The Wild Artist
A creative re-wilding and nature immersion for you to nurture and re-connect to the original spring of your artist self.
On the Cornish coast, UK
Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March 2025
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listen deeply
immerse in nature
come home to your truth
a weekend of exploration, re-setting and re-juvenation
a creative re-wilding & remembering for the body, mind and soul
The Wild Artist is a weekend retreat for the creative soul who would like to nurture their authentic creative self.
Over the course of this intimate weekend on the beautiful Cornish coast, you’ll be held in a space of deep listening, reconnection, and creative exploration. Through practices like breathwork, sound healing, movement, and guided creative sessions, you’ll find an invitation to your authentic creative self—the Wild Artist within.
What awaits you:
~ A nurturing space to rewild your creativity and reconnect to the natural spring of your art.
~ Gentle movement, meditation, and breathwork to reset your nervous system and invite ease.
~ Transformational creative sessions designed to inspire, heal, and empower your creative spirit.
~ Heart-opening ceremonial cacao, sound baths, and moments of connection by the sea.
~ Plant-based meals lovingly prepared to fuel your body and creativity.
~ The breathtaking environment of Polhawn Fort, a secluded haven nestled in Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Wild Artist is an invitation to pause, immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, and remember the essence of who you are.
Come home to your truth, your heart, and your art.
This is an intimate retreat and spaces are limited.
The Retreat
you.
This retreat is for you if:
You long to reconnect with your intuition and inner truth.
You want to nurture and empower your creative self.
You sometimes feel overwhelm and long to slow down and breathe.
You want to immerse yourself in nature and explore your creative depth in a supportive, nurturing environment.
You are looking to transform your creativity.
You want to meet other like-minded creative beings.
provisional schedule.
~ Friday 14th March ~
Arriving & Welcoming from 4pm ~ Dinner ~ Sound-Bath before Sleep
~ Saturday 15th March ~
Wild Swimming / Morning Movement ~ Breakfast ~ Creative Session ~ Lunch ~ Rest/Free time ~ Breathwork and Cacao ~ Dinner ~ Full Moon fire on the Beach
~ Sunday 16th March ~
Wild Swimming / Morning Movement ~ Breakfast ~ Creative Session ~ Lunch ~ Closing Circle ~ Departing from 4pm
*All activities are optional, and some are subject to weather - we will move around sessions if needed.
creative sessions.
Rose will be leading nurturing and transformational creative sessions during the retreat to connect you with your inner Wild Artist. These will be guided exploratory group and individual practices to enhance your intuition and aid you to listen to your creative voice.
Rose creates her sessions using modalities and practices including the non-linear movement method, elemental practice, energy work, shamanic journeying, nature merging, presence, self-intimacy and meditation. An embodied and holistic approach to the life of the creative. A self-care toolkit. Communing with the elements of nature around us and within.
Inviting gentle curiosity. These sessions are about an un-doing and re-wilding. A deep listening in the quiet forest of your inner most world. A time out of time.
There may be drumming, laughing, bare feet on grass, dreaming in the sand, silence and seagulls, words on a page, a memory from another life, remembering the beat of your heart.
breathwork.
Shelley will be leading the breathwork session. This particular breathwork technique is a 2-part Healing Pranayama practice, designed to support deep releases and breakthroughs. Through this practice, we can rewire neural pathways and release stored stress from the depths of our nervous system. By circulating fresh Qi (energy) throughout the body, we shift stagnant and blocked energy, promoting healing and renewal.
The breath opens pathways that invite deeper connection and self-reflection. It teaches us how to hold ourselves with compassion and grace, even through challenging moments. This process builds resilience and flexibility within the nervous system, gradually expanding our capacity to stay present. As we continue to release and unwind the stored stress within, we gain greater clarity and a stronger connection to our authentic selves. With time, the grip of past experiences begins to loosen, allowing us to live in greater alignment with our core values.
"I am honored to hold space for this heart-opening, expansive, and healing practice. This breathwork has been one of the most profound experiences of my life, and I am deeply committed to sharing it with others."
cacao.
