WOMEN’S NATURE RETREAT
A space to gather with women
To deepen our connection with nature
And to find ways that help navigate the complexity of these times
For the health of ourselves, our communities, and our planet
This retreat is an invitation to step out of the busyness and distractions of modern day life into a deeper relationship with yourself and with the natural world.
Dates: 5th Sept - 9th Sept 2021
Location: Dartmoor, Devon
Cost: small budget place - £325, balanced budget place - £465, and for those who can afford to support small budget participants - £550
ABOUT THIS RETREAT
Through Mindfulness, Circling the Medicine Wheel with Nature Connection practices and Generative Change principles, practicing as a community, we will explore how best to navigate and thrive during these uncertain times.
This will be a journey to connect both inwards and outwards, to our inner life and nature and to outer life and nature.
This retreat will offer resources and practices around the enquiry:
What are these times calling forth and what do I most want to create and share in this next chapter of my life?
We offer tools and practices that emphasise specific qualities of presence and will draw on the wisdom of the body, of nature and of community.
THE STRUCTURE OF OUR DAYS
Each morning will include mindful and embodiment practices followed by beautiful and connecting practices informed by Gendlin’s focusing method and some of Gilligan’s Generative Change work.
The afternoons will include nature-based practices emphasising The Medicine Wheel and an intimate sharing circle called Way of Council.
We will make space for digesting and resting each day so that you have time to allow the experience to land.
We have gorgeous wild swimming spots on our doorstep and our evenings will be spent gathering around a roaring fire under the stars.
At its core, my work is about relatedness - how we relate to ourselves, and each other with and as, nature. It's about exploring both our inner nature and outer nature, and developing ways to accept, be with, and learn from each experience that life sends our way.
WHY COME ON A RETREAT IN NATURE?
Spending time in nature immersed in awe-inspiring landscapes re-humanises us. Nature supports rest, opening up to a bigger perspective, and reconnects us with what matters most.
At its core, our work is about relatedness - how we relate to ourselves, and each other with nature as our partner. It's about exploring both our inner nature and outer nature, and developing ways to accept, be with, and learn from each experience that life sends our way.
We heartily welcome a cross cultural and cross generational, cross racial and sexual orientation community to gather.
LOCATION AND LOGISTICS
We will be located in a secluded and private spot on the edge of Dartmoor. Surrounded by ancient oak forest and moorland we will also have access to cascading rivers, wild flower meadows and boulder strewn bluebell groves. The air that comes off the Atlantic here is so pure that rare mosses and lichens thrive and it is one of the few dark sky areas left in the UK. You will not be disappointed!
Our group size is limited to 8 participants to ensure an intimate experience.
Accommodation will be camping for the majority so we encourage you to bring your own tents. For those few people willing to pay the higher price to support others there is the option of three beds in the cosy and beautiful converted barn, which we may also use for group sharing in case of inclement weather.
To keep the costs down and to build a sense of community we ask participants to pair up and bring ingredients to prepare one vegetarian meal during the retreat. We will enjoy a hearty brunch (provided by Natasha and Lotte) and an early supper every day (provided by you) with access to snacks (bring your own) in between times. All food will be vegetarian and we can only accommodate food restrictions for severe medical conditions.
50% deposit is required on booking to secure your place.
GUIDES
Natasha Lythgoe and Lotte Trinhammer