CALL OF THE WILD cornwall

Yoga + sauna + nature

for gay bi trans queer men

16-22 may 2026

Trenarren House, Cornwall, UK

Saturday 16th - friday 22nd May 2026

Retreat adventure for gay bi trans queer men to the magical and ancient coastline of cornwall.

yoga, sauna, meditation, breathwork, coastal hikes, sea swimming, cabaret, and much more.

All in the magnificent trenarren house in south cornwall.

Hikers walking on a grassy coastal trail with green hills and rocky shoreline, overlooking the ocean under a clear blue sky.

The call

Welcome to Call of the Wild // Cornwall!

A retreat adventure for gay bi trans queer men - with yoga, sauna, coastal hikes, sea swimming, meditation, breathwork, and much much more.

Call of the Wild Cornwall is a Spring retreat for GBTQ men who share a spirit of adventure, who are looking for a sacred pause from daily life, who are willing to dive into a deep retreat experience together.

Trenarren is a spectacular house overlooking the sea. There are stunning ancient coastal paths for exploring the local beaches, coastline, and Cornish villages.

In the magnificent gardens is a handcrafted wooden sauna, designed for traditional sauna rituals blending heat and steam, with a bath tub for cold plunges.

Our mornings start with ceremony and a yoga. And throughout the week we explore breathwork, meditation, singing circles, dance, and culminating in a glorious cabaret.

The house is spacious and bright, with a gorgeous yoga room overlooking the lawn and a view to the sea, and meals in the kitchen next to the Aga.

This is a retreat for gay, bi, trans, queer men of all ages and yoga levels. It’s much more than a yoga holiday. This is a space for deep rest and relaxation, for joy and playfulness and fun.

And Call of the Wild is also designed to challenge and inspire you. To take you out of your comfort zone. To embrace growth and healing and transformation. To come alive. To lean into fear and anxiety, with curiosity, compassion, and heart.

It’s truly remarkable what is possible in the space of a few days when we gather with intention. Come join us!

What to expect:

Gay Yoga Retreat, Men’s Yoga Retreat, Retreat for GBTQ Men, Gay Yoga, Queer Yoga, Queer Retreat, Gay Meditation, Gay Sauna

Yoga + Ceremony + SAUNA + Music Movement + Nature + touch + CABARET + sea swimming + meditation + breathwork

Yoga is the foundation of our time together on retreat. A deep active morning practice and a more restful and restorative evening practice.

Music, singing, chanting, breathwork, dance, movement, performance! Practices that bring joy and celebration to our lives, that make us feel alive and connected. That inspire us with gratitude for life and awaken our sense of awe and wonder for the world.

Sauna! The Trenarren House sauna is so beautiful. Perfect for long intense sauna rituals, with a wonderful bathtub for a cold plunge in the garden.

Touch! Touch is deeply healing, pleasurable, relaxing, and sacred. Simple, gentle exercises to practice giving and receiving touch.

Playfulness! Play is healing and play is liberation. Play connects us to joy and to our inner child. Play can be funny, intimate, sexy, spontaneous. Play inspires us to be ourselves, in the moment, and to feel alive.

Nature! Swim in the sea or take a walk along the ancient trails of the Cornish Coastline.

Breathwork! A deeply healing, and energising practice to move energy and release blockages and tension in the body.

A perspective view of a hanging rope bridge in a lush green forest with dense foliage and trees.

Lost gardens of heligan

We have the possibility of visiting the magical Lost Gardens of Heligan one afternoon during the retreat.

There are over 200 acres of Victorian Gardens that were lost to time and overgrown with brambles as the gardeners were called to fight during World War II.

A chance discovery 30 years ago led to a huge restoration project. Visitors get to explore all of the restored gardens, which are full of biodiversity and local wildlife.

The gardens are only a short drive from Trenarren and a glorious day out. With plenty of cafes for a traditional Cornish Cream Tea.

Group of people hiking along a coastal trail with beach and ocean in the background under a clear blue sky.

vault nudist beach

The weather in Cornwall in May can be glorious, but skies and the nature bursting into life with Spring.

