As we planned this retreat we joked that we wanted more of an approach than a retreat! An approach into aspects of life that often get left by the wayside, work work work and are busy busy busy!
So that is the aim, we abandon our busy work lives and approach stillness and nature as well as sociability, connectedness, energy, fun and to enjoy food, meditation, yoga, movement and sound.
It is an invitational programme, get involved as much as you wish. Being coastal means the sea is not far away and there are lovely places to enjoy.
When ? 28th - 30th June 2024
Where ? At Loscombe Farm
A working sheep farm set within Dorset 's AONB with
woods and hills. Situated 20 mins from Bridport, 12
mins from Dorchester and 10 mins from Abbotsbury
MAP
Where will I stay?
You can book to stay in the yurts or you can bring
your own tent for free. There are compost loos on
site and a shared solar shower. This is a delightfully simple and natural campsite with poor phone
reception.
Who are the hosts?
Ellie, Dorothy and Jude. Great friends for 30 years,
collorating on creative projects and sharing a love
of nature and outdoor life.
How do I book?
Early bird bookings before April 30th - £200
Booking after 30th April - £250
Free camping and bookable yurts
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For map please see booking form.
Contact us for more information:
email: dorothyrossa@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07905 686 198
Ellie Sturrock
is a psychotherapist in the NHS who uses traditional and NICE guidelined
therapies as well as Buddhist philosophical approaches. She has gathered and
reflected on testimonials from over 800 patients and many members of staff on
courses, meditation classes and talks she’s delivered over the last 25 years.
She is NOT a good meditator and finds that sitting on a cushion is a small part of
the work she does. Bringing various ideas and teaching she’s received into life
and work is eminently useful though!
Having hit the hardest part of life (apparently early 50’s IS regardless of gender,
social background, culture, religion, disability, wealth, position and even animal
status. Orangutans experience mid life crisis too!) she is rejecting some
‘wellbeing’ advice and adopting more useful ones in order to live with shiny, lacey
moments of frivolity as well as having plenty of time for resting, quiet and hard
work.
Dorothy Rosser
The voice is a powerful instrument and
singing is a well-known resource for
wellbeing and confidence building. Its
also great fun and singing together in
harmony can be a surprisingly powerful
experience. Singing can be uplifting,
and expressive and finding your voice
through breath, sound and song can be
a life enriching experience.
The workshop is designed to be fun and
accessible to everyone with or without
singing experience. All songs are taught
by ear so there is no need to be able to
read music.
Dorothy brings her many years of
experience as a workshop leader, voice
coach and singing teacher
Jude Martin
A huge plant lover! An organic wildlife
gardener and designer, with a
facination with soil health.
We are born with an undeniable attraction to
nature: there are limitless
combinations of shape, texture, colour
and purpose. Plants are essential for
our health and happiness, for oxygen,
medicines, shelter and food but also
for wonder and enjoyment.
Reconnecting with plants and
engaging with them in different ways
can help us to be calmer, happier and
healthier.
Organic Wildlife Gardens
We’re really pleased to have two guest facilitators to share with you:
Aquila Dunford Wood
Yoga sessions, at different times of day one energising one softening and settling.
We can create all that we need.
Aquila Yoga
Helen Ross
A registered author and nutritionist and gut health specialist who loves inspiring others to feel the benefits of making positive changes to their
daily diet and lifestyle.
The Well Life Lab
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