UNFOLDING TRANSFORMATION: REAL STORIES

Sarah – London April 2025

I can’t recommend The Nest Cornwall, highly enough. Moya and her amazing team are incredible, I have been looked after so well. I felt held, supported, cared for, nurtured in the kindest most comforting way by all of them over the 5 days I was there, in a stunning location.

Standing up on a surf board having never surfed before felt like a huge achievement as did realising that by not letting my head get involved and trusting my body to its thing resulted in me surfing the waves, a good metaphor for life. Every woman should book herself onto one of Moyas retreats, we all need some time for us sometimes, to reset and rebalance and staying in The Hyde being fed by the lovely Sian, having massages, sound bowl sessions, surfing, self expression and Qigong sessions, with Erin, Dominique, and Sarah and of course coaching, reflection, & meditation sessions with Moya, have all helped me in so many ways. I’ve been given tools to take with me to continue my healing journey and memories that will last for ever. I can’t thank Moya and her team enough they are all incredible

Jo – Penrith, Cumbria My 2025

What a rejuvenating few days I had at The Nest. The Hyde is a perfect little tranquil oasis where you can truly switch off from the pressures of every day life. Moya and her incredible team really took the time to understand me and my situation. Through various practices like mindfulness, yoga, qigong, Coaching (Moya is an amazing life coach) the team helped me find my inner calm and I came away with a renewed purpose.

I highly recommend the nest for anyone who needs a quiet bit of space and time to concentrate on themselves (which as women we very rarely do). Thank you Moya for everything.

Jennie – Kent July 2025

So well nourished at The Nest, Cornwall, mind body and soul. Erin introduced me to qigong which I have continued and encouraged both my photography and my art. All food was delicious and lovingly prepared. Moya stepped in and took me swimming when a staff member wasn’t able to fulfill her session as well as doing yoga, reading poetry and listening to me. I would highly recommend giving this time to yourself

Cath – The Wirral October 2025

I love everything The Nest do. I attended one their solo retreats for women a few years ago, and it was one of the most memorable 4-days of my life. I felt incredibly supported and having 1-2-1 support on a retreat was a unique and really special experience. I would highly recommend to any woman who needs support in their life for whatever reason, or just to have some quality time to themselves.

I’ve also had a series of coaching sessions with Moya, Founder of The Nest who is a qualified coach. I have been going through a tricky time with work and the sessions with Moya have really helped me see a way forward and the actionable steps we set together have allowed me to make some positive changes.

Moya is a fantastic coach and I would highly recommend!

Emma – Wiltshire April 2025

Now, this is coaching with a difference. From the very start, Moya guided me through a powerful process of connecting with my heart space, which opened the door to more love and abundance in both my life and business.

Her holistic approach meant I felt deeply supported and safely held throughout. During our work together, I aligned with the true energetic heart and soul of my business which was something I hadn’t fully tapped into before.

This was transformative on every level and l’ve stepped more confidently into the person l’m becoming as my business evolves.

I left with deeper levels of clarity, direction, connection and purpose but best of all, I knew exactly what to do next….then I actually went and did it too.

Jenni – Taunton March 2025

From the moment I arrived at The Nest in Cornwall, I knew I was in a special place. I stayed at The Hyde, a beautiful hidden away oasis that felt calm, cosy, and perfectly designed for rest and reflection.

My 2 days were curated and gently led by the amazing Moya, who gave me space to connect with my grief in a way I never have before. I felt seen, held, and safe.

Through daily journalling, wild sea swims, nature walks, expressive art, a healing massage, and a sound bath, I was able to release, restore, and breathe deeply again.

Every detail was thoughtful, including the incredible food from chef Sian, which nourished my body and soul in equal measure.

I left feeling refreshed, rebalanced, and ready to return to life with a little more lightness. The Nest and Moya are a gift. If you are seeking healing or simply space to just be, this is the place to be.

Sam – South London July 2025

I can’t sing Moya’s praises enough!

I have had intuitive coaching with Moya online. I am an energy worker and Moya has help guide me to gain clarity and strengthened my approach with my business and in my personal life.

