Simply Soulful
Coastal Yoga Retreats
Return Home to Yourself - Retreat to South Devon with one of several options available. Learn to 'Smile on the Inside' in the beautiful healing space of Merrifield House, located in the beautiful area of The South Hams, South Devon. Give yourself permission to pause from the business of everyday life. Embrace the nourishing gifts of Mother Nature and return home to your authentic self in a safe, nurturing environment. Nature-inspired, fun wellbeing sessions offer a holistic approach to your ‘whole being’.
In addition to the amazing benefits of a regular yoga practise (such as stronger, enhanced physical body, increased resilience and confidence, and a deeper sense of relaxation, calmness and inner peace) a Coastal Yoga Retreat offers you an immersive experience, inviting you to take time out, step back from daily routines, deepen your yoga and meditation practice, and press the reset button!
I offer scheduled, private and bespoke retreats and wellness days. Sessions can be tailored to support most health conditions, pregnant and post-natal yoginis. Please contact me to discuss your personal and emotional goals and share your ideas...
Why Choose Us
Scheduled Retreats
Quality time for deep introspection and a focus on rebalancing body, mind and soul. Perfect ingredients to rest and restore!
- Meet like-minded people and create new friendships
- Improve your physical, emotional and mental health
- Reflection, self-enquiry, personal re-evaluation
- Surround yourself with positive energy
- Experience new activities, with new people, in new places
- Improve your yoga knowledge
Exclusivity
Book an exclusive one to one package for yourself for the ultimate rest and restore experience.
- Tailored yoga sessions
- Meditation, mindfulnes and yoga nidra
- Laughter Yoga
- Holistic treatments
- Hula Hoop and HIIT Exercise Class
- Sound Journey and Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Yoga and Beach Yoga
Do it with Friends!
Design your own personalised event for an retreat seeking positive impact.
- Enjoy with friends, family or work buddies
- Relax & rejuvenate or motivate & inspire
- Enjoy South Devon and Dartmoor.
- Any of the activities under the 'exclusivity' block - however to suit your group
- Ideal for informal gatherings and team-building events seeking positive impact
Make it a Weekend
Fancy joining me one of my exciting scheduled events and would like to make a weekend of it?
- Look at my action-packed calendar of classes and events - see what is available during the dates you wish to visit
- Check out Merrifield House | Devon to view accommodation options
- Add it all together to create your own mini-retreat, at the fraction of the traditional price!
VISIT MERRIFIELD HOUSE
YOGA CENTRE & RETREAT
Home to Simply Soulful Yoga & Therapies
Merrifield House Devon is surrounded by lush green fields and stunning views of Dartmoor National Park. Located just off the A379, between Churchstow/Aveton Gifford and Kingsbridge/Salcombe we offer a range of yoga classes, workshops, retreats and holistic therapies.
From coast to country, the stunning area of South Hams, South Devon is also the perfect base for a weekend break or an extended holiday. Ideal for walking, cycling, surfing, sailing, and exploring local beaches, nearby towns and the mysterious moors. Guest accommodation, which is Adult-Only, is available via the Merrifield House Devon website. Add yoga and a treatment for the ultimate relaxing getaway!
We look forward to seeing you and sharing the green oasis that is Merrifield House Devon with you soon ... Namaste.
Select from the scheduled Retreats and Relaxation & Wellness Days below...
TESTIMONIALS
Well Woman Retreat - Thank you, I am feeling inspired, relaxed and rejuvenated with a good dose of food for thought. The yoga, meditation, food, company and ideas have been amazing
Mrs C.G.
Thank you so much for a fantastic weekend at the Well Woman retreat. So pleased I booked on at last minute. The food was delicious. Really enjoyed the gentle yoga. You created a beautiful, safe place and I felt totally nourished and eager to do more research on my return home. Look forward to joining another retreat soon
Mrs T.W.
I had never been on a retreat and wasn't sure what to expect from a women's yoga & nutrition retreat. I liked the variety in activities, it was not just yoga, as it included food demonstrations, essential oils blending, craft and a fantastic walk in beautiful surroundings. The weekend was interesting and inspiring; a good balance of free-time and activities. We had good conversation and some giggles! I would highly recommend the women's retreat
Mrs L.H.
Chakra Yoga & Reiki Retreat: I found the day extremely relaxing. The mix of more strenuous yoga in the morning and meditative yoga in the afternoon worked really well. A great intro to reiki which I will definitively follow up and use on my family.
Mrs S.E.
I went to the Chakra Yoga retreat on the 9th Sept. A lovely day with lovely people and lots of Yoga, Reiki, and a delicious lunch. Donna guided us through an informative and rejuvenating day. I left relaxed and inspired, more in tune to look after myself better. Highly recommended.
