Simply Soulful
Coastal Yoga Retreats
Do you dream of a life with … Improved fitness, strength and flexibility? Enhanced relaxation, clarity and balance?
If so, escape to South Devon, for one of my Coastal Retreats and return home refocused, rebalanced and re-energized.
Learn to 'Smile on the Inside' in the 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 space.
*** 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 physical body, increased resilience and confidence, and a deeper sense of relaxation and inner peace) a Coastal Yoga Retreat with Simply Soulful Yoga offers you an immersive experience for deeper rest and personal development. You are invited to take time out, step back from daily routines, deepen your yoga and meditation practice, and press the reset button in a beautiful, nurturing and safe environment.
*** Return home refocused, rebalanced and re-energised ***
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 physical and emotional goals, and share your ideas...
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 and is the home of Simply Soulful Yoga & Therapies, offering a range of yoga classes, workshops, retreats and holistic therapies.
From coast to country, the stunning area of South Hams, South Devon is the perfect base for a yoga retreat, independent weekend break or an extended holiday. Ideal for walking the Southwest Coast Path, cycling, surfing, sailing, and exploring local beaches, nearby towns and the mysterious moors.
If your preferred yoga event or retreat does not include accommodation, you are welcome to book guest accommodation, which is Adult-Only, via the Merrifield House Devon website. Add a holistic 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 ... Om Shanti.
Select from the scheduled Retreats and Relaxation & Wellness Days below...
TESTIMONIALS
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.
Such an amazing, uplifting and empowering SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day with wonderful authentic people in beautiful surroundings! Thank you.
E.T.
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!
N.S.
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
A.P.
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.
E.W.F.
Thank you Donna yet again another super [SUP Yoga & Beach Retreat] day and the weather didn’t make a difference – you handled it superbly!! Love the retreat – hoping to come in Sept too
J.M.
A wonderful [retreat] weekend, of relaxing yoga, SUP and SUP yoga, swimming and hula hooping and not forgetting a lovely cream tea. All put together by amazing hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.
J.M.
What a wonderful day! Thank you so much Donna for the yoga retreat held on Saturday 10th September. The activities, the food, the company and even the weather was perfect, and I returned home feeling refreshed and content. Can’t wait to return next year!
C.M.
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!
S.D.
Perfect retreat day to rest and recharge the soul. Thank you Donna for providing a blissful flow of yoga, reiki and inward reflection
A.P.
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.
C.F.
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
T.W.
Such an incredible SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day with lovely people. Thank you so much Donna – Looking forward to next year already.
N.K.
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.
The SUP & Beach Yoga Retreat Day fits in so much without feeling busy. I love all of the activities
N.C.
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 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!
A.B.
Travelled down to Devon for the weekend from Dorset to attend Donna’s SUP and Beach Yoga Day [Sassy Saturday]. A real treat, outside Yoga is the best and Donna and her Yoga group were so welcoming and friendly. Shall be joining the group again soon I hope. Thanks Donna.
S.T.
Had a fabulous day of yoga and paddle boarding with yummy food to energise us along the way. Such a relaxing, fun and uplifting day. You will never regret a day out like this! Thank you, Donna! X
A.S.
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
M.N.
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.
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.
K.L.
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.
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.
J.M.
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.
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
W.A.
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.
S.E.
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).
C.S.
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.
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.
C.S.
I booked a [bespoke] relaxation day for myself and my mother for her 70th birthday. From start to finish Donna has been amazing in helping to build a tailored day for my mum (who is new to yoga/ relaxation techniques) and for myself (who is currently recovering from surgery).
The day itself was incredibly restorative, and helped me bring some balance back into my life. My mum really enjoyed herself and has asked when we can go again. The food was great. And, the location amazing.
The forest bathing was new to both my mum and myself, and we had an wonderful unique moment when we encountered a beautiful fox in the distance who spent some time observing us, and us it.
I would thoroughly recommend Simply Soulful, the place is filled with warmth, kindness, and care. We came away calmer, more relaxed, and with great memories.
