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  • Private Cosmic Shamanic Breathwork

    This 2.5 hour session for groups of 1 - 5 is a one of a kind offering, designed to take you to heights and depths you never thought possible. Hannah has led hundreds of people through sound ceremonies and shamanic breathwork, and has now combined these two passions to create the ultimate experience—one that connects you to your highest self and invites you to explore realms beyond what you currently know. Hannah shares, "Working with sound has always unlocked the deepest aspects of me, allowing me to meet my innermost self and integrate all that I am into my everyday life. It touches my heart and the hearts of those who journey with me on the deepest levels. Breathwork, on the other hand, has lifted me and those I guide to heights previously unknown, unveiling the divine in ways more profound than psychedelics, revealing realms and possibilities beyond comprehension. By combining these sacred practices and weaving in extra magic—through energy work, oracle, essential oils, and crystals—this ultimate offering was born. If you're seeking an experience that surpasses all others and takes your journey to the next level, this is it." Hannah will guide you through the astral realms, helping you connect with your highest self and spirit guides, while holding a safe, sacred space for you to journey and release. While each experience is unique, every session provides exactly what is needed in that moment, offering the universe's medicine. Hannah encourages you to come with an open mind and heart, leaving expectations behind. However, here are some things you can expect: - A beautiful setting in a luxurious Boho yurt, with a comfy mattress, cleansed with Palo Santo, and set within a crystal grid - A full explanation of the experience and process, along with tuition on the breathing technique - Space to set intentions and prepare for your journey - Gentle movement to drop into the body and encourage full presence for the richest possible experience - Diaphragm-opening, calming meditation - Essential oils to aid your journey - Energy work (contact or non-contact, depending on your preference; Hannah is attuned to Reiki 1 & 2 but prefers to work intuitively) - A safe, guided container while you journey - A live, intuitive sound ceremony - Time for integration with Oracle cards - Space to share your experience - Fruit, chocolate, and juice to refresh after your journey - Recommendations for grounding and integration

  • Private Sound & Meditation Journey

    Step into a sacred space of deep relaxation, renewal, and self-discovery with a private sound ceremony designed uniquely for you and your group of 1 to 15. Each experience is intuitively crafted to meet you exactly where you are, weaving together storytelling, guided meditation, breathwork, and a deeply immersive sound journey. Using the information on your booking form, Hannah will personally craft a tailored session to resonate on the deepest levels, so please share as much as you feel willing. Whether you seek release, clarity, empowerment, or a moment of stillness, this ceremony will guide you through an exploration of your inner world. We begin by setting an intention, drawing on oracle cards for guidance and insight. From here, you are gently led into a meditative journey, rich in sensory imagery, connecting you to the natural world and the unseen realms. Breathwork will deepen your awareness, creating space for transformation. As the sound ceremony begins, you are bathed in the vibrations of shamanic drums, Native American flutes, Tibetan and crystal bowls, chimes, and more, allowing the frequencies to work through the body, mind, and spirit. The sounds guide you into a liminal space—a place of deep inner knowing—where messages can be received, stagnant energy can be released, and profound shifts can unfold. This is more than just a sound bath—it is an intuitive, immersive journey where the unseen speaks in sensations, symbols, and sound. Each experience is uniquely woven to align with your personal energy, making it a deeply personal and transformative space. Whether you are navigating a life transition, seeking deep rest, or feeling called to reconnect with your inner wisdom, this ceremony is a portal to something beyond words. It is a space to remember, realign, and rebirth yourself anew. The experience gently closes with a moment of integration, inviting you to reflect and anchor your journey into the present moment. You will leave feeling lighter, more connected, and ready to step forward with renewed clarity and purpose. Every ceremony is unique, an intuitively guided experience crafted just for you. Are you ready to step into your journey?

  • Wild Swimming - (Groups of 1 to 20)

    Embrace your wild side with a 1 hour pass to swim, cold plunge and play in the beautiful Freedom Lake. Nestled between countryside and woodland, this space is a true haven of peace, where you can let go and enjoy connecting to nature. We value freedom so you are welcome to wear a wetsuit, costume, or skinny dip, whatever calls to your heart most! This ticket includes free parking and access to our 40 acre retreat which is home to 5 lakes, ancient woodland and beautiful nature walks. Our swimming lake is visible from the car park as you enter the retreat, it's the first one you come to with a stage and pier. This is a true wild swimming experience. The lakes are private and unsupervised, so please only book if you are a competent swimmer and, familiar and comfortable with cold water. Aged 18 and over only.

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  • Zen Jungle COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: Launching July 2026!

