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- A Sustainable Sisterhood
A closer look at the real meaning of sustainability this Fashion Revolution Week Written by Lottie Lewis The Salt Sisterhood is a community deeply rooted in nature. Our essence is found in the gently flowing tides, in the rolling waves and the forests and fields that surround our coastlines. The retreats we host are focused on connecting women with the outside world, allowing them to find peace, happiness and themselves. For this reason, we are dedicated to being as eco-conscious and sustainable as possible. Our new swimwear line meets these morals and beliefs. For she who is stirred by the sea, each piece is made with careful consideration for the environment and for people. When thinking about slow fashion, most of us simply think of the materials a product is made from. Surely as long as the fabric is organic or recycled then a piece is sustainable? This isn’t quite the case... Sustainability within fashion reflects not only the environmental impact of a brand, but the social impact on people and the supply chain when creating a garment. The Fashion Revolution is an initiative launched to bring awareness to wages and working conditions. Fashion Revolution Week unites the world’s largest fashion activism movement, educating and inspiring everyone to know the real value of what they buy and wear. The theme for Fashion Revolution Week this year is MONEY FASHION POWER. The campaign is calling for new laws that require businesses to conduct due diligence on living wages, transforming the lives of the people that make our clothes and redistributing money and power throughout the global fashion industry. Many big brands rely upon exploiting both natural resources and labour. Prices can be kept low by underpaying workers, and unregulated working conditions make for unsafe, unsustainable factories. Fuelled by overconsumption and throwaway fashion, our clothes have lost their real value. However, the rise of slow fashion is turning the tide on this. The Fashion Revolution calls for safe, fair and dignified working conditions for everyone in the supply chain, an end to waste, an industry that works to conserve precious resources and regenerate ecosystems, and much more. Click here to read all about it. The swimwear of our Salt Collection is created to last. The fabric is made from regenerated nylon in Italy, sourced from ghost fishing nets and other plastic waste destined for landfill. It’s buttery soft, flattering and durable, plus it cleans up our oceans and tackles plastic pollution. Not-for-profit organisation Earth.Org found that up to 1 million tons of ghost fishing nets enter our oceans every year, a shocking statistic that leaves us feeling incredibly concerned for the health and wellbeing of marine-life and the climate. Not only does the ocean provide us with solace, but it’s an integral component in the survival of our planet, making it our duty to protect it. By working with fabrics that are created from recycled marine plastics and pollution, we are making small steps towards saving our seas. Designed and tested in Cornwall and made in London, we keep our air-miles to a minimum and carbon footprint low. We chose to manufacture in Britain as we wanted to guarantee, and see for ourselves, that the garment-makers had exceptional working conditions and fair wages. Each piece is handmade by talented sewing machinists in London, in a factory that prioritises low carbon emissions and working conditions of the highest standard. By sourcing our fabrics from regenerative processes and working with ethical makers, we are opposing the throwaway, fast fashion industry and taking responsibility at every step of the supply chain, from conception to finished product. At The Salt Sisterhood we know that sustainability is a partnership between planet and people, and there is no sustainable future in fashion without considering the workforce as well as the production and materials. To support slow fashion is to carefully consider the clothes we buy and knowing the value of what we wear. We need to choose ethical brands and companies and take care of our clothes. The most "eco" items are the highest quality ones that last the long-haul, being fixed and patched, darned and loved for years on end. We envisage your Salt Swimwear pieces accompanying you on many a dip and surviving the test of time.
