As the days shorten and the air turns crisp, the earth invites us inward. This half day retreat is designed to honour the call to slow down, ground, and prepare your nest for the quieter months ahead.
- 10am: Welcome Circle
- Breathwork and Yoga Nidra: Helen Kelynack, Clinical Hypnotherapist, will guide the group through a calming and nurturing session focused on the power of your breath. You’ll learn simple techniques to help calm your nervous system and manage stress and anxiety and experience a cosy yoga nidra by the fire listening to Helen’s stunningly soothing voice.
- Journaling and Card Pulling: A reflective space following the previous activity supported by an oracle card pull to offer intuitive guidance.
- 12.15pm: Lunch Break: Please bring a packed lunch to enjoy in the beauty of the Sowena landscape, allowing time to connect with other participants or enjoy quiet contemplation in a little pocket of nature on the land.
- 12:45pm – Nature Connection, Gathering & Witnessing: Exploring the beauty and emotion nature connection pathways creating a collective autumn altar and noticing what autumn is revealing and releasing for us.
- Grounding Meditation: Surrender to Autumn.
- 2pm: Closing Sharing Circle: Hold space for one another as you reflect on the day.
Gluten-Free and Vegan Treats: Enjoy delightful treats from local bakery BB’s, catering to all dietary preferences all of the time. No need to be limited to just one option if you are a Coeliac, GF or Vegan, you can have it all!
Bottomless Speciality Teas: Enjoy an endless selection of 12 Twining’s speciality teas throughout the day.
What to Bring:
- Comfy, warm clothes and waterproof shoes appropriate for farmland
- A packed lunch
- A bottle of water
- A journal and pen
This retreat offers plenty of chances for self reflection and relaxation. Everything is invitational. If at any point you feel called to sit in the stone circle, or rest with the trees, you must do so.