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We are delighted to announce our first exclusive weekend retreat in the gorgeous setting of Hellens Manor. Only a 40 mins drive from Cheltenham, it has a dedicated and newly refurbished Georgian Stable with comfortable single and double rooms - some en suite - and a large kitchen and dining area, making it the perfect place for peace and solitude.
The meditations will take place in the large barn with access to the beautiful gardens, ponds and secret spaces that make Hellens Manor such a delight.
The house and tea room is closed during the weekend of the retreat, so we will have the gardens to ourselves. With a maximum number of 15 people on the retreat, it will be a quiet and peaceful time to relax and unwind in glorious surroundings and the silence will allow us to deepen and strengthen our commitment to meditation. Meditations are guided throughout by two experienced meditation teachers, Kathryn Buxton and Claire Seabrook, in the Great Barn on the Hellens Estate.
Accommodation is simple but cosy in single rooms with shared toilets and showers. There is also the option of booking one of three double ensuites for an extra supplement.
The catering is being cared for by Sam, who runs the tea rooms at Hellens. She will be providing us with home cooked vegetarian food, delicious cakes and local produce from Hellens Manor apple orchards. She can also cater for gluten free and vegan diets.
The meditations will take place in the large barn with access to the beautiful gardens, ponds and secret spaces that make Hellens Manor such a delight.
The house and tea room is closed during the weekend of the retreat, so we will have the gardens to ourselves. With a maximum number of 15 people on the retreat, it will be a quiet and peaceful time to relax and unwind in glorious surroundings and the silence will allow us to deepen and strengthen our commitment to meditation. Meditations are guided throughout by two experienced meditation teachers, Kathryn Buxton and Claire Seabrook, in the Great Barn on the Hellens Estate.
Accommodation is simple but cosy in single rooms with shared toilets and showers. There is also the option of booking one of three double ensuites for an extra supplement.
The catering is being cared for by Sam, who runs the tea rooms at Hellens. She will be providing us with home cooked vegetarian food, delicious cakes and local produce from Hellens Manor apple orchards. She can also cater for gluten free and vegan diets.
Brief outline of the weekendFriday 19th October
Arrive between 5pm and 7pm to settle into your room and orientate. Supper at 7pm followed by introduction to the weekend and settling meditation. Silence then descends Saturday 20th October Early morning meditation at 6.30am (optional) Breakfast from 7.30am - 8.30am Sitting and walking meditations from 9am - 12.30pm Lunch and free time from 12.30pm - 3.00pm Afternoon sitting and walking meditations from 3.00pm - 5.00pm Supper at 6.30pm Evening talk at 8pm Sunday 21st October Early morning meditation at 6.30am (optional) Breakfast from 7.30am - 8.30am Sitting and walking meditations from 9am - 12.30pm Lunch at 12.30pm - 2.00pm Final meditation and reflections 2.00pm - 3.00pm Silence is lifted 
The Great Barn
Cost of the weekendStandard price £497 Early enrolment fee £465 (valid until 28th June 2018) *there is a £35 supplement for single occupancy in a double room with ensuite facilities. *If two people share (the beds are doubles, NOT twin) there is no extra supplement. If you would like a place on this exclusive retreat you can pay a non returnable £100 deposit below (balance of £365 due by 28th June by cheque or BACS - details will be emailed to you) OR You can pay in full. OR You can pay by staged payments for the Early Enrolment fee of £465 £100 deposit followed by 5 payments of £73 Please see term and condition download for more details 
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Your tutors
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Kathryn Buxton and Claire Seabrook have been running retreats and workshops together for three years now. They both have a passion for meditation and the deep healing that silence and reflection can bring . They run regular workshops at the Isbourne and Kathryn is a popular meditation teacher working in the corporate sector; Claire is a registered Craniosacral Therapist and has run a successful practice in Cheltenham for the last 25 years.
Together they make an excellent and complimentary partnership, bringing warmth and a touch of mischief to their teaching! |
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