- Sisters of Swimming
Words by Lottie Lewis | Images by Megan Hemsworth I don’t really remember the first time I went for a cold water dip. I’ve grown up in the sea, snorkelling and surfing and splashing in the waves, but it was only as I got older that I began swimming with intention. Packing my bag and setting off for the coast with the goal of pure immersion. Calling the girls and organising a sea swim. Planning my mornings and evenings around the tide and sun position. Slowly and without realising it, swimming has become as commonplace in my day as my morning tea. Aside from the pastime and the pleasure, cold water swimming has started conversations, opened doors and introduced me to other like-minded water women. It’s encouraged me to talk about my mental health and discover that we are all in this (ocean) together. Over the past few years I’ve swam alone and with my sisters and my best friends and new friends and old friends. I feel so grateful to be a part of a wonderful sea sisterhood. Through our ever-changing emotions and situations, trials and tribulations, the ocean has stayed steadfast, welcoming us back every time. One. Sometimes it’s important to be alone. To settle into the rhythm of our thoughts. To know that we can do things by ourselves. The calm that I feel when I swim solo is unmatched by any other activity. Attuned to the sound of my dogs paws crunching in the frost, winter boots thudding against the footpath, the westerly wind in the trees overhead, my nose sniffing and the rustle of my woollen roll neck in my hair, I make my way to the water. Thoughts fly around inside my head as I pull my hat lower, my hair escaping. I take a deep breath, before pulling off my socks and wading silently into the sheltered harbour. Hidden from view and watched over only by empty fisherman’s cottages, I slide into the inky depths, my breath mingling with the steam rising from the sunrise surface. All feelings of anxiety and reproach, stress and sadness dissipate. I sink into a place of solitude, held by the gentle swell of the tide, the ocean reminding me that we are never really alone when in nature. Two. My sister and I cycle in the sunshine to the coast. Singing, we weave across the empty roads of the first lockdown, absolutely aware of how incredibly lucky we are to have the sea as an escape from the monotony of isolation. Our backpacks are stuffed with swimsuits and towels, bottles of water and chocolate bars. We feel giddy with freedom. We free wheel down the final hill and bump our bikes across the golden sand. Mother Ivey’s beckons us with her turquoise tenacity, enticing us into deserted crystal ocean. Shrieking as we run towards the shoreline and diving below the surface before our toes have hardly touched the water, we remember what liberty tastes like. No rules or curfews, boundaries or behaviour, it’s as if we had forgotten how sweet the salty sea can be. Cold water swims during dry lockdown days were our salvation. Three. Through refreshing dips over the scorching summer, hot rocks dotted with naked bodies, burning our bums and rolling in the white sand, we reawakened our inner wild women. We stoked a smouldering fire within the sisterhood of swimming. My best friends and I decided to escape the crowds and venture west. Taking our tents and dogs, bikinis and boards, we headed to the beaches that lay down winding roads and steep descents, where the water sparkled and the crowds were sparse. Years of carpark changing has made us feel entirely comfortable together. We immediately strip off to nothing, bare bottoms suspended in the air before diving head first into clear waters. We lounged by the coast for days, no phone signal or commitments drawing us home. We’d rinse the salt from our freckled skin in the river, before retiring to our tents under a full moon, only to spend the next day exactly how we’d spent the last; drinking tea, swimming in the sea, exploring the footpaths with the dogs and watching the sunset with mugs of wine in hand, sharing secrets and stories, wishing the summer would never end. Mid-week dreams. Eight. Winter is easier with a tribe of sea-loving kin. I feel immensely lucky to have girlfriends who love braving the waves, diving into cold water and encouraging each other to take the plunge. The idea of the unofficial ‘after work winter swim club’ came easily; I wanted to connect all the water-women I knew. My sisters and friends, cousins and acquaintances. I organised the first meet on my Stories, simply stating the idea (cold water dipping with likeminded others), place (my favourite secret spot) and the time (the half an hour of light between finishing work and sunset). When I arrived at our meeting place there was a group of girls huddled together. A sea of faces of my favourite people, bobble hats bouncing in the wind, bags stuffed with towels and swimsuits, an assortment of knitted jumpers and tracksuit bottoms. Women from all professions and walks of life, upbringings and situations, united by a love of cold water. The moon was rising and the light fading as we waded into the sheltered waters of my favourite swim spot. Shrieks and laughter rang through the depths of December. Each of us swimming for different reasons, but emerging from the ocean with the same range of emotions; euphoria, pride, peace. The ‘after work winter swim club’ reiterated that together we are stronger. Together we can weather the storms. One. And then I was alone again. Packing my swimsuit and pouring myself a steaming flask of lemon and ginger tea. Coaxing my dog out of bed as the sun rose over the eastern horizon. Heading down to the shoreline as the first rays of the day spilled across the still surface, my breath mingling with the mist rising from the ocean. The never-silence of nature reminds me I am not alone, really. The sea birds wheel overhead and my dog takes up her sentry at the water’s edge. I sink slowly into the dark depths of late winter, and notice there’s a hint of spring in the morning air. Today I feel peaceful and the ocean mirrors my emotions right back at me. Words: Lottie Lewis Images: Megan Hemsworth With thanks to Atlantic Blankets for the cosy companions.