Mrs C.F.
I just wanted to say a big Thank You for the Yoga & Reiki retreat last weekend. I floated home afterwards! From start to finish it was a wonderful day, incredibly well organised, excellent guidance, delicious lunch and ultimately very healing. Thank You Donna, it was just what I needed.
Mr J.W.
I just wanted to say I enjoyed the SUP Yoga & Beach Retreat so much. You planned it amazingly. The food was fantastic. Yoga sessions outdoors with beautiful scenery and making wonderful memories with beautiful people, nourished my mind, body and soul. Thanks again Xxx
Mrs E.B.K.
Had a great SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day. SUP was a first for me and really enjoyed it. Donna is a great teacher - very patient and inspiring. The organisation of the day was seamless with the healthy cream tea being delicious!! Would defiantly go on another retreat day. Thank you Donna!
Ms M.D.
Perfect retreat day to rest and recharge the soul. Thank you Donna for providing a blissful flow of yoga, reiki and inward reflection
Ms A.P.
The Chakra Yoga & Reiki Retreat was just what I needed to look inward, to feel grounded and relaxed. Thank you for a lovely day. xx
Ms A.P.
Chakra Yoga & Reiki Retreat - A very relaxing way to spend a Sunday. Lovely company, nutritious food, fantastic opportunity to learn something new and i go away refreshed and ready for the week ahead!
Mrs S.D.
Chakra Yoga & Reiki Retreat - Thank you Donna for a warm, nourishing and healing day. You held a beautiful space where it felt safe to open and explore. I loved the whole day
Mr W.A.
I joined Donna on her SUP yoga and beach yoga retreat this weekend and can not say enough how highly I would recommend this event. This was exactly what I needed at exactly the right time and can honestly say the experience was life changing for me in so many ways - and so desperately needed - it was more than I could have ever hoped for and something I will always treasure - so thank you sooooo much can’t wait for next year xxxx
Ms M.N.
Thank you so much Donna!!! The Yoga & Walking Retreat was such a lovely brilliant relaxing day - just what I needed! I thought it was perfect ... a lovely coastal walk, two yoga & meditations that complimented each other really well, plus delicious food!!
Mrs S.E.
Donna is a great Yoga instructor! I joined her on a Yoga retreat at the Hen House which I would highly recommend. Take some time out for yourself and treat yourself to one of Donna's retreats, I left feeling rejuvenated and re-energised! Love it!
Mrs J.L.
I was unsure what to expect of a 12 hour retreat day but the reality was more than anticipated. The warm welcome before the SUP
session put me at ease, and from that moment onwards, every part of the day got better and better. Donna is a superb host who
included everyone and checked in on their wellbeing throughout the day. All the locations, suppliers and activities were brilliant. So much food to enjoy, and views that were out of this world.
Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful event, I cannot wait to come back again!
Mrs A.B.
Thank you so much Donna for a wonderful relaxed and inspirational day. I didn’t realise how much I needed time out in the open air
connecting back to nature. I absolutely want to attend more sessions and events. I would recommend anyone who is thinking about taking part in something offered by Simply Soulful Yoga, to just take the plunge, you wont regret it!
Mrs C.H.
The Spring Virtual Retreat was an excellent way to start the beginning of spring with positivity, energy and mindfulness. The cardio resistance training and barre class in the first half of the day was a great way to push yourself with the yoga sessions in the afternoon were a great way to centre and stretch yourself after the energetic morning. The guided meditation left me feeling clear and centred and was a lovely way to finish the day. Both Chloe and Donna were fantastic guides who kept motivation and engagement high, and most importantly made it fun! A fantastic way to enter into spring!
Ms L.T.
The Spring Virtual Retreat was a great day I really enjoyed it, I am looking forward to the next one. I loved the Barre Work. I felt like I had really worked and made me evaluate my level of fitness. Donna and Chloe worked very well together.
Mrs K.L.
Design Your Own Retreat: Donna immediately put us at ease on arrival at Merrifield House. Our rooms were very comfortable and clean. We started the day with Hatha Yoga. We came out of the session revitalised and ready to start the day. Donna’s understanding of nutrition alongside the benefits of Yoga was also a highlight as she answered our questions thoroughly and knowledgeably. I would thoroughly recommend. We all came away with special moments, re-vitalised and re- energised.
Mrs P.T.
This was my first time at a yoga retreat, celebrating my sisters birthday. We were made to feel extremely welcome by Donna who was a superb host and yoga teacher. The timetable was a good idea as we knew when and what we were doing. Merrifield House is a fantastic location and we enjoyed evenings out in Kingsbridge and Salcombe. I would highly recommend if you require a few days rest, relaxation and reset to your busy lives.