    A long-held intention, finally coming to life We’re so excited to share something that has been quietly taking shape for a long time: the very first Zen Jungle Community Festival . This is something we’ve been wanting to create for years. Not just a festival, but a gathering that reflects the heart of what Zen Jungle has always been about — community, connection, nature, inner peace, play, and real human life. Over time, so many of you — from across the country and from further afield — have asked whether we’d ever create something like this. A space where the wider Zen Jungle community could come together, and where new faces could be welcomed in too. This festival is our answer to that. It’s an invitation to connect with each other beyond online spaces and single events, to expand your own circles, and to be part of a wider gathering that includes familiar faces and new ones alike. A chance to meet, play, rest, celebrate, and share a few days of life together — in nature, on the land, and in community. Why We’re Gathering: The Zen Jungle Community Festival There are many ways to run a festival. You can cram every hour with activity, rush people from one thing to the next, and measure success by how busy everyone looks. Or you can create a weekend that is rich, varied, and alive — without losing its sense of ease. The Zen Jungle Community Festival  sits firmly in the second camp. Across the weekend, the land will be alive with movement, sound, conversation, play, and stillness. There will be workshops to join, spaces to gather, music to enjoy, fires to sit around, lakes to swim in, and quiet corners to disappear into. You won’t be short of things to do — but you won’t be herded from one experience to the next either. This is a festival with choice and rhythm , not overwhelm. A full programme, held lightly Throughout the weekend there will be a varied programme of offerings — movement, sound, creative workshops, ceremony, play, and time in nature — running alongside each other across the site. Some sessions will invite deep rest and inner listening. Others will be playful, energising, and communal. You might find yourself beginning the day with gentle movement or meditation, spending the afternoon swimming in the lake or wandering the woodland, and ending the evening with music, story, or song by the fire. You don’t need to commit in advance. You can follow your energy, your curiosity, or your children. Drop into what calls you, leave when you’re ready, or simply be nearby. The programme is there to support the weekend — not to dominate it. More than workshops: the spaces in between While the sessions themselves matter, so do the spaces around them. Much of what people remember from gatherings like this happens in the margins: shared meals, spontaneous conversations, children playing together, laughter in the sauna, or quiet moments watching the light change over the lakes. The festival is designed to make room for both — the intentional offerings  and the unplanned magic  that arises when people are given time and space to simply be together. Nature as an active participant Set across the land at Zen Jungle, the festival unfolds through woodland, lakes, open fields, yurts, and sheltered gathering spaces. Nature isn’t just a backdrop here — it actively shapes the rhythm of the weekend. There are places to be immersed in activity and places to retreat when you need a pause. Whether you’re warming up in the sauna, swimming in the lake, stretching under the trees, or watching the children build worlds of their own, the land holds it all. A festival for adults, children, and real life This is a festival where families are genuinely welcome. Children aren’t sidelined or overly managed — they’re part of the fabric of the weekend. Some offerings will naturally include them, others will give adults space to drop in while children play nearby. Solo travellers are equally at home here. You can arrive with friends or come alone and find your way organically. The atmosphere is open, friendly, and grounded, without forced interaction. Stillness and  celebration There will be moments of quiet and moments of aliveness. Times to rest and times to move. Music, rhythm, and celebration woven through the weekend alongside gentler offerings for integration and rest. This isn’t a silent retreat, and it isn’t a party-only festival either. It’s a living, breathing blend of both — designed to meet people where they are rather than push them into a particular experience. Why this kind of festival matters In a culture that often swings between overstimulation and isolation, gatherings like this offer a different way. A way of coming together that is full, nourishing, and human — without being exhausting. Not everything needs to be intense to be meaningful. And not everything meaningful needs to be quiet. This weekend is about remembering how rich community can feel when there is enough happening to stay engaged , and enough space to stay regulated . If you feel drawn If this sounds like the kind of weekend your body says yes to — one with substance, warmth, and room to breathe — you’re welcome to explore the Zen Jungle Community Festival  further and see if it feels like a fit. You’ll find full details, practical information, and booking options on our website. There’s no rush — just an invitation to gather, play, rest, and celebrate together for a few days.

