To book a place on the Spring Day Retreat, Mindfulness and Movement, at Upton Pyne near Exeter, on Sunday 26th April 2026, please click the button below, or scroll down to read more information:
These day retreats in Devon offer a space where you can step away from the busyness of daily life and take some time for yourself. They are secular and based mainly on mindfulness meditation practices, although each one is also uniquely themed around the season in which it takes place. They provide an opportunity to explore mindfulness if it is new to you, or deepen your practice if you already have experience.
To read more about mindfulness generally, please see my article on What is mindfulness?
Spring Day Retreat – Mindfulness and Movement
Sunday 26th April 2026, 10am – 2:30pm
Upton Pyne Village Hall, conveniently located just outside Exeter, within easy travelling distance of Crediton, Cullompton, Tiverton and the surrounding area
The spring day retreat combines gentle mindful movement practices with other forms of mindfulness and meditation. It offers the opportunity to engage in a range of practices which support appreciating, and connecting more deeply, with the beauty of this season through the senses.
We will experience mindful walking outdoors in this lovely rural location and engage in mindful seeing and hearing practices.
The mindful movement element of the day will involve bringing detailed awareness to simple stretches and a gentle sequence of postures. This will awaken the body, and support you in feeling more grounded and connected with yourself.
Guidance will be provided for all practices so the day will be suitable for newcomers to mindfulness. No previous experience of yoga, pilates or other movement practices required. The day also provides an opportunity for those with experience to come together and practice with others.
Feedback received from this day retreat previously:
“I enjoyed the day overall and would rate my own experience as 10/10. Sarah facilitated the day in a well structured way and I found her to be welcoming and gentle in her approach. The meditations were especially enjoyable. Lovely, friendly and warm group of participants.”
“I have found it very therapeutic and relaxing to be in a safe space with like-minded women. The day has gone very quickly and I’ve loved it! Your approach is so calming. I really liked the movement practices as I’d never tried these before and found them really powerful. Refreshments were lovely and the day was structured very well.”
“10/10 overall a very positive experience…I thought it was perfect. It felt informative in a positive way.”
“10/10 very enjoyable, relaxed environment and each exercise clearly explained.”
Places limited to 10 to enhance participant experience.
Early booking rate of £40 available until Friday 27th March, £45 thereafter. Includes a vegetarian lunch (with vegan and gluten free options), and hot and cold drinks.
Please contact me if you have any queries about this event or would like to talk more about whether the day feels right for you.
Future Day Retreats
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Summer Day Retreat – Mindfulness Meditation and Creativity
2026 TBC, 10am – 2:30pm
Upton Pyne Village Hall
The summer day retreat offers a nourishing space, in a peaceful rural setting, to explore how mindfulness and creativity support one another to calm the mind.
Through guided mindfulness practices and a range of creative activities, you’ll be invited to be present, let go of self-judgement and allow creativity to flow more freely.
During our time together we will explore:
- Guided mindfulness meditations which help to steady attention, soothe the inner critic and cultivate clarity of mind.
- Creative activities including mindful doodling, sketching, and mandala drawing. No artistic experience required.
- Mindful walking & sky gazing (weather permitting) to deepen presence through connection with the natural world.
These practices can help the mind to settle, release the grip of difficult thoughts and create space for new ideas to emerge naturally.
Guidance will be provided for all practices, so the day will be suitable for newcomers to mindfulness and meditation. It also offers an opportunity for those with experience to come together and practice with others.
Feedback received from this day retreat previously:
“Very good day. Presented very well. I liked the venue very much.”
“Very good 10/10 – did not appreciate the value of meditation until now.”
“Very relaxing, liked the mix of creativity and mindfulness, and trying the different types of mindfulness.
Autumn Day Retreat – Mindfulness Meditation and Relaxation
2026 TBC, 10am – 2:30pm
Upton Pyne Village Hall
As the days grow shorter and the light softens, this day retreat invites us to pause and turn gently inward. We will explore a range of mindfulness practices to support rest and renewal including gentle mindful movement, walking with awareness in this lovely rural location and stillness practices such as the body scan and mindful sitting, involving hearing and seeing with fresh presence.
Alongside these, you will be guided through heart-nourishing practices that foster ease, connection and a sense of inner refuge. We will cultivate appreciation for this season of transition, and reflect on what will sustain and support us as we move into the winter months.
Guidance will be provided for all practices, so the day will be suitable for newcomers to mindfulness and meditation. It also provides an opportunity for those with experience to come together and practice with others.
Feedback received from this day retreat previously:
“10/10 – relaxing, grounding, calming, connecting, welcoming, inclusive, safe environment. Well-led and good amount of info on what would be happening next/coming up.”
“10/10 – Really enjoyed it, very clear on what to expect on the day. Sarah you have a really nice way of explaining the meditations, lovely tone of voice.”
“Very eye opening, 10/10 – felt a real difference inside myself, was able to release a lot of anxiety.”
New Year 2027 Day Retreat – Mindfulness and Focusing on What Really Matters
2027 TBC , 10am – 2:30pm
Upton Pyne Village Hall
This retreat offers the opportunity to participate in secular mindfulness practices to rejuvenate you as we move into the New Year. It also provides a space to reflect on the past year and identify what’s most important for you in the year to come. Additionally, there will be meditations to facilitate letting go of what you wish to leave behind from the last year and to cultivate greater connection with those around you. Towards the end of the day, you will create a tangible reminder of your intentions for the new year, which you can take away with you to help maintain your focus on your aspirations throughout the coming months.
Guidance will be provided for all practices so the day will be suitable for newcomers to mindfulness and meditation. It also provides an opportunity for those with experience to come together and practice with others.
Feedback received from this day retreat previously:
“Thank you for today. It was amazing…I felt really inspired by the work we did…You did such a great job leading it.”
“Sarah the tutor was very approachable, had a beautifully soothing voice and the sessions were extremely relaxing and positive. Thank you.”
“I found it very relaxing and it left me feeling much more positive and focused…There was a lovely restful and positive atmosphere.”