- The Surf Sisterhood Cornwall Retreat - Dive in
A blog written by our Surf Sisterhood 2019 retreat guest Theres Heinrich One week, seven days returning to (or rather starting) a yoga routine. Cornwall, southwest England, is no typical place for yoga or surfing as you might imagine other places such as Bali or Sri Lanka. But, for me it was really the perfect combination. I could not wait to get on the plane at the beginning of my trip, the journey really came at the right time. Digital detox and discovery of your own doshas included! However, more on this later - but one thing was said at the very beginning: It was so fantastically beautiful! I have not laughed and learned so much in a long time. From the group dynamics, to the conversations - it was just as good (or even better) as I had imagined it to be. Cornwall Cornwall is calm, harmonious, green and wet. In addition to the single airport runway, there is only space for 84 people at Newquay Airport. The weather changes every hour between rain, sun, fog and storm. But I like it and enjoy it very much. The Week and Daily Run Each day started with a morning yoga session in one of the most beautiful yoga studios imaginable. Looking out over the small boats, the first rays of sunlight of the day shone through the glass vaults of the studio, the wooden floor warm under our yoga mats and feet, we watched the dew and fog play millimeters above the water surface. Then home, for breakfast together. Every morning there was another hot dish, which we enjoyed in the kitchen overlooking the harbour and shared our goals for the day. Pear porridge, chia pudding with chocolate or grilled mushroom bread as a refreshment for the day prepared by the always smiling Kat. Then packing our stuff and start looking for the perfect swell. Change in the van (a mobile changing room!), warm up on the beach, grab the surf board and get into the cool water. After surfing we always had our strength returned with a cup of hot chai tea, banana bread and delicious energy balls by the beach. In the late afternoon, when we are back at the tranquil Salt House, where we lived together for the week, we have some free time for ourselves. Reading, sharing the experiences of the day, sharing tips and life philosophies. In the evening we went either to the town to eat together in one of the many sweet little restaurants of Falmouth or cook together in the kitchen at home. Every day was different: Depending on the weather conditions, the swell and thus the perfect surfing conditions changed every hour. This means that the days are spontaneous and flexible. Depending on the location, a yoga session is held either in the morning or in the evening. Twice we did yoga in the morning and then we went out to the beach. Due to very good surfing conditions on two more days, that changed and the yoga and meditation classes were moved to the evening. We were able to use the right wind in the morning and take full advantage of the surf! On these days we had lunch at the van. After a break in the warm sun, we went in for a second time into the clean waves. In the afternoon, we made small trips to more beautiful places, to Kynance Cove, to the workshop of OPEN Surf and to local brands like Atlantic Blankets. Yoga and Meditation How was the yoga? Can beginners keep up? Yes, definitely! The nice thing about this retreat is that you do yoga in a smaller group and spend several days together. Thus, the yoga teacher can better understand and meet the individual needs of each participant. It has become clear that the well-being of each person is very important to Lauren. Basically you can divide the yoga and meditation sessions during the retreat like this: Vinyasa Yoga (mostly in the mornings as an eneregising flow to focus and to start the day) Breathwork as a support during the exercises and meditation Yin Yoga (in the evening, as relaxation/opening of the muscles and reflections on the day) Surfing Patrick was a great surf teacher. Full of patience, motivation and fun, he has approached every wave with us. Warming up at the beach, body surfing through the waves, Patrick has shared every little detail with us and even pushed us with confidence into the intermediate green waves on the last day. The surf sessions are something for every level. Lauren surfs the bigger waves further out with the more accomplished surfers while Patrick strives for the perfection of the still practicing beginner surfers. And so we had plenty of time for us, as well as always a private professional by our side, who surfed side by side with us in the white water waves to constantly give new tips and tricks for improving. Popping up, foot positioning for a better and easier turn, how to immerse yourself in a wave that is too big to avoid being swirled around by the force. The salty taste, the sound of the sea, the glitter of the breaking waves I still remembered all these details in the evening when I went to sleep. For hours we sat on our boards, enjoying the Cornish landscapes or a new wave towards the beach, facing the green cliffs - rushing with euphoria and freedom. And yes, on the last day we finally all sat together, out there in the green water, trying out the bigger waves. The sisterhood all together + Patrick. The feeling as I take my first green wave, was indescribable. Strength, energy, self-confidence! Amazing. I came back up from the waves breaking over me, leaning on my board smiling, ready to paddle back out to the others as they cheer me and shine at least as well as I do, pure pride. "And how does it feel?" Soft, gentle - happy. Why I Loved the Retreat So Much Lauren and Patrick really gave all their love to this retreat, the group had a great dynamic and I felt really good. We got along so well that we formed a little sisterhood "in our little bubble," as we called it. I was able to fully let go during the yoga sessions and was simply relaxed at the end of the week. The combination of the vibe of Cornwall combined with the family-like principles of the small retreat made one grow, relax and open up. Lauren has come up with sweet little things that have harmonized the retreat: The Salt Sisterhood Goody Bag, which greeted us on our comfy beds on arrival, was filled up with sustainable and useful products, especially during the retreat (Surfer sunscreen from SeventyOne Percent, A Salt Sisterhood camping mug