So likely warm enough for an afternoon trip to Vault Nudist beach. This is just a short drive from Trenarren. It’s a beautiful walk down to the beach for a relaxing afternoon in the Spring sunshine and a dip in the sea.

Nudity welcome but not mandatory.

A harbor with boats docked along a stone pier, residential houses along the waterfront, and people walking on the pathway, with the ocean visible in the background under a clear sky.

CHARLESTOWN HARBOUR

A good hike east along the coastal path takes us to the spectacular Charlestown, the last open 18th Century Georgian harbour in the UK and is proud to be a UNESCO world heritage site.

When you enter Charlestown Harbour you are transported back in time. The Harbour has a unique history and geography and remains a vibrant working port, with classic tall ships, beautiful beaches and great places to eat and drink whilst enjoying the breath-taking views.

The Harbour’s UNESCO listing is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape.

Stone house with large windows and a white door, surrounded by greenery, overlooking a landscape with trees and ocean in the distance under a clear sky.

THis RETREAT is FOR YOU IF:

You understand that these retreats are alcohol and substance free. Smoking is permitted in designated areas. Please don’t bring alcohol or substances with you.

We spend our mornings device free, no screen time until after brunch.

You understand that this is more than a yoga holiday, and it’s important for the group dynamics that men come to participate in the group.

You are inspired to celebrate your unique body, and to nurture self acceptance and self love.

You are looking for a sacred pause from your daily routine, and to dive deep into nature, into your yoga practice, into your body and spirit, in the company of GBTQ men!

Your heart sings at the prospect of sharing a wild adventure in remote nature in the community of international GBTQ men!

You are seeking space from certain behaviours, like technology, social media, alcohol, substances etc

You are open to making a positive changes in your life, learning about yourself, to grow, transformation, releasing old patterns, to connect with nature in a community of friendly supportive men.

A bright, airy room set up for yoga or meditation with beige mats and blocks arranged in a pattern on wooden floor. Large window lets in natural light, and a small heater is visible on the wall.

THis RETREAt is perhaps not FOR YOU IF:

You're looking for a nice yoga holiday and expect everything to be done for you.

You’re looking to just have a relaxing week on your own and not take part in the group activities. It’s important for the group dynamics that participants come to participate.

You don’t do well with last minute changes of schedule. Due to events outside of our control (the weather for example) or simply the needs of the group, I may adapt the schedule spontaneously. 

Couples are very welcome. We get many lovely couples joining us on retreat.

It’s important that both of you want to be part of the retreat and participate in the group - not just one coming along to support the other. This way both of can have your own individual experience but also share the experience as a couple - which can be a very beautiful and meaningful time together.

Accommodation

A cozy living room scene with a white and brown dog lying on a plush cream rug in front of a fireplace. The fireplace has a black wood stove with a fire inside. Sunlight streams through a window on the left, casting light and shadows on the wooden floor and wall. Above the fireplace hangs a large black and white abstract ocean artwork, and on the mantle, there is a small dark object. To the left of the fireplace, there is a large woven basket and a carved wooden chair with animal designs.

Price is the same for everyone - 1300 GBP

Space for 10 Participants

Price includes: Accommodation, food + drink, daily ceremony + yoga, evening group activities, sauna.

Accommodation is a selection of comfortable twin, and double rooms.

Once availability is confirmed I will forward you my account details for transfer.

All fees paid for workshops and retreats are non-transferable and non-refundable. In paying for a workshop or retreat, you agree to these terms.

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Likely schedule

Saturday 16th May 2026 

2pm - Arrive at Trenarren House

5pm - Welcome Yoga Practice

7pm - Dinner

Friday 22nd May 2026

8am - Closing Yoga Practice

10am - Farewell brunch

11am - Depart

Likely Daily schedule:

7.30am - Fruit Nut Tea Coffee

8am - Morning Practice

11.30am - Brunch

2pm - Afternoon Hike and Swim

6pm - Evening Practice

7pm - Dinner

how to book

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Please email me with a little info about yourself and your interest in the retreat.

​I will confirm availability and send you bank details for transfer.

​Please don’t ask me to hold a room for you. ​Rooms will be offered on a first come first serve basis and places are confirmed only when payment has been made.

