Soulful Strides Wellness Retreat 2.0

Soulful Strides Wellness Retreat 2.0

Myself and endurance athlete and all-round outdoor enthusiast Hec Turner from MERA  are back with our 2nd Soulful Strides Wellness Retreat at an exciting new location and we can't wait! Join us for a transformative retreat that blends the power of movement with the serenity of yoga. Whether you're an avid runner, a leisurely walker, or a yoga enthusiast, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

This retreat we will be hosting at the picturesque Mornacott estate, nestled on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, spanning over 744 acres of Devon's beautiful countryside. The estate offers a peaceful haven with breathtaking views, providing access to serene countryside walks, undulating valleys, and the gentle flow of the River Molland Yeo.

What to Expect

Think yoga, walking, running, sound bath, Qigong, delicious food, story telling around the fire, meditation, breathwork and guided journalling exercises.
This retreat is designed for all fitness levels, so whether you're looking to boost your endurance, deepen your yoga practice, or simply unwind, you'll leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and recharged.
Yoga and movement are vital for cultivating balance, strength, and mindfulness in both body and mind. Through mindful movement, we connect more deeply with ourselves, release tension, and enhance overall well-being. This retreat provides the space to fully immerse in these practices, allowing you to provide new habits and insights that can easily be carried into your daily life.

What's Included

3-nights’ Accommodation at Mornacott Farmhouse
Welcoming and (Closing Ceremony)
5 x Yoga Classes
Morning Meditation & Breathwork
A Trail Run
A Long Walk
Qi-Gong with guest Simon Lamb
Sound Bath with guest Mia Macallister
All food

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What's Not Included

Travel to and from the venue

Pricing

Early Bird Pricing (until 1st July)

Starting at £480 per person shared
Starting at £625 single occupancy
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Standard (from 2nd July)

Starting at £540 per person shared
Starting at £675 single occupancy

All bedrooms will take a £200 deposit to secure your booking, once booked you will receive an email informing you of your remaining payment on your bedroom.

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See bedroom pricing options:

Master - EB Single: £850 | EB Shared: £625pp | Standard Single: £1,000 | Standard Shared: £700pp

Vault - EB Single: £825 | EB Shared: £600pp | Standard Single: £950 | Standard Shared: £685pp

King - EB Single: £825 | EB Shared: £600pp | Standard Single: £950 | Standard Shared: £685pp

Mornington - EB Single: £785 | EB Shared: £550pp | Standard Single: £850 | Standard Shared: £625pp

Gable - EB Single: £625 | EB Shared: £480pp | Standard Single: £675 | Standard Shared: £540pp

Porthole - EB Single: £785 | EB Shared: £550pp | Standard Single: £850 | Standard Shared: £625pp

Haven - EB Single: £625 | EB Shared: £480pp | Standard Single: £675 | Standard Shared: £540pp

Master Orchard - EB Single: £850 | EB Shared: £625pp | Standard Single: £1,000 | Standard Shared: £700pp

Secondary Master - EB Single: £850 | EB Shared: £625pp | Standard Single: £1,000 | Standard Shared: £700pp

Upstairs - EB Single: £825 | EB Shared: £600pp | Standard Single: £950 | Standard Shared: £685pp

Downstairs - EB Single: £825 | EB Shared: £600pp | Standard Single: £950 | Standard Shared: £685pp

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Meet the Team

Violet Stopford, Leading the Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork and Co-Hosting
Violet is a multi styled trained teacher, trained in Hatha, Yin, AdvancedVinyasa and teaching children. Her classes offer variations for those wanting to go deeper or take a slightly lighter class. Whether it is a hot dynamic Vinyasa Flow or a deep Yin class, she loves to focus her classes around themes and a deep connection to the breath. She invites people to arrive on the mat, let go and surrender deep into their bodies.

Hec Turner, Leading the Running / Walking and Co-Hosting
Hec is an endurance athlete, mountain leader and all-round outdoor enthusiast. Over the years he has run across deserts, pedalled across oceans and climbed mountains and broken records along the way. More recently, he started a company calledMERA which designs bespoke adventure led corporate off sites, encouraging teams to break the mould of outdated team building.

SimonJ Lamb, Qi-Gong Teacher & Story Teller
Simon is a nature coach, exploring both human nature and the natural world. A symbiotic relationship which has become detached. He works with both individuals and groups, helping to (re)connect people to themselves, each other, and the world we borrow. He does this through a blend of movement (qigong), breathwork, mindfulness, and coaching. He has studied with Birkbeck University (coaching), Alan Dolan andOxygen Advantage (breathwork), the Long White Cloud Qigong (movement), and theBio Leadership Fellowship (nature connection).

MiaMacallister, Sound Healer

14 years ago Mia embarked on a journey that changed her life. She spent several years in India,Nepal and Bangladesh. Witnessing sound used in ceremony in temples and monasteries, sound was used to alter our state of consciousness. She wanted to share this with others, to create a sonic soundscape to support you in your inner journey using a selection of instruments and words.  Shifting us in to a more receptive brain state where we dive deep in to our inner worlds.Nature’s resonance is the natural frequency of our planet of our environment~ Mia combines nature and sound to help us harmonise our whole body and mind.

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Our aim is for you to leave feeling recharged, centered, and empowered, with a renewed sense of vitality and connection to both yourself and the world around you. This retreat is not about pushing limits—it's about finding your own rhythm, breathing deeply, and embracing the joy of movement in all its forms.

Rediscover the joy of movement—one step, one breath at a time.

We hope you will join us!

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