  • Inner Peace Isn’t a Personality Trait — It’s a Structural Shift

    There’s a quiet myth woven through modern spirituality, psychology, and self-development: that inner peace is something some people have , and others don’t. We tend to treat peace like a temperament, as if it were no different from being extroverted or introverted, optimistic or pessimistic. We describe people as “naturally calm,” “unshakeable,” or “zen,” and we quietly assume that if we aren’t like that, then peace simply isn’t available to us in the same way. Over time, this turns into something more personal: a belief that there is something about who we are  that makes inner peace harder, or even impossible. This belief is subtle, but it’s powerful. Because once peace becomes a personality trait, it stops being something that can be understood and starts being something you either possess or lack. And if you believe you lack it, the best you can hope for is to manage yourself well enough to cope. But inner peace isn’t a temperament, and it isn’t a gift. It isn’t even an emotional state you need to achieve or maintain. At its core, inner peace is the result of a structural shift  in how you relate to thought. Not a shift in what you think.Not a shift in how positive you are. Not a shift in how well you regulate yourself. A shift in understanding. The misunderstanding at the root of unrest When we believe peace belongs to certain kinds of people, we end up sorting ourselves into quiet categories. On one side are the people who appear calm and grounded, who seem to move through life without much internal friction. On the other are those who feel reactive, anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of overthinking. The assumption is obvious: one group is doing something right, and the other is doing something wrong. But outward calm tells us very little about what’s happening internally. Some people appear peaceful because they’ve developed genuine clarity and are no longer fighting their minds. Others appear peaceful because they’ve learned to suppress emotion, avoid conflict, stay agreeable, or disconnect from what they’re feeling. In those cases, calmness isn’t peace at all — it’s protection. Likewise, people who feel messy or mentally loud are not necessarily broken or behind. Often they are sensitive, perceptive, and deeply affected by the pressure of modern life. Their unrest isn’t a personal failing; it’s a sign of how intensely they are experiencing the world through thought. So the real question isn’t who looks calm. The real question is: what is creating your inner experience in the first place? Because peace isn’t about appearances. It’s about whether you are in conflict with your own mind. When thought becomes reality Most of us were never taught that thought doesn’t just comment on life — it actively creates our experience of it. Through thought, the mind generates a convincing internal world made of meaning, identity, memory, prediction, and interpretation. When this process goes unnoticed, we don’t experience thoughts as mental events. We experience them as reality. A thought like “I’m failing”  isn’t felt as a sentence passing through the mind; it’s felt as a fact about who you are. A thought about the future isn’t experienced as imagination; it’s experienced as inevitability. A memory isn’t something you recall; it’s something you mentally re-enter. When thought is taken as truth, the body responds accordingly. The nervous system tightens, perception narrows, and behaviour shifts toward protection and control. Decisions become fear-based. Interactions become defensive. Life begins to feel heavy and urgent, even when nothing in the immediate moment is actually wrong. This is the structural issue underlying much of our suffering. Not sensitivity. Not weakness. Not lack of discipline. Simply living inside a thought-generated reality without realising it’s being generated. Why effort doesn’t lead to peace Once peace is understood this way, it becomes clear why effort rarely delivers it. Most attempts to “get peaceful” involve thinking harder in the hope of thinking better. We try to correct, reframe, suppress, or improve our inner dialogue. We tell ourselves to calm down, to be grateful, to stop overthinking, to heal, to move on. But this is thought trying to solve a problem created by thought. It’s like trying to smooth the surface of water with your hands. The more effort you apply, the more movement you create. This is why people can accumulate years of tools, practices, and insights and still feel internally unsettled. It’s not because those tools are useless — it’s because peace isn’t produced by better mental management. It’s revealed through understanding. From being inside thought to seeing thought When people hear that peace comes from understanding thought, it can sound abstract, even philosophical. But the shift itself is remarkably practical. It’s not about becoming detached or dissociated, and it’s not about suppressing emotion. It’s about moving from being inside  thought to being able to see  it, and eventually, learning to have gaps without it. For most of our lives, thought doesn’t appear as thought. It appears as us . As our voice, our reasoning, our intuition, our memory, our sense of self. Because of this, whatever thought says feels personal and authoritative. If the mind says something is wrong, we assume it is. If it predicts danger, we brace. If it tells a story about who we are, we live inside that story. The structural shift happens when this identification loosens. You begin to notice thinking rather than unconsciously becoming it. There’s a subtle but profound difference between “I am my thinking” and “thinking is happening.” Then eventually, silence within. Gaps without thought that extend longer each time. You start to experience space, for the first time in your life. This isn’t an intellectual move. It’s experiential. Often it happens quietly, sometimes suddenly, sometimes gradually, but always in a way that feels oddly obvious in hindsight. When it happens, the mind's authority softens. Thoughts that do come are recognised as momentary constructions rather than fixed truths. And when that happens, something unexpected follows: experiences becomes easier to feel. Experience without identity Many people fear that if they stop analysing, managing, or narrating their inner experience, they will be overwhelmed by emotion. In reality, the opposite is often true. Much of what we call “emotional overwhelm” is not emotion itself, but sensation wrapped in story. A squirm in the stomach labelled as anxiety, or desire. A quickening of the heart associated with fear or pressure. A surge of energy described as anger. When the story drops, sensation is free to move. It can be intense, but it’s no longer sticky. It doesn’t define who you are or dictate what must happen next. Peace as a baseline, not a peak experience For many people, peace appears only in certain conditions: on holiday, in nature, after a long walk, during meditation, or in rare moments when everything seems to fall quiet. These moments can feel deeply nourishing, but they’re often experienced as temporary escapes from ordinary life. When peace is treated as a peak experience, the rest of life becomes something to endure or manage. The mind returns, the pressure returns, and the contrast can feel painful. You know peace is possible, but you don’t know how to live from it. When peace becomes structural, something changes. It stops being dependent on circumstances. Not because circumstances no longer matter, but because your inner stability is no longer built on constantly monitoring and correcting your experience. Thought moves, sensation flows, and there is less friction around them. Peace becomes less dramatic and more reliable. It shows up as groundedness, clarity, and the ability to respond rather than react. It’s not something you enter and leave — it’s something you stand on. What this changes in everyday life When your relationship with thought shifts, everyday life reorganises itself in small but meaningful ways. Decisions are no longer driven primarily by fear of future discomfort. You begin to notice when urgency is psychological rather than practical. You can feel uncertainty without needing to resolve it immediately. This doesn’t make you passive. In fact, it often makes action cleaner. When you’re not entangled in story, you see situations more clearly. You’re less likely to over-explain, over-justify, or over-defend. You can say no without aggression and yes without self-betrayal. You can pause without collapsing into indecision. Over time, trust begins to replace control — not because you’ve decided to trust, but because you’re no longer fighting an imagined reality created by thought. If this resonates If what you’ve read here feels familiar — not intellectually, but somewhere quieter — it may be because you’re already sensing that inner peace isn’t something to chase, fix, or manufacture. It may be because you’ve felt, even briefly, what it’s like when thought loosens its grip and something more stable takes its place. The Butterfly Retreat  exists for people who are drawn to exploring this understanding more deeply, not as a concept, but as a lived experience. It’s not about self-improvement, peak experiences, or becoming a different version of yourself. It’s about creating the conditions where clarity can settle, insight can unfold naturally, and life can be seen more directly — without pressure, performance, or force. Set within the wider container of Zen Jungle, the retreat is designed as a spacious immersion rather than a programme to complete. Time, nature, conversation, silence, shared inquiry, and gentle daily rhythms all support the same simple direction: seeing thought clearly, and allowing peace to become a foundation rather than a fleeting state. If this way of looking at inner peace speaks to you, you’re welcome to explore the Butterfly Retreat  in your own time. There’s no urgency — just an open invitation to look further if it feels right. You can find more information on our website, and trust your own sense of timing from there.