Rose will be sharing ceremonial cacao before the breathwork session. She has been working and co-creating with ceremonial cacao for six years.
Pure ceremonial Cacao is a very nurturing heart opener which can help you to connect deeper to the body and to life. To support during challenging times and also as an aid to help with stress. It is a gentle plant medicine and Rose has found it enhances creativity and access to this portal.
Rose offers cacao in many ways: in individual ceremony and in groups, sometimes with drumming, sound bowls, breathwork or movement.
sound bath.
Sound Healing works at many levels: physical, mental, spiritual and energetic, to heal us holistically. It induces a very deep state of calm and relaxation, allowing the natural healing powers within ourselves to activate.
Everything in the Universe vibrates at its own individual frequency, including the human body. If part of our body is unwell or we have a ‘dis-ease’, then the whole body feels unbalanced. We can bring ourselves into alignment by using sympathetic vibrations and resonance. Every cell in our body, not just our hearing, enjoys and responds well to sound. Sound travels at great speed in water and we are made up of about seventy per cent water, so the sounds reach and re-align our internal organs.
Teresa will be holding the sound bath during the retreat. She will be playing specialist healing instruments, including Himalayan Bowls, Sounding Bowls, Koshi Chimes and Shamanic Drum and Rattle. These are all vehicles that transmit strong intention via sound.
our location.
Cornwall has long been an inspiration and destination for artists and creatives. Called by the wild landscape and serving as an escape from the cities, this most far west region of the UK, almost an island surrounded by water, has provided a home and refuge for many who seek to re-connect within their Artist within.
"I walked this land with a dreamer's freedom" ~ Daphne du Maurier
Our home for the retreat is the historical hideaway Polhawn Fort which is situated within 5 acres of private land with panoramic sea views of Whitsand Bay in Cornwall, UK, next to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Surrounded by nature and the sea, it's the perfect environment in which to switch off and nurture.
accommodation.
Polhawn Fort is nestled on cliffs in a hidden corner on a beautiful wide bay in Cornwall, UK. It has been in the Wicksteed family for 36 years since it was bought semi-derelict and underwent an extensive renovation to transform it into its current grandeur.
The property is located in 5 acres of natural landscape with sweeping gardens wrapped by the sea, access to a private beach, roof-top all-weather terrace and large communal areas.
The bedrooms all have unique decor, comfy beds and local Cornish amenities.
See more on the Fort here: www.polhawnfort.com
food.
As the fuel for our bodies and a primary source of well-being during the retreat, the food is one of the most important elements. So we are delighted to have Charlotte Roy cooking us up the most delicious and inventive plant-based meals to support us during this weekend.
Charlotte’s approach to cooking is to think differently about plant-based options: food without animal products can be just as indulgent, unctuous, rich and inspiring as any other kind, and she’s on a mission to show that.
Retreat Sample Meals
Your Hosts
Rose Wicksteed ~ Retreat Host & Guide
Rose has worked in the film and television industry for the past 20 years, primarily as a Casting Director. Collaborating with directors, writers, producers and actors on international productions. Alongside this creative work, she spent 14 years participating and later studying various holistic modalities including Non-Linear Movement Method; Ceremonial Cacao facilitation; Womb Ceremony facilitation; Shamanic Breathwork; Evolutionary Astrology and Somatic Trauma Therapy.
Spurred on by the transformational year of 2020, she left the city and immersed herself in a deep dive exploring the relationships between creativity, spirituality, the natural world and the artist: the dance between the different worlds she is a part of. Rose has studied many spiritual teachings from buddhism to esoteric but she does not attach or follow any one spiritual dogma rather she prefers to draw on many teachings and share from a place of humility in how to listen to life, surrender to the flow, move into more authenticity and truth and create from the heart.
Her retreats offer nurturing and exploration for creative beings. A re-wilding of the self, to inspire and ignite the creative fire. Weaving expression through the body, mind, soul and spirit through elemental teachings. Drawing heavily on lessons from the natural world and our relationship to it. Rose loves inspiring creative souls to remember their truth and the original spring of their art, through listening deeply to life.