Sarah Smith – March 2024

I spent a wonderfully restorative three nights and four day in the nest. It really felt like a cocoon of care and attention. My sincere thanks to all those who supported and listened to me during my stay. Moya, Susie, Tansy, Emma and Jolene. The setting was wonderful
– the view from the Shepherds Hut over fields with springs lambs playing – to walks in the woods where the early bluebells were begining to flower. I enjoyed the time alone as well as the time with each of these wonderful caring women. I felt spoilt being brought delicious meals by Moya thoughout my stay. I now have Moya’s words of wisdom in my head that change needs only baby steps to begin with and I try and remember this when life starts to become overwhelming!

JUJÉ – May 2024

From the moment I arrived at The Nest I was made to feel so very welcome. Moya showed me to the beautiful Shepherd’s Hut which was to be my sanctuary for the duration of my stay and I remember feeling this deep peace and gratitude, to have this time and space to breathe in such a wonderful setting. It truly is
‘A Nest’! I was cared for in such a nonjudgmental way by all the wonderful women who each guided me through a different experience and I was deliciously fed (on more than just the physical level). There was a wonderful balance between, doing, eating, reflecting, and resting and I gained so much, that I still reflect on my time there.
Thank you beautiful ‘Nest Angels’ Moya.
Susie. Tansy. Cori. Emma.

Jo – May 2024

Highly recommend The Nest as a place for restorative rest. A wonderful team and incredible experience. A huge thank you to Moya, Emma, Cori, Susie and Tansy. I hesitated to book at first because I’d never done anything like this “just for me” but am so glad I did. The location, the food and everything was worth every penny. I felt really looked after and came away with actionable things I can do to look after myself more.
Already saving up so l can visit again! Thank you for everything.

Nathalie – April 2024

Highly recommend The Nest as a place for restorative rest. A wonderful team and incredible experience. A huge thank you to Moya, Emma, Cori, Susie and Tansy. I hesitated to book at first because I’d never done anything like this “just for me” but am so glad I did. The location, the food and everything was worth every penny. I felt really looked after and came away with actionable things I can do to look after myself more.
Already saving up so l can visit again! Thank you for everything.

Kate – Cornwall April 2024

I’d been thinking about booking a retreat for some time but when I saw that The Nest now offers a Cornwall experience I knew that this would be perfect for me. I find peace and solace in nature and being outdoors so wanted a retreat that incorporated this element. I probably focussed more on this than the intuitive coaching and mindfulness practices in advance. Arguably I got more from the unknown though and really enjoyed the practice of Qigong and absolutely loved restorative yoga. It was so rare to have total peace and quiet, space in every sense to really think about life – the bits that are great and the areas that are challenging. I was gently guided to talk about both and came away with a real sense that we all need to discover where joy lies in our lives and work to bring more of it in, more often. The accommodation was divine and the cooking was delicious – fresh, wholesome and comforting but always healthy. All in all I can’t recommend it enough. whether you have stuff to work on or just need some precious time out where you will be totally ‘held’ by the team. Thank you Moya, Erin and Dom – for looking after me so beautifully. Kate x

Emma – April 2023

Wow – what a truly beautiful 4 days
Thank you so much to moya, susie, tansy, Emma & Jolene for all their kind non-judgemental support. I feel blessed to have had this time to slow down and reconnectt with myself.and nature.
Breaking some bad habits. Being here has given me the opportunity to experience more quiet time – which has been a real tonic – and eating the most delicious food/nutritious food – that you Moya

Plus I now have some mindfulness, forest bathing, QiQong & restorative yoga tools to take home with me to practice.

