United Kingdom · December 29 2024 - January 1 2025

New Year's Eve Retreat in Cornwall | Rest, Reflect, Write & Walk

Bring in the New Year with yoga, rest, walks, writing, campfires & a new year's day swim

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Overview

Do you fancy a different New Year's Eve this year? Join us for a 4-day/3-night New Year's Eve yoga retreat at this incredible historic riverside estate, also known as the Forgotten Corner of Cornwall. This peaceful place is a haven blending medieval roots with a 21st-century vision, offering you the chance to live simply and wildly, surrounded by unspoiled natural landscapes and abundant wildlife. Erth Peninsula lies on 300 acres of regenerative farmland and woodland and encircled by the River Lynher, with views to Dartmoor lying to one side, and the village of St Germans on the other. There are plenty of spaces to walk and explore during your stay. Take a swim in the sea at Whitsand Bay or dip in the nearby river at high tide. We'll be practicing daily yoga in either the beautiful 13th-century chapel or the cosy yurt. Read books by the fire, walk along the South West Coast Path, toast marshmallows and welcome in the new year around the campfire. Eat delicious food by Beth the Free Range Chef. We will also have two optional writing workshops - one to reflect on the year we've had, and one to dream and vision big goals for the coming year. We find that this liminal time between Christmas and New Years is a wonderful time for this... This retreat has been specifically designed for you to rest, reflect and dream, then float into the New Year with a little more space in your body and mind, and calm in your soul.

Highlights

Daily vinyasa, yin & meditation classes

Daily vinyasa, yin & meditation classes

A magical soundbath

A magical soundbath

Swim in the sea or walk the South West Coastal Path

Swim in the sea or walk the South West Coastal Path

3 nights luxury accommodation right by the sea

3 nights luxury accommodation right by the sea

Delicious, seasonal vegetarian feasts with our favourite Beth the Free Range Chef

Delicious, seasonal vegetarian feasts with our favourite Beth the Free Range Chef

Read, reflect and nap, connect around the fire, have a swim or walk the South West Coastal Path

Read, reflect and nap, connect around the fire, have a swim or walk the South West Coastal Path

New Year's Eve campfire and sparklers

New Year's Eve campfire and sparklers

Two writing workshops to reflect and dream

Two writing workshops to reflect and dream

Hosts

Jenny Clark is the Founder of The Wild Times, a yoga teacher and Paddleboard instructor.

Jenny Clark

Jenny Clark

Jenny is a yoga teacher, paddle board instructor and Founder of The Wild Times. She has created and held over 45 retreats across the UK and in Morocco, Italy and Sweden.


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Beth Al-Rikabi

Beth Al-Rikabi

Beth is our resident Wild Times chef, cooking on most of our retreats. She takes inspiration from cuisines around the world, from Italy to India, creating nourishing, vegetarian meals for guests to enjoy.

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Schedule

Example Schedule. The schedule is subject to change / going with the flow. Do as much or as little as you like.

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Sunday

3-4.15pm: Arrive, settle in, tea time.
4.30pm: Opening circle, meditation and yin yoga.
Free time to rest & explore
7.30pm: Dinner
9.15pm: Yoga Nidra

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Monday

8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation
10am: Brunch
11.30am: Free time to walk, swim, relax
2pm: Afternoon snacks
3.30pm: Writing workshop - "reflecting"
5.30pm: Soundbath
6.30pm: Yin yoga
7.30pm Dinner

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Tuesday

8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation
10am: Brunch
Free time to read, nap, swim, walk
2pm: Afternoon snacks
3pm: Writing workshop - "dreaming"
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7.30pm Dinner followed by a campfire & NYE fun!

