19/06/2026
After six years of hosting retreats in Croatia, I felt a strong pull to return to Devon 🌳❤️
Many of you may remember joining me for Yoga on the Beach in Exmouth, Retreat Days at Powderham, or Wild Camps and other gatherings at Highfield Farm in Topsham.
Those were such special times, and over the years my connection to Devon, the land, and the natural world has only deepened.
If you’ve spent time with me before, you’ll probably remember that my work has always been rooted in nature, grounding, and helping people reconnect with themselves through the wisdom of the body and the earth beneath their feet.
While those foundations remain the same, my work has evolved too.
Alongside yoga, I now weave in more free-flowing somatic movement, gentle practices that help us listen to the body’s signals, release tension, and move in a way that feels natural and nourishing. There may even be a little dance, some Qi Gong, and plenty of opportunities to explore movement with curiosity, freedom and joy.
This retreat isn’t about getting things right.
It’s not about self-improvement or taking life too seriously.
It’s about stepping away from the noise and demands of everyday life for a few days.
A chance to slow down, breathe deeply, reconnect with nature, move your body, share good food, laugh, rest, and remember what it feels like to simply be.
Think barefoot walks, fresh air, meaningful conversations, nourishing meals, gentle movement, moments of stillness, and lots of lightness along the way.
The retreat is now almost full, and we only have the yurts remaining at £320 per person.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, we’d love to welcome you. And if there’s a friend, partner, sister or someone you know who would enjoy a few days of connection, nature and nourishment, why not invite them along too?
Some experiences are even more memorable when shared.
I’d love to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones as we gather together in the beautiful Devon countryside.
With love,
Gillie ❤️🙏
Blackdown Yurts