You are all such beautiful souls and The Nest is such a gift 🧡

Lynne – September 2023

I had reached a point in my life where I knew I needed help and guidance. I found The Nest through family and although I was a little sceptical I booked a healing heart retreat.
What a good decision that turned out to be! I spent most of my time with Moya, Susie & Tansy and reading some of the many wellness books that were on hand. Through the expert guiding hands of the team I learnt an awful lot about myself and how to begin prioritising myself and my needs.
I would highly recommend this for anyone that has lost their motivation for life or has become too embroiled in looking after other people or are stuck in a relationship that is not making them happy.
The team will not answer the questions for you but will guide you to help you draw your own conclusions which is done at your own pace.
The week was a restful haven away from the stresses of life to enable me to have the time to focus on myself.
Well done to the team at the Nest for creating this little slice of heaven.

Emma – May 2023

I recently stayed at The Nest for a Healing Heart retreat. It is the most beautiful and calming place and throughout the four days I was there I felt so cared for and nurtured with nutritious food, mindfulness sessions, forest bathing, yoga and massage.
Moya and her team are wonderful and really passionate about what they do. The luxury shepherd’s hut that was my home for the retreat is so cosy, with heated bed and log burning stove and has everything you could need but Moya is super helpful and lovely if I wanted anything extra like an evening hot chocolate.

If you want a transformational experience, this is the place to come. The retreat gave me the chance to take time out from the busyness of life and reconnect with myself in nature.

Thank you to Moya and the Nest team!

Emma Coxon – May 2023

I recently stayed at The Nest for a Healing Heart retreat. It is the most beautiful and calming place and throughout the four days I was there I felt so cared for and nurtured with nutritious food, mindfulness sessions, forest bathing, yoga and massage.
Moya and her team are wonderful and really passionate about what they do. The luxury shepherd’s hut that was my home for the retreat is so cosy, with heated bed and log burning stove and has everything you could need but Moya is super helpful and lovely if I wanted anything extra like an evening hot chocolate
If you want a transformational experience, this is the place to come. The retreat gave me the chance to take time out from the busyness of life and reconnect with myself in nature.
Thank you to Moya and the Nest team!

Millie – October 2023

Better than I could ever have imagined! Moya was so generous and understanding and everything she organised was exactly what I needed. Within 10 minutes I knew it was going to be hard to leave at the end of my 3 days!
From the accommodation to the views and delicious food, it was perfect.

Thankyou Moya and everyone else at The Nest. A truly life changing experience. I can’t wait to come back!

Ayesha – October 2023

I knew what I needed when I booked the Nest life retreat but i never knew it would be the best decision I could have made for myself.

From start to finish the host, Moya was amazing – she made me feel so welcome and safe. the space was so tranquil and peaceful giving me enough time to think and reflect.

The experience and expertise form the other ladies who shaped my experience was absolute class. The tips that i have received are already being put in to practice! What stood out to me is how bespoke and tailored the treatments were even down to my pregnancy massage. I felt like I knew or had met the ladies previously and felt the genuine care from everyone. It was such a life changing experience and now a forever memory of mine. Not enough words can describe the goodness and benefits of the Nest life – I highly recommend to anyone going through difficult times or simply needs a reset.

I will be visiting again.

Millie – October 2023

I don’t know where to start!
Just the most wonderful retreat – better than I could have ever imagined. The perfect way to refill my cup and re-connect with myself and with nature. The food, the fire pit, the sheep, the cosy bed and wonderful little touches everywhere you look. The only downside is having to leave! For the first time since my breakdown, I feel ready to return to work.

Thank you so much Moya for your support and words of wisdom. I leave with a renewed energy and I’m so grateful to you and the girls for everything. I hope to return again soon!

Laura – November 2023

Came to The Nest desperate to get a good night’s sleep and a break from the constant noise and worry in my head. Moya’s restorative yoga and wholesome food, Jolene’s relaxing massage, Tansy’s forest bathing activities, and my homeopathy session with Cori have put me back on the right track and shown me it’s okay to give myself a break. I’ve had two great night’s sleep since staying there – and counting! What a wonderful group of women, each passionate and very knowledgable about what they do.
Thank-you ladies! X