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Wednesday

9am: New Year's Day Swim!
11am: Brunch
1pm: Gentle yoga 
2.30pm: Closing circle & departures

What's included

What's Included

Accommodation in a beautiful historic house next to the water

All delicious meals, snacks + drinks

Seven x 1/1.5 hour yoga classes

Daily guided meditation

Surprise workshop

Yoga mats, blankets, bolsters + blocks

Goodie bag

All meals and snacks

Unlimited tea, coffee, water and fruit

Writing workshops to reflect and dream

Transport to and from the retreat

Travel insurance

Tickets

Tiddy Shepherds Hut. Super King / Twin or Single Occupancy. En-suite

Tiddy Shepherds Hut. Super King / Twin or Single Occupancy. En-suite

Tiddy is located in the paddock nearest to the main house, and has views onto the Lynher

$1,197.42/pp

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Gorse. Single Occupancy. Shared Bathroom.

Gorse. Single Occupancy. Shared Bathroom.

Study is a ground floor bedroom with open fireplace, which looks west over the River Lynher towards St Germans. Relax in the window seat and watch the boats across the river. This room comes with shared bathroom on the ground floor.

$1,197.42/pp

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Moss. Twin Occupancy. En-suite (twin room space for one)

Moss. Twin Occupancy. En-suite (twin room space for one)

Moss is a large super king room with en-suite bathroom, this is a light room with views onto the gardens. The bathroom has views across the River Lynher

$1,197.42/pp

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Oak. Triple/Twin/Super King. En-suite.

Oak. Triple/Twin/Super King. En-suite.

Oak is a triple aspect bedroom with en-suite bathroom. This rooms looks out onto the River Lynher to the front and rear - spend the morning watching the boats and tide drift in & out from the window seat. This room comes with its own balcony with views towards Dartmoor.

$1,063.63/pp

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Moss. Twin/Super King or Single Occupancy. En-suite

Moss. Twin/Super King or Single Occupancy. En-suite

Moss is a large super king room with en-suite bathroom, this is a light room with views onto the gardens. The bathroom has views across the River Lynher

$1,197.42/pp

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Lichen. Triple/Twin/Super King. Shared Bathroom.

Lichen. Triple/Twin/Super King. Shared Bathroom.

Lichen is a triple aspect ground floor bedroom with shared private shower room. This rooms looks out onto the River Lynher to the front and rear, and has its own entrance - spend the morning watching the boats and tide drift in & out from the window seat.

$1,063.63/pp

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Fern. Twin/Super King or Single Occupancy.  En-suite.

Fern. Twin/Super King or Single Occupancy. En-suite.

Fern is an east facing bedroom with en-suite bathroom. This rooms looks out onto the River Lynher to the front with views across to Dartmoor - its the sunrise bedroom..

$1,170.66/pp

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Granite. Twin/Super King or Single Occupancy.  En-suite.

Granite. Twin/Super King or Single Occupancy. En-suite.

Granite is an east facing bedroom that looks out across the River Lynher towards Dartmoor. This room comes with a large private bathroom across the hallway, which looks onto the west, and St Germans.

$1,170.66/pp

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Location: Cornwall, South West England

The Forgotten Corner of Cornwall…

OUR RETREAT VENUE

Our home for this retreat is a Jacobean House of historical mystery, 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.

There are a range of accommodation options in the retreat from twin/ double rooms (plus two options of a triple room) in the main house, to Shepherds Huts if you like to be in the heart of nature. Many rooms are en-suite with some including views over the gardens or river.

The rooms and whole house have been lovingly restored and furnished into modern luxury, with high-thread count, low lighting, soft furnishings, luxurious and creative details with an eco conscience, sustainable materials and antiques. But the real luxury here is the peace of mind, a lack of road noise, or flight paths and everything created intentionally for your wellbeing.

ERTH PENINSULA

Erth Peninsula lies on 300 acres of regenerative farmland, encircled by the River Lynher with views to Dartmoor lying to one side, and the village of St Germans on the other.  This is unspoilt land, there are no public footpaths here, so we walk with care on the land. The estate house is a beautifully renovated historic folly at the top of the hill, with views from large granite mullion windows over the River Lynher that snakes around both its sides.  