for our chai teas, and my chakra band from Pineapple Island, which still recreates my daily mantra) and each of the yoga classes was completed with a blissful Savasana (the extended lying incl. Small massage of the forehead and temporal region with the fingertips with some delicious smelling oils). During the retreat, Lauren and Patrick are fully responsive to the needs of the participants, so we put the world to rights during the car rides, started a race with the other car or simply shared the silence and enjoyed the passing green scenery. All in all a very harmonious and loving retreat, which I would like to experience again. Thanks to all participants and The Salt Sisterhood for this great experience! Thanks to Theres for writing this lovely review of our Surf Sisterhood week, and also a BIG THANKS to these brands who supported our retreat and made the experience extra special by gifting us these treats for our Salt Sisterhood goody bags: SeventyOne Per Cent Thought & Built by surfers this amazing sunblock kept our retreat guests well protected from the sun while they were in the water. This stuff really stays on good and the best part - it's made from all natural ingredients! Check them out: www.seventyone-percent.com Pineapple Island We were treated by Pineapple Island to some delicate handmade chakra themed bracelets www.pineapple-island.com West Coast Surf Wax Our boards were kept nice and sticky with wax from this UK based wax company, not only that but they also very kindly kept our hair smelling delicious with some of their new eco friendly shampoo bars! www.westcoastsurfwax.co.uk Do you want to join us in 2020 for our Surf Sisterhood retreats? Find out more here This was September 2019... SEE ALL OUR 2020 DATES HERE
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- Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreats Portugal | The Salt Sisterhood
Join The Salt Sisterhood for a unique women's yoga retreat in Portugal. Enjoy the many health benefits of salt water immersion and wild swimming at beautiful emerald coves and beaches jakesmallwood_thesaltsisterhood_213 jakesmallwood_thesaltsisterhood_244 jakesmallwood_thesaltsisterhoodportugal_118 jakesmallwood_thesaltsisterhood_213 1/14 SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST PORTUGAL Yoga&Wild Swimming Retreat May 13-18, 2026 - Sold Out - Join the Waitlist Oct 15-20, 2026 - Sold Out - Join the Waitlist Rooms & Retreat Investment Prices below are per person exclusive of flights and transfers. Bookings are on a first come first served basis and are subject to our Booking Terms & Conditions . A deposit of £350 is required to secure your booking. SHARED ROOM - £1,900 - Our Portuguese Villa nestled in the hills of the Algarve features 4 spacious shared bedrooms, each opening up onto their own small terrace. Our rooms are decorated tastefully in a minimalist style providing a calm and peaceful ambiance. White washed walls and mineral concrete floors provide a cooling escape from the warmth of the Algarvian sun, all of which are softened by luxuriously comfortable beds and cosy places to lounge in the shade. There are 4 spacious and bright shared bathrooms in our casa, finished with spa-like interiors which will transport you to tranquility the moment you step foot inside. The Shared Room is perfect for guests traveling to the retreat either solo or together with a friend. - MAY 13-18 - SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST OCT 15-20 - OLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST THIS ROOM TYPE IS SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST ---------- PRIVATE QUEEN ROOM (single occupancy only) - £2,200 - A luxurious room for one with a sumptuous Queen sized bed. Our private Queen room faces a garden view and has direct access onto a small private terrace. We have just two of these private rooms available and the bathroom is shared with one other guest. - MAY 13-18 - SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST OCT 15-20 - SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST (scroll down for more available room choices) THIS ROOM TYPE IS SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST We have brought The Salt Sisterhood Yoga & Wild Swimming retreat to the azure waters of the Algarve! Come with us to Portugal's southernmost coastline and discover glittering emerald coves, mermaid pools, stunning natural rock formations and water temperature so perfect it'll wash all your cares away! The Algarve enjoys sunshine for much of the year, with Spring being of the most beautiful of all months to visit due to the emerging warmth of the sun and the crisp refreshing temperatures of the sea. You will stay in our intimate villa nestled in the heart of the Algarve just a short 10 minute drive away from some of Portugal's most beautiful beaches, eat delicious and freshly prepared meals made by our chef using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, enjoy blissful yoga and meditation and of course daily trips to the sea where you are free to enjoy the water (and sun!) in whichever way you choose to - It's your retreat... Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat, Portugal YOGA We will practice yoga together each day. Your teacher and host will guide you through these practices with a compassionate approach, always encouraging you to rest when you need to and look after your body - be kind to yourself! Whether you are fairly new to yoga or have been practicing for years, your teacher will be there to guide you through the alignment of the postures and hold space for your practice. This is your retreat, so if at any point you feel you would rather rest or take part in another activity at the villa then you are free to enjoy your time however you wish to. SWIM TRIPS Each day of our retreat we will discover a new and stunning swimming spot in the local area. Transport will be provided and our swim guide and qualified lifeguard will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and to make your swims both safe and fun - you can meet our team here . We will provide you with beach towels and there are facilities at our casa for washing and drying your towels which you are welcome to use. Our retreat was inspired by a book called Blue Mind by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols - written about the remarkable effects of