Finding Wonder Retreat Cornwall.

Join us this June for an immersive and beautiful journey to awaken the creative and writer within.

Finding wonder is an exquisitely crafted four day transformative retreat that explores the inner worlds through creative writing and nature on the luxurious land of iconic Cornwall in Southwest England.

It is both serene and uniquely wild.

Both dreamlike and grounded.

Both energizing and calming.

This is a place of reunion for those who crave in person community with other writers. Whether meeting for the first time or weaving in deeper, all beginner and advanced writers are welcomed with open arms. And- you don’t even have to be a writer! Curiosity is welcomed too.

Our intimate retreat center Cabilla will be our home for four days over the magical summer solstice. It is situated among the rolling English countryside, ancient woodlands and rare temperate rainforests setting the stage for inspiring creation.

This retreat will include:

Long, meandering walks through the woodlands.

Soundbathing.

Yoga.

Stargazing.

Slow living.

Cozy Koyt cabins with cotton linens and large triangle windows that bring nature inside.

Bonfires.

Comfort and warmth.

A group of sweet, like-minded people from around the world.

Writing ceremonies.

Nourishing healthy food.

Lots of time off to wander and connect with others.

A softly led restoration of the self.

Creativity is a river moving through us all. 

And writing is a creative practice in which we look, weave, and tend to the roots of our experiences to turn them into art and in so doing, restore our sense of connection and well being.

I work to bring good people and creative flow together in supportive and beautifully held spaces to bring out the best in your writing and heart.

We do this from a place of play, of self trust, and of embodiment. 

Gathering in person to write and tell stories weaves a fabric that is stronger than just writing alone. The sheer magic that happens in these circles opens, cleanses and nourishes the spirit, working to transmute pain into peace.

Writing invigorates and restores us back to a place of belonging that we all innately crave. And most importantly it’s FUN. 

Cabilla Cornwall, Cardinham, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, PL30 4DW

Car 

If driving by car there is ample parking for you there. 

Train

You can reach Cabilla by train, the nearest station is Bodmin Parkway, where you can arrange for a taxi to bring you here. (20mins)

Nearest airports 

Cornwall Airport Newquay (30mins), Exeter International (1hr 15mins), Bristol International (2hr 20mins), Bournemouth International (3hr), Gatwick and Heathrow International London ( 4hrs) 

This retreat begins on Wednesday 21st June and our first class is 5pm that evening. You can check in from 3pm. 

The Retreat completes after brunch at 11am on Sunday 25th June and you will need to vacate the room by 9am. 

- Comfortable loose clothing 

- Leggings / pants and a top for yoga 

-Shawl, wrap or scarf

- -Indoor shoes or slippers for the Koyt

- Flat shoes or boots for walking

- Swimsuit for wild swimming or sunbathing 

- Sandels

- Sunscreen 

-A good book 

- Sunglasses

- Water bottle

- Medications 

- Pen and journal 

- Sleep aids ( ear plugs, eye mask) 

- Toiletries 

- Torch 

Positive energy and an open mind :) 

Please contact nadiaessa@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

Payment 

50% of the deposit is required upon booking the retreat. The remaining 50% is due two months prior to the retreat by 26th April. If booking after the 3rd April 100% of the price is due. 

Insurance 

We strongly recommend all guests take out the necessary travel insurance at the time of making their booking which will cover them in the event of needing to cancel due to illness and any other personal reasons. 

Cancellation by you 

Before purchasing this retreat, it is your responsibility to thoroughly read and understand our cancellation policy.

Any notice of cancellation must be provided in writing.

Please refer to the following for a breakdown of applicable cancellation fees:

There is no cooling-off period when purchasing or booking any of our Retreats.

Should you need to cancel a credit will be provided as per our cancellation fees below, which can be used for another retreat within one year of your original retreat date. 

 Fees are determined by the following schedule:

• If you cancel more than 90 days before your retreat start date, 100% of your payment may be applied to another writing retreat by Victoria within one year of your original retreat start date.
• If you cancel 60 - 89 days before your retreat start date, 50% of your payment may be applied to another writing retreat by Victoria within one year of your original retreat start date.
• If you cancel 30 - 59 days before your retreat start date, 30% of your payment may be applied to another writing retreat by Victoria within one year of your original retreat start date.
• If you cancel 29 days or less before your retreat start date, you will forfeit your full payment.

Exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason. We do not offer a credit for arriving late or leaving early.

Due to our need to commit to accommodation and other arrangements in advance, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason which is why we stress the importance of obtaining travel insurance. 

Cancellation beyond our control 

Should we have to cancel due to reasons beyond our control or through force majeure, a credit will be offered for you to attend the reschedule retreat dates or another retreat within a determined timeframe (usually one year from your original retreat date).

Single Koyt: $3,300 

We have two available koyts that can be shared with a friend and will cost $2,800 per person. 

If you would like to choose this option and have a friend that you would like to share with, please email nadiaretreat@hotmail.com for payment link and more information. 

Victoria Erikson 

Victoria Erickson is an author, poet, and founder of world-renowned creative writing workshops and immersions. The scope of Victoria's writing work runs wide from energy healing using the tool of written language to international poetry retreats to hundreds of online creative workshops teaching thousands of students how to find their “genius” in writing and flow state. As a teacher, Victoria guides students to find their deepest truth, the story in everything, easeful flow state to unblock our innate creativity and deep presence in each moment. She believes that writing should come from a place of play even when working through the depths of the human experience. Victoria lives in Austin, Texas inside of the greenbelt, with her two dogs.

Nadia Essa 

Nadia is collaborating with Victoria to run this special retreat.  She is passionate about bringing like mind beings together, helping to create magical spaces that enhance the importance of connection, growth and healing. She has decades of experience running large scale global events and is a seasoned retreataholic! The combination of her event management skills, passion and love of retreats provide a powerful platform for guests to have meaningful and memorable experiences. Nadia lives in London and was born and raised in Australia. 

Please contact Nadia if you have any questions about this retreat 

nadiaessa@hotmail.com