Sunday October 18th 2020As we embrace the autumnal months of what has been the most extraordinary year, take some much needed time for yourself 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 reflect on the past few months and gather your resources for the winter to come. 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 |
Hellens Manor
Entrance to a secret garden
The Great Barn
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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 tutors
Your two tutors for the day are Claire Seabrook and Kathryn Buxton. They have been running retreats together for a number of years and love the serene energy of Hellens for a day long silent retreat.
Claire is a craniosacral therapist who runs her own private practise in Cheltenham. She regularly uses mindfulness and meditation with her clients to help them tune into their bodies and support them living with chronic pain.
Claire is a craniosacral therapist who runs her own private practise in Cheltenham. She regularly uses mindfulness and meditation with her clients to help them tune into their bodies and support them living with chronic pain.
Typical structure of meditation day (subject to change)
09.00-09.20 Arrival and registration
09.20- 10.00 Tour of house and gardens.
Introduction to the day.
Silence descends
10.00-10.30 Sitting Meditation
10.30-11.00 Walking Meditation
11.00-11.20 Tea break
11.30-12.00 Sitting Meditation
12.00-12.30 Walking Meditation
12.30-01.00 Sitting Meditation
01.00-02.30 Lunch and free time
02.30-03.00 Sitting Meditation
03.00-03.30 Walking Meditation
03.30-04.00 Sitting Meditation
04.00-04.30 Afternoon tea .
Silence lifts and final reflections
09.00-09.20 Arrival and registration
09.20- 10.00 Tour of house and gardens.
Introduction to the day.
Silence descends
10.00-10.30 Sitting Meditation
10.30-11.00 Walking Meditation
11.00-11.20 Tea break
11.30-12.00 Sitting Meditation
12.00-12.30 Walking Meditation
12.30-01.00 Sitting Meditation
01.00-02.30 Lunch and free time
02.30-03.00 Sitting Meditation
03.00-03.30 Walking Meditation
03.30-04.00 Sitting Meditation
04.00-04.30 Afternoon tea .
Silence lifts and final reflections
What you need to bring
Hellens famous apple orchards lining the driveway
Unfortunately, unlike our other day retreats, we will not be asking you to bring food to share at lunchtime. It's such a delight to have a range of wonderful dishes to choose from , but we don't feel it's appropriate in the current climate. Therefore we would ask you to bring the following:
- Your own packed lunch
- Any cushions or blankets for your comfort
- Your own mug and tea spoon
- Sturdy shoes/welly boots for the walking meditations and
- A waterproof coat
Investment for the day and how to pay
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£55 early bird offer before 18/09/2020 thereafter £67 Special offer: £100 early bird for two people before 18/09/2020. thereafter £120 for two 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
Please note due to Covid 19 restrictions this retreat is limited to 10 people Currently this retreat complies to all Covid guidelines and is therefore not restricted to only 6 people. |
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