Fri 5th Sept - Sun 7th Sept 2025 | St Nectan’s Glen, Cornwall
LISTEN TO THE LAND
Connect to the Earth, Waters & Full Moon Energy in Yoga, Ceremony & Sacred Sound
Friday 5th September - Sunday 5th September, 2025
You are warmly invited to Listen to the Land, a nature-inspired yoga retreat at St Nectan’s Glen and Waterfall - an entrancing temperate rainforest on North Cornwall’s stunning Atlantic coast.
Move in rhythm with dawn mists, your body awakening through gentle movement as birdsong weaves through the air.
Sit in sacred silence by a thundering waterfall where the waters have carved stone for millennia, feeling centuries of stories speak through your cells.
Meet by our fire in Piscean moon energy and reconnect with feeling fully, wildly alive in an activated dream time.
Becoming still enough to hear the whispers of ancient trees and feel peace.
LOCATION: St Nectan’s Glen, Trethevy, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0BE, UK
For more information and to register your booking:
Kate Lewis hello@crystal-sound-sanctum.com | +44 (0)7947 309066 WhatsApp
ST NECTAN’S GLEN - A GATEWAY TO THE ELEMENTS
Our retreat is limited to just 11 guests, ensuring a warm connection and support within our elemental circle.
As part of a gentle flow of activations the core pillars of our weekend will be led by our Scaravelli-inspired yoga teachers, Laura Griffin and Kizzy Bramley, with Sound, Gongs and Co-Created Ceremony by Kate Lewis and Juliette Findlay. Each activation is thoughtfully designed to enrich your experience and connection to this natural landscape.
Our experiences include:
Scaravelli-inspired yoga - a gentle yet profound approach to Hatha yoga using gravity, breath, and natural movement to release tension by listening to the body
Waterfall Ceremony - exclusive after hours access to the Waterfall - immerse or simply contemplate this flow of natural energy
Gong & Sound Bath - explore the imagination in gentle journeying with sound, gongs and pure crystal singing bowl frequencies
Barefoot Meditation - ground yourself as the day awakens
Molten Chocolate & Non Alcohol Elixirs - activate your mood and senses with natural plant based medicine and tonics in the Crystal Club House
Yoga Nidra - journey into yogic sleep while listening to the whispers of the land
Full Moon in Pisces Fire Gazing - release and raise collective vibrations through song, chant and drumming
Constellation Snapshots & The Dreamtime - unlock ancestral wisdom and cellular memories in this fascinating practice connecting the self and nature
Thai Yoga Massage - pre-book a beautiful full body massage (additional cost)
World Goddess Day - our last day, Sunday, coincides with St Nectan’s Glen own celebrations to honour the Divine Mother in community where all members of the public are welcomed
RETREAT SCHEDULE
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Friday, September 5th
We gather at 2pm at St Nectan's Glen Car Park for our pilgrimage to the heart of the Glen.
Walk unburdened through ancient woodland as your luggage is transported separately.
Drift into a sensory awareness of the land around you - the dappled light filtering through the leaves, the textural crunch of the path, and the entrancing sound of the bubbling streams, the sound growing stronger as you near the sacred falls.
After settling in to our accommodations there’s complimentary tea and cake from The Tree of Life Cafe.
Our first day focuses on setting intentions and building community, starting with a Welcome Circle and gentle yoga practice.
As evening approaches, we embark on a silent walk to connect with nature, followed by a waterfall ceremony to honour the land and ourselves.
After dinner, the evening transitions into exploring the land at night time and we close with an elemental gong and sound bath to activate the dream time and promote good rest.
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Saturday, September 6th offers a full immersion day beginning with an early morning ritual cup of molten chocolate and Blue Lotus. Circle the earth in barefoot meditation and descend to the waterfall to refresh and awaken the senses.
The day balances structured activities including yoga and breathwork with a period of self-guided exploration. Take time on your own, or join others for a cafe lunch and browse crystals and books in the stunning shop. As night falls, the group will gather for a Full Moon fire pit - reaping and releasing in the water energy of the Piscean moon. Sip plant-based elixirs from our Elemental Bar and join us in song, gong and drum and stories.
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Sunday, September 7th
Awakening yoga and waterfall ritual is followed by a the fascinating work of Juliette in the dreamtime and family constellations where we will co-create a ceremony inspired by the land.
From 2pm our final day now extends into embracing St Nectan’s own World Goddess Day celebrations where all members of the public are welcome at this unique annual event.