Ayisha – June 2022

‘I knew what I needed when I booked the Nest Retreat but I never knew it would be the best decision I could of made for myself. From start to finish the host, Moya was amazing-she made me feel so welcome and safe. The space was so tranquil and peaceful giving me enough time to think and reflect. The experience and expertise from the other ladies who shaped my experience was absolute class. The tips that I have received are already being put into practice! What stood out to me is how bespoke and tailored the treatments were, even down to my pregnancy massage. I felt like I knew or had met the ladies previously and felt the genuine care from everyone. It was such a life-changing experience and now a forever memory of mine. Not enough words can describe the goodness and benefits of the Nest life – I highly recommend to anyone going through difficult times or simply in need of a reset. I will be visiting again 

Kat – May 2022

Thank you for an amazing stay. Any initial trepidation about a ‘solo’ retreat quickly melted away and I feel rested and renewed after my few days at the nest. It was wonderful staying in the beautiful shepards hut (brilliant mattress!) and being immersed in nature. The food was delicious. The mindfulness, forest bathing, massage and yoga have all been incredible and you were all so welcoming and warm. I’ve properly slowed down and have lots of tools to take back home.

Amber  – May 2022

‘Where do I start?! What an incredible place. The location is perfect, overlooking green fields and wonderfully talkative sheep and when the sun shines – wow!
Moya has amazing taste and really understands how to deliver the perfect retreat and has made sure that the perfectly formed shepherds hut feels like a little nest. I felt so safe and relaxed there and Moya had thought of everything in making it as luxurious as possible!
On the retreat I was provided with the most delicious, nutritionally balanced home cooked food, all delivered to the hut and thanks to the weather I was able to sit and enjoy outside in the garden.
Over the course of the 3 days I got so much out of being with the wonderful team at The Nest. I can’t thank them enough for helping me talk, reflect and begin to heal, and for all their advice but most importantly for the practical tips and techniques to take home with me as I start this new chapter of my life, post the trauma of the cancer treatment. The massage with Emma in the peaceful barn was heaven, talking, yoga and mindfulness with Rosie and Susie and my 3 hour forest bathing session with Tansy where I developed a whole new appreciation for forest and trees!
I would highly recommend a retreat at The Nest and will definitely be treating myself to regular visits – I really didn’t want to leave!’

Clarissa – May 2022

‘Thank you for the most restorative, soul nourishing retreat, I can imagine. Every little gorgeous detail has been so thoughtful, and I’m rested and refreshed, eaten so much delicious food, slept so well. The yoga! Mindfulness in the woods with Tansy and Susie, connecting with nature in this incredible setting! This has been a dream, thank you for everything. I can’t wait to come back, there is nothing like this place in the world!’

Clarissa – May 2022

‘Thank you for the most restorative, soul nourishing retreat, I can imagine. Every little gorgeous detail has been so thoughtful, and I’m rested and refreshed, eaten so much delicious food, slept so well. The yoga! Mindfulness in the woods with Tansy and Susie, connecting with nature in this incredible setting! This has been a dream, thank you for everything. I can’t wait to come back, there is nothing like this place in the world!’

Katherine – April 2022

“Thank you for an amazing stay. Any initial trepidation about a ‘solo’ retreat quickly melted away and I feel rested and renewed after my few days rest. It was wonderful staying in the beautiful shepherds hut (brilliant mattress!) and being immersed in nature. The food was delicious. The mindfulness, forest bathing, massage and yoga have all been incredible and you were all so welcoming and warm. I’ve properly slowed down and have lots of tools to take back home.’

Stella – March 2022

‘I spent 3.5 days at the Nest recently on a Healing Heart Retreat. My heart was(is!) broken following a bereavenment. From the moment I arrived (and burst into tears), I felt loved, cared for, understood, and was treated with kindness, nurturing, empathy, cake and tenderness.. 

I recommend the Healing Heart Retreat to anyone with a broken heart that needs to start to heal.The facilities were wonderful., very spacious and luxurious. The view from the shepherds hut is green fields. Very peaceful and a perfect place to think and reflect.

I will never forget my time at The Nest. It was incredibly special, and I thank all the lovely ladies who put up with my ramblings, my crying and made me feel better and more equipped to face the world and my new reality. Thank you’