Erth Cornwall Mindful Photography Retreat, 27- 31st October 2025

Welcome to Erth

I have always wanted to to open a retreat with those words, mainly because we seem to have neglected to recognise the importance of nature in our daily lives. But also because the earth beneath our feet is what grounds us as creatives and nourishes us with inspiration.

Now I can welcome you all to Erth retreat

The details

Erth Barton is an historical, organic, ethical and riverside retreat.

It marries its medieval roots with a 21st century vision of offering the opportunity to live simply and wildly while being immersed in the unspoilt natural landscape of a forgotten corner of Cornwall.

Erth Barton’s position, is elevated on Erth Hill, with views from large granite mullion windows over the River Lynher that snakes around both its sides. The movement of the tidal river breathes in and out twice daily bringing an ever-changing landscape and light.

This place is wild.

As soon as you drive onto the peninsula, you’re entering another world.

Wild flowers, buzzards, skylarks, swallows, geese, egrets and fallow deer are the residents of the oak filled woodlands, and owls in the trees at night call across the river, their haunting song lulling you to sleep.

Erth is a place that has inspired writers and artists, the gentle curve of the river, stone circles, wild twisted woodland and rolling hill. The spirit of creativity is in the everything from the fabric of the ancient chapel at the heart of the estate to the rich landscape that hides Erth from the world.

For photographers, writers and artists Erth offers so many opportunities to express your unique response to this magical place, from twisted trees to sinuous river, rolling fields and ancient architecture you will find this magical place has so much to offer.

Our approach will be slow, taking time to arrive, to wander without agenda, allowing the beautifully fresh air to fill our lungs as we hungrily take it the visual feast of Erth.

We will explore the texture and form of the landscape through our photography, working closely with nature and its many imperfections that speak of true beauty.

This is not the place to tick off iconic locations rather it a place to allow yourself to discover how you respond to the way nature holds you.

As we near the end of our stay we will bring our visual response together in small handmade books reflecting our unique vision of this special place.

As well as being nourished by the land you will experience the wonderful home cooked food from our chef Sian, using local produce to sustain you through each day. From breakfast, lunch and dinner everything you need will be catered for.

A comfy warm bed to sleep in is a must and Erth doesn’t disappoint, it offers five double bedrooms, one single room, a luxury cabin and two shepherd’s huts for you to choose from.

Join me for this wonderful experience, all you need to do is turn up and land on Erth, the rest will be a unique photographic experience that is meant just for you.

Included

Arrival 27th October after 2pm

Departure 31st October after 10am

• Luxury accommodation at Erth

• all meals and drinks (excluding alcohol)

• Bookmaking materials

• Photographic tuition

• Permission to relax and create at your own pace