THE DRIFTWOOD RETREAT
SATURDAY November 1st - TUESDAY November 4th 2025
Arrival from 3pm | departure from 12pm
Porthcothan, CORNWALL, UK
EXPERIENCE THE breathtaking North Cornish coast.
Join me in Cornwall this Autumn, and escape for a nourishing weekend of autumnal coast path walks, sea dips, wood fires and of course, feel good yoga. Practicing yoga every morning and evening, and dedicating time to breathing in the fresh sea air, you’ll leave feeling completely rejuvenated.
This retreat is all about returning to nature, and discovering the abundance that Autumn can bring the soul.
THE DAILY RHYTHM
Awakening Morning Yoga Flow
Slow Breakfasts
Explore the north coast of Cornwall | Sea dips | Wood fired beach sauna
Late afternoon Restorative Yoga
Down time
Delicious dinners
Fireside decompression
What’s Included
3 Nights Accommodation | Stay in our beautiful, luxury retreat house, just steps away from Porthcothan Beach. Rooms are shared between two, with twin beds, or opt for the sleepover room, sleeping 4 people, each with its own ensuite bathroom.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Fuel your body with the culinary goodness provided by our talented in-house chef & sourdough baker, Ross Birse. Colourful, veggie forward dishes, with good produce and great flavours. Meal time is a place to chat, share, gather together and unfold the happenings of the day.
Facilities | Noordhoek is a luxury house perfectly designed to feel spacious, yet cosy. With nooks you can tuck yourself into for quiet time, as well as expansive spaces that welcome the outdoors in, it provides the perfect setting for our autumnal retreat.
Look out over sea views as you breathe in the morning air, then meander over to the on-site yoga studio for our awakening practice. Complete with panoramic windows to breathtaking views, the entire space invites you to reconnect with the ruggedness that the North Coast of Cornwall brings.
North Coast of Cornwall | This retreat takes place on the North Coast of Cornwall. Over the course of the weekend you’ll have the time to wander down to the water feeling the sand between your toes, meander through country trails, and discover the magic of this rugged & wild coastline.
South West Coast Path | A famously beautiful stretch of the South West Coast Path, we are just steps away from the trail - you’ll have the option to join a walk along this time trodden path, taking in fresh air, and beautiful sea scapes as nature shifts in seasons.
Wild Water Dips | For those who feel the call to water, we are just a quick dash down to the Atlantic Ocean! Over the weekend you’ll have the option to join us for an invigorating sea dip or two (if you’re feeling brave enough!). During the weekend we’ll also head over to the scenic Harlyn Bay and embrace hot/cold therapy in the beach side wood fired sauna! You’ll leave feeling completely rejuvenated.
Yoga | I’ll be guiding you through your practice, morning and evening! The beauty of Yoga on a retreat is that you can dive a little deeper. Awakening flows to start the day, with breath centric focus to energise our body, and restorative goodness after days exploring, to revitalise and heal. We’ll move together, grounding and opening, and leaning into new spaces within.
Workshop | For those who’d like to learn a little more around their practice, I’ll be there to assist. Let me know what you’d like to explore within this age old practice, and we’ll delve in deeper together.
“WAKE UP SLOWLY, WRAPPED UP WARMLY, DELIGHTING in the SOUNDS of NATURE”
RETREAT TESTIMONIALS
“Spending time in a space held by Emily is more than a treat. Every detail is thought of in order for us to feel comfortable, at ease and content. This Cornish retreat made me laugh, cry, get out of my comfort zone and quieten my ego. It even got me in inversions and swimming in a freezing cold river! A pleasure to share time and energy with such a generous soul, as well as all the others who gravitate around her to make this such a warming experience.”
~ Lena, The Rainforest Retreat, 2023
“Emily's retreat was an amazing few days in a magical location. I loved her thoughtful yoga classes, and being able to spend so much time outside in the beautiful Cornish countryside was an absolute joy. It was lovely to meet and enjoy the company of so many different, yet like-minded fellow retreaters. A weekend of very special memories.”
~ Katrina, The Rainforest Retreat 2023
What’s not included?
Travel not included.
We are happy to make suggestions and help find your best route here.
The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway, and there is ample parking on site.
Optional extras | Massage/treatments
THE PACKAGE
TWIN ROOM - £1090 PER PERSON
THE SLEEPOVER ROOM [4 PERSON] - £910 PER PERSON
** SOLO TRAVELLERS WELCOME! **
BOOK NOW
JOIN US AT THE driftwood RETREAT this AUTUMN.
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW OR EMAIL: HELLO@EMILYRUTHYOGA.COM DIRECTLY, AND I’LL BOOK YOU IN!
“Emily is not only an amazing yoga teacher but she’s also a brilliant host! Her attention to detail and ability to make everyone feel welcome and relaxed made this retreat an absolute joy.”
~ Sandra, The Rainforest Retreat 2023