Thank you Donna!
S.L.
The SUP & Beach Yoga Retreat was a fabulous event. Yoga in beautiful locations and SUP/yoga on the estuary. Well thought out and planned. The afternoon tea was a lovely treat, and I had a great day.
L.C.
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!
L.T.
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!
E.H.
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!
J.L.
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
C.S.
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
E.B.K.
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.
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.
J.W.
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!
C.M.
Loved it! Love these [SUP Yoga & Beach] retreats regardless of weather. Thank you Donna at Simply Soulful Yoga for a fantastic day with wonderful company, great yoga and yummy food. I would recommend these retreats to all
C.M.
Wonderful SUP Day Retreat in beautiful locations, offering the unique opportunity to participate in SUP Yoga a truly amazing experience for anyone. Beach Yoga just stuff of dreams for anyone who loves the coast complete with a sea swim! Fabulous company, knowledgeable yet friendly tuition & generous food – iconic Devon Scones with clotted cream at a choice hotel terrace overlooking one of the best beaches in the area really tops of off 🙂 Thank you.
E.H.
What a beautiful way to spend a sunny [Sassy] Saturday – moving slowly and deeply in the Devon sunshine. First on a paddle board on the water in Kingsbridge and then on the sand in glorious Hope Cove. Donna has a lovely presence and taught classes that really connected with the natural environment. I felt refreshed, calm, and uplifted by the end. The dip in the sea at the end was the icing on the cake! I highly recommend a class with Donna, and I look forward to the next time I can join her.
G.H.
Myself and a group of ladies stayed with Donna at her retreat in September .. Donna made sure we had everything we needed for our stay .. we had 3 different yoga sessions, paddle boarding and hula hooping and cold water swimming plus much more …We enjoyed homemade nutritious food prepared by Donna which was so good .. Myself and my friends were so happy with everything and the surroundings of the retreat it was just stunning … we will all be back very soon xx Thank you Donna and your team for the memories in Devon.
E.B.
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.
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!!
S.E.
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.
V.C.
The SUP & BEACH Yoga Retreat day was a blissful day from start up to finish. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.
L.B.
A great day of yoga and other activities [Summer Solstice Yoga & Wellness Festival] that helped me reconnect with myself and others. Happiness flowed into me right from the beginning as I tuned in to all the positive energies available, from landscape to laughter, sound healing to soul sharing, plus so much more. I came away from this beautiful retreat with my body, mind and spirit nourished by so many wonderful things.
P.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!!)
L.R.
The wellness day was purchased for me as a gift from a friend, we attended this day together yesterday and I can honestly say it is one of the best gifts I have ever been given. We were made welcome from the start, the Yin yoga session was amazing, the location could not be better and my first experience of forest bathing was nothing short of a delight! I really did not want the day to end and would highly recommend Simply Soulful Yoga for anyone who wants to connect with nature, reflect and relax. Last but not least the food was delicious, I certainly hope to return. Thank you Donna.
S.H.
A fabulous retreat- made to feel at home from the start. Amazing hosts … attention to detail outstanding. Location stunning. Food delicious and generous. Timetable perfect. Only criticism is that although the weekend is paced so well, time still goes too fast- but nothing can be done about that! Don’t hesitate to book!
F.M.
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.
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
L.H.
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
C.G.
Lovely day spent in South Devon doing a range of activities from SUP to SUP yoga, eating and beach hula. Doing yoga on the beach with the sun setting and the sound of the waves crashing in will be a memory I won’t forget. Lovely people, great instructor and added bonus of staying at Merrifield House [for the SUP & Beach Yoga Retreat Day].
C.P.
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.
N.C.
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!
C.H.
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.
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.
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.
Another awesome [SUP Yoga & Beach Retreat] day spent with Donna, Miranda, Crispin and Sophie. We embraced the elements of water and went with the flow. Thank you! See you again soon!
K.M.
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.
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!
M.D.
Donna created an amazing and wonderful [bespoke yoga] 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
N.F.
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