Cornwall has a small but distinct women-only retreat scene. A deep-rest reset on a private 16-acre estate on the edge of Bodmin Moor. A spring women’s circle at Erth Retreat on the River Lynher near Saltash. A coastal walking and yoga retreat camping along the South West Coast Path. An ancestral healing and Raku ceramics retreat at a 17th-century artist’s residence near Lamorna. Each runs as a small group with named hosts and verified reviews, at £525 to £1,920 per person. RESET is the only one with a 2026 date left, at the end of October. We Rise, Walkabout and RESET all have 2027 dates, and the Lamorna retreat is between dates.
If you only book one: Walkabout’s coastal walking and yoga retreat. The cheapest of the four at £525, nine reviews all at 5/5, and the most distinctive product - four days walking a section of the South West Coast Path with luggage transferred ahead so you carry only a daypack. The catch is the wait: its next departures are June and July 2027. For a date this year, RESET is the only option.
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RESET Women’s Retreat at Tregulland, near Launceston
Three nights at Tregulland, a private 16-acre estate in its own valley on the edge of Bodmin Moor, near Launceston. Hosted by Joanne Turner of The Zen Academy, RESET is aimed at women who hold everything together for everyone else - the format is deliberately light on schedule and heavy on rest, and the whole retreat is alcohol-free.
Days move between guided meditation, gentle movement, breathwork, sound and restorative sessions, with coaching workshops and evening ritual. Between sessions the estate’s converted stone barns, indoor pool, hot tub and steam room are yours to use. Three cooked meals a day are included, and there is nothing you have to attend.
The group runs six to 12 women, most arriving alone. Joanne connects guests before arrival through a private WhatsApp group and helps arrange shared transfers to the estate. Her 15 verified reviews on BookRetreats average 5/5, most from the Flourish day retreats she ran before RESET.
Best for: Women who want genuine rest rather than an activity programme, and anyone after a date before the end of 2026. Less good for anyone wanting yoga-intensive days or wine with dinner.
£1,222 per person, three nights in a king room, 30 October to 2 November 2026 - one place left on 4 October, and booking closes 18 October. A second date, 5-8 March 2027, is from £1,122. The £183 deposit is refunded in full up to 60 days before the start and half at 30-59 days.
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We Rise Women’s Healing and Yoga Retreat, Erth Retreat near Saltash
Three nights at Erth Retreat on the River Lynher near Saltash, a short hop over the Tamar from Plymouth. The host is Star of Shanti Cinta, a therapist, women’s facilitator and yin yoga and meditation teacher. Her 11 verified reviews on BookRetreats average 4.98/5.
Every day has a sharing circle, some movement, rest and time outdoors. The programme adds candlelit yin yoga, a sound bath, cacao ceremonies around the fire, an Ayurvedic self-massage workshop, a silent morning and guided nature walks with an optional cold-water swim. Chefs Terry and Anthony cook three meals a day in an open kitchen, mostly vegetarian, and the retreat is alcohol-free.
This is emotional work in a group rather than a quiet yoga holiday - the host is upfront that grief and anger come up in circle alongside the laughter, and reviewers describe it as active rather than passive. Arrival is from 15:00 on the Thursday with dinner at 17:00, and the retreat closes after Sunday breakfast.
Best for: Women after a structured women’s circle with yoga and nature built in, and anyone arriving by train - Saltash is on the Paddington line. Less good for anyone wanting a private, low-contact break.
From £1,300 per person in a shared triple, £1,400 in a shared twin or £1,600 in a private en-suite shepherd hut, three nights, 22-25 April 2027. The deposit is refunded in full up to 30 days before arrival.
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Walkabout - Women’s Coastal Walking and Yoga Retreat, South West Coast Path
Four days walking a section of the South West Coast Path on Cornwall’s western edge, with three nights camping at chosen sites along the route. Founded in 2021 by Sarah Middleton and Abi, this is the most physically active retreat on the list - real coast-path walking through cliffs, coves, and beaches, capped at 10 women.
Mornings start with yoga, intention-setting, and circle time before the day’s walk. Luggage is transferred ahead so you carry only a daypack. Days include secret swims in coves along the route. Evenings bring chef-prepared meals, group conversation around the fire, and a closing fire ceremony on the final night. Dietary requirements are accommodated.
Verified reviews from previous walkers - including one local who lives in Cornwall - describe the four-day shared experience as forming a lasting group bond. The retreat collected 9 reviews, all 5/5, during its time listed on BookRetreats; bookings now run direct through Sarah Middleton’s own site.
Best for: Women who want active outdoor time on the coast path with built-in group reflection rather than a still-and-silent retreat. Anyone who’s wanted to walk a section of the coast path but didn’t want to organise it solo.
£525 per person, three nights camping. 2027 dates: 24-27 June (solstice) and 1-4 July (north coast). A £100 deposit secures a place.
Women’s Healing and Ceramic Art with Catherine Lucktaylor, Lamorna
Six days at Rosemerryn House in the Lamorna Valley - a former artist’s residence in seven acres of woodland near Mousehole, within walking distance of the Merry Maidens stone circle and a short drive from Lamorna Cove. The retreat is hosted by Catherine Lucktaylor and combines ancestral healing work with traditional African hand-building ceramic techniques and Raku firing.