water on our health and well being. Even just being near to the water has an almost immediate and profound effect on us. FOOD Our in-villa retreat chef will prepare 3 healthy and delicious vegetarian meals per day using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. On your day of arrival there will be dinner and on your departure day there will be breakfast for our final meal all together. We cater to your individual dietary requirements - just let us know. LOCATION Our retreat villa is a beautiful and intimate home located near the southernmost coast of Portugal in the Algarve, within easy reach of Faro Airport and just 10 minutes from some of the country's most stunning stretches of coastline. You will feel an immediate sense of calm as soon as you arrive at our tranquil casa, surrounded by beautiful views and typical Portuguese sights such as fresh lemons hanging from the trees and softly swaying giant palms. Soak up the sun or float in our swimming pool during your free time, or take a walk around the luscious gardens surrounding our villa. WHAT'S INCLUDED? - 5 nights accommodation at our tranquil villa - Delicious and nourishing seasonal vegetarian meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our own retreat chef. If you require vegan options or have any other dietary requirements or allergies we will be happy to accommodate you - just let us know when booking. - Daily yoga & meditation with your teacher who will guide you safely through your practice. We will enjoy both flowing energetic yoga as well as more restorative stillness practices and meditation during our classes. All classes are optional and we encourage you to retreat the way you want to. In order to enjoy the retreat to the fullest we do recommend that you already have a basic yoga practice before you attend. If you are unsure about what level of fitness you might need in order to make the most out of the activities on offer at this retreat please read our FAQ page . - Daily trips to discover stunning swim coves and golden sands in the local area where you can choose to swim or just sit and soak in the beautiful sunshine. There are many parts of the Algarve where swims are tide and conditions dependent, we take care of all of this planning for you so all you need to worry about is which swimsuit to wear! Please be aware that the Algarve is a popular holiday destination and so we cannot guarantee any totally empty beaches. GETTING THERE The nearest airport to our retreat house is Faro Airport. Several airlines fly direct from UK airports to Faro, including EasyJet and Ryanair. The house is approximatly 1 hour's drive from Faro Airport. You can travel to the retreat house by Taxi, or by hire car. We also offer a free retreat shuttle service from Faro Airport to the villa at a fixed time on arrivals day. There are also buses and trains running from the airport. If you need any assistance arranging your travel to the retreat we will be happy to help advise you. Our Retreat Villa Nestled in the heart of the sun drenched Algarve, our private villa is a stunning luxury home characterised by white walls, moorish-inspired decor and a beautifully relaxed minimalist style. This calm space will make you feel immediately at home, with its peaceful ambience, lush tropical gardens and turquoise swimming pool. "I had an amazing time at the Salt Sisterhood retreat in Portugal! The accommodation was really high end, just beautiful. The food was incredible and plentiful, and my food allergy was dealt with really professionally, I felt very confident that I was taken care of. The yoga was wonderful, I really enjoyed the classes. And finally I was so appreciative of the two life guards during the swimming sessions. I'm not a strong swimmer, but enjoyed the swims very much. The coastline and beaches we went to swim were carefully chosen, stunning and the schedule of activity vs rest was perfect. Thank you!" Ruth Nicholas, Portugal Retreat Guest SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST
- Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreats in Cornwall for Women | The Salt Sisterhood
Join The Salt Sisterhood for a unique women's yoga and wild swimming retreat in Cornwall. Enjoy the many health benefits of salt water immersion and wild swimming at beautiful hidden coves and beaches 1/15 SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST CORNWALL Yoga&Wild Swimming Retreat To be the first to hear about our upcoming new retreat dates as they become available - Sign Up Here May 30th-June 4th, 2026 - Sold Out - Join Waitlist June 13-18, 2026 - Sold Out - Join Waitlist September 12-17, 2026 - Sold Out - Join Waitlist September 26th-Oct 1st, 2026 - Sold Out - Join Waitlist Prices below are per person exclusive of flights and transfers. Bookings are on a first come first served basis and are subject to our Booking Terms & Conditions . Rooms & Retreat Investment Prices below are per person exclusive of flights and transfers. Bookings are on a first come first served basis and are subject to our Booking Terms & Conditions . A deposit of £350 is required to secure your booking. PRIVATE KING R OOM (Single Occupancy Only) - £1,800 - A luxurious room for one guest with a large cosy King Sized bed, clothes hanging space, dressing table, drawers and a comfy reading chair. The perfect room for a guest wanting a little more privacy and space to themselves on retreat. The Private King Room has a shared bathroom. - MAY 30 - JUN 4 - SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST JUN 13-18 - SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST SEP 12-17 - SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST SEP 26 - OCT 1 - SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST (scroll down to see more available room choices) THIS ROOM TYPE IS SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST ---------- SHARED ROOM - £1,450 - (per person) Shared with up to 4 other guests in a quaint and cosy space, each guest enjoys their own alcove area and a comfy single bed, side table and reading light. A light and airy space with your own cosy little corner. Great for our guests travelin g solo to the retreat or together with a friend. - MAY 30 - JUN 4 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST JUN 13-18 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST SEP 12-17 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST