Sunday November 24th 2024I am delighted to have secured a date in the late autumn
for a wonderful day retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Hellens Manor in the village of Much Marcle. This one day silent meditation retreat is just what you need to relax and reflect before winter really takes hold and the business of Christmas preparations begins. Hellens is a premier venue and you will have exclusive access to the grounds with its formal and informal gardens, ponds, sculptures and park land: a delight at every turn. Our sitting meditations will take place in the Great Barn and you will have a chance to visit Hallwood, a twenty minute walk from Hellens. This is an ancient woodland, mentioned in the Doomsday Book and now designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Please note that most of the day will be held in noble silence. If you come with friends you can decide between you if you'd like to talk over the lunch break. After the introductions and the first meditation, silence descends and this helps to give focus and mindfulness to our day. 'I was a bit anxious about silence but it felt perfectly natural and added to the calm feel of the day. To be honest it was such a relief not to have to talk!' SH |
The Great Barn
One of the many sculptures in the grounds
The Great Barn - interior
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'Silence is essential for deep transformation. It allows the practice of conscious breathing to become deep and effective. Like still water that reflects things as they are, the calming silence helps us to see things more clearly, and therefore, to be in deeper contact with ourselves and those around us.'
Your meditation tutor - Kathryn Buxton
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I have been to numerous retreats over the years - all based on the Buddhist Insight Meditation tradition with its gentle rhythm of sitting and walking, held in noble silence.
I have always found these retreats deeply nourishing and a real opportunity to tune into my self and my surroundings. I wanted to re create the feel of those retreats with a day long offering, held in silence in beautiful places for you to reconnect with yourself and with nature. Many people have loved these day long retreats and come back time and time again. |
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Hellens Manor
Typical structure of meditation day (subject to change)
08.30-08.45 Arrival and registration
08.45-09.00 Tour of house and gardens.
Introduction to the day.
Silence descends
09.00-09.30 Sitting Meditation
09.30-10.00 Walking Meditation
10.00-10.30 Sitting Meditation
10.30-11.10 Walking meditation and tea break
11.10-11.40 Sitting Meditation
11.40-12.10 Walking Meditation
12.10-01.40 Lunch and free time
01.40-02.10 Journalling or drawing
02.10-02.40 Walking Meditation
02.40-03.10 Sitting Meditation
03.10-03.30 Afternoon tea or walking meditation
03.30-03.45 Silence lifts and final reflections
This retreat starts earlier and finishes well before sunset so you do not have to drive home in the dark
It is possible to get a lift to the venue with other participants - please contact me if that is an option you wish to explore.
08.30-08.45 Arrival and registration
08.45-09.00 Tour of house and gardens.
Introduction to the day.
Silence descends
09.00-09.30 Sitting Meditation
09.30-10.00 Walking Meditation
10.00-10.30 Sitting Meditation
10.30-11.10 Walking meditation and tea break
11.10-11.40 Sitting Meditation
11.40-12.10 Walking Meditation
12.10-01.40 Lunch and free time
01.40-02.10 Journalling or drawing
02.10-02.40 Walking Meditation
02.40-03.10 Sitting Meditation
03.10-03.30 Afternoon tea or walking meditation
03.30-03.45 Silence lifts and final reflections
This retreat starts earlier and finishes well before sunset so you do not have to drive home in the dark
It is possible to get a lift to the venue with other participants - please contact me if that is an option you wish to explore.
What you need to bring
Hellens famous apple orchards lining the driveway
- Please bring a dish to share for lunch.
- Bring cushions and blankets for your comfort and warmth
- Thick pair of socks or slippers to wear in the barn
- Sturdy shoes/welly boots for the walking meditations and layers of clothing
- A waterproof coat
We will provide teas, coffee, dairy and non dairy milk,
wrapped biscuits and fruit for you to enjoy.
Investment for the day and how to pay
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Investment: £59 Early Bird until 10th November Full price £70 Staged payments are available - please contact me for a personalised plan |
Investment: £110 for two people Early Bird until 10th November. Full price for two £130 |
Please note that Hellens has significantly increased the prices to rent and heat their facilities during the winter months.
I am happy to absorb some of the cost but cannot absorb all of it - this is why prices have slightly increased this year.
Thank you for your understanding.
I am happy to absorb some of the cost but cannot absorb all of it - this is why prices have slightly increased this year.
Thank you for your understanding.
Bookings now being taken
Please pay via pay pal or send a cheque to Kathryn Buxton c/o The Isbourne, 3 Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1TH
BAC's payments are possible.
Please contact me for further details
Please pay via pay pal or send a cheque to Kathryn Buxton c/o The Isbourne, 3 Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1TH
BAC's payments are possible.
Please contact me for further details