  • How You Feel Is a Direct Result of Your Ability to Choose the Ideas and Thoughts You Engage With

    Most people move through life believing that how they feel is caused by the world around them—by circumstances, by other people, by money or the lack of it, by the weather, by their bodies, or even by the idea of “a bad day.” We’re conditioned to think that reality comes first, and then our feelings follow. But the opposite is true .Your feelings arise from the ideas you accept  and the thoughts you engage with . Those ideas—once validated by attention—generate thoughts, and those thoughts create your emotional experience. This process happens so quickly and automatically that it feels like the outer world is responsible. But the mechanism is internal, subjective, and entirely dependent on where attention is placed. This means something radically liberating: You can consciously choose how you feel by consciously choosing which ideas you interact with. Let’s explore how this works. 1. Ideas Are Neutral Until You Judgementally Engage With Them An idea is not inherently true or false, positive or negative. It’s simply a possibility —one among infinite possibilities available in the field of consciousness at any moment. Examples of everyday ideas: “I need money to be happy.” “I am cold.” “My partner is why I’m unhappy.” “If my diet were better, I’d feel better.” “I am tired.” “People don’t respect me.” Individually, these ideas have no power.They gain power only when you judge , agree with , or resist  them. And here’s the important part: Judgement, agreement, resistance, or rejection—ANY engagement—activates the idea and starts generating thoughts. Engagement is the spark. Thought is the fire. 2. Once You Accept an Idea, Thoughts Begin to Form Around It When an idea gains your attention, thought begins organising itself to support that idea. The mind becomes the architect of your subjective reality. For example: Idea:  “I am cold.” Thoughts follow: “I shouldn’t have worn this.” “This room is freezing.” “I hate being cold.” “I need to warm up.” And those thoughts generate feelings. Notably, they generate the feeling of being cold  more intensely—because the mind is now prioritising the sensory data that supports the idea. Another example: Idea:  “My partner is why I’m unhappy.” Thoughts follow: “They never listen.” “I’m always the one who cares more.” “If they changed, I’d feel better.” The moment the idea is accepted, the emotional reality shifts accordingly. This mechanism is consistent and entirely predictable. 3. The More You Engage With the Thoughts, the More Personally Important the Idea Becomes Engagement (even negative engagement) increases importance.Importance converts ideas into beliefs . A belief is simply: An idea you have invested in repeatedly until it appears true. Once something becomes a belief, your reality reorganises around it. 4. All Ideas Are Polarised and Externalised Every idea contains a polarity: positive / negative toward / away desirable / undesirable should / should not And every idea places the cause of your feeling outside of yourself . Examples: “I am cold” → the temperature decides how I feel. “Money makes me happy” → money decides my emotional state. “My partner ruined my day” → someone else controls my peace. “The weather is depressing” → the sky dictates my mood. “If I ate better, I’d feel better” → my diet governs my wellbeing. Each time you accept these ideas, you externalise the source of your experience. This is the beginning of dependence . 5. Small, Seemingly Harmless Ideas Accumulate Quickly Most people think the little ideas don’t matter. “I’m just tired.” “That annoyed me.” “People like me don’t get opportunities.” “This is just who I am.” But each small engagement nudges your centre of power outward.The more ideas you accept—even trivial ones—the more your emotional state becomes a reaction to the external world. This accumulation eventually forms an entire worldview: Reality becomes something that happens to you, not something you choose moment by moment. This is how subjectivity builds the illusion of separation and disempowerment. 6. Consciousness Is the Ability to See What Has Your Attention—and Choose Differently Awakening is not about “controlling” thoughts. You don’t need to fight them. It is about: Seeing what idea a thought is connected to. Recognising that you granted that idea permission. Choosing to withdraw attention. Returning to sensation, presence, or awareness itself. This is the turning point. Let’s revisit the earlier examples. **“I am cold.” What happens if you simply don’t give that idea attention?** You notice: sensations in the body the temperature itself but without the mentation “I am cold” In the absence of the declaration, the emotional charge dissolves. You may still perceive sensation, but you don’t feel disturbed  by it. The sensation becomes just that—a sensation—not a self-definition. “I am tired.” If the idea is not accepted, the experience changes. You might still sense low energy, but it no longer defines your identity or emotional state. Sometimes the tiredness disappears altogether once the mind stops reinforcing it. “My partner is the problem.” Without clinging to the idea, there is no emotional attachment to the narrative. The body relaxes. The emotional charge softens. Presence returns. You regain the ability to respond consciously rather than reactively. 7. Redirection of Attention Changes How You Feel—Immediately Attention is creative. Whatever you feed grows. When you stop feeding an idea—even for a moment—the chain reaction of thoughts dissolves. Without thoughts, the emotional state evaporates. This is not suppression. It’s recognition. You’re not “pushing away” the idea. You’re simply withdrawing the electricity that keeps it alive. Then you redirect: into breath into sensation into presence into awareness itself This shift changes how you feel because you have returned to the source , not the story. 8. Reality Follows Thought, Not the Other Way Around Your mind is a meaning-making device.Meaning determines your emotional state.Your emotional state shapes your perception.Your perception becomes your lived reality. This is why two people can experience identical circumstances but feel completely different. The difference is not the world.The difference is the ideas they choose to engage with . When you consciously choose which ideas to entertain, you consciously choose the emotional reality you live in. 9. The Power You Lose to Thoughts Is the Power You Lose to the World Each time you allow an idea to dictate how you feel, you hand a piece of authority to something outside yourself. When enough ideas accumulate, this becomes: dependence reactivity instability emotional volatility a sense of being controlled by life itself This is the foundation of the belief that “life is happening to me.” But the truth is: Life is responding to the ideas you choose to empower. When ideas take control of your feelings, so does the world.When you reclaim your ability to choose which ideas get your attention, you reclaim your sovereignty. 10. Sovereignty Is the Realisation That Your Inner State Is Always Your Choice You cannot control the world. You cannot control the weather, your partner, your bank balance, your job, or what thoughts appear in the mind. But you can  choose: which ideas you energise which thoughts you feed where attention goes what becomes personally important what becomes belief how you feel This is the essence of conscious living.It is the doorway out of subjectivity and into freedom. Freedom Begins With the Next Idea You Choose to Engage With You feel what you feel because of the ideas you empower. You can empower: ideas of lack ideas of separation ideas of dependency ideas of “I am tired,” “I am cold,” “I am unhappy” Or you can recognise that every idea is optional. You are not the ideas. You are the awareness choosing them. Every moment presents infinite possibilities. Your feelings—and ultimately your reality—arise from the idea you choose next. This is not philosophy. It is mechanics. It is the architecture of consciousness itself. Once you understand this, how you feel becomes a choice—not a reaction, not a consequence, not a product of the outer world, but a direct expression of where you place your attention. This is sovereignty. This is awakening. This is freedom.