Mrs N.M.
Donna was very welcoming and helpful from our first telephone call. I arranged a bespoke package with her for my sister’s 40th Birthday present. With her accommodating attitude we created a fun filled day of SUP yoga and beach yoga with a massage treatment in between at Merrifield House. We both felt at ease in Donna’s capable hands, we’ll look forward to returning soon.
Mrs J.R.
We loved our bespoke ‘design your own yoga retreat’ stay at Merrifield House and think you have a brilliant offering which will be so helpful to many people. Your practice is exceptionally good and you made us feel very at ease and relaxed. We both hope you go from strength to strength with this terrific venture.
Mr E.W.F.
Relaxation Package at Merrifield House - From the moment I arrived Donna was the perfect host. Fresh juice on arrival and a little chat about what I wanted from my relaxation package was the perfect way to settle in. My room, aka The Green Room or Ustra Shala was very welcoming and calming. The room has everything you need including a great selection of teas and a little sweet treat! The bed was unbelievably comfortable with lovely crisp white linen (I slept all night which is a rarity for me).
Ms C.S.
Relaxation Package at Merrifield House - I was provided with the most delicious and nourishing plate of food for lunch, so many flavours and textures. Breakfast was also fabulous, a great selection to choose from (or have a little bit of everything!) I would highly recommend the overnight oats with raisins and cinnamon.
Ms C.S.
Relaxation Package at Merrifield House - Meditating in the studio was an amazing and unforgettable experience. I am keen to book more sessions with Donna asap! My yoga session was magical, being immersed in the wonderful space and atmosphere Donna has created. A beautifully light and airy studio with fabulous artwork. What else can I say, although I arrived with no real expectations, Merrifield House delivered and exceeded. Thank you to Donna, Marcus and Deezil (The friendly Labrador) for making my stay so perfect xx
Ms C.S.
Thank you Donna, it was an amazing SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day; beautiful locations, great like minded people, stunning locations and each activity/ location well spaced out AND beautiful weather ! Very well organized, I certainly hope to be back next year. Thank you so much (and to Sophie too, hooping was fun!!)
Mrs L.R.
Thank you Donna for an amazing SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day. I would highly recommend. Very well organized, great fun and good for the mind, body & soul.
Ms N.C.
What a brilliant SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day - energizing, revitalizing and relaxing all at once! A great combination of yoga, SUP and hula hoop in the most amazing landscapes. Thanks so much, Donna!
Ms. N.S.
Such an incredible SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day with lovely people. Thank you so much Donna - Looking forward to next year already.
Ms N.K.
Such an amazing, uplifting and empowering SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day with wonderful authentic people in beautiful surroundings! Thank you.
Ms E.T.
The SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day was a blissful day from start up to finish. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.
Ms L.B.
Fabulous SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day retreat packed full of different yoga in and off the water, in the best locations with various other precious experiences and supper on the beach and watching the sunset - just amazing!
Mrs E.H.
Thanks Donna for an amazing SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day. The whole retreat was well planned with a gentle pace, never rushed but no hanging about. Amazing locations and clear instructions for them all. I loved all the activities and will definitely return again.
Ms J.M.
I smiled immediately upon arrival at the SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day. It was such a treat to take time out to enjoy exercise, food and great company in wonderful settings. The next day I woke up feeling recharged, energised and grateful to have experienced such a lovely day. Thank you, Donna - I will have magic memories to look back on and can’t wait to do it again!
Ms C.M.
The SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day was a very well thought out, perfectly coordinated and well-suited to our group demographic (ladies wanting to relax but have fun in a group with the sea nearby!) I felt tired at the end but in a positive way.
Ms V.C.
What an amazing [Bespoke Yoga Retreat} experience! Five days away from the chaos focusing on the body, mind and soul. I came away feeling totally refreshed after we bathed in the forest and grounded ourselves with mother nature, laughed until our bellies hurt with laughter yoga, aligned our chakras and channelled into healing energies. The variety of yoga was beautiful especially as it was accompanied with poetic words which connected with our hearts. Thank you Donna, for creating a wonderful experience and memory that will stay with me for life! I feel strong, balanced, and empowered to create stillness, calm and tranquillity in everyday life.
J.M.
The whole [Bespoke Yoga Retreat] experience from the calm and tranquil setting to the wonderful yoga sessions was hugely beneficial in focusing some much-needed time on myself! Donna and Marcus were warm and hospitable, and the food was delicious. Donna is nurturing and supportive and extremely knowledgeable and I had the most amazing time and have come away with practical tools to be able to support me in my day-to-day life!