SEP 26 - OCT 1 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST THIS ROOM TYPE IS SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST ---------- PRIVATE KING R OOM WITH EN SUITE (Single Occupancy Only) - £1,950 - A luxurious room for one guest with a private en suite bathroom featuring a shower and freestanding roll top bath. Your room faces a view to the woodland and green hills rolling down towards a peek at the blue sea between the ancient oak trees in our very own woodland. You'll sleep on a spacious and cosy King Sized bed and enjoy a comfy reading chair. There is plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. This is the perfect room for a guest wanting total privacy and space on retreat. Please note that we only have one of these rooms available, so please be quick if you'd like to make it yours.. - MAY 30 - JUN 4 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST JUN 13-18 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST SEP 12-17 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST SEP 26 - OCT 1 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST (scroll down to see more available room choices) THIS ROOM TYPE IS SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST ---------- SHA RED TWIN ROOM - £1,600 - (per person) A beautiful room for two guests sharing together with 2 Twin Beds, clothes hanging space, dressing table, drawers and a comfy reading chair. The perfect room for two guests to share who are travelling together. We just have one of these rooms available so be quick if you prefer to share with your friend! The Shared Twin room is with a shared bathroom. - MAY 30 - JUN 4 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST JUN 13-18 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST SEP 12-17 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST SEP 26 - OCT 1 - SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST THIS ROOM TYPE IS SOLD OUT - JOIN WAITLIST Retreat Highlights Explore and experience a range of different Yoga styles in our twice daily Yoga classes including: Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga with all mats, props and equipment provided. Your teacher will cater to all levels, beginners are welcome and all classes are optional A private beach and secluded bay from which to enjoy magically peaceful swims from your retreat house, uniquely located on its own peninsula and surrounded by nature - truly in our own "bubble" Fifty acres of private ancient oak woodland with waterside coastal paths and running trails to explore and fully immerse yourself in nature on our own Estate Meet like-minded new friends in a space designed and held specifically for women Experience a range of different types of guided wild swims from calm estuary floats to exhilerating rock jumps and open sea swims, we encourage you to swim the way you want to - it's your retreat! All levels of swimmers are welcome under the guidance of our qualified lifeguard A mouthwatering menu of freshly prepared seasonal foods designed by our in-house chef to support cold water swimming and feed your soul! Where it all started, we hold our Cornwall retreat very dear to our hearts - with this retreat being the very first Yoga & Wild Swimming retreat of its kind back in 2018. Being in or near the ocean has immense health benefits, this is your time to allow your eyes to stretch to the blue horizon and your lungs to fill with the fresh salty sea air! Enjoy these benefits at our Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat in Cornwall, combined with daily soul nourishing mindfulness practices. This unique Yoga Retreat in Cornwall takes place in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of the famed south coast. You will stay in our exclusive country retreat estate, eat daily delicious fresh and healthy meals prepared by our own talented chef, enjoy yoga and meditation classes and of course daily trips to the ocean where you are free to enjoy the water in whichever way that you want to - Sit by the water's edge and take in the view or if you're feeling really brave - swim, plunge or just float! It's your retreat... Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat, Cornwall YOGA We will practice yoga and meditation sessions each day. In the mornings we will wake up and invigorate with an energising vinyasa flow class with options available for all levels of practitioner. Evenings will include a combination of free time to relax and winding down with stillness practices such as Yin and Restorative Yoga. Your teacher will guide you through these practices with a compassionate approach, always encouraging you to rest when you need to and look after your body - be kind to yourself! Whether you are fairly new to Yoga or have been practicing for years, our teacher will guide you through the alignment of the postures and hold space for your practice. This is your retreat, so if at any point you feel you would rather rest or take part in another activity then you are free to enjoy your time with us however you wish to. SWIM TRIPS Each day of our retreat we will discover a new and stunning swim spot in the area. Transport will be provided and both our local qualified lifeguard and Swim Hosts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and to make your swims both safe and fun if you decide to be brave and get into the water - you can learn more about our Team here . We will provide you with beach towels and there are facilities at the retreat house for washing and drying your towels which you are free to use. This retreat was inspired by a book called 'Blue Mind' by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols - written about the remarkable effects of water on our health and well being. Even just being near to the water has an almost immediate and profound effect on us - we recommend this book highly, it is a good and interesting read for your blue minded retreat! We keep a copy here in our Retreat Library so you are welcome to have a thumb through with a cup of tea when you are here. FOOD Our in-house retreat chef will prepare 3 healthy and delicious meals per day as well as more surprise treats. On your day of arrival there will be dinner and on your departure day there will be breakfast for our final meal all together. We cater to your individual dietary requirements - just