GAIA ALCHEMY RETREAT
GAIA ALCHEMY RETREAT
23 - 27 July | Cornwall Healing is often spoken about as becoming more, doing more, or finding something outside of ourselves. Yet some of the deepest transformations happen when we stop striving and allow ourselves to release.
This retreat is an invitation to gently lay down the stories, emotions, patterns and identities that no longer belong to you, trusting that the Earth is able to hold what you are no longer meant to carry.
GAIA ALCHEMY RETREAT
The Gaia Alchemy Retreat is rooted in the understanding that nature is our greatest teacher. Just as the forest sheds its leaves, the tides continually ebb and flow, and fire transforms everything it touches, we too are constantly being invited into cycles of release, renewal and rebirth. Throughout our time together, Gaia becomes both the witness and the container for this process, holding space as we soften, surrender and return to our natural state of balance.
Every ceremony, practice and ritual has been carefully designed around this intention. Through sacred fire ceremonies, we will honour what is ready to be released, offering old fears, limiting beliefs and outdated versions of ourselves to the flames
Through time immersed in forests, beside the ocean and in wild waters, we will reconnect with the grounding intelligence of the Earth, allowing nature to gently regulate the nervous system while reminding us that change is a natural and beautiful part of life.
Heart-opening cacao ceremonies will create space for honest reflection and intention, while channelled Light Language transmissions will support energetic clearing and deeper alignment. Sound healing journeys, Yin Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Levin's Auralis 7D Transformative Breathwork with Reiki integration will gently guide the body into a place where it feels safe enough to soften, release and receive.
This retreat is not about escaping your life or becoming somebody new. It is about creating the space to let go of what has become heavy, trusting the wisdom of your body and the intelligence of Gaia to transform what is no longer needed. As each layer falls away, what remains is not a new version of you, but a deeper remembrance of who you have always been.
You will leave feeling lighter, more grounded and deeply connected to yourself, carrying forward not only the memories of this retreat, but the understanding that whenever life feels overwhelming, the Earth is always there to hold you, guide you and remind you how to return home to yourself.
OUR SCHEDULEOUR GATHERINGS
Our movement sessions will be held inside the beautiful on-site yurt — surrounded by nature where we will gather for Yoga, Somatic Movements, breathwork, and meditation.
Throughout the retreat we will also walk the lands and forests surrounding the estate, allowing nature itself to hold space and alchemise through grounding walks, forest bathing, and moments of reflection by the water and beneath the trees.
For our sound healing journeys, extended sound bath, ceremonies, and sharing circles, we will gather inside the estate’s beautiful 1700’s chapel — a deeply atmospheric and sacred space that holds incredible energy for healing, connection, release, and transformation.
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You are welcome from 15:00.
Our first day is about grounding and placing our intention for the our time together. Connecting to the lands and the sacred grid lines.
You will be invited to leave your phone in a box, and allocate time for connection to friends and family within a “phone window” (optional).
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15:00 Welcome
Free time to settle in and walk the grounds and sauna.17:00 Opening Cacao Ceremony & Sacred Smoke Cleanse
Opening Circle and Ceremonial Cacao.
Shamanic smudging ceremony with copal and shamanic drumming.19:00 Dinner
Candle Lighting Ceremony20:00 Sound Healing and Light Language Channelling
Allow the body to drop into a deep place of rest and safety with Alchemy Crystal Bowls and Maria’s signature healing vocals. -
Connecting to Gaia’s.
Day two is about sharing your story, and allowing yourself to be held by Gaia, our sacred mother earth. Allowing yourself to be seen in your fullness, with no shame and in no hiding, finding acceptance and self love.
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07:30 Silent Meditation & Journaling
Make a tea, and sit in our beautiful space in silence with yourself, or spend time writing on your guided journaling promts.08:00 Morning Yoga
A gentle morning practice - a combination of a gentle flow and seated long held, yin inspired poses to soften the body and open the heart.09:30 Break Our Fast
11:00 Sound Healing & Gaia Frequency Reiki
Soothing Alchemy Crystal Bowls with hands on channelled Reiki healing, deepening our self love and compassion.13:30 Lunch
15:00 Clay of the Earth
Creative Workshop
Working with clay of the earth to offload the heaviness we have been carrying a long time, and a moment to be fully seen and held by your bothers and sisters on the retreat.17:00 Gaia Connection
Forest bathing, Gaia Frequency Meditation19:00 Dinner
20:30 Blue Lotus Tea Sound Healing with Christie
A cup of blue lotus tea followed by a beautiful soothing crystal singing bowl sound bath -
“The Alchemy of Earth”
On this day we begin the deep work of letting go. Letting go of all that no longer serve you, creating space for the new version of you.