For those wishing to stay for the World Goddess Day celebrations, we're happy to store your luggage securely while you explore. If you need to depart directly, we'll ensure you're reconnected with appropriate transport for your ongoing journey.
For those inspired to linger in this magical area, we have recommendations for extending your stay at nearby accommodations that complement the retreat experience.
What’s Included
2 nights' accommodation at The Retreat and St Cleder
Welcome Tea & Cake compliments of St Nectan’s Glen Cafe
Delicious Chef Prepared Plant-Based Meals & Refreshments (gluten free on request) (excluding Saturday Lunch)
Retreat programme activities including guided meditations in nature, breath work, fire and moon ceremony, nourishing yoga, snapshot constellations and sound and gong bath activations and sharing
Private before and after hours access to the St Nectan’s waterfall and lands
Access to a collection of Crystal Tones® Alchemy crystal singing bowls, gongs and other instruments of resonance for personal play
Welcome gift
10% discount voucher for use in the gorgeous cafe and gift shop
10% discount with Crystal Sound Sanctum for Crystal Tones® crystal singing bowls
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Transport and connections to and from Cornwall and St Nectan’s Glen
Saturday Lunch (an opportunity to experience the Cafe menu with your discount)
Massage By Kizzy which may be booked prior to your visit (40 mins / £45.00)
Personal travel insurance is highly recommended in the event of an accident or loss or damage to belongings
In Cornwall's ancient landscape lies St Nectan's Glen - a temperate rain forest rich in rare and intriguing flora and fauna.
At its heart a spectacular sixty foot waterfall plunges dramatically through the naturally formed circular hole in the rock, carved over millennia by the force of cascading water. This is St Nectan’s Kieve - derived from the old Celtic for ‘sacred basin’ or ‘holy bowl’.
Accept with an open heart our invitation to explore the elements in this enchanting natural environment to celebrate our selves, our connection to the natural world and Mother Earth. Feel the warmth of our friendship, easeful conversations and delicious, nourishing plant-based food.
Embrace mindful movement, yoga, sacred sound and connection to the DreamTime in a treasured natural environment where we will be opening up to dream work, intuition and compassion.
We will leave rested, replenished and inspired for times to come.
Listen to the Land is a collaboration between four experienced practitioners, each bringing their unique wisdom and joy for life to create transformative experiences.
As yogis, ritual space holders, sound practitioners and event producers, we share a commitment to ceremony, community and conscious, authentic living. By co-creating intimate, intentional, nature-based gatherings we honour both ancient wisdom and contemporary wellness practices.
Our approach is grounded in respect for all beings. We wish to create safe, inclusive spaces where curiosity flourishes and genuine transformation can occur.
Laura Griffin
Mindful Movement in Yoga and breathwork
We’re delighted to welcome Laura, a certified British Wheel of Yoga teacher specialising in Scaravelli-inspired yoga. Her teaching blends gentle, mindful movement with breathwork, encouraging freedom of movement while cultivating strength and resilience in the body. At the heart of her practice is a deep, intuitive listening to the body’s needs.
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Laura trained with the Intelligent Yoga Group and has studied under esteemed teachers including Catherine Annis and Peter Blakeby. She fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where students of all levels can explore their practice, tune into their bodies, and discover what they need to feel balanced and well.
In addition to her yoga expertise, Laura is a qualified Hypnotherapist and practitioner of EFT, the Radiance Technique, and the Thrive Approach. She also holds an MSc in Environmental Science. Her work with neurodiverse children and young people in nature reflects her deep commitment to helping others reconnect with the innate resources of their bodies and the natural world.
Based in Crackington Haven, Cornwall, Laura is developing a “nurture in nature” project on her land by the Atlantic Coast in Cornwall. With thousands of trees already planted, she envisions a space for wild camping, wellness retreats, and community health initiatives. Her background in public health project management and community consultation supports her mission to empower communities to lead on their own wellbeing and shape the future of the places they call home.
With her Pisces moon energy beautifully aligned with our Full Moon experience at St Nectan’s Glen, Laura brings a grounded, intuitive presence and a deep connection to the natural world into our retreat space.
Kizzy Bramley
Earth Meditation & Yoga Nidra, Thai Massage
With over two decades of experience in holistic healing practices, Kizzy brings a harmonious blend of practices designed to reconnect you with both your inner self and the natural world. Through yoga and earth meditation practices, including mindful walking and earthing, you'll discover new ways to ground and centre yourself.