The place is wild - as soon as you drive onto the peninsula, you’re entering another world. 

RAME PENINSULA & SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH

Whitsand Bay (just a 20 minute drive), is located between Rame Head and Portwrinkle this is possibly one of the best stretches of beach in this part of Cornwall. Whitsand Bay consists of an expanse of sand approaching 4 miles in length towards low tide where several smaller coves and beaches join up. This stretch of the South West Coastal Path has something of a wild feel to it. The pretty coastal villages of Cawsand and Kingsand beyond Rame Head are a must to visit.

Location: Cornwall, South West England

Trip Tips

Do

Do

Settle in before starting the retreat with tea, snacks and our opening circle. Day one (Sunday) is all about grounding and resting, so we will do yin yoga and a magical sound bath before dinner, preparing us for a good, long sleep. Monday will bring morning yoga and meditation, before a hearty brunch, and free time to walk, swim or relax. After afternoon snacks, there will be an optional writing workshop with cacao. Later on we will practice yin yoga before a delicious dinner. On Tuesday there will be morning yoga and meditation, brunch, walks by the sea, wild swims. We will have another writing workshop, all about dreams, plans and goals for the upcoming year. After a restorative yin class there will be some space before dinner, campfire and NYE celebrations. Wednesday morning - New Year's Day- we'll have yoga then an optional sea swim before a hearty breakfast. This is then followed by a closing circle and departures. The yoga classes are themed around the natural elements, bringing nature into your practice. All activities are optional but encouraged, so you can nap, read or swim and explore - it’s completely up to you. Also - all activities are weather dependant, so we leave space for the schedule to change and flow!

Stay

Stay

In a magical historic estate surrounded by river and wild nature. Some of the great things include: a sauna, a renovated 12th century chapel for yoga, a beautiful yurt hidden in the trees, explore the wild landscapes, reflect by the river, swim in the sea. Rooms will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. There are a range of triple, double and single occupancy rooms to suit.

Eat

Eat

All the food on the retreat is prepared by Beth the Free Range Chef, our chief Wild Times chef. It is all nutritious, wholesome and vegetarian. Snacks, drinks and meals are provided. There will be fruit and a hot drink station for you to help yourself to throughout, with herbal teas, coffee, fresh mint, lemon and ginger. We can cater for dietary requirements if you let us know beforehand - we will send you booking forms 8 weeks before to get your dietary requirements and more information.

FAQs

The Wild Times retreats are for anyone who wants to re-wild and relax. We welcome everyone over 18 of any ability - just come with an open heart and mind.

Please note a reasonable level of mobility and fitness is required to take part in any or all of the activities. If you're unsure if it's for you, drop us an email.

If you're just finding your yogi legs you are very welcome, but to get the most out of our yoga retreats we recommend taking part in at least 3/4 yoga classes before joining.

For the sea swimming: Swimming is at your own risk and we ask that you can swim at least 50 metres. Please bring your own wetsuit (if you want one), water sports towel and water shoes.

For walking: Bring warm clothes, waterproofs and walking shoes.

For the yoga: Yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, straps and blocks are provided. Please bring warm layers and (if you have room!) an extra blanket is always useful for the yin yoga and yoga Nidra classes.

Erth Barton, Elmgate, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 4QY

The best way to reach the site is either by car or train and taxi. 

Fast trains run direct top Saltash from London Paddington in under 3 hrs 45 minutes. 

Or if you are coming from elsewhere trains run direct to Plymouth and then change to Saltash

Taxis are available from Saltash direct to Erth - take just over 10 minutes. We can help coordinate sharing taxis between guests if you are on the same train.

or alternatively you can take a taxi from Plymouth to Erth. 

For driving, use postcode PL12 4QY - don’t follow it to its end though! Contact us for full driving directions.

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New Year's Eve Retreat in Cornwall | Rest, Reflect, Write & Walk

United Kingdom · December 29 2024 - January 1 2025 · 3 nights

FROM$1,197.42/pp

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