Our first weekend retreat was a real success with beautiful weather, lovely food, glorious surroundings and wonderful meditations too.
Everyone fell in love with the magic of Hellens and we are in negotiations to book our next weekend in October 2020
Please let us know if you would be interested in taking part.
Everyone fell in love with the magic of Hellens and we are in negotiations to book our next weekend in October 2020
Please let us know if you would be interested in taking part.
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Hellens Manor
Cost of the weekendOur 2018 retreat has now finished and we are yet to confirm details of our next retreat with dates and costs. Please check back or if you would like, you can fill in the contact form to be kept informed of when the next retreat will be held It looks lovely - can you keep me informed when you have dates? |
Some thoughts from the participants'I had been looking for a silent retreat experience for some weeks when the Hellens Retreat simply popped into my inbox.
It is so rare that we get the opportunity to spend an extended time in silence, supported by others - with the chance to reflect and to take a break from our regular lives. I found the experience to be very nurturing, replenishing and energising. I thoroughly enjoyed the Saturday evening talk which was marked a change in tone from the meditations. The location is very special - with acres of ancient woodland, forest, formal gardens, a herbal garden, a maze and inscribed standing stones. There was always something new to discover on the walking meditations. Our hosts Kathryn and Claire guided us calmly and professionally through the whole experience and were always on hand if we needed them in between meditation sessions. For me, it was time to reflect, stand back and gain strength . I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it .' 'I really enjoyed meditation for 40 mins at a time. Alternating between walking and sitting meant you did not lose concentration. Just having the peace was wonderful.' 'I enjoyed exploring the gardens and finding something new at every corner - the beauty of the mornings and evenings, the sound of the birds.' Brief outline of the weekendFriday
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 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 - 3.30pm Afternoon sitting and walking meditations from 3.30pm - 6.30pm Supper at 7.00pm Evening talk at 8pm Sunday 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 What's included
Your tutorsKathryn 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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