Shanti Cinta Retreat
Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2025
I can hardly believe it’s happening again, but it truly is! The most indescribable, deeply felt, and closest-to-spirit weekend I have ever experienced is returning this April.
Together, as an intimate group of women, we’ll gather on the most magical peninsula in Cornwall to embark on a sacred journey - side by side - of returning to the heart.
Over the four unforgettable days, we’ll explore heart - centred practices, yet the true medicine lies in the community itself. The sisterhood that blossoms is a powerful reminder that we were never meant to walk this path alone.
I wish I could find the words to truly capture the beauty and healing of this experience, but some things are simply too magical to describe. For me, this journey is one of those treasures.
If you feel called to join, I trust you’ll find your way. I’ll be waiting with open arms to welcome you and guide you back to love.
They say it can take one experience to plant the seeds that will change the rest of your life. I believe this retreat may be just that.
Details…
What to expect
In a way, don’t expect—trust the calling, and let’s be together, allowing the experience to unfold magically and naturally. While there will be some structure, my true intention for this retreat is to be fully present with the group and move at a pace that feels right. We will truly be together in community, feeling that energy and experiencing that love. Over the past few years of journeying on this path, I have realised that community is the medicine. There is immense healing to be found when we come together in our truth and under the presence of unconditional love. I have witnessed such transformations in these spaces, and I genuinely believe this retreat will be something very special.
For four days, we will journey together, holding each other side by side as we step outside our comfort zones, trusting each step, opening our hearts, exploring our depths, shedding layers, reclaiming our truth, and experiencing the beauty and love of community. It will be a soft, raw, tender, powerful, beautiful, and loving experience—one that could quite possibly open the doorway to a new way of living.
To give you a better idea, some of the activities I wish to include are daily sharing circles, periods of deep rest, morning movement, journalling, candle lit yin yoga, sound bath, meditation, sacred rituals, nature walks, voice activation, cacao ceremonies, fire gatherings, cold water immersion and connection & love community practises.
Location
Located just over the border in Cornwall, this retreat sits on its own peninsula, offering a luxurious stay in a beautiful, historic, organic and mystical Jacobean House. As soon as you drive onto the peninsula, you’re entering another world. Wild flowers, buzzards, skylarks, swallows, geese, egrets, fallow deer in the oak filled woodlands, and owls in the trees at night call across the river. This magical setting provides complete immersion into nature and all her beauty, allowing you to escape the chaos of everyday life and bathe in the peaceful and healing energy of Mother Earth, all while enjoying a stylish stay.
The estate features a 12th-century chapel, a bohemian yurt, a cabin, and a couple of shepherd huts, along with a six-bedroom main house. Each room in the main house offers serene views, enhancing the sense of tranquility. With no public footpaths, this hidden gem offers the opportunity to live simply, wildly, immersed in the unspoilt natural landscape surrounded by wildlife. And of course, in true Shanti Cinta style, this retreat will be one of high quality living, expect high-thread count, low lighting, soft furnishings, luxurious and creative details to make your stay personal and special.
The invitation here is to slow down and reconnect to your truth while embracing the beauty all around you. The true luxury lies in breathing clear air and experiencing clean water.
The location is remote and yet, easily accessible by road and serviced by excellent rail links from London & the North.
By Car
Use the postcode PL12 4QY but don’t follow it to the end. Upon booking I will share the details of how to arrive at the door of the retreat.
By Train
Fast trains run direct to Saltash from London Paddington in under 3 hrs 45 minutes. Or if you are coming from elsewhere trains run direct to Plymouth and then change to Saltash. Taxis are available from Saltash direct to the retreat location take just over 10 minutes or alternatively you can take a taxi from Plymouth. Once the group is formed I will do my best to arrange train station picks up in which case you won’t need a taxi, but will confirm once I know everyone's train time arrivals.
Food
I am thrilled to share that the incredible Chef Terry and Anthony are joining us once again! Terry's culinary expertise is unparalleled, and her passion for cooking shines through in every dish she creates. With each bite, you'll taste the love and dedication she infuses into her cooking. She will be preparing delicious healthy vegetarian meals, accompanied by a sweet snack and hot cacao every evening. Every ingredient will be fresh, locally sourced and thoughtfully selected, aligning perfectly with the mission to nourish not just the body, but also the mind and soul. I love having these two gorgeous humans with us, their energy is so beautifully aligned with the rest of the Retreat - so much love, truth and unity.
Sleep & Price
This charming Jacobean house, constructed with granite and stone, features five bedrooms, all with en-suite or private bathroom facilities. Every room provides a unique, stylish, and cosy stay of the highest quality including a bath towel and shower gel. You will fall in love with the magic of this house and all it has to offer. Here are the names of the rooms, if you have any requirements you can let me know.
GRANITE ROOM
£1,100 PP TWIN
MOSS ROOM
£1,100 PP TWIN
FERN ROOM
£1,100 PP TWIN
OAK ROOM
£1,100 PP TRIPLE
LICHEN
£1,100 PP TRIPLE
I have kept the prices as low as I possibly can as I would like this to be accessible to all those wishing to be there. To secure a space you will need to pay a deposit of £250 and then if you wish to pay the remaining in instalments, I am more than happy for you to do this. We can agree on a plan that works for you. Please don’t be shy to ask, this really is about love.
