Into the Quiet: A women's winter walking retreat on Dartmoor

Come and experience Dartmoor in winter, when the landscape feels wilder and the moor takes on a raw and quiet beauty.

We’ll spend time walking quietly across the moor, embracing the elements and enjoying the satisfaction of a day spent outdoors. Back at our country house we’ll spend cosy evenings with nutritious, satisfying food, warmth in front of the open fire, conversation and rest.

Retreat Highlights

• Beautiful accommodation in a country house in Postbridge with access straight onto Dartmoor from the front door
• 2 days of guided winter walking on Dartmoor
• The walks will include visiting ancient Bronze Age remains such as stone circles and stone rows
• Sunrise walk
• Exclusive use of Dartmeet Wilder Sauna, a beautiful wood-fired sauna surrounded by woodland on the river Dart
• Nutritious, warming food prepared by a private chef, Corinne from Roots&Thyme
• Cosy evenings in front of the open fire
• A chance to slow down, take some time for yourself and reconnect with the world around you
• Meet new like-minded friends in a space specifically held for women

Itinerary

Friday

5pm: Arrival from 5pm. Relax and get settled in.

7-8:30pm: 2 course dinner.

Evening: Free time/relax in front of the fire in the living room.

Saturday

7am - 8:30am: Optional sunrise walk directly from the accommodation.

8:30am-9:30am: Breakfast buffet.

10am - 4pm: Day walk** on Dartmoor walking directly from the house with packed lunch provided.

4pm: Arrival back at accommodation. Free time to rest/sit in front of the fire.

7:30pm-8:30pm: 2 course dinner.

Sunday

8am - 9am: Breakfast buffet.

9:30am: Checkout of accommodation.

10am - 3pm: A day walk** on Dartmoor from Dartmeet with packed lunch provided.

3pm: 50 minute exclusive use of Dartmeet Wilder Sauna, a beautiful wood fired sauna with cold plunges in the River Dart.

4pm (approx): Retreat ends.

*More information about the accommodation such as exact address and photos can be provided on request, or on booking.

**Please note that exact routes for the day walks on the Saturday and Sunday will be dependent on the weather conditions and the needs of the group. As a general estimate the walk on the Saturday will be between 8-12km and on the Sunday between 6-8km. If the weather conditions are particularly bad on the Saturday then we will do a morning walk and return for lunch at the house, and an optional afternoon walk will be available. On the Sunday a shorter walk will be organised if necessary. All walks are led by Rosie, a qualified Mountain Leader.