go wild in cornwall

Join the creators of Drift Jersey in a wild, new location - the surf mecca of the British Isles - Cornwall.  Drift Wild is a new experience, bringing you even closer to nature and staying in beautiful bell tents overlooking incredible waves.

The Drift ethos is still the same - to get in the sea every day!  Whether its heading down to the local beach through the winding valley fringed with wild flowers or out on a surfari to find the best waves on the North or South coast, we aim to connect you to the ocean through the gorgeous bays, cliffs and coves this special area has to offer.  

Our mission is to provide daily surf lessons and support you in learning or improving surfing.  We have expert tuition on hand to help develop your confidence and skills in the water, including guidance on reading the waves, paddling out at new breaks and understanding why conditions are so significant.  There will be plenty of yoga and meditation to make sure you are stretched out, chilled out and blissed out.  And there’ll be a chance to go truly wild and forage for food with a local expert.  There will also be free time should you like to take a massage, read a book or simply wander down to the shore for some beach combing.

On Drift Wild our intention is to build a micro community, based on our affinity with the ocean and love of nature.  We’ll be fused together by camp fires and creativity.  The wild spaces of Cornwall provide a stunning backdrop to all there is in store; expect to leave feeling rejuvenated, reenergised and inspired.  

Adventure in nature 

Our home is Mount Pleasant Eco Park, which is where our wild experience begins.  The land here is protected and adorned with expertly constructed eco buildings.  There are compost toilets, solar showers, an outdoor fire pit and pizza oven and plenty of outdoor space to roam and chill out in the sun.  There is also a cafe for communal eating and a big barn with wood burning fire for indoors yoga practice.  Plus a courtyard with overhead cover, should the weather be a tad unpredictable. 

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Our accommodation is in bell tents, lovingly prepared by Drift retreats. Sleeping 3 people in single beds, you'll find them comfortable and cute, not exactly roughing it - think more "glamping style". There are also options to bring your own tent or campervan, or for those interested in a little more luxury - a purpose build shepherds hut which sleeps 2 in a double bed.

an array of waves

For those of you that may have already joined us on a Drift retreat in Jersey, you'll know that Kempt Tower is an incredible spot due to it's accessibility to the waves.  You'll also know that there is only one surfing beach in Jersey, so those wanting a little more variety and diversity, we have just the place for you!

Cornwall is renowned for its surf, and we happen to be overlooking one of it’s best surfing beaches - Porthtowan.  At mid tide the waves are gentle and uber beginner friendly.  On our doorstep we also have an array of other surf breaks. From the iconic lighthouse overlooking Godrevy Bay which provides peeling, longboard waves to the shelted spot of Porthmeor situated right in front of St Ives Tate Museum of Modern Art.  North Cornwall has so many different waves and with the contours of the land, you'll almost always find somewhere offshore.  These are some of the best beaches to learn to surf or improve your surfing.  And unlike Jersey, we are not massively restricted by the tide, you'll be pleased to know!  We'll teach you about wind, swell, types of break and you'll get to experience why different beaches produce different waves.  It's a sure fire way to take your surfing to the next level, in a fun, exciting and non pressured environment.  There is always a wave to surf and a new spot to explore, we can’t wait to show you!  

food for fuel

Food is a big part of Drift and we are in great hands with The Eco Park who are in charge of all our meals.  They grow fresh salads and veggies in their very own garden, so you can expect local, seasonal and organic!  We will make use of the outdoor, wood pizza oven and on Sunday we can look forward to the vegan roast - what La Cantina, the Eco Park's cafe does best!  So whether we’re munching on a picnic lunch or feasting around the fire, you can be safe in the knowledge you will be eating very well indeed.

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Sample Menu for DRIFT Retreat at The Eco Park

Breakfast (self serve from the Meeting House)

Oven baked Granola Cinnamon maple coconut dried date cranberry banana 

almonds sunflower sesame with Cornish yoghurt & non dairy milk

Porridge

Fresh fruit selection

Toast with homemade peanut butter local honey or Eco Park jam

Picnic Lunch

Whole Grain Wrap filled with garden salad roast sweet†potato¨†hummus¨†garden†herbs†and

tahini dressing 

Spinach Feta Spanakopita

Vegan Banana Loaf

Fresh†fruit

Supper

Wood fired Spelt Pizzas with a choice of

Classic Tomato Mozzarella

Caramelised onions

Wilted spinach

Rocket

Local cheeses

Roasted squash

Roast garden veg

Nuts

Served with 2 delicious seasonal salads

Followed with dark hot chocolate cooked over the fire

Nama - stay!