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  • Cabin Stays | Peaceful retreat, Sovereign Community | Zen Jungle Retreat | Hotel | Bar | Devon | Cornwall | Bude

    Stay in a luxury, self-catered cabin at an amazing private retreat on the border of Devon and Cornwall. 5 lakes, ancient woodland, firepits, yurt event spaces and stunning Bistro and bars make this a peaceful paradise. OPEN 365 DAYS FOR RETREATS & STAYS Book a peaceful cabin stay and enjoy the retreat Switch off, exit the chaos, find your inner peace with a luxury, rustic boho cabin stay. All are fully equipped, have open plan kitchens and living spaces, 1. or 2 bedrooms, bathroom and a large private deck. Some are lakeside while others have panoramic views or outdoor bath tubs. There's no TV for uninterupted peace, and a 40 acre paradise with lots of spaces and facilities to explore. There's fast internet too. Check what's on at the retreat for sound baths, meditation, shamanic breathwork, kriya, nidra, sound healing and more. Ahh! We have held superhost status on AirBNB for the last two years. CHECK AVAILABILITY EXPLORE THE CABINS FROM £125 / NIGHT (SLEEPS UP TO 4) What's On? The retreat hosts a schedule of transformational retreats, weekend retreats and day retreats, as well as a range of sessions and facilitations. Many can also be booked privately at a time of your choosing too. 5 March 2026 Mothers Circle - Crystals, Mindfulness & Connection Join us for a gentle Mothers Circle where mums and children gather in community, play, and presence. This month’s circle features Kirsty, sharing crystals as story and sensation, alongside playful mindfulness practices that nurture connection, calm, and curiosity. Tea and cake included. 22 March 2026 Spring Equinox Sound Ceremony with Holly Anne Coles Enjoy a Spring Equinox sound ceremony like no other with the beautifully talented Holly Anne Coles. With Celtic and Folklore inspired song as well as a range of incredible instruments carrying healing vibrations, this is a sound ceremony that will leave you feeling deeply enchanted. 28 March 2026 Shamanic Breathwork A guided journey using conscious breath and music to access deep healing, clarity, connection and altered states. A powerful space to release what no longer serves and awaken your inner wisdom. 11 April 2026 Peace and Release - Day Retreat Step away from the noise of daily life and sink into deep relaxation. A beautifully crafted day of Bliss meditation, shamanic breathwork, nourishing soup, sauna and lake swimming, and a deeply immersive sound ceremony—all designed to leave you feeling restored, refreshed, and renewed. 17 April 2026 Butterfly Program 14 Night Transformational Retreat This is the Butterfly Program, our signature, life-changing transformational retreat. 2 May 2026 Half Day Poetry Retreat: The Art of Ordinary Joy A morning of warmth, laughter and creativity devoted to celebrating life’s everyday magic. Together we’ll write poems for the small things — the moments that make us smile, the people who make us softer, the quiet joys we often rush past. No experience needed, just curiosity and an open heart. 10 July 2026 Zen Jungle Community Festival Come together to reconnect: with nature, each other, and a deep sense of what community can be. Expect sound, fire, movement, wild swimming, soulful conversation, music, great food, and plenty of space to rest, play, and simply be. A festival for families, friends, and kindred spirits of all ages. Full and Half Retreat Takeovers The retreat is now available to book all cabins and spaces for your event of gathering. You can book up to 10 cabins that sleep upto 38 in total, or you can book 5 cabins as a half takeover in varying combinations. Full retreat takeovers give full and private use of the whole retreat and all facilities, including our fully equiped community kitchen and the bistro dining areas. Half retreats have access to facilities subject to availability at no extra charge. Sessions, sauna bookings and use of certain facilities and services is at extra cost. If you are interested please contact us at : tribe@zenjungle.org Explore and book your luxury, boho cabin Moon Beamer Bifold doors span the front of this cabin, overlooking the hills, woodlands and valley with a modern, luxury feel. Bedrooms : 2 Beds (Max) 4 Outdoor Bath Yes EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Moon Chaser A cosy, tribal