let us know. WHAT'S INCLUDED? - 5 nights accommodation at our stunning country home located on its own peninsula with a private beach and serene woodland walks all around. - Daily Yoga and Meditation sessions, all of which are optional. Our teachers will guide you safely through these practices no matter your level. We will enjoy both flowing and energetic yoga as well as restorative stillness practices and meditation during our classes . We do recommend that you already have a basic Yoga practice in order to fully enjoy the classes on offer, but if you prefer to just enjoy all the other parts of the retreat on offer you are most welcome to attend. If you are unsure about what level of fitness is required for you to enjoy your retreat to the fullest please read our FAQ page . - Delicious and nourishing healthy meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepared by our own retreat chef using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Our food will be vegetarian but if you require vegan options or have any other dietary requirements or allergies we will be happy to accommodate you. Our chef cooks in an open kitchen space, so you are welcome to chat to them about recipes and baking at any point during your stay! - Guided walks to discover new and beautiful swim spots in the local area where you can choose to swim or just sit and soak in the beautiful Cornish scenery. - More special surprises that we can't tell you here! LOCATION Our retreat house is a uniquely beautiful property located on its own peninsula surrounded by the seas of Cornwall on the south coast. You will feel immediately at home in this cosy and welcoming space. We are lucky to have access to our own private beach where we can take swims or just simply sit and relax. The water access at our private beach is easy and this spot is uniquely sheltered from all weathers - meaning that if the conditions are a little wild at any point this won't stop us from being able to get in the sea in our own sheltered corner of this area. The property is surrounded by a historic oak woodland where you can explore the coastal paths and get lost in leafy nature. We are lucky to have a very unique position from which to explore different swim locations which will be chosen based on the forecast and sea conditions - giving you the best chance to enjoy some truly wonderful swims. There are many parts of Cornwall where swims are tide and conditions dependent, we take care of all of this planning so all you need to worry about is which swimsuit to wear! Our Retreat House Affectionately referred to as 'The Bubble' by our previous guests, this retreat home has it all - sea views, a private beach uniquely sheltered from all conditions, woodland walks, cosy spaces to curl up in. All of this can be yours to enjoy for 5 days of total bliss... "I had the most wonderful experience with you in Cornwall. I had high expectations but these were surpassed over & above. Everything was perfect the swims the food the yoga the sound baths the house & the incredible people that made all this gel together. I felt like I had revisited childhood completely nurtured & looked after all my needs being fulfilled, Simply wonderful. I came home smiling like a Cheshire cat feeling my soul restored a sense of complete peace calm & total wellbeing. Thank you all so much." Sara, Cornwall Retreat Guest "This was a very special retreat. I was just expecting some days off work in a nice location, but it turned out to be a retreat in the most literal meaning! From the minute we stepped into the beautiful spacious house, where the air was smelling very promising of melted chocolate (vegan brownies in the making by the lovely chefs) it felt like we were stepping out of the real world. Lauren truly created the perfect getaway. Early morning swims in the sea, little mindfulness practices here and there, amazing food all day long, yoga in all its forms from moving and sweating to restorative and meditation, amazing food and of course the sea!! We explored many different places and picturesque scenes all captured by talented photographer Lizzie, who took pictures in and out of the water. I am really thankful for this experience and can’t wait to be back!" Sabine, 3 Time Retreat Guest SOLD OUT - JOIN THE WAITLIST
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Privacy Policy This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and The Salt Sisterhood LTD, the owner and provider of this Website. The Salt Sisterhood LTD takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. This privacy policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: www. thesaltsisterhood.com/retreatbookingtermsandconditions. Please read this privacy policy carefully. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used: DATA collectively all information that you submit to The Salt Sisterhood LTD via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws; COOKIES a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. 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For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, The Salt Sisterhood LTD is the "data controller". This means that The Salt Sisterhood LTD determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed. DATA COLLECTED 5. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you: a. name; b. date of birth; c. gender; d. job title; e. profession; f. contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers; g. demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests; h. financial information such as credit / debit card numbers; i. IP address (automatically collected); j. web browser type and version (automatically collected); k. operating system (automatically collected); l. a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy. HOW WE COLLECT DATA 6. We collect Data in the following ways: a. data is given to us by you; and b. data is collected automatically. DATA THAT IS GIVEN TO US BY YOU 7. The Salt Sisterhood LTD will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example: a. when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means; b. when you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services; c. when you complete surveys that we use for research purposes (although you are not obliged to respond to them); d. when you enter a competition or promotion through a social media channel; e. when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise; f. when you elect to receive marketing communications from us; g. when you use our services; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy. DATA THAT IS COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY 8. