5 Ways to Be Healthier This Spring
As the days grow longer and nature awakens, spring is the perfect time to reset your health and wellbeing.
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Supporting Charities That Transform Lives
At Yeotown Health Retreat, we believe that true well-being extends beyond self-care—it’s about uplifting those around us too. Our commitment goes beyond our guests, reaching out to individuals, families, and communities who need support the most.
Seasonal Wellbeing Experiences
Embrace the Power of Seasonal Wellbeing with Yeotown At Yeotown, we’ve always been dedicated to transformational health, holistic wellness, and mindful living, but over the years, we’ve come to realise…
NEW! Long Weekend 3-Day Retreat, Devon.
The Ultimate Long-Weekend ResetThursday 3rd – Sunday 6th April Spring is making it’s way here and with it, so is a shift into the next of our seasonal experiences. We are pleased…
NEW! Mercedes Vinyasa Flow Yoga Retreat Madeira Island, Portugal
Mercedes Vinyasa Flow Yoga Retreat Madeira Island, Portugal.
Travel Well, Live Well…
Yeotown is now part of the prestigious Mr & Mrs Smith and Hyatt Hotel Collections. Discover what makes our retreats unique through the eyes of a recent guest, who shares her experience at Yeotown Devon.
Fully Booked- Step into Spring Long Weekend Retreat 6th-9th March
Step into Spring Long Weekend 3-Day Yeotown Devon Retreat.
Long Weekend Winter Warming Retreat – 6th-9th February
Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Reconnect with Yourself As winter lingers, it’s easy to feel bogged down by endless to-do lists, dark mornings, and relentless schedules. But winter…
Our Most Valuable Asset…
"What price tag would you place on your health?"
How to Set Happy Goals for 2025
Ditch New Year resolutions and set 'happy goals' instead.
Upcoming Special Events
Our multi-award winning five day Yeotox Retreat runs every week, from Wednesday to Sunday in Devon and Monday to Saturday in Madeira. Sometimes we team up with our favourite wellness…
We Have More Control Over Our Minds Than We Realise…
Research suggests that we are the architects of 91% of our own emotional turmoil. Meaning, a large majority of emotional responses, such as frustration, worry, irritation, or anger, are often more a result of our personal interpretations rather than external circumstances or actual events.
‘I Think I’m Here to Heal You’…
I get asked a lot why we launched Yeotown over a decade and a half ago. After hearing my friend's story, it resonated with me to share it with you because in many ways, I believe it's why we do what we do.
“Yeotown – It’s Your Retreat. Your Body, Your Mind” – Gee Hirst
"It’s my second time coming back to Yeotown." Hear from recent guest Gee Hirst as she shares her experience at Yeotown Devon.
Nurturing your Gut – The Power of Fermented Foods at Yeotown
In the pursuit of holistic wellness, we often find ourselves exploring various avenues to optimise our health. One more recent and key area to focus on is the gut, the…
The Science-Backed ‘Hack & Hold’ Method
Elevating Cruciferous Vegetables at Yeotown Health Retreat and London Restaurants.
Blue Zoning Your Life
Top 10 Ways to 'Blue Zone' Your Life with Yeotown Health Retreat in Devon and Madeira.
How Movement and Exercise Can Improve Your Skin
At Yeotown Health and Wellness Retreat we can help you to understand and improve your skin health. Movement and exercise are an important part of skin health and here's why!
How To Improve Your Gut Health
Spring clean your gut at Yeotown health and wellness retreats. Healthy, nutritious food recipes to support your gut microbiome.
The Science & Benefits of Cold Water Therapy
What are the benefits of cold water immersion? There are so many! Which is why it's heavily featured within our Yeotox programme at Yeotown.
Yeotown In Print: Harpers Bazaar
Harpers Bazaar travel review of Yeotown Madeira. A boho-chic outpost on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal. A relaxing, rejuvenating health retreat that includes yoga, hiking, fitness and healthy food.
On Your Feet: Take Some Time Out For A Hike
Running VS Hiking... What's better for you? Health tips on moving your body no matter what fitness level you are.
30 days of Wellbeing
30 days of wellbeing, are you up for the challenge? The outcome may just be life-changing.
“A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDERS”
Hear from Yeotown founders, Mercedes & Simon Sieff, about what to expect when embarking on a wellness retreat at Yeotown Devon or Madeira.
Yeotown Bowl
We still have the final few remaining weeks of winter and we felt it would be a nice time to share with you one of our most loved new additions…
Energising Green Juice Recipe
Yeotown's Energising Green Juice recipe. A guest favourite and a great way to boost your vitamin intake.