atmosphere welcomes you into this home away from home with beautiful, panoramic views. Bedrooms : 2 Beds (Max) 4 Outdoor Bath Yes EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Moon Gazer Panoramic views, an outdoor tub and outside in with full width bifold doors. Bedrooms : 1 Beds (Max) 2 Outdoor Bath Yes EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Star Child A lakeside haven with private deck and two double en suite bedrooms Bedrooms : 2 Beds (Max) 2 Outdoor Bath No EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Star Rider A beautiful home from home by the lake with private deck and ensuite bathrooms Bedrooms : 2 Beds (Max) 2 Outdoor Bath No EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Star Seed Find your peace with a view of the lake, panoramic decking and two en suite bedrooms. Bedrooms : 2 Beds (Max) 2 Outdoor Bath No EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Star Seeker Undisturbed, lakeside and sunset views through bifold doors spanning the width of this cosy cabin Bedrooms : 2 Beds (Max) 2 Outdoor Bath No EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Sun Blazer Featuring an outdoor tub for stargazing, this cabin faces the sunset, capturing picture perfect moments every evening. Bedrooms : 2 Beds (Max) 4 Outdoor Bath Yes EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Sun Dancer Looking out over the valley, Sun Dancer has rustic boho vibe and a private, outdoor tub. Bedrooms : 1 Beds (Max) 2 Outdoor Bath Yes EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN Sun Explorer Unbeatable sunset views, nestled at the top of the retreat for a private, cosy experience. Bedrooms : 2 Beds (Max) 4 Outdoor Bath No EXPLORE & BOOK CABIN ALL CABINS AVAILABILITY WHOLE RETREAT TAKEOVERS Facilities & Things to Do At the Retreat There's lots to do whiloe you're here. Explore the 5 lakes, woodland, amazing spaces and walks. Meditate or play table tennis in the Yin Yang, book a lakeside sauna, lake swim, visit the Eye bar and lounge or join scheduled or private sessions. Lake Swimming Guests are welcome to swim in our natural lakes, surrounded by quiet countryside and wildlife. Whether you're taking a mindful dip, floating in stillness, or enjoying a longer swim, lake swimming is a restorative experience. Firepits & Cookouts The land holds a variety of bespoke firepit spaces, available to hire for private cookouts or quiet evenings under the stars. These spaces invite connection with the elements, grounding, and deep relaxation after dark. Sauna & Lake Plunge For those seeking contrast and renewal, our wood-fired sauna is available for private hire, suitable for groups of 1-6. A powerful yet grounding way to reset the body and mind, all at your own pace, in a peaceful setting. The Eye Bar & Lounge A beautiful, indoor-outdoor space with panoramic views of the horizon and unforgettable sunets. Featuring a wood burning stove, relaxed lounge areas and alpine style decor, the bar invites comfort and connection. Yurt Cinema A cosy, boho styled lounge space designed for deep comfort. Warm and inviting, it features a large screen and plush sheepskin bean bags, making it the perfect setting to unwind with a good film. Available for private bookings. Nature & Wildlife Walks Explore over 40 acres of countryside, woodland and wild spaces, with 5 lakes and abundant wildlife woven through the land. Meandering paths invite slow walks and quiet reflection, to reconnect with yourself and nature. Private Wellness Sessions Book private, deeply personalised 1-1 or small group sessions, tailored to your needs. Offerings include Shamanic Breathwork, bespoke Sound Journeys, Introduction to Meditation, Yoga Nidra and more. Mindfulness & Meditation Take time for personal mindfulness or meditation during your stay. Practice in the Yin Yang Yurt with meditation cushions and yoga mats, or head to the Zenscape stage to sit by the stillness of the lake. Events & Retreats From sound ceremonies and shamanic breathwork to mindful day retreats, our events support rest, release, and reconnection. Enjoy space to slow down and return to balance through embodied, experiential practices. Table Tennis The Yin Yang Yurt offers a lighthearted space for movement and play, with table tennis available to all cabin guests in this open, indoor setting. A great way to stretch the body, lift energy and enjoy a moment of childlike fun. SPACES & FACILITIES

