Phones off. Feet in the river: This summer, a new kind of retreat is coming to Cornwall — and it’s exactly what our tech-frazzled brains have been crying out for. If your soul’s screaming for stillness, this could be the reset you didn’t know you needed.
Unplugged is launching its first-ever offline group escape on Bodmin Moor – inviting you to switch off from screens and plug back into nature, in place where oak trees breathe quietly, rivers run cold and clear, and the only notifications are birdsong and the breeze.
Where exactly? The wild expanse of Cabilla – a rewilding site and regenerative farm spread across 300 acres of ancient temperate rainforest (yes, Cornwall has one), that’s tucked into one of the moor’s most peaceful pockets.
It’s the perfect setting for the three-day Rainforest Retreat to unfold with forest bathing, river plunges, sound healing, fireside storytelling, and seasonal feasting under the stars. Phones are handed in on arrival. And from there, life slows right down into a natural rhythm and connection.
For Unplugged, it’s a natural evolution. Their 72-hour off-grid cabins have already helped thousands hit pause on digital overload. But this goes deeper — creating space for analogue wellness, shared rituals, and genuine connection.
“We’re on a mission to help the ‘always on’ switch off,” says Unplugged founder Hector Hughes. “We’ve made it easy to access the ancient remedy of nature — and this retreat is about taking that even further.”
With the average UK adult now logging 9+ hours of screen time a day and checking their phone an average of 58 times, the digital detox movement isn’t just a trend — it’s a survival tool. And retreats like this are leading the way in what many are calling purposeful rest: the conscious reclaiming of time, presence, and peace. Put simply. this retreat will reset your nervous system wan remind you what rest really feels like.
Dates are 14–17 July and 17–20 July, and spaces are limited. So if you’re craving wide skies, wild swims, and a few precious days of nothing but nature — this might just be your moment.