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A certified British Wheel of Yoga teacher since 2002, Kizzy's journey has evolved through Scaravelli-inspired yoga, specialised Menopause yoga training. Her extensive expertise extends to Thai Massage, Hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and Matrix Re-imprinting, creating a unique blend of therapeutic approaches that address both physical and emotional wellbeing. Each offering is thoughtfully integrated to create a holistic journey of elemental sensing, movement, and meditation, helping you rediscover your inherent connection to nature.
Based in the serene Black Down Hills near Taunton, Kizzy's teaching style reflects her commitment to helping people discover their authentic selves through mindful movement and healing practices. Her mission centres on fostering love, kindness, compassion, and wellness, guiding participants to embrace their full potential and live with greater purpose.
Juliette Findlay
Ceremony, The Dreamtime & Snapshot Constellations
We are profoundly grateful to Juliette for bringing her powerful blend of contemporary therapeutic practice and ancestral wisdom to our St Nectan's Glen Retreat.
At a point of connection during our retreat Juliette will guide us in brief explorations of snapshot constellations working with the self and nature. We will also connect with the Dreamtime to listen to the messages for us and from the land. After receiving this wisdom we will honour our connection to this place in a simple ceremony that will be crafted and woven together.
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As a qualified MBACP counsellor practicing since 2014, Juliette creates transformative spaces for healing and self-discovery through integrating modern therapeutic approaches with traditional wisdom practices.
Drawing from her extensive training in Integrative and Humanistic Counselling, Breathwork, Mindfulness and Somatic practices, Juliette's work is further enriched by her profound experiences with the Dreamtime and other Indigenous practices from the Americas and the UK. This connection to ancestral dreaming and listening perfectly aligns with the mystical energies of St Nectan's Glen and our full moon gathering.
Her work with dreaming, ceremony and the listening to the land bridges the seen and unseen worlds, helping participants tap into their intuitive wisdom and imagination.
Kate Lewis
Sound, Song & Gongs
Kate contributes to the elements by bringing sound and vibrational work to our circle as well as co-ordinating the guest booking experience.
An abundance of Crystal Tones® Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls will be available to experience and play throughout the weekend, along with a beautiful selection of gongs, bowl harp, drums and instruments of resonance.
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As a certified practitioner in acupuncture and sound, with advanced training in gong mastery, Kate creates sonic gateways to connect with the subtle energies of the body in deep rest and meditation.
Her diverse background spans work in the music industry and creative arts, fundraising and research for educational programmes with Music in Prisons, and becoming a restaurateur and vegan lifestyle advocate.
Kate's passion for sound therapy stems from working with sound to bring about personal transformation to support the changes we experience through all stages in life.
Along with vocal work and toning with instruments of resonance we will be inviting you to explore your authentic voice in these gentle opportunities to play, dream and journey with the imagination.
PRICES & ACCOMMODATION
Shared accommodation in cosy rooms for two nights: 1 x Triple & 4 x Twin
THE RETREAT - Sleeps 5
1 x Triple room | 1 x Twin room
The Retreat will be our main community gathering and dining space. We have an open plan lounge with a wood burner, kitchen and dining space for all guests.
Guest lodgings are both located on the ground floor where there is a wet room with a shower and toilet and two further shower rooms with a separate toilet. The beautiful lawn and gardens connect the two accommodations which both have beautiful views over the canopy of trees.
St Cleder - Sleeps 6
3 x Twin rooms
St Cleder has just been newly refurbished and there are three stylish twin rooms. Two downstairs with a large shower room and the upstairs bedroom, on the same level as the living area, has a shower over bath room.
This luxury wooden lodge with a Cornish cottage feel and has an open plan lounge and wood burner, kitchen and diner on the first floor. Enjoy wonderful panoramic views from the balcony or go and curl up in the ‘nook’ - the charming faerie hut.
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For more information regarding rooming or travel arrangements please email Kate at hello@crystal-sound-sanctum.com or call/WhatsApp +44(0)7947 309066
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To confirm your booking and room preference we kindly request a deposit payment of £200 by bank transfer on presentation of invoice.
Card Payments are also welcome, however there is an additional 3% charge.
Balance due date is 5th August.
We are open to discussing payment plans that are tailored to your circumstances. Please get in touch to chat.
Crystal Sound Sanctum Ltd. (WISE) Sort Code: 23-08-01 Account No: 51054089
Prices are inclusive of VAT
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The deposit is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled after the 5 August and we are not able to find someone to take your place.