Of course, Drift wouldn’t be Drift without plenty of yoga.  You'll be guided by Drift yoga instructor Nat, she's fully qualified, insured and experienced - having taught yoga in surf camps and retreats around the world for the last 8 years.

We have many places to practice from wild cliff tops to our cosy Eco Park barn.  We rise with vinyasa flow to get our bodies and minds ready for our surf adventure.  Focussing on building strength, flexibility and balance, it is the perfect way to warm up for some wave riding action.  At night we fall into bed following yin or yoga nidra, both designed to relax and release tension, they provide time to process the day and prepare naturally for a deep sleep.

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There'll also be meditation techniques and pranayama, so whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned yogi there will be something for you. Our main focus is to connect with our wild selves and revisit our union with Mother Nature, which can be stifled due to our adult commitments and .  Through spending time "grounding" with the Earth, getting washed around in the waves and being blown about by the wind - we feel fully immersed in the elements and our senses.  We become so much more present and engaged in our aliveness!  Nature is truly healing.

Special guests

We are blessed to have lots of inspiring friends in Cornwall and we can't wait to introduce you!  From pro surfers to mindfulness experts, environmental conservationists to foraging experts, just like Drift Jersey, we will be inviting some along for our Drift adventures and asking them to share their skills and knowledge with us!

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We're very close to St Agnes, the home of marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage.  As supporters of SAS, we aim to show our solidarity in the fight against plastic pollution and perform a #minibeachclean every time we go surfing.  We hope you're keen to join the #plasticfreecoastlines movement and be part of the solution to end the marine plastic crisis.

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There is also the opportunity to come early and join the Down To Earth foundation on their volunteer Friday's.  You can spend a morning in the Eco Park garden, helping to tend to the amazing fruits and veggies that this incredible community has been growing together.  You'll also get to meet local team members and have a free lunch provided by the Eco Park garden!

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Other activities

Surfing and yoga (and food!) is the foundation of a Drift retreat but we also like to enjoy ourselves with other activities.  Depending on conditions we have a few options and will always pick the best due to  what Mother Nature allows.

There's stand up paddle boarding around Porthminster beach in St Ives Bay.  There's cycling North to South coast along the Bossa trail.  Or there's coasteering with St Ives Watersports Centre where you can feel the adrenaline rush of jumping and scrambling and exploring the coastline close up. 

The Eco Park is situated within 42 acres of organic farmland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the north Cornish coast between Portreath and Porthtowan.  Transfers are not included but Drift Wild can help arrange every step of you getting here.

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Flights:

The nearest airport is Newquay, which has daily flights from London.   Exeter is 1.5 hours away with daily flights to /from Jersey.  

Driving:

From Bodmin:

Leave the A30 at ‘Three Burrows’ / Chiverton roundabout and take the B3277 towards St Agnes. At the Sevenmilestone junction turn left, continuing straight ahead at the next junction towards Porthtowan. After approx 2 miles follow the road up the hill and where the road levels out take the 1st left signposted Mount Pleasant Ecological Park. We are 200 yards on the left.

From Penzance:

Leave the A30 at the Redruth Junction, taking the left turn through North Country towards Porthtowan. After approx 2 miles turn right at the T junction up Mile Hill towards Porthtowan, then take the first right opposite ‘Porthtowan Touring Park’. Mount Pleasant Ecological Park is approx. 200 yards down this road.

Public Transport:

For journey planning by public transport go to www.cornwallpublictransport.info or contact Trainline on 0871 200 22 33

Porthtowan is serviced by bus numbers 304 and 315.

Redruth train station is approximately 3 miles away and connected to Porthtowan village by the number 315 bus. From there it is a 15/20 minute walk up the hill (please note this is a steep hill and on the road so please take care)