Sapphic Women’s Escapes Founding Escape

Founding Escape
Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd August 2026
Imagine escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and heading into the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside.
Set within a stunning National Trust property, surrounded by rolling fields, grazing horses and peaceful woodland, this is the beginning of Sapphic Women’s Escapes.
Created by a gay women, for gay women, our retreats are designed to help you slow down, recharge and build genuine new friendships in a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment.
Whether you’re joining us on your own, coming with friends or bringing your partner, you’ll receive a friendly welcome from the moment you arrive.
There are no expectations.
No pressure to follow a rigid timetable or be constantly on the go. Join every activity or simply enjoy a coffee or glass of wine overlooking the countryside, relax in the hot tub, wander through the fields or lose yourself in a good book.
This is your weekend, your time and your pace.
To keep every retreat personal and relaxed, places are intentionally limited, creating an intimate atmosphere where meaningful connections can flourish.
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Your weekend includes
• Two nights in the beautiful Devon countryside
• Campervan pitch included
• Pilates
• Yin Yoga
• Yoga Nidra
• Sound Bath
• Hot tub, sauna and ice bath
• Friday evening welcome drinks
• Friday evening dinner
• Continental breakfasts
• Saturday countryside grazing lunch
• Unlimited tea, freshly ground coffee and refreshments
• Campfire beneath the stars with toasted marshmallows (weather permitting).
• Optional Killerton Parkrun and countryside walks
• Plenty of free time to relax, unwind and connect with wonderful women
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Choose how you’d like to stay:
Campervan – £199 per person
Your campervan pitch is included in your retreat price.
Farmhouse Double Room
Single occupancy – £319 per person
Enjoy your own private double room in the farmhouse, just a few steps from the studio, spa and all the retreat activities.
Your price includes your full retreat and two nights’ accommodation.
Shared by two guests – £259 per person
Price is per person and includes your full retreat together with shared accommodation in the farmhouse.

The Red Lion
If you’d prefer the comfort of a traditional country pub, we’ve reserved two en-suite rooms at The Red Lion.
The pub is around a 30-minute walk through beautiful countryside or just a five-minute drive from the retreat venue.
Thanks to our exclusive arrangement, these rooms (including breakfast) are available for:

* Single occupancy: £369 per person (includes your full retreat and two nights’ accommodation).
Shared double or twin room: £284 per person (includes your full retreat and two nights’ shared accommodation).
If you’d like to stay at The Red Lion, simply let us know when booking your retreat and we’ll be delighted to arrange this for you, subject to availability.
https://www.redlionbroadclyst.co.uk

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Your Weekend
Friday – Arrive and Exhale
Arrive from 3.00 pm and make yourself at home.
Freshly ground coffee, a selection of teas and delicious sweet treats will be waiting for you as you settle in and begin to unwind.
In the evening we’ll gather for welcome drinks before enjoying a relaxed dinner together. All dietary requirements will be catered for, so you can simply relax and enjoy the evening.
After dinner, spend the evening however you choose. Unwind in the hot tub, sauna or ice bath or simply enjoy great conversation beneath the stars as friendships begin to grow. If conditions allow, we’ll light the campfire too for an extra touch of magic.
Saturday – Move, Relax and Explore
Start the day however suits you. If you enjoy running, you’re welcome to join us for the optional Killerton Parkrun. Prefer a slower start? Enjoy a leisurely continental breakfast and soak up the peace and beauty of the Devon countryside.
Later in the morning we’ll come together for a welcoming Pilates session. If Pilates isn’t for you, you’re equally welcome to spend some time in our private gym, where one of our personal trainers will be on hand to offer advice, answer questions or simply chat through your fitness goals.
We’ll then enjoy a relaxed farmhouse lunch together before spending the afternoon exactly as you wish. Sink into the hot tub, unwind in the sauna, brave the ice bath, explore the surrounding countryside, curl up with a good book or simply enjoy getting to know the other women.
Later in the afternoon we’ll come together for a gentle Yin Yoga session before enjoying a little more free time to relax.
In the evening we’ll gather once again for dinner before settling in for another relaxed evening together. If conditions allow, we’ll gather around the campfire to toast marshmallows and share stories. If not, we’ll simply enjoy each other’s company and make the most of a cosy Devon evening.
Sunday – Leave Feeling Restored
Our final morning is all about slowing down, restoring both body and mind, and making the most of your last few hours together.
Enjoy a relaxed continental breakfast before joining us for a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra, followed by a beautiful Sound Bath designed to leave you feeling calm, refreshed and ready for the journey home.
To round off the weekend, we’ll take a leisurely walk across the fields to The Red Lion for an optional Sunday lunch. If you’d like to join us, you’re very welcome to purchase your lunch directly from the pub before we say our goodbyes.
Of course, if you have a long journey home or other commitments, you’re equally welcome to head home after the Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath instead.