All bookings are subject to Terms & Conditions which will be presented with your invoice.
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We deeply value creating an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and supported. Our retreat aims to accommodate various needs and circumstances. If you have any accessibility requirements, mobility considerations, or need any adjustments to fully participate, please reach out to us directly. We're happy to discuss how we can best support your experience.
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St Nectan's Glen is nestled in a stunning location 1 mile east of Tintagel on Cornwall's dramatic north coast. The glen is situated in the hamlet of Trethevy, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (map)
It's approximately 20 miles north of Bodmin, 14 miles from Padstow, and sits within easy reach of other notable Cornish landmarks such as Boscastle (3 miles) and Port Isaac (7 miles).
By Car
Use postcode PL34 0BE for St Nectan's Glen car park
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Directions:
From the A39, take the turning for Trethevy. Follow signs to St Nectan's Glen. The car park is well signposted and located at the start of the walking trail to the Glen.
By Train
The nearest mainline station is Bodmin Parkway, served by direct trains from London Paddington.
You can book train tickets via the Trainline - book early for best prices.
From Bodmin Parkway, you can:
Take a taxi directly to St Nectan's Glen (approximately 45 minutes)
Take a bus to Tintagel and then a short taxi ride to the Glen
By Air
Nearest airports:
Newquay Airport - 45 minutes by car
Exeter Airport - 1.5 hours by car
Bristol Airport - 2.5 hours by car
Car hire is available at all airports and recommended for accessing the retreat location.
Transport Support
We can arrange shared transport from Bodmin Parkway station or assist in coordinating ride shares between participants. Please let us know your travel plans when booking.
We recommend arriving by 1:30pm on Friday to ensure a relaxed start to your retreat experience.
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We meet promptly at 14:00 in the car park and together begin a 30-minute mindful walk through the ancient woodland of St Nectan's Glen to The Retreat.
Your luggage is transported separately, allowing you to walk unburdened so you can be fully present with the landscape. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for this journey, and we recommend bringing a light waterproof jacket.For those with mobility concerns or during inclement weather, we can arrange special access - please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
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For those wishing to extend their experience in this magical corner of Cornwall either pre or post retreat, we can recommend a range of accommodation and excursions.
From the historic charm of The Wellington in Boscastle, home to the world-renowned Museum of Witchcraft & Magic, to the coastal village of mystical Tintagel steeped in the legends of King Arthur, to camping and surf in Crackington Haven. There are many ways to deepen your connection with this ancient landscape which we love.
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This is a sober conscious experience so please no alcohol or drugs, excepting prescribed medications.
Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and public spaces.
The Tree Of Life Cafe | Gifts of St Nectan - Guest Discount
Our bespoke retreat catering is deliciously plant-based (gluten-free on request) and will feature wholesome, hearty, locally-sourced food by Chef Tim Flower of the Tree of Life Cafe.
Meals included:
Friday: Afternoon Tea & Cake, Dinner & Dessert
Saturday: Breakfast, Dinner & Dessert
Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch
Please alert us to any specific food intolerances or allergens in advance. The final menu will be confirmed one month before the retreat.
We have opted not to include Saturday lunch in our dining offer so you have the opportunity to enjoy the cafe and a range of choice with a special 10% discount. There’s a lovely atmosphere in the cafe, a log-burning fire, and beautiful views of the woodland. The Tree of Life serves a variety of dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, speciality coffee including plant milks and cakes.
Your discount also extends to the ice cream parlour and the incredibly beautiful and cosmically well stocked Gifts of St Nectan Shop. This is where your guest discount can pay real dividends as there are many wonders to pore over - incredible quality Nepalese singing bowls, exquisite crystals and crystal mala beads and the beautiful stock of esoteric books and literature will have you transfixed.
World Goddess Day
The culmination of our retreat after Sunday lunch is timed with the annual St Nectan’s Glen ‘World Goddess Day’, where a beautiful dispersing and celebration of goddess energy will weave throughout the glen.
Heralding the Pisces full moon this occasion offers an incredible opportunity to linger longer for this uniquely magical community and family celebration.
We can organise luggage storage. After we have vacated our lodgings at 1pm, the doors of our studio will be open to the public and we will continue with crystal singing bowls and gong workshops should you feel called to contribute.
Enjoy a gentle festive atmosphere featuring stalls and other offerings and take this opportunity to celebrate the goddess energy in you.
