Cirque De Silk

aerial wilderness
retreat

A chance to completely decompress in the Devon countryside.

Step into the beautiful tranquility of Middle Combe Farm, where Cirque de Silk will be hosting a deluxe aerial and yoga retreats in 2026.

Spring Dates: 23rd – 26th April 2026 (Mixed Ability, Beginner Friendly)

Autumn Dates: 17th – 20th September 2026 (Intermediate – Advanced)

Booking goes live from 9:00AM GMT on the 30th September.

what’s included?

  • 3 nights, 4 days in the farmhouse or cottage
  • 6 x hours of aerial workshops (Silks/rope/ hoop depending on your retreat)
  • Aerial photoshoot set in stunning countryside or a rustic barn transformed into a fairy paradise – each participant gets 15–20 minutes to shine in front of the camera, complete with a colourful smoke canon if shooting outside. You’ll receive three professionally edited photos, with the option to purchase more after the retreat. Plus, our social media queen Talulah will be capturing behind-the-scenes video content during your shoot – perfect for sharing with friends after the weekend!
  • 2 x hours of aerial self training
  • 2 x hours of yoga
  • 2 x hour workshop of deep relaxation / partner stretch 
  • 3 delicious vegetarian meals a day (a highlight of the weekend! Our talented chef, Fleur, is renowned for her incredible dishes, lovingly made from scratch)
  • Hot tub relaxation sessions
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool
  • Socials around the fire
  • Huge woodland to explore for walks, meditation and time out
  • A farmhouse with a library room, piano, board games and an indoor fireplace
  • Aerial Wilderness Retreat Training Guide Book 
  • Cirque de Silk’s welcome gift


Additional massages can be booked during the weekend with Helina Griffiths, who has 15 years as an aerial circus performer before moving into the world of remedial sports massage. She has a unique blend of advanced therapeutic techniques and an in-depth understanding of athletic bodies and body mechanics.

workshops

Our aerial workshops are led by our incredible Cirque de Silk dream team:

✨ Phoebe Hoyle – Rope & Silks, queen of dynamic power moves

✨ Talulah Jones – Hoop & Silks, master of all things spin

✨ Hettie Parramore – Hoop doubles, Silks doubles, bringing the flex, flow and creative flair

Across the retreat weekend, you’ll enjoy aerial workshops, tailored to suit your level and interests. Before the retreat, you’ll get to choose your workshop combos, think Silks Spinning & Flow, Dynamic Sequences, Bendy back bends, split shapes or Hoop Strap Work & Drops. This way, you can lean into what lights you up or try something new with supportive guidance.

You’ll also have time for aerial self-practice (a chance to explore, refine or just play!) and to top it all off an aerial photoshoot to capture your strength, grace and sparkle.

beginner aerialist

You will be working through a beautiful selection of shapes and sequences to use either in the photoshoot or to take away with you. You’ll learn the basics in all apparatus and become comfortable and confident with flying in the air. We recommend you book onto our Spring Aerial Retreat as this will be beginner friendly with mixed abilities.

advanced aerialist

We will be looking at strop work, drops, dynamic movement, strong poses, flares and spinning flow on both sets of apparatus. You’ll learn new conditioning and strengthening exercises to help gain those tricky advanced moves! We recommend you book onto our Autumn Aerial Retreat as this will be tailored to intermediate – advanced abilities. 

Cirque De Silk Retreat Rooms

accommodation and facilities

Beautiful modern cottages with multiple toilets, ensuites, drawing rooms, kitchens and
outdoor areas.

Take a moment to relax in the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, which can be used whenever you please throughout the weekend. We will have socials around the log burners in the evening, taking a moment to chill out after a busy day of workshops.

Visit the glorious woodland on site which is used for many ceremonies throughout the year. If you want to get closer to nature and take your mind off our usual hectic lives this is the place to do it! With beautiful fairy walkways, carved woodland areas and serene landscape you won’t be disappointed.

Solo, twin and trio bedrooms available!

Pricing

Solo Rooms
Price Per Person

 Solo (Double or queen) w/ Private Bathroom – £900

Small Solo (Single bed) with Private Bathroom – £850

Small Solo (Single bed) with Shared Bathroom – £700

Payment plans available

You will pay a £100 deposit and then remaining amount will be paid in 3 instalments leading up to the retreat.

Shared Rooms
Price Per Person

Twin Room w/ Private Bathroom – £800

Twin with Shared Bathroom – £700

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom – £600

the small print

Cancellation policy:

For Full Payment:
You are eligible for a full refund up to 4 months before the retreat start date. After this period, no refunds will be issued. However, you may transfer your booking to a friend with prior approval from us.

For Payment Plans:
The £100 deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel more than 4 months before the retreat, all other payments made will be refunded. After this 4-month window, no refunds will be issued. You may transfer your spot to a friend, but please contact us first for approval.

We highly recommend that all participants purchase comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking. This is to protect your investment in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as illness, injury, family emergencies, or travel disruptions. Please ensure your policy covers retreat cancellations as well as travel and medical needs. As our cancellation policy remains in place, having insurance gives you peace of mind if plans change.