S.G.
I contacted Donna about a bespoke mindfulness and yoga retreat for myself and my friend and was so impressed with the way that Donna handled our enquiry and then put together our package, taking all of our requirements into consideration.
Upon arrival, our booking did not disappoint - beautiful accommodation, delicious vegan catering, stunning coastal walks, the most magical forest bathing experience, relaxing treatments, enlightening yoga sessions and the loveliest of hosts.
Donna, Marcus and Diesel really looked after us and we had the best and most relaxing time. I can’t recommend Simply Soulful Yoga enough
S.G.
This was simply the best yoga [retreat] weekend imaginable - packed with the perfect balance of joyous activities and time for relaxation and reflection - and fantastic food. There was something new and exciting for everyone, both those new to yoga, and experienced practitioners, whether it was the combination of yoga and SUP, giggles during hula or the magical way that Donna themed the yoga to the relevant elements. Nothing was too much trouble, and we felt like welcomed friends into a much-loved home. A huge and heartfelt thank you, for one of the best weekends I have ever had, in such a hidden gem of the South Devon coast.
A.H.
I had the most relaxed [yoga retreat] weekend with Donna at a friend's birthday. Totally wasn't expecting it to be quite so fantastic! Perfect mix of yoga, SUP, food, chat, relaxation. Accommodation was spotless and welcoming, and the location is stunning. Can't wait to go back!
Anon
Thank you for a warm welcome and forever helpful attitude. You have created a beautiful place to come and retreat to, re-energise in and to go away from with goodness inside. All the [yoga retreat] activities were thoughtful and fun. Organisation top notch. Food for the soul.
J.L.
Donna made my group and I feel instantly at ease. She seamlessly guided us through all the activities of the [retreat] weekend and made us feel confident and inspired to try new things. She is a talented and inspirational teacher, and I came away from my time spent at Merrifield House with her feeling ‘lit up’ yet relaxed. A truly special time, spent in a magical and transformative place. I can’t wait to return.
E.B.
We had a fantastic [retreat] weekend with Simply Soulful Yoga. It was a perfect celebration for our friend’s big birthday and one that we will all never forget. Donna and Marcus were fantastic hosts - a weekend is only that much fun and goes that smoothly with a lot of care and attention. Highlights included SUP yoga and campfire music. I came back full of energy with so many happy memories! Thank you.
A.D.
Donna created an amazing and wonderful [retreat] weekend for us all. Everything was thought of. Loved the outside space and the communal area was perfect. The yoga was great and location beautiful, Kingsbridge and Hope Cove are hidden treasures. Thank you so much Donna xx
N.F.
I cannot recommend [Simply Soulful Yoga retreats], highly enough the experience my friends and I had at Merrifield House last weekend, to celebrate my birthday. Donna and Marcus are incredibly hospitable hosts, and nothing was too much trouble and Donna is an amazing and inspiring Yoga teacher. We enjoyed SUP boarding and SUP Yoga, beach yoga, hula hooping, wonderful accommodation in their gorgeous corner of Devon, all topped off with a firepit and live music in their top field. Really, really magical. Highly recommend!
E.B.
I recently spent a wonderful weekend at Merrifield House to celebrate a friends birthday. The welcome from Donna and Marcus was warm and heartfelt and the accommodation was calming and beautifully clean. We spent our time enjoying SUP, SUP yoga, beach yoga and hula hooping. We watched the sun go down whilst sitting around the firepit and listening to live music - the perfect end to a truly memorable weekend. I would recommend Simply Soulful Yoga and Merrifield House to all, Donna and Marcus made our weekend - they are an amazing team! Thank you to you both. ❤️
C.W.
A thoroughly enjoyable day. The yoga was set at a good level for us as we were beginners. It wasn’t too hard but was challenging. Loved the essences. Gaps between treatments meant we could relax whilst the other one was receiving their treatment. We both went for the head massage which was fab. The meditation was good - my first time and I felt relaxed. The lunch was beautifully presented and very tasty. We felt able to help ourselves to drinks in between because we felt welcome. The location is lovely looking across the fields was calming. It was really good value for money and I would recommend to friends. Thank you Donna we had a great time.
T.A.
My friend and I arrived and were met by Donna and Marcus, such a lovely welcome, then Donna did a complete review of what was happening on our three night stay. All the details that I had asked for had been recorded and actioned, including dietary and
movement issues, this was all so much appreciated. I really relaxed and enjoyed every minute and we will be back again. Thank you both for your hospitality.
S.N.
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