rewilding within
a Blockhouse retreat, Tresco Islandyoga, breath work, wild swimming, nature immersion, nourishment workshops
Hosted by Esmée Halliday & Isobel Malloch-Brown
Back for our third year, 2nd - 7th March 2026 please note this offering is intentionally kept to a small group - only a few spaces available “In an overstimulated culture, disconnection from oneself is all too easy. This retreat is a chance to slow down, turn inward and re-assimilate ourselves with natures rhythms. I believe that yoga and wild swimming are the perfect pairing to guide us back to the present”
Inspired by the magic of Tresco, I saw the island as the perfect opportunity for a rewilding of self. A chance to relish in simple pleasures, spend time in and amongst nature, unearthing a more authentic way of being.
This retreat is a chance to pause, reflect and reconnect.
Reconnect with yourself, with nature and with a community of likeminded souls. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in island life; to bathe in the peace; and to leave Tresco feeling a sense of rejuvenation.
A personal development journey guided by nature herself, the retreat will use yoga, breath work, meditation, wild swimming, local and conscious food to nourish the body and soul.
Wake each morning to the sound of the sea, the glow of the sun, and seize the opportunity to bask in natures glory.
Integrated into your afternoon itinerary, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of rewilding activities, from mindful foraging and fermentation demonstrations to honey herbalism workshops.
If you’ve got the appetite, these experiences are waiting for you. But if one day you feel like slowing down and embracing some rest, that’s perfectly fine too. This retreat is all about tuning into your own rhythm, so the schedule is yours to shape.
meet the team
Esmée Halliday
Stemming from a background in contemporary dance, Esmée’s passion for movement lies in its ability to reconnect us back to our bodies. As a Master teacher in Sattva yoga, her signature style integrates fluid movement, hands on assists and adjustments, whilst weaving wisdom into every class. Esmée shares a holistic practice, with the intention of bringing each being back to their essence, reconnecting to who they truly are, beneath the noise of life
Isobel Malloch Brown
Trained at the renowned Ballymaloe cookery school, Issy is passionate about food that speaks to the soul. During your week you will be treated to meals prepared and cooked by Issy, catering to any bespoke food requirements. From brunch to supper, the menu will feature nutritious, local ingredients and will involve elements of foraging from the island landscape - from teas, to garnishes, to shrub shots for gut health. Sustainability will be at the forefront.
“ a miracle of a time
simply transformative ”
rewilding within Rewilding Within Retreat Itinerary
Each day of the retreat is guided by a unique theme, shaping the energy and focus of our time together. Expect a rhythm that allows for deep rest, connection, and renewal - moving through moments of stillness, exploration and embodiment.
Mornings are slow and intentional, beginning with meditation, breath work, and an embodied yoga practice to ease into the day. We then gather for a refreshing dip in the ocean (with the beach just a stones throw from our property, so rest assured a sauna eagerly awaits you).
We then collect together for a nourishing brunch crafted with the best seasonal ingredients, including nature’s offerings from Tresco’s gardens.
Afternoons invite curiosity and play, curate your own experience with a spa treatment, rest, walk or participate in our afternoon workshop - perhaps it’s a fermentation demonstration, honey and herbalism or barefoot foraging. These sessions are designed to deepen your connection with both your body and the wild world around you.
As the evening unfolds, we collect for a grounding practice - whether it’s movement or breath work - its our evening ritual, beautifully closing the day before a three-course meal, shared under the glow of candlelight and connection.
This retreat is a space to slow down, unearth and rewild
Five nights' accommodation at Blockhouse
Four days of morning meditation, yoga, wild swimming and evening restorative sessions
Daily workshops in herbalism, fermentation and foraging
Access to Tresco Island Spa and Tresco Abbey Garden throughout your stay
A luxury treatment of your choosing at Tresco Island Spa
Brunch and dinner prepared and cooked by a private chef
Bike hire for the duration of the retreat
Complimentary transfers to your accommodation on arrival and departure for those travelling into Tresco with Penzance Helicopters (For those travelling by Skybus or Helicopter into St Mary's, transfers are payable locally)