Buckwheat Beetroot Risotto Recipe
Yeotown Beetroot Buckwheat Risotto recipe. Packed with essential nutrients, this healthy recipe is protein-rich, gluten-free and delicious.
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls Recipe
These Carrot Cake Bliss Balls are the perfect afternoon snack, carefully crafted to satisfy any craving for sweetness while keeping blood sugar levels steady and curbing your hunger. Read the recipe here.
Yeotown Life-Changing Seeded Loaf Recipe
This nutrient-dense loaf is the perfect addition to soups or can be toasted with an egg or avocado for a wholesome breakfast idea. Perfect for those looking for a gluten-free, high-protein snack packed with fibre and nutrients!
Finding a calm place – with Julia Samuel MBE
Listen to a handy 5 minute video of Julia Samuel MBE guiding us through an effective therapy tool called ‘The Safe Place’ or ‘The Calm Place’.
Stop The Press! Featuring Yeotown….
Yeotown has been named #3 in the Telegraph's Top 50 Super Charged Spas of the World!
Awesome Atlantic Adventures at Yeotown Devon
How can the Atlantic Ocean help you feel less drained?
Delicious Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Recipe
Yeotown's dairy-free hot chocolate recipe made with nutrient-rich superfood cacao, packed with antioxidants & mood-boosting properties.
Yeotowns Healthy Summer BBQ
Our chefs at Yeotown offer healthy BBQ recipes, including gluten-free and vegan dishes, to help you stay healthy this summer.
Mindfulness…Strong in Body, Clear in Mind
What is your daily mantra? Here's ours...
The Benefits Of Meditation You Didn’t Know
The idea of the benefits of meditation seem commonly understood in our society but it’s true holistic value is still often misunderstood. Derived from the Latin meditari (to dwell upon)…
Summer Super-Food Saviours
Discover the benefits of incorporating superfoods into your diet, along with delicious recipes to complement them.
Beauty Without Cruelty – Why Wouldn’t You?
Yeotown co founder Mercedes shares her 5 of the Best cosmetic brands that don’t harm your face, the environment or animals.
Non Attachment & The Yoga Practice
We explain what 'non-attachment' is and how you can introduce it into my yoga practise.
A Day in the Diet of a Healthy Gut Brain
Yeotown co-founder Mercedes Sieff contributed this healthy diet plan to Stylist Magazine’s recent in depth article on gut health. Listening to our gut is something we always do at Yeotown!…
Thoughtful Thinking
“Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behaviour. Keep your behaviour positive because your behaviour becomes your habits.…
Why Weight Loss Boot Camps Are Not A Permanent Solution
Weight loss boot camps offer guests the chance to get fit and lose weight with regimented exercise programmes and a strict balanced diet. However, while they may be initially successful…
The Difference Between A Detox Retreat & A Weight Loss Boot Camp
Yeotown is the best of both worlds!
Butternut Squash ‘Noodles’ with Perfect Parsley Pesto
If you haven’t discovered the joys of spiralizing yet then prepare yourself for a culinary eye-opener. Spiralizers are relatively inexpensive gadgets which will revolutionise pasta night! Whether you are coeliac,…
Spiced ‘Fruit-tea’ Holiday Cocktail!
Looking for a great alternative to serve at your next function for those wanting a non-alcoholic option? This spicy and fruity cocktail is a perfect holiday drink that will not…
To Sleep Perchance to Dream
There’s a vast array of diets, detoxes, weight loss programmes and exercise regimes out there but all purveyors of wellness and good health advocate the same fundamentals; good food, regular…
Time For A Digital Detox?
Sometimes it can feel as if the biggest – maybe even the most important relationship – in your life is not with your partner, your spouse, your family or even…
So What is Alkaline and Why?
Alkaline Eating – The Litmus Test So what’s all this talk about an alkaline diet you’ve been hearing lately and what exactly does it mean? Well remember those chemistry lessons…
Strong in Mind
The Yeotown ethos, Strong in Body – Clear in Mind is one we do our best to live by. But we know it’s not always easy. All day every day…
My Not So Sweet Valentine…
Good Sugar, Bad Sugar? Unfortunately, there’s nothing good about refined sugar and everything good about eliminating it from your diet, be it slowly making small changes each day, or either…
A Different Approach To Weight Loss Boot Camps
Traditional weight loss boot camps are all about strict diet and a ferocious exercise routine. And they work! Of course the regimental style of boot camps result in fat loss and…
Cauliflower, Pomegranate and Spiced Almond ‘Couscous’
Crazy for Cauliflower! “There’s nothing I can’t do with a cauliflower that’s not good for you….and not least because it lends itself so brilliantly to spicing” – Julia, Yeotown Chef…
If You Change Nothing, Nothing Will Change
Autumn is the time of year when change surrounds us. It is a transitional time when we should take the lead from mother nature and get in sync with what…
Feeling Down?…Get Walking!
