Spring Equinox Retreat

Welcome the season of renewal with our Spring Equinox Retreat - a time to awaken your senses, restore balance, and align with nature's vibrant new energy.

Escape to Newhouse Farm Cottages, a serene yoga retreat nestled in 30 acres of private Devon countryside with courtyard gardens, organic fields, and ancient woodland. The beautifully restored Grade Il listed barns blend rustic charm with modern comfort, offering peaceful spaces to rest, restore, and reconnect. With starlit skies, tranquil surroundings, and a welcoming family-run atmosphere, it's the perfect setting for mindfulness, movement, and rejuvenation.

Our retreat offers Three Days of activities & indulgence:

20th-22nd March 2026

Arrive Friday from 2pm; Depart Sunday by 3pm

The Spring Equinox in 2026 falls on Friday, March 20th

That’s quite special timing:

• It marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Day and night are in perfect balance, symbolising renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings.

• Spiritually, it’s a time for cleansing, setting new intentions, and reconnecting with nature’s rhythm.

Over the course of this nourishing weekend, you'll reconnect with yourself through yoga, meditation, and reflective practices, while learning practical tools for winter wellbeing inspired by Ayurveda. You'll leave feeling rested, grounded, and deeply supported—both physically and emotionally—ready to move into the colder months with warmth, clarity, and balance.

What’s Included

• Daily Yoga & Meditation
Ground yourself with mindful movement and guided meditations to centre and calm the nervous system and enhance inner balance.

• Wellness Workshops & Journalling
Explore self-discovery and inner clarity with guided journalling and inspiring workshops tailored to the winter season.

• Introduction to Ayurveda
Learn the basics of this ancient healing system, with tips on staying well through the colder months.

• Self-Abhyanga
Experience the deeply nourishing practice of Ayurvedic self-massage with warm oils, ideal for winter wellness.

• Sound Bath
Drift into deep relaxation as you're immersed in the therapeutic sounds of crystal bowls, gongs and more.

• Nourishing Ayurvedic Meals
Enjoy lovingly prepared, seasonal Ayurvedic meals that comfort and support your digestion during winter.

• Full Body Ayurvedic Massages bookable across the weekend - please enquire when booking.



Space to Simply Be

In addition to our guided sessions, you will have as much downtime as you desire to unwind and enjoy the beautiful facilities at Newhouse Farm Cottages:

• Indoor heated swimming pool and sauna

• Indoor and outdoor relaxation areas with countryside views

• Nordic-style cosy snug for a Hygge evening by the fire with cacao, blankets and warm conversation

What You’ll Gain from the Retreat

This Spring Equinox Retreat offers you the chance to:

• Reconnect with yourself through mindful yoga, meditation, and stillness

• Learn practical tools for seasonal self-care, rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda

• Nourish your body with comforting, balancing Ayurvedic meals

• Restore your nervous system with sound healing, massage, and deep rest

• Explore your inner world through journalling and reflective workshops

• Build resilience, feeling more balanced, grounded, and supported

How You’ll Feel

By the end of the weekend, you’ll feel:

• Rested and replenished – like you’ve taken a deep breath for the first time in ages

• More connected to your body, emotions, and inner wisdom

• Inspired and empowered with tools to maintain your wellbeing

• Held in community, while also having the space to simply be

This is your time to pause, reflect, and come home to yourself.

The Venue: Newhouse Farm Cottages, Tiverton, Devon

Surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful nature, Newhouse Farm Cottages provide a stunning, secluded backdrop for deep rest and restoration. With elegant, warm interiors and everything you need for a comfortable stay, this is the perfect place to reconnect and recharge.

Accommodation

At Newhouse farm Cottages, comfort meets tranquillity. Choose from a range of beautiful accommodations designed to support your rest and renewal:

King Suite – a spacious en suite room with a king-size bed and its own personalised meditation space, ideal for those seeking privacy and peaceful reflection | £700 per person | Early bird £525

King - En Suite – beautifully appointed with calming touches and private bathrooms for a restful, uninterrupted stay | £675 per person | Early bird £500

Double Rooms - En Suite – beautifully appointed with calming touches and private bathrooms for a restful, uninterrupted stay | £650 per person | Early bird £475

Homely Twin Rooms - Shared Bathroom – cosy and welcoming, perfect for friends sharing | £600 per person | Early bird £450

Each room accommodates 2 people. 

Prices are per person based on two people sharing, please contact us for single occupancy price  

Payment plan available, please ask for details.

All rooms feature soft linens, countryside charm, and a restful atmosphere to support deep sleep and relaxation.

Whether you're enjoying quiet moments in your room or connecting with others in shared spaces, by the log burners, your stay will be warm, restful, and deeply restorative.

Nourishment from the Inside Out

Throughout the retreat, you’ll be nourished with delicious, Tri-dosha Ayurvedic catering, thoughtfully prepared to support balance and wellbeing in the winter season.

• All meals, snacks, and herbal teas are included

• Enjoy warming, seasonal dishes that align with Ayurvedic principles

• Meals are designed to balance the doshas and support digestion, energy, and immunity

• Herbal teas and nourishing snacks are available throughout the day for comfort and sustenance

Every bite is an invitation to slow down, listen to your body, and enjoy food as medicine.

About the Hosts

Mark

Mark is a highly experienced yoga teacher and teacher trainer with a passion for creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where people can explore movement, breath, and self-awareness. As founder of Millpond Yoga, he bringssignificant experience in guiding students of all levels through practices that are both grounded and transformative.

Known for his warm, down-to-earth teaching style, Mark blends traditional yoga philosophy with accessible, thoughtful sequencing. He has trained and mentored dozens of new teachers, and continues to deepen his own practice through ongoing study and community engagement.

Whether leading a group class, a retreat session, or a teacher training module, Mark creates a calm, supportive environment that encourages connection—within and with others.

Clare

With over 25 years of experience in the food industry, your host Clare brings a deep understanding of how what we eat, and how we eat it, shapes how we live. A journey through yoga—and a connection with guides and teachers—led her to discover Ayurveda, where her love of food found a natural, holistic home.

Trained in Ayurveda and complementary therapies, Clarefounded Millpond Wellness to share these ancient practices and help others reconnect with their health and wellbeing. In partnership with Mark at Millpond Yoga, she now runs workshops, retreats, and short courses that blend nourishing food, mindful movement, and seasonal self-care.

Throughout this retreat, Clare will mindfully prepare nourishing food, with love.

Expect a retreat that’s thoughtful, grounded, and created with heart—from someone who truly lives what she shares.

Amiee

Aimee is a passionate and experienced yoga teacher, massage therapist, and Reiki Master who brings over a decade of study, practice, and deep connection to the ancient healing arts of India. Her journey began with Ayurvedic massage training under the guidance of Ayurvedic doctors in India—an experience that sparked a lifelong love for the country and its wisdom. Since then, she has returned to India multiple times for further yoga teacher trainings and to deepen her understanding of its spiritual traditions.

Aimee combines her extensive background in Yoga, Ayurvedic Massage, Sports Massage, Myofascial Cupping, and Reiki to offer a truly holistic approach to wellbeing. Her work is grounded in both ancient practices and modern techniques, making her sessions deeply restorative and profoundly effective.

Aimee’s presence brings a calm, nurturing energy to the retreat, helping you reconnect with your body, breath, and inner clarity.

Download the booking form below and return it to millpondyoga@icloud.com