SOLE OCCUPANCY
“A wild few days with memories to treasure. Absolutely perfect ! I couldn’t ask for more. Thank you so much for putting together such a varied programme. ”
PAYMENT
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to secure your space with the remaining balance due sixweeks before your arrival. You may pay through bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. We do accept American express.
TERMS:-
If you withdraw 60 days or more before the programme your remaining balance will be refunded (less your 30% deposit)
If you withdraw 59-30 days before the programme, then no refund will be given. However, any balance you have already paid (not including 30% deposit) may be used on future retreats, your credit will be valid for one year following the due date of the full balance. You may also transfer your balance including your deposit to a 3rd party should you be unable to attend. We must be notified immediately and the 3rd party must fill out and sign the required application form, and the full balance paid.
If you withdraw less than 29 days before the programme any payments rendered are forfeited and no credit or refund will be given. However, you may still transfer your balance and your place to a 3rd party should you find one. Please note no refunds, credits or transfers will be given for no-shows, early departure from the programme, unused days or force majure. If we cancel the program then all payments, including the deposit, shall be returned. We strongly recommend you purchase holiday insurance in case of cancellation on your part.
WHATS NOT INCLUDED:-
Travel to and from ERTH BARTON outside of the scheduled pick up on day 1
Travel Insurance
Massages - these can be booked as extra and are £70/hr for a treatment
Additional nights can also be added upon request
WHAT TO BRING:-
BATHERS & A TOWEL - for the sauna, and swimming - you should make sure you have a couple of changes if possible and additional towels
WETSUIT for the kayaking/ SUP/ Surf (*seasonal)
YOGA CLOTHES
EXERCISE CLOTHES AND TRAINERS; GLOVES AND SCARVES FOR WALKS ETC
WALKING BOOTS, WATER PROOFS AND OR A DECENT RAINCOAT
SLIPPERS, OR ANYTHING THAT MAKES YOU FEEL COMFY
RETREAT ESSENTIALS:-
YOUR OWN BLANKET & YOGA MAT - (we can supply mats and blocks if necessary.)
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:-
We recommend you take out travel insurance for your visit.
You should have a reasonable level of fitness to undertake any or all of the activities.
All activities are optional, and subject to weather & tide - where possible we will re-arrange activities or amend the schedule accordingly.
ECO:-
If travelling by electric car, you are welcome to charge your cars here upon arrival. On your trip down, there are FAST charging stations at Exeter. During your stay we ask that you keep light usage to a minimum.
HOW TO GET HERE:
Trains runs direct from London (3hrs 25mins) Paddington; Cardiff; Bristol direct to Saltash. You can also travel direct to Plymouth from Edinburgh; Manchester & Birmingham. Book in advance with Trainline HERE
By car, we are less than 4 miles from the A38, just after the Tamar Bridge crossing into Cornwall.
TESTIMONIALS:-
““Rested and energised in equal measure after a magical stay. Ebikes, hikes, boxercise, yoga, breathwork and a sound bath! Thank you Polly & Shaun for taking care of me . I needed this.”
“So many thanks Shaun and Polly. What I needed was exactly what you gave me..an opportunity to stop having to make decisions for a while and to take on a few new ways of thinking, eating, moving and connecting with new people that I will absorb into my daily life from right now.”
““What an incredible retreat! I feel more inclined to maintain a healthy regime after this retreat. Thank you to the experts who have suggested real improvements to my wellbeing! Thank you.””
““Amazingly well organised retreat.””
“““We had such a fantastic time, and it was the perfect way to start the NY and the next chapter in our lives”””
“Go Wild retreat combines just the right balance of outdoor activities, yoga and socialising. To complete this perfect arrangement is the beautiful location and surroundings of Tilton House, with its historical legacy and picturesque gardens. Highly recommended and I’m looking forward to visiting again!”
“From start to finish I absolutely loved my Go Wild Retreat. From the idyllic setting to the incredible food, to the diverse range of activities, everything was absolutely spot on. I felt very at home and comfortable straight away; I had never been on a retreat before and this was such a lovely experience for me and I loved every second.”
“This retreat was equally moving and inspiring. The yoga, the many other retreat activities, and the delicous meals were a gift for me. Life has been challenging and the retreat was a pocket of time when everything else went away. It was a rare moment in which I was truly immersed in the here and now. And that doesn’t seem to happen much these days. I made four new friends, too - a windfall given last year’s lockdown. ”