Your body was designed to walk. And not just from the pavement to the car or the restaurant to the black cab. In fact, your body was designed to walk,…
Rockin’ Raw Raspberry Pie ♥
ROCKIN’ RAW RASPBERRY PIE Here’s a naturally sweet little pudding you and the ones you love will love! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a sweet tooth or looking forward to a delicious…
Why I love Surfing
If there’s a swell here on the North Devon Atlantic coast then you can be sure that just like thousands of others who’ve discovered a passion for surfing, I’ll be…
Green Gets Gorgeous: A Perfect New Year Tonic
Let’s face it, organic gardens and natural nutrition were probably not typical topics of discussion in most people’s childhood households. In fact, they rarely made an appearance in conversation until…
Six Reasons To Fall In Love With Yoga
Yoga reaches far beyond the physical benefits of weight loss, toned arms and a strong core. A mindful practice consisting of meditation and deep breathing techniques can transform your life…
Keeping Calm In A World Of Constant Chaos
Whether we like to admit it or not, most of us fill our days with back-to-back appointments without allowing space in our schedule for quiet time. And during those rare…
Aspartame: Sugar-Coated Poison
As if you need another reason to read labels, artificial sweeteners are being injected into everything from popular soft drinks to that tiny breath mint you regularly pop into your mouth. Aspartame, previously…
Are You Gluten Intolerant?
Over the last few years, there has been considerable hype and growing concern surrounding the dangers that stem from gluten consumption. While many gluten-free (GF) advocates are doing everything they…
Take Time To Relax Your Brilliant Mind
Meditation is not a religion. Nor is it a tradition involving levitation while sitting cross-legged on the floor pretending to be an all-knowing master of the universe. Meditation is total…
Forever Young Chocolate Cheesecake
At Yeotown we follow a gluten, dairy, wheat and refined sugar free menu and pride ourselves however on educating our guests on sustainable and realistic ways to keep healthy. With…
Out of Order? Now That’s An Understatement!
As I sat there staring at a sign that read “Out of Order” plastered over a behemoth of a vending machine, I had to laugh at its accuracy. Upon first…
Keep Calm and Radiant After A Health And Wellness Retreat
While a health and wellness retreat provides the ideal environment to detox your system, increase vitality and restore energy, maintaining health and happiness once you return to your life back…
Connect With Your Core To Build Inner Strength
Victoria Pendleton, double gold medal Olympic cyclist, makes core strengthening exercises look easy (and fun) while working out with Yeotown’s trainer, Andy Blake, during her stay on our most recent 5 day…
Awakening To A Life Of Sheer Consciousness
Two very well-known celebrities recently made headlines and raised eyebrows when they publicly announced their “conscious uncoupling” separation. While the profound concept left many scratching their heads and wondering what…
Power Of The Pumpkin Patch
It’s that time of year when pumpkin is showing up in every dish imaginable, from pies and sweet bread to stews and ravioli. A winter fruit descending from the gourd…
How A Health And Wellness Retreat Can Change Your Life
Most of us know, all too well, the exhaustion experienced from a persevering schedule that pushes us to our limits day in and day out. Too many hours in the…
Ferment Your Vegetables Into Superfood
A properly functioning digestive system is key to good health. Without it, our immune system suffers because it can not absorb vitamins and nutrients needed to fight off infection and…
Is Your Kitchen BPA Free?
With continued discoveries and vocalized fury over the food industry, what exactly can we eat? That’s a question many of us are asking ourselves. Each day presents further findings that…
Taming A Ravenous Beast
Have you ever wondered what happens when most of the world’s food supply (aka a prerequisite for human survival) is controlled by the hands of greed? Two million infuriated protesters…
Is Chronic Inflammation Making You Sick?
At Yeotown we are very aware the modern world, filled with conveniences and cutting edge technology never witnessed by prior generations, is changing drastically right before our eyes. We are…
Six Easy Steps To A Juicier, Healthier Lifestyle
It’s no secret that optimal health requires preparation, time, and energy, but lucky for you, the rewards reaped are worth every bit of effort you put forth. Your lifestyle, from…