Winter on the moor
Into the Quiet: A women's winter retreat on Dartmoor
29 - 31 January 2027
Come and experience Dartmoor in winter, when the landscape feels wilder and the moor takes on a raw and quiet beauty.
We’ll spend time walking quietly across the moor, embracing the elements and enjoying the satisfaction of a day spent outdoors. Back at our country house we’ll spend cosy evenings with nutritious, satisfying food, warmth in front of the open fire, conversation and rest.
Retreat Highlights
Beautiful accommodation in a country house with access straight onto Dartmoor from the front door
2 days of guided winter walking on Dartmoor
The walks will include visiting ancient Bronze Age remains such as stone circles and stone rows
Sunrise walk
Exclusive use of Dartmeet Wilder Sauna, a beautiful wood-fired sauna surrounded by woodland on the river Dart
Nutritious, warming food prepared by a private chef, Corinne from Roots&Thyme
Cosy evenings in front of the open fire
A chance to slow down, take some time for yourself and reconnect with the world around you
Meet new like-minded friends in a space specifically held for women
Itinerary
Friday
5pm: Arrival from 5pm. Relax and get settled in.
7-8:30pm: 2 course dinner.
Evening: Free time/relax in front of the fire in the living room.
Saturday
7am - 8:30am: Optional sunrise walk directly from the accommodation.
8:30am-9:30am: Breakfast buffet.
10am - 4pm: Day walk** on Dartmoor walking directly from the house with packed lunch provided.
4pm: Arrival back at accommodation. Free time to rest/sit in front of the fire.
7:30pm-8:30pm: 2 course dinner.
Sunday
8am - 9am: Breakfast buffet.
9:30am: Checkout of accommodation.
10am - 3pm: A day walk** on Dartmoor from Dartmeet with packed lunch provided.
3pm: 50 minute exclusive use of Dartmeet Wilder Sauna, a beautiful wood fired sauna with cold plunges in the River Dart.
4pm (approx): Retreat ends.
This includes:
Two nights’ accommodation in a large country house in Postbridge, the heart of Dartmoor. The house has 7 beautiful king, double and twin bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a large dining room and 4 bathrooms. It has a large garden and is set in the most stunning location on the side of the hill with walks straight from the doorstep onto the moor*
Nutritious, vegetarian food provided by a private chef (dietary requirements also catered for)
2 days guided hiking on Dartmoor with Rosie, a qualified Mountain Leader
Optional sunrise hike
1 x 50 minute sauna session in Dartmeet Wilder Sauna to soothe any aching muscles
*More information about the accommodation such as exact address and photos can be provided on request, or on booking.
**Please note that exact routes for the day walks on the Saturday and Sunday will be dependent on the weather conditions and the needs of the group. As a general estimate the walk on the Saturday will be between 8-12km and on the Sunday between 6-8km. If the weather conditions are particularly bad on the Saturday then we will do a morning walk and return for lunch at the house, and an optional afternoon walk will be available. On the Sunday a shorter walk will be organised if necessary. All walks are led by Rosie, a qualified Mountain Leader.
