The Barefoot Experience

📅 17–21 August 2026
📍 Halsbeer Farm, Cullompton, Devon

Five days of movement, nature, nourishing food and genuine connection in the beautiful Devon countryside.

Only one luxury yurt remains, sleeping 1–5 people—perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as your own private space.

Prefer not to stay on site? Non-residential places, day passes and individual experiences are also available. Contact me privately for details.

Discover the full Barefoot Experience below or view the complete retreat guide.

The Barefoot Experience

A journey through the five elements

Each day invites you to reconnect with a different element of nature—and within yourself. Activities may change with the weather as we flow with nature rather than against it.

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🌍 Monday 17th August

EARTH

Arrive • Ground • Belong

Our first day is all about arriving. Feeling the earth beneath your feet, slowing your pace and settling into the rhythm of nature.

3:00 pm – Arrival & Check-in

5-7pm 

🌿 Golden Hour Grounding Walk

🧘 Gentle Qi Yoga in the Woods 

7:30 pm

🍽 Welcome Dinner & Introductions

“Feel the earth beneath your feet and let yourself arrive.”

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💧 Tuesday 18th August

WATER

Flow • Soften • Restore

Today invites us to embrace the healing qualities of water—fluidity, surrender and renewal.

6:30 am

☀️ Sunrise Meditation

8:00 am

🌊 Morning Flow

Optional Pond Dip

9:30 am

🥣 Nourishing Breakfast & Morning Circle

11:00 am–4:00 pm

Free Time

• Relax
• Woodland Walk
• Swim
• Rest

4:30 pm

💦 Aqua Flow

6:30 pm

🥗 Community Pot Luck Dinner

8:30 pm

🌅 Sunset Gathering

“Like water, allow yourself to move with ease rather than force.”

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🔥 Wednesday 19th August

FIRE

Adventure • Joy • Connection

The energy rises as we head to the coast. Fire represents courage, vitality, laughter and community.

6:30 am

☀️ Sunrise Meditation

8:00 am

Morning Flow (30 mins)

9:30 am

Breakfast

11:00 am

Depart for Branscombe

12:00 pm

Meet on the Beach

12:30 pm

Beach Yoga

Optional Sea Dip

2:00 pm

Lunch

Afternoon Beach Time

5:00 pm

Return to Camp

7:00 pm

🍕 Pizza & Storytelling Around the Fire

8:30 pm

Sunset

“Let your inner fire burn brightly through adventure, laughter and connection.”

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🌬 Thursday 20th August

AIR

Breathe • Expand • Celebrate

Air reminds us to breathe deeply, create space and embrace freedom.

6:30 am

☀️ Sunrise Meditation

8:00 am

Morning Flow

Breathwork

Optional Cold Dip

9:30 am

Breakfast & Morning Circle

11:00 am–4:00 pm

Free Time

Optional:

• Gong Bath
• Massage Treatments

5:00 pm

🥘 Paella Feast

8:00 pm

✨ Glow Flow & Sunset Celebration

“With every breath, create more space for joy, freedom and possibility.”

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✨ Friday 21st August

SPACE

Reflect • Integrate • Carry it Home

The final element is Space—the place where everything comes together. A chance to pause, reflect and carry the experience back into everyday life.

6:30 am

Sunrise Meditation

8:00 am

💚 Farewell Flow (30 mins)

10:00 am

Departure

“The retreat may end, but the space you’ve created within yourself goes wherever you do.”

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🌿 The Barefoot Devon Way

Throughout the week you’ll be invited to move through the elements:

🌍 Earth — Ground yourself.

💧 Water — Flow with ease.

🔥 Fire — Awaken your spirit.

🌬 Air — Breathe deeply.

✨ Space — Integrate and simply be.

Remember, everything is optional. This is your retreat, and there is no right way to experience it. Join every activity or simply rest, reflect and reconnect in whatever way feels right for you.