This is your time

Devon Wellness Retreats for women

“It’s a bit like I swapped bodies. I arrived feeling tense, tired, hurried, desperate even and left feeling relaxed, rested, full to overflowing with peace and able to take what I’d learnt back into my home environment with a renewed hope and at a much slower pace.”
— Michelle Bristow, January '25 Retreat

luxury, nature-infused wellness retreats for women who are ready to press pause and transform their lives.

Coming to a retreat is for some a regular thing - I have many ‘returners’ to my Devon Wellness retreats, which of course I love!

So why do women add my retreats to their wellness calendar?

  • A retreat is different from a holiday. When you choose a retreat, you are setting an intention of increasing your wellness in some way. Women often commit that they feel as though they have been away for a month, after a 3 or 4 day retreat!

  • My Devon Wellness Retreats are safe, comfortable spaces. Whatever you have going on in your life, you can bring it to a retreat. You’ll find space for yourself, and also incredible opportunities for support from others.

  • Like-minded people. Connections created at my retreats here on Dartmoor in Devon often turn into genuine and lasting friendships. You’ll find women with similar experiences and challenges, and also fabulous conversations to increase your feelings of resilience and coping.

  • It’s an opportunity to learn. I weave my coaching through the retreat, in response to the conversations and questions that arise as we gather and begin to relax together. Often I will teach my Self Hypnosis course.

  • Experience something new. Changing the way we do things has a powerful effect on our minds and bodies. A wellness retreat with me is a perfect opportunity to step out of your comfort zone. Here, everyone is celebrated!

  • Regular, deep rest is key to physical and mental wellness. You may have a busy and stressful life, or be carrying burdens of sadness, loss or trauma. A Devon Wellness retreat allows you to let go, put down those burdens and deeply rest. The restorative effect is powerful!

UPCOMING RETREATS

November 2025 Retreat

November 2025 Retreat
Spring 2026 4 night Retreat

Spring 2026 4 night Retreat

I liked the supportive atmosphere. It achieved the unusual combination of being caring but not intrusive

Beryl Badger, January ‘23 retreat

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

  • Deep rest & meaningful renewal - you’ll feel as though you’ve had a month away after just 3-4 days.

  • Connection with like-minded women who understand change, challenge and transition - genuine friendships often form here.

  • Grounded learning: I weave in solution-focused hypnotherapy, self-hypnosis tools, neuroscience-based insight and reflective practice into the retreat.

  • Immersive nature, luxurious setting and gentle movement that shift your nervous system from fight or flight to rest and recover.

FAQs

  • Yes! We cater to a variety of dietary needs. Please let us know of any allergies or preferences when booking, and our chef will ensure your meals are tailored accordingly.

  • Yes, we offer private ensuite rooms as standard. Twin and sometimes triple rooms may also be available. We haven or two private rooms with shared bathrooms at some retreats, which are great value.
    All our rooms are of the highest standard, with hotel quality beds and linen, and Neals Yard toiletries in the bathrooms.

  • We like to keep the retreat itinerary flexible to work around the individual needs within the group.

    Here is the updated itinerary for the November 2024 retreat as an example

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  • This is a retreat -a purposeful pause. We’ll move gently, reflect deeply, rest fully. It’s not a party or sightseeing tour.


  • Absolutely. Sessions are gentle, inclusive and designed for all levels. You’ll be held in a safe, nourishing environment.


  • We keep it small and manageable so you receive meaningful connection and support. Most retreats are capped at 12 participants, sometimes fewer.