Introducing our Wild Wellness Gathering...

I am delighted to be hosting a wellbeing retreat with my good friend and mindful movement goddess Gillie Sutherland here at Blackdown Yurts in mid-August. Gillie has lived in Croatia since 2020 but I first met her at Powderham Castle in 2018 when she taught yoga there and in Exmouth and Topsham. I have been on two of her retreats in Croatia and we are lucky to have her visiting in August and running a three-day, four-night wild wellness gathering here at Blackdown Yurts and Halsbeer Farm. 

​For more information and booking see Gillie's website here. 

​ BAREFOOT DEVON
A Wild Wellness Gathering
17th–21st August 2026

This is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, reconnect with your body, spend time in nature, and enjoy simple living in good company.
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What to expect:
* Morning & evening movement
* Breathwork
* Somatic dance
* Guided walks
* Star gazing meditation
* Fire circle evenings
* Beach trip
* Plenty of time to rest, connect and simply be

Food will be relaxed and shared, with a welcome meal, paella night, and some basics provided. Bring foods you love and we’ll share what we have pot-luck style.

Accommodation options include shared yurts and cosy cottages*, with prices starting from £320 per person.

Book early and pay in full to receive a 5% discount, or secure your place with a £200 deposit.

For those who don’t know me, I’ve spent over 35 years working in mind and body wellness, creating grounded, supportive spaces where everyone is welcome. Having lived in Devon before moving to Croatia, this retreat feels like a very special return.

Spaces are limited to keep the gathering small and personal.

To book contact Gillie at:
[email protected]
WhatsApp +385 992 106302

Full details and accommodation options:
https://gilliesutherland.co/2026/04/29/barefoot-devon/
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Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter.

*Please note that remaining accommodation is in the yurts, the cottages have already been booked. Ordinarily yurt guests would not have access to the cottage facilities (including a spacious conservatory, heated indoor pool and games room) however as the retreat is split across both businesses, yurt guests will have the opportunity to use the pool and other facilities at specified times during the retreat so as not to disturb other cottage guests unconnected to the retreat.