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07:30 Silent Meditation & Journaling
Make a tea, and sit in our beautiful space in silence with yourself, or spend time on your guided journaling promts.08:00 Somatic Movements
A dynamic practice combining movement and breath to release stagnant energy and clear the energy field.09:30 Break Our Fast
11:30 Aurali’s 7D Transformative Breathwork - The Dragons Breath
Levi’s signature session. A powerful 4 stage breathwork journey with individual headphones, a curated soundtrack and somatic tough. We close with a gentle sharing circle.13:30 Lunch
17:00 Forest Gong Bath
Connecting deeply to nature and allowing mother earth to hold you and we settle under the trees for a releasing Gong Journey.19:00 Dinner
20:00 Dragons Fire Ceremony
Allowing the flames to transform the heaviness you’ve been carrying into smoke, as we set our intention free in our sacred letter burning ceremony creating space for renewal. -
“Gaia’s Alchemy”
We awaken the new version of you through the a joyful and energetic day filled with new experiences and healing activations.
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07:30 Silent Meditation & Journaling
Make a tea, and sit in our beautiful space in silence with yourself, or spend time on your guided journaling promts.08:00 Morning Yin Yoga
A gentle morning practice with focus on heart opening poses with meditation and activating affirmations.09:30 Break Our Fast
11:00 Gaia Frequency Activation
Channelled Light Language of Gaia Frequency codes. Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls.13:30 Lunch
15:00 Wild Water Swimming
A gentle re-birthing ceremony. If you feel called, emerge yourself in the water, allow the old you wash away, and the new you be awakened.18:00 Inner Alchemy Awakening
Guided Ecstatic Dance awaken the inner fire and power of the dragon.19:00 Dinner
20:30 Frequency Elevation by Maria, Levin and Christie
A expended sound bath with gentle shamanic instruments, crystal singing bowls, alchemy crystal bowls, and Gong. (Aprox 3 hours) -
Gaia Frequency Awakening
This is the first day of your new chapter. Embodying the new you. This is where you new life begin….
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08:30 Morning Mediation, Movement & Sound Healing
Gentle morning class to integrate your transformation and healing, Alchemy Crystal Sing Bowls in your Savasana.Love Letter Writing
Guided and supported letter writing to the new version of you.10:00 Brunch
11:00 Closing Circle
We close our sacred space in a final sharing circle and gratitude meditation.12:00 Departures & Goodbye
GETTING hereTRANSPORT & TRAVEL
Our home for the journey is the Erth Estate. Accessible by direct train from London Paddington to Saltash Station in under 4 hours, with easy rail connections from other parts of the UK via Plymouth. From Saltash station, the retreat is just a short 10-minute car ride away.
For retreat guests arriving by train, we will organise group pick-ups from Saltash station to make your journey as smooth and relaxed as possible.
The venue can also be reached by car via the A38, and the nearest airports are Newquay, Exeter, and Bristol
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OUR VENUE ERTH ESTATE
Set on the peaceful Erth Peninsula, our retreat venue is a place to slow down, reconnect, and immerse yourself in nature. Surrounded by open skies, flowing water, and deep stillness, it offers the perfect setting for rest, reflection, and transformation.
Erth Peninsula lies within 300 acres of regenerative farmland, encircled by the River Lynher, with views towards Dartmoor and the village of St Germans. This is protected and unspoilt land with no public footpaths, allowing us to experience the landscape in its wild and natural beauty.
With roots dating back to the 1800s and a modern vision of conscious, simple living, Erth beautifully blends history, nature, and community.
The venue includes six spacious bedrooms in the main house, three self-contained huts, a cosy sitting room with a fireplace, and a beautiful yurt and chapel where many of our gatherings and ceremonies will take place.
ROOM OPTIONS
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SHARED ROOM
Beautiful shared twin rooms located within the main house, all with en-suite large bathrooms, many with baths. Warm, cosy, and peaceful spaces designed for deep rest and comfort
Double Room With En-Suite £900 pp
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SHARED HUT * SOLD OUT*
Charming shared huts nestled within the retreat grounds, offering a more immersive nature experience with bathrooms with shower.