The five-night programme covers ceramic shaping using clay (each guest takes home pieces fired in a Raku pit), ritual sessions inviting ancestral lineage work, a walk to the Merry Maidens stone circle, and an Ocean Blessing Ceremony at the Cornish coast. Five nights’ accommodation, three meals a day prepared on-site, all materials and firings included.
The group is intimate by design - verified reviews from previous attendees describe small groups gathered around shared meals at the kitchen table, with one reviewer noting the format created a safe space without judgment. The retreat carried 5 reviews, all 5/5, on its former BookRetreats listing.
Best for: Women drawn to creative practice combined with deeper personal work. Anyone interested in pre-Christian Cornish heritage - the Merry Maidens stone circle is a Bronze Age site, and the Lamorna Valley has been a working artists’ colony since the late 1800s.
£1,920 per person, five nights, when it last ran in May 2026 (billed as the Earth Spirit Fire retreat). The next dates haven’t been announced - contact Catherine directly to ask about the 2027 running.
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Cornwall women’s retreats at a glance
| Retreat | Venue / Location | Best for | Format | Nights | Next dates | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESET at Tregulland | Near Launceston, Bodmin Moor | Deep-rest reset | Meditation + spa, alcohol-free | 3 | 30 Oct 2026, 5 Mar 2027 | £1,122 |
| We Rise at Erth Retreat | Near Saltash | Women’s circle with yoga | Circles, yin yoga, nature walks | 3 | 22 Apr 2027 | £1,300 |
| Walkabout Coastal Walking | South West Coast Path | Active outdoor women’s circle | Walking + yoga, camping | 3 | 24 Jun, 1 Jul 2027 | £525 |
| Women’s Healing + Ceramic Art | Rosemerryn House, Lamorna | Creative + ancestral work | Raku ceramics + ritual | 5 | Not announced | £1,920 |
Prices are per person, checked on 4 October 2026. The Lamorna retreat price is from its May 2026 running.
How to choose
| If you want… | Book… |
|---|---|
| Total rest with no activity schedule | RESET at Tregulland, near Launceston |
| A women’s circle with yoga and nature walks | We Rise at Erth Retreat, near Saltash |
| To walk a section of the coast path with a structured group | Walkabout, South West Coast Path |
| Hands-on creative practice with ritual and depth | Women’s Healing + Ceramic Art, Lamorna |
| A date before the end of 2026 | RESET (30 October to 2 November) |
| The lowest price | Walkabout (4-day camping, £525) |
| A private room | RESET (king rooms) or We Rise (shepherd hut, £1,600) |
| The longest immersion | Women’s Healing + Ceramic Art (5 nights) |
Cornwall women’s retreat planning notes
Group size: All four retreats run as small groups - Walkabout caps at 10 women, RESET takes six to 12, and We Rise has 13 places. This is by design rather than capacity. The retreat dynamic relies on a sustained women’s circle, which doesn’t form in a crowd.
Solo bookings: All four are built for solo travellers. None require you to book with a friend. RESET’s rooms are king rooms, most of them single occupancy, and Joanne connects solo guests for shared transfers. We Rise prices by room type, from a shared triple at £1,300 to a private shepherd hut at £1,600. Walkabout camping is in shared tents by default; the ceramics retreat at Rosemerryn House mixes shared and single rooms.
Season: Walkabout is summer-only because the camping and sea-swim elements need warm-enough weather. RESET runs in late October and early March, and an indoor pool and spa house make the season irrelevant. We Rise is in late April, and the Lamorna ceramics retreat last ran in May.
Dietary: All four accommodate vegetarian diets. Vegan, gluten-free and other requirements are catered for with notice - We Rise lists vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-allergy diets among those it caters for. Walkabout’s chef-prepared camping meals come highly recommended in verified reviews. RESET and We Rise are both alcohol-free.
Getting there: Tregulland sits near Launceston on the A30 side of Bodmin Moor - RESET’s host advises on local taxis and connects guests arriving at similar times to share transfers. Saltash has a station on the London Paddington line, which makes We Rise the easiest of the four to reach without a car. Lamorna is a 20-minute drive from Penzance, which has a direct sleeper train from Paddington. The Walkabout retreat’s start point is communicated after booking and depends on the chosen route - typically reachable from Penzance or St Ives.
Ready to book?
RESET and We Rise book through BookRetreats - each listing shows live dates, room availability, dietary accommodations and the full daily schedule, and you can message the host before committing. Walkabout books direct through sarahmiddleton.org, where a £100 deposit secures a 2027 place. The Lamorna ceramics retreat is between dates - contact Lucktaylor Ceramics to hear about the next running first.
For mixed-group formats, including 1:1 coaching, a fasting retreat, two New Year retreats and a string of summer yoga retreats, see our best yoga and wellness retreats in Cornwall. Our best Cornwall hotels covers spa-positioned non-retreat options including The Scarlet at Mawgan Porth (adults-only).
This guide is updated regularly. Last reviewed September 2026.