  • Star Seeker

    2 bedroom luxury log cabin Next Cabin Previous Cabin Star Seeker Star Seeker Undisturbed, lakeside and sunset views through bifold doors spanning the width of this cosy cabin About this cabin Star Seeker is one of our most luxurious cabins, with vibrant colours and exotic decorative accents for a truly memorable stay. Wake up to views of the Devon countryside, looking out over rolling hills and Zen Jungle's very own lakes. This cabin has 2 king bedrooms with spacious ensuites. The kitchen and living area are fully equipped and furnished for a comfortable stay. Enjoy use of a washing machine, diswasher, oven, microwave, fridge and freezer, as well as all cooking equipment and crockery. Star Seeker has it's own private decking, with table and chairs for outdoor dining. Individually created for your comfort This cabin has amazing views, full width bifold doors and a lakeside view from the huge decking. It's also perfect for up to 4 people to have privacy with two en suite bedrooms. Back to Cabins CABIN AVAILABILITY Every cabin has the following : Large outdoor decked area Fully fitted kitchen High speed internet Free car parking (2 cars) Washing Machine Dishwasher Hob & Oven Power shower Fridge & Freezer No Television High threadcount linens EXPLORE THE RETREAT Your living spaces When it's time for bed All cabins include high threadcount linens and towels. CABIN AVAILABILITY Back to Cabins The retreat Explore the 40 acre retreat with 5 lakes, ancient woodland and so much nature. There are seating spaces and gardens leading to endless walks. Your bedroom Almost all cabin bedrooms have the option of king bed or conversion to twin. Bedding is high thread counts cottons on super comfy mattresses Bathroom Each cabin is equipped with a power shower for an invigourating experiences. Bathrooms are newly refitted and include fresh towels. Your kitchen Your kitchen has everything. Fridge, freezer, dishwasher, hob, oven microwave and so much storage, so they're great for stays long or short. Fire & Food We love fire and food. That's why the retreat has a large number of fire pit spaces, complete with dining area to use with friends or join other guests. Technology Though the retreat is all about disconnection, it's not about isolation. There's no TVs but there is fast internet in every cabin. Laundry Bedding and towels are all included but for the rest you have a washing machine in your cabin, theres airers available and a large dryer in the laundry. Bistro & Bar The newly built bistro bar and dining room will open fully soon but are available on request for drinks and as a great place to meet and eat. Outdoor spaces Your cabin has a large decked area complete with seating and dining space, some are connected with large bifold doors that bring outside in. So much more than a cabin stay... Your experience at zen jungle only begins when you book the cabin. Choose from a selection of free sessions including an meditations and introductions to presence. Facilities & Things to Do At the Retreat There's lots to do whiloe you're here. Explore the 5 lakes, woodland, amazing spaces and walks. Meditate or play table tennis in the Yin Yang, book a lakeside sauna, lake swim, visit the Eye bar and lounge or join scheduled or private sessions. Lake Swimming Guests are welcome to swim in our natural lakes, surrounded by quiet countryside and wildlife. Whether you're taking a mindful dip, floating in stillness, or enjoying a longer swim, lake swimming is a restorative experience. Firepits & Cookouts The land holds a variety of bespoke firepit spaces, available to hire for private cookouts or quiet evenings under the stars. These spaces invite connection with the elements, grounding, and deep relaxation after dark. Sauna & Lake Plunge For those seeking contrast and renewal, our wood-fired sauna is available for private hire, suitable for groups of 1-6. A powerful yet grounding way to reset the body and mind, all at your own pace, in a peaceful setting. The Eye Bar & Lounge A beautiful, indoor-outdoor space with panoramic views of the horizon and unforgettable sunets. Featuring a wood burning stove, relaxed lounge areas and alpine style decor, the bar invites comfort and connection. Yurt Cinema A cosy, boho styled lounge space designed for deep comfort. Warm and inviting, it features a large screen and plush sheepskin bean bags, making it the perfect setting to unwind with a good film. Available for private bookings. Nature & Wildlife Walks Explore over 40 acres of countryside, woodland and wild spaces, with 5 lakes and abundant wildlife woven through the land. Meandering paths invite slow walks and quiet reflection, to reconnect with yourself and nature. Private Wellness Sessions Book private, deeply personalised 1-1 or small group sessions, tailored to your needs. Offerings include Shamanic Breathwork, bespoke Sound Journeys, Introduction to Meditation, Yoga Nidra and more. Mindfulness & Meditation Take time for personal mindfulness or meditation during your stay. Practice in the Yin Yang Yurt with meditation cushions and yoga mats, or head to the Zenscape stage to sit by the stillness of the lake. Events & Retreats From sound ceremonies and shamanic breathwork to mindful day retreats, our events support rest, release, and reconnection. Enjoy space to slow down and return to balance through embodied, experiential practices. Table Tennis The Yin Yang Yurt offers a lighthearted space for movement and play, with table tennis available to all cabin guests in this open, indoor setting. A great way to stretch the body, lift energy and enjoy a moment of childlike fun. SPACES & FACILITIES WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

