We are so deeply excited to be welcoming you to Sanctum Retreat 2026 on the 8th - 11th May - below you will find all the info you need to find us, what to bring and what to expect. If you have any questions at all please email hello@arizonasmithhealing.com

Love, Arizona

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Timings 

Our time together begins at 4pm on the 8th of May and ends at 1:30 pm on the 11th May. 

Please schedule your transport to arrive no earlier than 4pm!

If delayed, simply message Samantha at +1 219 689 1729.

We will have time to settle and explore before a historic guided tour of the house and grounds,  dinner and our opening ceremony.

The full schedule will be shared on arrival.

We will depart after lunch on Monday 11th by 1:30pm.

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Location 

We will be gathering at the beautiful Erth Retreat, the oldest manor house in Cornwall, set within largely undisturbed land on the Erth Peninsula. The land is lovingly tended, the history ancient and rich. The entire site is thought to have been a medieval village, complete with C12 chapel still standing that we will be practicing in. 

 

Check it out here:

https://erthretreat.com

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Travel

There are a few ways to get to the retreat site and some details have been included below. We have also linked a google sheets document that you can add yourself to with your travel details, contact information, whether you wish to travel to the retreat site with someone, if you wish you travel before/after (could be fun with a friend!), and space for any other notes. 

 

Please see the document here. 

 

**By Car**

Postcode: PL12 4QY *(do not follow satnav to the very end, directions below)*

What3Words: blossom.glorified.darling - gives you correct location pin 

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Take the M5 south towards Exeter. After Exeter, join the A38 towards Plymouth. Continue past Plymouth and cross the Tamar Bridge into Cornwall.

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At the first roundabout (Carkeel), take the 2nd exit signposted Liskeard. Head up the hill for about a mile and take the 4th left signposted Trematon.

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Drive through Trematon until you reach a V in the road at a pink house. Take the right-hand option (roads narrow from here).

Continue for about 2 miles until you reach Elmgate, marked by a yellow house in the middle of the road with a black postbox. Take the right-hand turn beside the house and follow the road uphill.

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Ignore Sat Nav from this point and do not turn left. Continue past Tredown Farm. White signs will mark entry to the Erth Peninsula. Please drive slowly as animals roam freely.

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Erth Barton will appear ahead — drive to the end and park in front of the house.

 

**By Train**

Direct trains run from London Paddington to Saltash in under 3 hours 45 minutes.

Alternatively travel to Plymouth and change for Saltash.

Taxis from Saltash take just over 10 minutes.

*IMPORTANT* Please book in advance as there is no taxi rank at Saltash.

Suggested local taxi firms are:

AW Taxis (website here) or call 01752 848400

OR

Cotton Taxis (website here) or call 01752 848484

 

**By Plane**

Nearest airports:

• Newquay (1 hour)

• Exeter (1 hour)

• Bristol (2 hours)

From London airports, train or hire car is recommended for the rest of your journey.

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Suggested Packing List

• Swimwear for river and/or sauna

• Towel

• Dry robe, bathrobe, or warm layers for after water and evenings outdoors

• Clothes you don’t mind being close to the earth and the art in

• Optional attire for a slightly dressier dinner/fireside moment — your many expressions are welcome

• Art materials (some provided, but bring favourites if you have them, please don't stress if not, we will have all that you need art-wise)

• Medication and personal essentials - we cannot be responsible for any medications and there is no shop at walking distance.

• Toiletries

• Notebook for your process

• Tea and coffee will be available but please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated

• Layers and good shoes for changeable weather - it is likely to be warm in the days, possibly light rain and cooler at night.

• Biodegradable offerings for the land - consider bringing some water or a plant from where you are.

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Meals

We are so fortunate to be nourished by the incredible chef Chamaiah, who will be preparing meals and snacks for us throughout our time together. She kindly asks that each of us complete this short form (2 minutes) so she can create a menu for our unique constellation: The form is here. 

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For those who wish to travel before/ afterwards

Places to explore nearby and a little further afield:

• Cotehele & Lanhydrock (National Trust)

• Port Eliot Estate

• Charlestown

• Polperro

• Fowey

• Looe

• Dartmoor and Bodmin moors 

• Glastonbury and Avebury 

• St nectars Glen 

• Porthleven

• Cawsands and Kingsands 

• Boscastle 

• StoneHenge 

• St Ives 

• Hotel Endsleigh (between Devon and Cornwall)

• Boringdon (Devon)

• St. Mellion Estate (Cornwall)

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We cannot wait to welcome you to Cornwall, and to Erth! ​​​