Charlotte Roy ~ Chef
Charlotte Roy was the first vegan to reach the quarter finals of MasterChef UK, in 2024, impressing the judges with both flavour/texture combinations and her creativity. On leaving the competition, she spent three months interrailing around Europe, seeking out new and innovative ways to prepare and present food, culminating in a stage as a chef in one of Copenhagen’s top restaurants (and holder of a Green Michelin Star). Since then she has spent time working on plant-based menu development at a high-profile London caterer, and thrown herself into running supper clubs, retreats and pop ups, both as collaborations or solo.
Charlotte is also a qualified psychotherapist with a deep interest, and passion for, the relationship between what we eat and how we feel. Food has the power to bring out the child in us, stir up memories or immerse us in nostalgic feelings. When it comes to retreats, the food and how it’s presented can make a real difference to the flow and sense of togetherness we can create and that’s exactly what Charlotte works to build – a nourishing, sometimes playful and always delicious experience for all.
Shelley Blaze ~ Breathwork & Support
Shelley is a qualified Breathwork facilitator. Her offerings are designed to help you release anything that holds you back from living the life your heart truly desires. They serve as a pathway back to your authentic self.
Weaving these practices together, Shelley's intention is to help you reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence and its natural ability to heal. By tapping into the wisdom of your body, profound healing can unfold. Her breathwork is deeply integrated into her everyday life, and she finds it both humbling and an honour to hold space in this way.
Coming from a background as a make-up artist in the fashion industry, Shelley is deeply connected and understanding of the creative world of the artist.
Shelley will be offering a group Breathwork session as well as supporting throughout the entire retreat weekend.
Teresa Wicksteed ~ Sound Healer
Teresa is a fully qualified Sound Healing Practitioner and a Reiki Level 2 Practitioner. She qualified with the College of Sound Healing UK in 2016, and has successfully helped many individual clients with physical, emotional and energetic issues.
She is a Member of the College of Sound Healing, and of the Complementary Medical Association.
Teresa practises Sound Healing in South-East Cornwall, in a Mongolian Yurt above the sea, where the calming and energising sound of trees and waves is a background to her vocal sounds.
She also holds Sound Baths for groups including neuro-divergent groups on a regular basis both at the Fort and around Cornwall.
Teresa will be offering a group Sound Bath. She will also be available for individual sound healing sessions in her yurt (to be arranged directly and at an additional cost).
Retreat Cost
The Retreat Cost varies pending accommodation option (private or shared or off-site). If you don't see availability on the venue rooms please reach out as we will have a few off-site options as well.
Please see under each room option - the cost is for the full retreat which includes: rustic luxury sea-view accommodation for two nights; all meals & snacks for in-between times all sessions and group activities plus transfers. (see below 'What is Included').
Arrival is 4pm on the Friday and Departure is 4pm on Sunday.
Please state accommodation / room preference on the enrollment form. If you would like to stay one night either side of the retreat, please note this on the form. Any additional nights will be charged on top of the listed prices.
A non-refundable deposit of £250 is required to secure your place on the retreat with the remaining amount due 1 month prior to the start of the retreat. Payment is via bank transfer.
Off-site Retreat Accommodation: There is also off-site accommodation available within short distance to the venue and we can offer transfers each day if required. Email for details. [email protected]
To Book
Ocean
Suite located on Ground Floor. Garden & Sea Views. 1 x Super king bed & 1 x Double sofa bed. En suite bathroom with rainforest & standard shower.
Booked
Wave
Suite located on Ground Floor. Garden & Sea Views. 1 x Super king bed & 1 x Single Jay-Be bed. En suite bathroom with corner bath & standard shower.
Single space in Shared room with one other person or Private room for a couple: £800 per person
Available as a private room for sole occupancy, on request.
Moon
Double room located on Ground Floor. Garden & Sea Views. 1 x Super king bed. En suite bathroom with corner bath, rainforest & standard shower.
Booked
Shell
Double room located on Lower Ground Floor. Garden & Sea Views. 1 x King bed. En suite bathroom with corner bath and standard shower.
Booked
Ripple
Double room located on Lower Ground Floor. Garden & Sea Views. 1 x King bed & 1 x Sofa double bed. En suite bathroom with corner bath, rainforest & standard shower.