With En-Suite £800 pp -
PRIVATE ROOM
A private hut for those wanting their own personal sanctuary and space during the retreat. Perfect for deeper solitude, reflection, and rest.
With En-Suite £1100
meals and drinks 
SHARED MEALS
Throughout the retreat you will be served delicious, healthy, and hearty meals designed to nourish both body and soul.
Breakfast will be served at 09:30, lunch at 13:30, and dinner at 19:00 — offering time to slow down, connect, and fully enjoy the experience together.
Snacks, fruits, tea and distilled water is available all day.
All meals are gluten and dairy free as standard, with plenty of vegetarian options available and vegan choices available on request. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know when booking.
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On arrival
Afternoon Tea
Dinner
To Share
Crackers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper hummus, carrots and cucumber, pickles
Mixed Mushroom Soup
Swedish wild mushrooms, vegan cream, gluten free croutonsGarlic Bread
SOMETHING SWEET
Chocolate Dates
Marjedool Dates, melted 70% cocolate, pistachio crumbFresh Watermelon
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BREAKFAST
Chia Pudding & fruits
Chia seeds, cocounut milk, mixed fruits
Bread
with spreads, cheese and jamsBoiled Egg’s
Ginger Shot
Fresh ginger, apple juiceLUNCH
Salad Platters
Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
Carrot and Carraway Salad
Watercress and Butter Bean Salad
Gluten Free bread drizzled with olive oilDINNER
To Share
Crackers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper hummus, pickles, cucumber and carrots
Homemade Burgers
Beef or Vegan Pattie +
Grilled Halloumi, Chargrilled Pineapple salsa, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayoServed with chunky potato wedges
Green Salad
Leafy greens, cucumber, green peppers and avocadoChocolate Dates
Marjedool Dates, melted 70% cocolate, pistachio crumb -
BREAKFAST
Avocado Toast
Sourdough toast with smashed avocado and soft boiled egg, pinch of chilliFresh fruits
LUNCH
Mediterranean Mezze Platter
Beetroot hummus, Mediterranean roaster vegetables, vegan Feta cheese, couscous salad, Olives, Guin Dillas PeppersFocaccia
Balsamic vinaigrette, olive oilDINNER
To Share
Gluten Free Nachos, guacamole and tomato salsaTuscan Roast
Roasted Chicken or Cauliflower
Crispy chickpeas, fresh herbsRoasted New Potatoes
Vegan ColeslawSauteed Green Beans
Cherry tomatoes, butter and garlicSomething Sweet
Dark Chocolate
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BREAKFAST
Scrambled Eggs & Smoked Salmon
Toasted bread, chivesFresh Fruit
LUNCH
Wings & Chips
Vegan Cheesy “Chiick wings” and Roasted Harrissa PotatoesRoasted Red Pepper and butter bean salad
Pink pickled onions
DINNER
Vegan Dal Makani Curry
Lentils
Steamed Rice
Cucumber & Tomato SaladDESSERT
Vegan Coconut Riata
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BREAKFAST
English Breakfast
Served to the table: Mushrooms, hashbrowns, vegetarian and traditional sausages, baked beans, Vegetarian and traditional Bacon, fried eggs, whole grain toast
FINAL WORDS
We are so deeply excited and honoured to hold this space for you. Creating transformational healing journeys like this truly feels like part of our soul’s mission — bringing people together to heal, release, reconnect, and remember who they truly are.
This retreat is especially meaningful to us as it will be our first retreat together in Cornwall. Over the years we have held space for retreats, ceremonies, and healing experiences around the world, including Morocco and Croatia.
We cannot wait to now bring this work to the wild beauty of Cornwall.
Whether you are arriving with a clear intention or simply feeling the call to come, we trust that this experience will meet you exactly as you are. You do not need any previous spiritual experience — only an open mind, an open heart, and a willingness to show up for yourself.
We cannot wait to welcome you.
With all our light,
Maria Lodetoft & Levin
take the leap
SCHEDULE A 20 MINUTE ENERGY CALL
A gentle space for us to connect, feel into the energy, and explore any questions you may have — so we can see if this feels aligned for both of us.