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Ecstatic Dance Easter Retreat

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Ecstatic Dance Easter Retreat

April 3 - 6, 2026

Higher Ashton, United Kingdom

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Hosted By

Renée Lacroix

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3 nights, 4 days

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40 person retreat

Highlights

  • Daily movement sessions: Ecstatic Dance, somatic practices, yoga

  • Outdoor dance in a sacred Stone Circle

  • Cacao ceremony

  • Nature setting in the heart of Devon's lush countryside

  • Cosy yurt accommodations

Details

Join us for a transformational 4 days of community living on the enchanting lands of Embercombe, nestled in the heart of Devon. Expect epic Ecstatic Dance journeys, heart-opening workshops, delicious wholesome food, meaningful connections, tears, laughter and everything in between. Come as you are, all of you is welcome here.

Location

Higher Ashton, United Kingdom

Higher Ashton, England, is a quaint rural hamlet in Devon, surrounded by rolling countryside and scenic farmland. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional English charm, it offers a quiet retreat into nature, with opportunities for walking, exploring nearby villages, and enjoying the pastoral landscape. Higher Ashton provides a serene and authentic experience of rural life in southwest England.

Venue

Embercombe

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Higher Ashton, England, is a quaint rural hamlet in Devon, surrounded by rolling countryside and scenic farmland. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional English charm, it offers a quiet retreat into nature, with opportunities for walking, exploring nearby villages, and enjoying the pastoral landscape. Higher Ashton provides a serene and authentic experience of rural life in southwest England.

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio

Garden

Garden

Towels

Towels

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Coffee / Tea

Coffee / Tea

Kitchen

Kitchen

Free Parking

Free Parking

Shower

Shower

Fire Pit

Fire Pit

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

Men's Yurt

3-person shared room

$850 USD / person

Women's Yurt

3-person shared room

$850 USD / person

Private Yurt

Private room for 2

$950 USD / person

Private Yurt

Private room for 1

$1,150 USD total

Retreat Access without Accommodation

For those who prefer to handle their own lodging arrangements

$750 USD total

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You can either bring your own camping equipment or sleep in your van. Dry toilets and running water nearby. Bathroom facilities with hot showers available in the main building.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Organic · Nut Allergy Friendly · Kosher · Halal · Vegetarian

All meals are included (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners). Organic, vegan food is lovingly prepared on site using locally-sourced produce whenever possible. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know when booking.

Schedule

Read below for an example of the program (please note even though the daily timings will be the same, the content of the sessions are subject change).

Testimonials

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My 4th Ecstatic Dance retreat at Embercombe and I hope to do more! Somehow Renée manages to put together experiences that are consistent in their quality, distinctive in their flavour and exceptionally inclusive across age, outlook and heritage. The magic starts almost immediately as unique individuals dance, mix and connect in the space that Renée, her co-facilitators and the amazing Embercombe team curate so beautifully. It’s hard to believe so much of value to such a diverse group of people can emerge so quickly. Many of the connections made by participants go on to be long term. The land and wildlife there also hold a very special kind of peace. I’ve never found anything quite like it anywhere else. Thank you.

Phil Thomas, England

I have returned fully nurtured and my heart is full….The attention to detail from everyone was amazing ..Embercombe is incredible. It’s people so kind, loving and committed ….considering it was so muddy, everywhere was kept so clean with constant attention from them. I loved that they put vases of nature in all the wash rooms tables etc! It seemed nothing was too much. The food too echoed the love I felt so well nourished. And nurtured by them and the surrounding natures beauty As for the Ecstatic Dance crew: Facilitators, DJ’s, workshop leaders, yoga teacher, kirtan cacao ceremony givers and space angels —I salute you! You are all so passionate generous and Kind. Such a fabulous experience there’s nothing more I could have wished for! Thank you

Joules Kyle, England

The retreat was located in a beautiful location, surrounded by nature! It was held by a beautiful team of professional and experienced facilitators who radiated so much love, support, and good energy to everyone on the retreat. I cannot recommend this retreat enough! It's the best thing you can do for yourself if you are looking for connection, open-heartedness and lots of dance!!

Denise Luna, England

Well...where do I start! I came back from the Aug Ecstatic Dance retreat a couple of weeks ago and I'm still integrating it all. It was deep, insightful, intense, immense, loving & beautiful! You know those moments that are so magical that you cry from experiencing the next level of 'beauty'...i had many of these moments as the layers of conditioning release spontaneously, the music & movement that carry & connect you to experience the sheer beauty of a living moment. To feel truly alive in your body, heart fully open to the divine. Those moments where you feel everything and that's okay. The retreat was so well crafted, each team member bringing their realness, authenticity & gifts. Thank you. I felt confident and at home in the dance, breath & singing sessions. I felt shy & introvert in the social settings during lunch and free time as I came knowing no one. And that's okay :-) I met some truly lovely people and I am in awe of the facilitators. I learnt alot on a personal & professional level being a facilitator myself. I am so very grateful 🙏 Embercombe as a venue is utter perfection. Literally heaven on Earth. I will be back :-)

Marie Alesbury, England

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Host

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Renée Lacroix

Lisbonne, Portugal

Co-founder of Ecstatic Dance UK, Renée's journey on the spiritual path started with meditation and Buddhism before leading her to conscious dance. She first started her practice as a 5Rhythms dancer, ...

3 languages

English, Français, and Português

Teaching for 1 month

Joined Insight Timer in Jan 2026

What's Included

All activities (Daily Ecstatic Dance, all classes and workshops)

3-night accommodation (choice of shared/private yurt or camping)

All meals (3 daily meals and 1 snack made from organic produce from onsite garden whenever possible)

Unlimited tea bar

Not Included

Transport to the venue (we offer transfers to/from the closest train station available as an add-on)

Any massage or treatment session (if you wish to book one, you can do so upon arrival)

FAQs

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.

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