  • The Zen Jungle Retreat | Conscious, holistic wellness & Transformation | Cabins | Hotel | Bistro | Bar | Devon | Cornwall | Bude

    The Zen Jungle retreat exists to facilitate life-changing transformational talks and workshops, multi-dimensional meditation practice and extra-sensory expereriences, that together bring inner peace, balance, freedom and a joyful love of life. What you'll find here : A 40 acre peaceful paradise The path, 5 lakes and woodland walks 3 panoramic cabins with outdoor tubs 5 lake view double en-suite cabins 4 sunset cabins, 3 with outdoor tubs The Eye - Panoramic bar & lounge The Jungle Club - Lakeside bar & firepit The Eye Yurt - 7m Lounge & cinema yurt Horus - 9m Ceremonial yurt Yin yang & Headspace - 11m Yurt & firepit The Meteor - Firepit and group dining The Edge - Panoramic firepit and dining The Hive - Gardens, firepit and dining The pier - Lakeside firepit and seating Zenscape - Lake music & meditation stage The pendulum - Giant lakeside swing Holistic wellness, activities and teachings Life-changing retreats and cabin stays VIEW SPACES & FACILITIES 12 luxury, boho cabins for peaceful stays Stay in one of our fully equipped, luxury boho-chique, self-catered cabins, and find a peaceful, home from home with no TV. 12 new and individually styled, luxury oak cabins Cabins are individually boho styled with everything you could need for the most comfortable, self-catered stay. Central heating and super insulation bring winter warmth and summer cool. Views of the devon countryside, stars and lake are amazing. Private car parking is standard. King size bedrooms (Double or twin) All bedrooms are super comfortable and king size. Most convert to twin beds too, so offer amazing comfort even with up to 4 sharing. All have high threadcount linens and peaceful silence for a perfect nights sleep. Open plan living space, indoor, outdoor dining The living spaces are large and sumptuous with comfortable chairs, bean bags and boho styling. Most open up onto the large deck bringing the outdoors in. There's fast internet but no TV, to allow you to unplug and find your peace. Fully fitted kitchens with every appliance Kitchens are brand new with every appliance. Hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer are all included together with a washing machine. The 4 seater breakfast bar makes a cosy home from home. Watch the stars, sit and relax or even have a bath The retreat is incredibly peaceful with no light polution at all and amazing views. It means that sitting on your sheltered deck is blissful and there's ample space to relax or entertain. Star gaze and see the milky way, even while taking a bath. It's a 40 acre paradise designed for peace. Every cabin is within this natural haven, some on the lakes, some on the hilsides above. There are 5 lakes, woodland, endless walks, beautiful seating and firepit spaces, bistro, bars and and a whole calendar of wellness experiences to be joined. BUTTERFLY PROGRAM Socialise at the lounge bar, cook together in the community kitchen, or have a firepit cookout The community kitchen is available for retreat takeovers, and organised retreats. The Eye Bistro - Bar & Lounge The beautiful elevated bar, lounge and open community retreat kitchen is a place for retreat guests to cook and eat together. Home grown produce The retreat is becoming self-sufficient and will soon offer fresh eggs, fruit and vegetables, spring water and more. Fresh from the community kitchen During organised retreats, guests share the cooking in the amazing community kitchen where we cook food for all tastes and diets. The Jungle Club - Lakeside bar & grill Our lakeside bar and grill will soon play host to regular firepit cookouts and make your own wood fired pizza evenings. Book a firepit for you and your friends As a cabin guest you can book a fire pit space for your own private cookout with friends. We supply wood and food boxes. Community dining, banquet hall The bistro has panoramic views and a beautiful atmosphere that blends medieval with alpine chalet and an inside, outside seated bar. Bring a picnic The retreat is the perfect place for picnics. We have so many group dining areas complete with tables and chairs as well as lakeside benches. Google & Amazon Reviews Verified Retreat, Masterclass & Stay Reviews

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