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example: a. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content. b. we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies". OUR USE OF DATA 9. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons: a. internal record keeping; b. improvement of our products / services; c. transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you; d. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information e. may be used to customise or update the Website; f. in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy. 10. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your rights" below). 11. For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we'll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in: soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under "soft opt-in" consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out. for other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we'll provide. if you are not satisfied with our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed "Your rights" below. 12. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract. 13. We may use your Data to show you The Salt Sisterhood LTD adverts and other content on other websites. If you do not want us to use your data to show you The Salt Sisterhood LTD adverts and other content on other websites, please turn off the relevant cookies (please refer to the section headed "Cookies" below). WHO WE SHARE DATA WITH 14. We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons: any of our group companies or affiliates - to ensure the proper administration of your website and business; our employees, agents and/or professional advisors - to obtain advice from professional advisers; third party service providers who provide services to us which require the processing of personal data - to help third party service providers in receipt of any shared data to perform functions on our behalf to help ensure the website runs smoothly; third party payment providers who process payments made over the Website - to enable third party payment providers to process user payments and refunds; relevant authorities - to facilitate the detection of crime or the collection of taxes or duties; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy. KEEPING DATA SECURE 15. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example: access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you. we store your Data on secure servers. payment details are encrypted using SSL technology (typically you will see a lock icon or green address bar (or both) in your browser when we use this technology. 16. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: info@thesaltsisterhood.com. 17. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses. DATA RETENTION 18. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted. 19. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes. YOUR RIGHTS 20. You have the following rights in relation to your Data: Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is "manifestly unfounded or excessive." Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why. Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete. Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems. Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it. Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data. Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests. 21. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: info@thesaltsisterhood.com. 22. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO's contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/. 23. It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES 24. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them. CHANGE OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL 25. The Salt Sisterhood LTD may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of The Salt Sisterhood LTD. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us. 26. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it. 27. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected. COOKIES 28. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. The Salt Sisterhood LTD uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products and services. The Salt Sisterhood LTD has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times. 29. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law. 30. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling The Salt Sisterhood LTD to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended. 31. This Website may place the following Cookies: Strictly necessary cookies These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services. Analytical/performance cookies They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. Functionality cookies These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). By using the Website, you agree to our placement of functionality cookie. Targeting cookies These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose. 32. You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule. 33. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please see the help menu in your internet browser. You can switch off Cookies at any time, however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently. 34. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings. 35. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings. 36. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer. GENERAL 37. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected. 38. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected. 39. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy. 40. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY 41. The Salt Sisterhood LTD reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations. You may contact The Salt Sisterhood LTD by email at info@thesaltsisterhood.com. ATTRIBUTION 42. This privacy policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en). This privacy policy was created on 06 March 2022.







