Cornwall has a small but distinct women-only retreat scene. A women’s retreat at St Michael’s Resort in Falmouth. A deep-rest reset on a private 16-acre estate on the edge of Bodmin Moor. A coastal walking and yoga retreat camping along the South West Coast Path on the western edge. An ancestral healing and Raku ceramics retreat at a 17th-century artist’s residence near Lamorna. Each one runs as a genuine small group of 12 women or fewer, with named hosts, verified reviews, and prices from £525 to £1,920 per person. Two still have 2026 dates - VYV in August, RESET at the end of October. Walkabout is taking bookings for June and July 2027, 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, the highest review density (9 reviews, all 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, book VYV or RESET.
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VYV Women’s Retreat at St Michael’s Resort, Falmouth
Three days at St Michael’s Resort in Falmouth, opposite the blue-flag Gyllyngvase Beach. Hosted by Maria of Egypt, the retreat sits in a luxury hotel setting rather than a rustic one - hydrothermal spa access, 92-room resort, on-site restaurant, hairdryer-and-Elemis-toiletries kind of accommodation.
The structure includes a personalised pre-retreat consultation with Maria so the sessions can be shaped to where you are in your life right now. Daily morning yoga and meditation, breathwork, a Blue Lotus tea ceremony, specialised workshops, two nights’ accommodation in a Classic King room, three meals a day, hydro spa access, and professional event photos.
The proposition is a high-touch reset rather than a deep retreat - small group, sacred-practice elements blended with hotel comforts, ocean immediately outside.
Best for: Women wanting a women-only retreat without sacrificing spa-and-restaurant comfort. Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival.
From £1,500 per person, two nights, single-occupancy Classic King room - rooms run up to £2,000 for the Luxury King with sundeck. Next dates 28-30 August 2026.
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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 2026 date once the summer is gone. Less good for anyone wanting yoga-intensive days or wine with dinner.
£899 (shared twin) to £1,222 (private ensuite) per person, three nights, 30 October to 2 November 2026. Early-bird rates were £100 lower at the time of writing, and the £135 deposit is fully refundable until 31 August 2026.
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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 | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VYV at St Michael’s Resort | Falmouth | Spa-comfort women’s retreat | Yoga, breathwork, hydro spa | 2 | £1,500 (£750/n) |
| RESET at Tregulland | Near Launceston, Bodmin Moor | Deep-rest autumn reset | Meditation + spa, alcohol-free | 3 | £899 (£300/n) |
| Walkabout Coastal Walking | South West Coast Path | Active outdoor women’s circle | Walking + yoga, camping | 3 | £525 (£175/n) |
| Women’s Healing + Ceramic Art | Rosemerryn House, Lamorna | Creative + ancestral work | Raku ceramics + ritual | 5 | £1,920 (£384/n) |
Prices are per person and shift with the season - check each booking page for live dates. The Lamorna retreat price is from its May 2026 running; the next dates are yet to be announced.
How to choose
| If you want… | Book… |
|---|---|
| Spa, restaurant, blue-flag beach outside | VYV at St Michael’s Resort, Falmouth |
| Total rest with no activity schedule | RESET at Tregulland, near Launceston |
| 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 2026 date after the summer | RESET (30 October to 2 November) |
| The lowest price | Walkabout (4-day camping, £525) |
| The most luxury | VYV at St Michael’s Resort (£1,500-£2,000, single room) |
| 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 none runs at scale. 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. The VYV retreat at St Michael’s includes a single-occupancy room in the listed price - rare on UK retreats. RESET offers shared twins (£899) or private ensuite rooms (£1,222) and connects solo guests for shared transfers. Walkabout camping is in shared tents by default; the ceramics retreat at Rosemerryn House mixes shared and single rooms.
Season: Most Cornwall women’s retreats run between May and September. The Walkabout coastal walking retreat is summer-only because the camping and sea-swim elements need warm-enough weather. The VYV retreat’s next date is late August 2026; Walkabout’s next departures are June and July 2027; the Lamorna ceramics retreat last ran in May 2026. RESET is the exception to the summer rule - its 30 October date makes it the only autumn option here, and an indoor pool and spa house make the season irrelevant.
Dietary: All four accommodate vegetarian by default. Vegan, gluten-free, and other requirements are catered for with notice - the food is part of the retreat rather than a hotel add-on. Walkabout’s chef-prepared camping meals come highly recommended in verified reviews. RESET is fully alcohol-free by design.
Getting there: Falmouth has a direct train from London Paddington (St Michael’s Resort is a short walk from Falmouth Town station). 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. 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?
The VYV and RESET retreats book through BookRetreats - each listing shows live 2026 dates, room availability, dietary accommodations, and the full daily schedule. You can message the host before committing, and every BookRetreats booking carries at least 72-hour free cancellation. 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 other retreat formats, see our best yoga retreats in Cornwall (mixed-gender retreats with strong solo-traveller communities) and our best wellness retreats in Cornwall (1:1 coaching, fasting, breathwork formats). 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 July 2026.
