GO WILD FOR YOUR HEALTH RETREATS…
AS FEATURED IN
THE GUARDIAN:-& THE TIMES
“Heaven is a place own Erth” - Adele Kirby - Go Wild July 2023
Go Wild retreats take place 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. This retreat will be an immersion into Nature to support us to close the summer and prepare for a newer slower, more intentional life. If the summer has felt hectic, busy and you’ve found time scarce for you, this is retreat is the portal to a slower pace where idling is encouraged and is the precursor to creative thought.
Run by a true partnership team, Polly & Shaun , the retreats inspire you to spark changes to recalibrate your lifestyle choices, by a carefully chosen health menu, which is designed to fortify challenging hikes on coastal paths and across amazing vistas of Dartmoor, as well as cleansing breathwork and limbering yoga. Fun is a key ingredient of this retreat, with paddleboarding, kayaking and wild swimming outside the door. The Cornish Retreat, ERTH BARTON, is set within its own scenic peninsula and surrounded by some of the best growers of organic produce, and foodie chefs, who lean in and contribute incredible recipes, high on taste, and low on processed ingredients.
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.
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.
LOCATION:
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 border in Cornwall, 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.
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.
2023 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. It starts the moment you book on with a health and lifestyle questionnaire which goes to our team of experts to take a deep dive into your schedule and where we can find the support both nutritionally with your daily movement, rest and opportunity for resourcefulness.
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.
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Thursday 12th October
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 13th October
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 14th October
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 15th October
Early yoga session
Brunch
11am Final walk around Erth
1230pm - 1pm Departures
Subject to season/ tide* - only to act as a guide.
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.
TYPICAL DAY:-
Each new day at Erth will build upon the previous one. A sample day may include a selection of the following activities - based on season and tide times, ALL activities are optional.
‘Sunrise’ Morning Yoga & stretching
Morning swim or walk around Erth Peninsula
Optional silent practice
Conscious connective breath work session
2 - 3 hours coastal or moorland hikes - approx 10k
Strength training / Ebike/ SUP/ Kayaking/ Surfing*
Wild Swimming - Coastal or River options *
Free time to relax fireside/ bonfire site
Conversational dining
Sound Healing session
Cacao ceremony
Subject to season/ tide*
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
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
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.
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.
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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 Thursday and Departure is 1 pm on Sunday.
SLEEP
OAK ROOM
TRIPLE ASPECT ENSUITE ROOM WITH BATH & SHOWER; PRIVATE BALCONY
£825PP TWIN OR COUPLE/ £1120 SOLE OCCUPANCY
Please note this room can also be made ups as a triple - if this works for you EMAIL US HERE
FERN ROOM
RIVER VIEW ENSUITE WITH BATH
£795 PP TWIN OR COUPLE/ £1050 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
MOSS ROOM
GARDEN VIEW ENSUITE WITH BATH
£775 PP TWIN OR COUPLE/ £995 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
GRANITE ROOM
RIVER VIEW WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
£675 PP TWIN OR COUPLE/ £840 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
LICHEN ROOM
DUAL ASPECT ROOM WITH VIEW ACROSS THE RIVER WITH SHARED BATHROOM
£675 PP - TWIN OR COUPLE/ £875 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Please note this room can also be made ups as a triple - if this works for you EMAIL US HERE
STUDY ROOM
SMALL SINGLE ROOM WITH VIEWS ACROSS THE RIVER WITH SHARED BATHROOM
£675 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
SHEPHERD HUT 1
HUT & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
£675 PP TWIN / £875 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
SHEPHERD HUT 2
HUT & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
£675 PP TWIN / £875 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
CABIN
CABIN & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
£675 TWIN ONLY/ £875 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
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. Full poayemtn is required if booking less than 6 weeks before.
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
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.)
EXTRAS:-
Massages can be arranged for an additional cost. Treatments are either 60 minutes or 90 minutes long and start at £75/ hr
Fancy an extra night - why not extend your stay for another night - email for details,
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:-
Any questions please contact Shaun on WhatsApp - 07818067512