GO WILD FOR YOUR HEALTH RETREATS…
AS FEATURED IN
THE GUARDIAN:-& THE TIMES
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Spread over 4 days on the mystical Cornwall coast. come and celebrate joyous Solstice here on Erth., the midway point in the year, a time to breath into nature in all her glory… in true tradition we’ll be walking in the late summer sun on ancient paths, and salute the longest day with bonfires and some mystical magic waterside
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, Erth Retreat located in Cornwalls Forgotten Corner will be our home. 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!
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.
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We’ve curated events using the healing power of nature
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…
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 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. 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.
2025 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.
Everything on this retreat is optional - its your retreat, we just guide you with an outline…
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.
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Thursday 19th June
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 20th June- High Tide 1315- Sunrise 0505 Sunset 2135
Early sea swim with breakfast on the beach
4.5 hr Dartmoor Walk with optional Wild Swim - lunch on the go; Mythical Stone Rows Walks
Restorative Yoga Session
Early Dinner & Fireside chats
Saturday 21st June
Optional sunrise walk to Erth Hill (dependant on weather)
Solstice Yoga Session 7.30am
Walk along South West Coastal path
Paddleboarding from Erth around 2pm
Dinner
Fireside and sunset chats
Sunday 22nd June
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
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 - 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.
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.
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.
Chef - Kimberley Bereton
So many of our memories are linked to food. For me food is not just about sustenance, it’s about nourishment and about time and place and the people you are with.
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.
IF YOU FANCY A LITTLE MORE TIME ON ERTH THEN JUST DROP US AN EMAIL TO EXTEND YOUR STAY - info@departmentofwellbeing.co.uk
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SLEEP
OAK ROOM
£975 SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN/ COUPLE OR £1150 SOLE OCCUPANCY
TWIN ; TRIPLE OR SUPERKING FOR COUPLE/ SOLE OCCUPANCY
FERN ROOM
£895 SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN/ COUPLE OR £1050 SOLE OCCUPANCY
RIVER VIEW ENSUITE WITH BATH
MOSS ROOM
£825 SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN/ COUPLE OR £995 SOLE OCCUPANCY
GARDEN VIEW ENSUITE WITH BATH
GRANITE ROOM
£775 SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN/ COUPLE OR £875 SOLE OCCUPANCY
RIVER VIEW WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
LICHEN ROOM
£775 SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN/ COUPLE OR £875 SOLE OCCUPANCY
DUAL ASPECT ROOM WITH VIEW ACROSS THE RIVER WITH SHARED BATHROOM
STUDY ROOM
SMALL SINGLE ROOM WITH VIEWS ACROSS THE RIVER WITH SHARED BATHROOM
SINGLE SPACE - £695
LYNHER HUT
HUT & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
£695 SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN OR £795 SOLE OCCUPANCY
TIDDY HUT
HUT & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
SOLD OUT
CABIN
CABIN & EN-SUITE WITH RIVER VIEWS
£695 SINGLE SPACE IN TWIN OR £795 SOLE 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.
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.