Return to your well of being
These retreats are designed especially for women who are craving time away from roles and responsibilities to reconnect with their own body, feelings, essence, nature. We are here to guide, to listen, to hold a safe and sacred space where you can access your own knowing and healing.
Our home and sound temple are situated in the beautiful Helford area of the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall; where ancient forest meets peaceful creeks and wonderful dark skies. We are happy to share our favourite walks and wild swimming spots!
The reasons women are drawn to us are many; grief, burn-out, navigating the transitions of life such as menopause, celebrating and visioning new beginnings. Ultimately creating a space just for them, perhaps for the first time ever; often as a regular reset.
Bespoke retreat programme:
Rooted in working on a deeper level with healing sound, the flow of your time is tailored to your needs (established in a pre retreat zoom meeting), including some or all of the elements below. There is an emphasis on integration, resourcing you for the return to daily life, and we arrange one month follow up (on zoom) for extra support.
Sacred sound
Movement and breath practises
Yoga nidra and meditation
Time steeped in nature - guided connections and time to wander free
Cold water swimming - creeks, rivers, ocean
Ritual and cacao
*All practises are guided by me (Ali), my partner Andy does the cooking and often shares some songs round the fire. Our lurcher Moss will provide endless cuddles if you wish!
“I recently spent an amazing weekend on a bespoke individual well woman retreat with Ali. I can honestly say it was one of the most enriching and profound experiences of my life.
From the first moment I met Ali, she made me feel so comfortable as this was all new to me! She offers a wide variety of holistic activities and I would highly recommend her gong bath sessions. All I can say is “Wow”! I could feel all the accumulation of stress and anxiety fall away, and felt so grounded and serene afterwards.
The cold water swimming was also another highlight of my stay, a lovely and invigorating start to the day. Ali looked after me so well with mouth watering food and one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in! I left feeling fully rejuvenated, rested and recharged. I will definitely be making this an annual trip. Thank you Ali for taking such good care of me!”
Prefer a retreat for 2?
Personal retreat programmes can be tailored for two friends, sisters, mum and daughter etc.
Add a pilgrimage to sacred sites
You can add a day of exploring West Cornwall’s holy wells, fogous and stone circles, guided by us in meditation and personal ritual.
“This amazing retreat was a gift to me from my daughter and we attended it together and had a wonderful time.
Ali and Andy are amazing hosts. They are both warm, friendly, caring, genuine, amazing people. It was a pleasure to connect with them and share the peace and tranquility of their home for a few days. The service and flow of the retreat was perfect. The food was amazing – the best I have eaten on retreats. It was delicious, nutritious, very colourful and presented beautifully.
The timings of yoga, eating and sound healing sessions were well balanced, allowing plenty of time to relax in the garden, or go out and explore. The yoga sessions were perfectly tailored to our abilities as novices and the sound sessions were by far the best I have attended. Ali is a brilliant teacher, very professional, knowledgeable, supportive, nurturing and intuitive.
Stepping out of our busy lives and just being for an extended period of time gives us an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, to be still and know, and this retreat is perfect for that. I would highly recommend this retreat and will definitely be attending again.””
Investment:
You will have a double en-suite room with its own private sitting room (with extra futon bed). If you prefer to take the train (approx 4.5 hours from London) or fly, we can collect you. Please contact us to discuss your needs and for availability.
£795 for an individual which includes 3 nights accommodation, all meals and 2 x facilitated sessions per day
£1095 for two people
£150 supplement per person for pilgrimage day and extra nights accomm and meals
£50 supplement for transfers
Payment plans are available, please ask