Meet Alice: Juggling an old cottage, a young family, and a passion for organic skincare and when she first learned about Sowena didn’t know she was bringing a plus one along for the ride!
Tell us a little about yourself…who are you outside of Sowena and any responsibilities?
I have an old cottage and a young family that keeps me rather busy. Outside of that, I work for an organic skincare company called Inlight Beauty. I genuinely love helping people with their skincare journeys.
What do you do to recharge, when life actually allows it?
Nature is always the key for me. If the day doesn’t allow a ramble in the woods, I’m happy with whatever sip of nature I can get. Even a cup of tea in the garden or opening a window to hear the rain in a storm.
What was going on in your life when you first came to Sowena?
A few years ago, a friend invited me to a festival with the lure of wellbeing and pizza. Unfortunately I was poorly that day, little did I know I was actually pregnant and managed to bring my baby along to Sunshine & Soul Fest the following year.
What does “looking after yourself” actually look like in real life, not the Instagram version?
Being honest, this is really hard for me. My diet and sleep are the first things to be sacrificed when life gets hectic. I try to build self care into habits so that they are harder to drop, at the moment I’m making SPF and breakfast a priority. I’m sure candle lit baths and journaling are a core practice for some people, but in my current chapter I’m very much going back to basics.
How did you first hear about Sowena, and what made you book?
Sunshine & Soul Fest was like a trailer for Sowena. What hooked me in as a regular was the promise of fireside yoga one Sunday morning in November. I turned up hoping for warmth, light and movement, and found so much more.
Is there a particular experience or moment at Sowena that has stayed with you?
One Friday we had a family emergency that left me a little shaken. Lying on the yoga mat on Sunday morning, Jo’s words resonated with me on a whole new level. “You are supported by Sowena”. I knew I could lean on anyone in that cabin, open up about anything, and receive nothing but kindness and support. Sowena is truly a special place.
What’s a little known fact about you?
I can tap dance, roller skate and roll my tongue, but I can’t roll my R’s at all! I also went to the same dance school as Orlando Bloom.