Booking
For more information or to book your retreat, please contact Shanti Cinta via email at shanticinta@outlook.com or send a private message on Instagram @shanticinta.
Lastly, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. For me, there is no greater gift than being able to share love and serve humanity. I really hope to be with you on this journey. I can promise you, it will be a very special one.
Lots of love, Star xxx
“It will be a challenge to convey and capture in words just how incredible my experience at the Shanti Cinta retreat was and how blessed and thankful I am to Star for it, but I will give it a good go… It’s been over two weeks since the retreat and I am constantly reflecting on it and I feel a deep sense of connection to the beautiful women I met. I’m still feeling renewed, moved and awakened from my experience, with a much greater awareness of self and a feeling of warmth and deep love that I hope will stay with me forever. Star curated the most beautiful retreat, in magical and breathtaking surrounds. It was filled with love, warmth, emotion, togetherness, spirituality and friendship and I feel incredibly lucky that I got to experience it all, without realising just how much I needed it! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it felt like coming home, being held with love and care and it’s the closest feeling I’ve had to being mothered since losing my mum."
— Sara (gifted space)
“WOW My heart feels so full, and I'm honestly struggling to put into words just how transformative and magical the retreat has been. From beginning to end, the space Star created, felt like a sacred haven, like a soft, loving embrace that gently held every part of me. I was hesitant to go and had so many moments where I could’ve pulled out, but I felt the attraction, so set the challenge in my head that I would go, and even if I didn’t enjoy it I would at least experience a nice weekend away in Cornwall. But I was so wrong, what I left with was sooo much more – a profound sense of healing, connection, and inner peace that I didn’t even know I needed. Star, you are truly a light in this world. The love, intention, and care you pour into every detail, every moment, was felt deeply by all of us. You proceeded to go above and beyond! Firstly the location was just magical! The house, the chapel, the yurt, the kitchen, the land itself all had such a special, unique feel to it. Then the gift bags at the start, the peaceful spaces you crafted for reflection and solitude, to the hand written notes for each and every one of us upon our departure; every piece of this retreat felt like it was infused with your spirit. You have this incredible gift of making people feel seen, safe, and whole. Being in your presence is an invitation to be completely, unapologetically myself. You’ve created a space where every part of me felt welcome – the laughter, the tears, the vulnerability, the joy. It’s rare to feel this held, this understood, and this loved. I’m so lucky to have have you in my life! Throughout the weekend, I experienced so many emotions on such a deep level and I really allowed myself to go within and ask “what do I want of my life.” The moments of calm and reflection forced me to feel everything rather than mask my emotions with distractions. I felt layers of anxiety and worry just slowly become smaller and smaller. The practices you led – from heart-opening yin yoga and quiet meditations in the chapel to shaking and dancing in the yurt – were transformative in ways I could have never anticipated. And I still don’t think I have the words to explain what was felt in your circles… Your words seemed to reach directly into my heart, making me reevaluate my purpose and reminding me of how amazing I am just by being me. I felt a deep reconnection with myself, a lightness and clarity that I haven’t felt in a while. With every day, every breath, every move, every pause felt like a step back toward my true self. The people you gathered were equally as amazing. We all came as strangers but left feeling like family, and that’s because of you, Star. You created a space where everyone felt safe to be open, honest, and vulnerable. The conversations we shared, the stories we opened up about – it was so healing to be able to connect so deeply, without fear of judgment. I will carry these connections and memories with me forever. And of course, I cannot thank you enough for introducing us to Terry and Anthony, who fed and nourished us so beautifully. Every meal felt like an extension of this love and care, filled with warmth and flavors. Star, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This weekend was so much more than a retreat; it was a soul-deep reminder of what it feels like to be fully alive, fully connected, and fully loved. I left with a heart overflowing with gratitude, with new friendships, and with a renewed sense of peace and purpose. You have a gift beyond words, and I am endlessly grateful to have experienced it. I am so, so thankful for you, for your light, and for this sacred space you have created.”
— Cadi
"No words can suffice for the experience I've just shared at this weekends retreat in Cornwall with Shanti Cinta. Star has a special ability to hold space that is so sacred and special. It is truly a gift she has. A safe space for women of all ages and backgrounds with very different stories to feel safe enough to open their hearts, to be vulnerable, raw, and honest at a soul level. Bravery beyond words for women to be so truthful, to face any pain and to grow, to laugh (a lot), to cry, to listen and to be heard. A sisterhood has been formed for life with the women who shared this space that no other would understand. Something beyond friendship that feels like home, for women we have been doing this for a millenia. What a gift!! The weekend itself was beautiful with soul food cooked with such love, a program that delivered everything and more and enough space to just be and process. To walk in beautiful nature and to be nurtured. If you do one thing, then gift yourself this opportunity for yourself. You will not regret it. Happy and special memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you.”
— Claire