​Price per person // 1300 GBP

Price includes accommodation, food, drink, daily morning ceremony + yoga, evening group activities, sauna.

All fees paid for workshops and retreats are non-transferable and non-refundable. In paying for a workshop or retreat, you agree to these terms.​

If any participant has to cancel for any reason, I will offer a full refund only if I am able to find another participant to take their place.

Book now
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travel to TRENARREN HOUSE

This retreat begins on Saturday 16th May and ends on Friday 22nd May

You can arrive at Trenarren House after 2pm on Saturday 16th May.

Address: Trenarren House, Trenarren, Cornwall

The nearest train station is St Austell, from there it’s only a 10 minute taxi ride to the house.

We can coordinate arrivals and organise taxis from St Austell for you. Local taxis have to be booked in advance. No Uber in Cornwall!

Cornwall is a magical place and worth exploring. With the retreat starting on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday you have time either side of the retreat to spend a weekend in this spectacular region!

travel FROM TRENARREN HOUSE

We will have a final practice at 8am on Friday 22nd May followed by a farewell brunch at 10am.

Departure is at 11am and we can organise taxis to drop you at St Austell station.

Bright bathroom with large window, pink flowers on sink, bathtub by window, toilet with wooden lid, shower door, patterned rug with unicorn design.
A harbor with boats docked along a stone-paved path, houses on a hill, and the ocean in the background on a sunny day.
Group of hikers walking along a narrow trail on a grassy hillside overlooking a beach with green algae, sandy shore, and blue ocean on a sunny day.
A suspension bridge made of rope and wood extending through a lush green forest with dense foliage and trees on either side.
A serene garden scene with a water pond surrounded by lush green plants, trees, and flowering bushes, with a bamboo stalk on the right side.
Hikers walking along a grassy coastal trail with cliffs and rocks below, overlooking the ocean under a clear blue sky.
Open green fields with tall grass and bushes, a river in the distance, and a clear blue sky with some clouds.
A man relaxing in a clawfoot bathtub outdoors in a garden, smiling and enjoying the fresh air.
Group of five people walking down a narrow, lushly green garden path on a sunny day, with houses and rolling hills visible in the background.
Stone house with white door and multiple windows, surrounded by greenery, overlooking a landscape with trees and the sea in the distance under a clear blue sky.
A grassy clearing with a small fire pit surrounded by stones and contains two logs, located in a wooded area with trees and bushes under a partly cloudy sky.
Cliffs covered with green vegetation beside a calm body of water
A large historic stone house surrounded by lush bushes and trees, with a grassy foreground and a blue sky with some clouds overhead.
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A narrow dirt path winds through a lush green forest with tall trees and bushes on either side. Sunlight filters through the branches, illuminating the scene with a warm glow.
Six people in a wooden sauna, some with sauna hats and foliage. They are smiling and sitting or lying on the benches, enjoying the sauna experience.
Coastal scene with a grassy hill extending into the ocean under a cloudy sky.
Large stone house with multiple windows, surrounded by green lawn and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
View of a body of water, likely a river or lake, with the sun shining through tree branches in the foreground, and greenery including bushes and trees along the shoreline.
A scenic view of green hills and cliffs beside a body of water, with trees and bushes in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
A narrow, steep staircase made of wooden steps ascending a grassy hillside flanked by green bushes and trees under a clear blue sky.
A view of a secluded beach with a large cliff on the left, greenery in the foreground, and a calm body of water with gentle waves.
Sunlit room with large window overlooking green trees and blue sky, a small dog sitting on a yoga mat, potted plants near the window, and wooden flooring.
A person walking on a rope bridge high above green foliage in a dense forest, with their feet visible in hiking shoes and shorts.
A lush forest scene with green trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves, covering a ground filled with purple flowers and ferns.
A lush green forest with trees and flowering plants. The ground is covered with purple-blue flowers, and sunlight filters through the canopy.

“When you join one of these retreats you become part of a global network of hundreds of GBTQ Men. 

This community has evolved over 9 years through all of the incredible men that have taken part.

Men from all over the world - Europe, North America, South Africa, Japan!”

— Tom