Private room for sole occupancy: £900 per person
Private room for a couple or two friends: £750 per person
Surf
Triple room located on Lower Ground Floor. Garden & Sea Views. 1 x King bed, 2 x Single beds. En suite bathroom with standard shower.
Single space in Shared room with one or two persons: £550 per person
1 space booked.
Sand
Single room located on Lower Ground Floor. Garden & Sea Views. Single bed. Shared bathroom (with one other) with standard shower.
Booked
Pebble
Single room located on Lower Ground Floor. Garden & Sea Views. Single bed. Shared bathroom (with one other) with standard shower. Hand basin in room.
Booked
Testimonials
"Rose is a weaver of soft, shamanic and tender places. She transmits the deeply wild feminine current with full force but in the container of her enourmous heart it all becomes safe, exquisite and transformatively healing medicine. I know few people who are bold enough, raw enough, honest enough to visit the most challenging corners of humanness and bring back such nourishing medicine of empathy and holding for the benefit of others. You can trust her to be gentle with your heart. Always."
Tiina ~ Solstice Samothrace 2024
"I was fortunate enough to spend time on the untouched Greek island of Samothraki in 2023 on Roses’ summer solstice retreat.
I was in awe of how in tune Rose was with her intuitive nature and her trust to be in the art of flow. This was demonstrated in the retreat schedule whereby there was time and space for the mysteries of the island to unfold naturally. This left me feeling unbelievably excited to see what magic would be revealed as we went from one day to the next.
Her grounded yet loving presence weaved its way throughout the tapestry of the retreat resulting in a container that felt not only held but incredibly nurturing.
The sense of joy and ease I felt whilst being on retreat with Rose is a testament to the spaces that she holds.
It was nothing short of magic and Samothraki will forever be a place that stole my heart."
Frances ~ The Wild Island Retreat 2023
"What I remember most clearly from the womb journey, was the overwhelming sensation of softness and safety i felt afterwards, like i had found a lush garden inside of myself that had been long forgotten.
To realise i was capable of feeling this sense of safety so deeply in my body was such a joy and a relief because it taught me i carry this safe place inside of me and can reconnect with it regularly no matter what is happening around me.
The journey allowed my body to start gently moving out of stress and survival mode and into my own centered, grounded self.
Thanks rose."
Saleen ~ Womb Journey 2023
"Rose organised an amazing mini-festival for all kinds of healing practices - relaxed, professional and totally committed, it really was very impressive - such a lovely person!"
Max ~ Solstice Samothrace 2024
Previous Retreats
What is Included
- All workshops and activities within the weekend programme.
- Two nights accommodation
- All meals, snacks and beverages for the entirety of the retreat.
- Mini-bus transfer to and from St Germans Train Station, at scheduled time.
What is Not Included
- Travel insurance.
- Additional nights stay.
- Travel to and from Polhawn Fort outside of the scheduled pick up at St Germans station on the first day.
- Individual sessions including massage, sound-healing, breathwork and womb work can be booked in advance.
What to Pack
- Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing
- Hiking boots or outdoor shoes / trainers you don't mind getting muddy (!)
- Comfy clothes you can move in, yoga layers or similar.
- Swimwear
- Slippers
- Journal
- Water bottle
How to Get Here
Trains from London Paddington to St Germans (3hr30) and from the North run regularly throughout the day. Sometimes it is needed to change at Plymouth for the onwards connection into Cornwall. Polhawn Fort is located 20 minutes by car from St Germans Station.
It is also possible to rent a car from Plymouth and drive across the Bridge at Saltash or Ferry at Torpoint.
Electric vehicle charging is available at the venue.
The nearest airport is Newquay and there are flights daily from London Gatwick. Car rental at Newquay would be required to get to the venue. The drive is 1hr10.
Venue Address: Polhawn Fort, Rame, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1LL.
Disclaimer
This retreat is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. If you have a history of mental health issues or medical conditions, please consult your doctor or mental health care practitioner to determine if the activities we will be doing will be appropriate for you.
