The Global Retreat Company

We are thrilled that signed copies of How to Retreat are now for sale in the beautiful Wanderlust shop in Kingsbridge - the Devon town where our founder Caroline Sylge lives and where she wrote the book.

'Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better' ALBERT EINSTEIN

With modern life taking its toll on our mental and physical health, the antidote is immersion in nature. In the countryside the only deadline is the natural rhythm of light and dark. It's free of charge, there's fresh air and it gets us fit. Time in green space is a win-win situation for anyone battling overwhelm, stress or anxiety.

We have a wonderful selection of retreats that feature nature focused practices, such as forest bathing, foraging, rewilding, wild swimming and wildlife encounters, whether you're crunching through winter snow or wandering among spring wildflowers.

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Meet hosts, Francesco Piatelli & Francesca Gambato. Francesco was born at Maraviglia, ran a company in New York, then returned to grow artisan olive oil. Partner Francesca, a food anthropologist, honours Tuscan culture in every dish. Both intelligent, passionate people, they’re keen to share with others the natural life they have crafted for themselves. Bring a journal - there’s expansive, unstructured time and yoga teacher Tashi Dawa offers some stirring perspectives on contemporary life. Resting under an old oak, your own insights bubble to the fore.

NEXT RETREATS: Mindful Movement, 16-22 May 2026;
Hidden Tuscany, 21-26 June 2026

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Danny Shmulevitch is an experienced guide and facilitator whose work invites participants into a quiet, slow rhythm of life - one rooted in the body, nature, and presence. Raised among semi-nomadic tribes in the Sinai Desert, Danny draws from decades of nature-based wisdom and leadership. His deeply transformational retreats are set in the forest in Gloucestershire, England and are centred around deep listening and embodied awareness. Through movement, stillness, breath, and nature connection, Danny supports individuals to return to what is essential within themselves.

Danny’s passion and wisdom are exhilarating, he’s an excellent listener, and you’ll feel safe and held in his company. The pace of his retreats is quiet and unforced, yet deeply transformational.

Our reviewer Carissa Bub told us: ‘I didn’t need to see the magic to feel just how much my heart had expanded over less than 24 hours. I felt connected, not just to every living thing around me, but to galaxies I could not even see.’

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This is your chance to forget your hang-ups, explore your creativity and have fun with like-minded souls. Although the emphasis is on the journey, not the outcome, there is a massive sense of achievement when you create something new. Choose to come for the day or stay over at The Bell, which is an award-winning quirky pub and a lovely place to enjoy.

Create your landscape masterpiece. Forage for textures and print onto paper. Weave a Christmas wreath or recreate the beauty of trees in thread.

Philippa hand-selects inspiring, talented tutors with a gentle approach to their craft. Many are professionals in their own field and all have sensitive and patient teaching skills.

To find out more about the courses on offer at Curious House, follow our linkin.bio

This is your chance to forget your hang-ups, explore your creativity and have fun with like-minded souls. Although the emphasis is on the journey, not the outcome, there is a massive sense of achievement when you create something new. Choose to come for the day or stay over at The Bell, which is an award-winning quirky pub and a lovely place to enjoy.

Create your landscape masterpiece. Forage for textures and print onto paper. Weave a Christmas wreath or recreate the beauty of trees in thread.

Philippa hand-selects inspiring, talented tutors with a gentle approach to their craft. Many are professionals in their own field and all have sensitive and patient teaching skills.

Follow our linkin.bio for more details

Imagine waking to a gentle Algarve breeze before easing into a morning yoga session, then spending your afternoon swimming in wild hidden pools or along the open shore, before ending the day with dinner beneath the Portuguese sky.
Guests return year after year to Mellulah, hosted by the brilliant Saira Francis . With more than 20 years experience as a healer, she is also an experienced yoga teacher and holistic therapist.

There are still a few places left, on the following dates, if you'd like to experience the magic of Mellulah this summer:

• 11-16 June
• 10-15 September

Choose a luxury solo en-suite room if you would like your own private space, or one of our shared rooms if you are coming with a friend or enjoy a more social retreat experience.

The retreat centre is walking distance to the beach and has two beautiful chemical free swimming pools on site, perfect for cooling off between yoga sessions or relaxing in the sunshine.

During the retreat you'll enjoy:
• Daily Vinyasa yoga
• Restorative evening yoga sessions
• Creative art workshops
• Two on-site wild swimming pools
• Time at the nearby beach
• Plenty of space to relax, reset and enjoy the Portuguese coast

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Booze-free fun at 42 Acres, England

Join The Happy Pear – Dave and Stephen Flynn – for a Revitalising Plant-Powered Retreat in Somerset, with cooking demos, workshops and talks, 9-12 July 2026.

This retreat will celebrate all the things The Happy Pear love so much – community, laughter, yoga, movement, delicious plant powered meals made with produce from the 42 Acres farm, with cooking demos by Dave & Steve

There will be workshops on how to cook more plant-based foods, and talks on how we stay vibrantly happy and healthy — all while leaving time to enjoy delicious food and simply relax together in the beautiful gardens, forests and land of 42 Acres

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