Date and time -
Fri, October 6th, 2023, 3:00 PM - Sunday, 8th October, 2023,
1:00 PM
Venue - The Octagon
Sandy Lane, Accrington,
BB5 2AN (map →)
Price
£412.00 or £390 for direct payment. Spread the cost with payment plans - contact us for details.
The Octagon is a beautiful private space with its own woodland, with toilet facilities, sauna and hot tub, plenty of indoor space with lovely shared sleeping accommodation. There is a small kitchen space. There are fire pits and lots of beautiful outdoor spaces for you to experience as part of a group and individually if you wish. There is also another little woodland within a short walk, that has a little stream. If the group feel like they’d like to explore this space, we will use this to gather and collect a few things for one of the activities. However, if the group would rather stay within the Octagon grounds, we can do that instead.
All food will be catered and vegetarian. Continental style breakfast will be provided and main means catered for my the lovely Maria.
Everything throughout the weekend is an invitation, we ask that you choose what's right for you, how and when you want to move, what activities you want to participate in, what feels good and right for you in any given moment and to follow whatever changes within you.
Hot tub and sauna facilities will be available throughout the weekend. At any time if you want some time to yourself, or need to take a step back, this is the place and time for you to do this.
Throughout the weekend, there will be a few hammocks dotted about for you to enjoy. Feel free to go at your own pace, move in your way and dip in and out of any activities, in a way that feels good for you. No practice or activity will push you to go at a pace or move in a way that is not right for you. We are here to support you and what you need, in the way you need it.
We look forward to spending the weekend with you!
Arrive, settle in. Guided walk around the site to familiarise yourself with your surroundings and do some breathing techniques.
Gentle welcome vinyasa flow with Dani to ease you into the weekend
Helen will be offering a slow flow to ease you into the weekend.
Evening meal.
Campfire conversations.
Hot tub and sauna facilities to relax and wind down before bed.
Continental style breakfast.
Nature connection activities, time to notice and connect to your environment and ultimately yourself. Some silent moments to bring awareness into the present. Conversations about shared experiences.
Relax and take some time for yourself or whatever you'd like to do.
Self defence with Mike. We will learn a few techniques to protect and defend ourselves, he offers confidence and personal development in ways that helps you feel mentally and physically strong.
Natural therapies and relaxation time. If you'd like to book on with Claire & Ruth, book on arrival on Friday or alternatively let us know afyer you have booked onto the retreat. Hot tub and sauna facilities will be available throughout, so anyone who would like to spend some time relaxing in this way instead feel free to make use of them.
Lunch
Bluebell woods wellbeing walk. What do you notice? What draws you in? Collect a few little bits for wild art back at the Octagon.
Vinyasa Flow with Emily, gets you out of your head and well and truly in the present moment. She will help you discover new ways of moving in a way that feels great!
Evening meal, fireside
fireside chanting and meditative drumming led by Emily & Dani.
Hot tub and sauna facilities to relax and wind down before bed.
Continental style breakfast.
Nature connection activities and moment of gratitude. 15-20 minutes of independent or shared favourite sit spot time. Then we come together to share thoughts and feelings about your experiences of the weekend. About how you can take some of these back into your everyday life to help support and nourish you once you leave. A reminder of the need to look after yourself and be kind to yourself.
Calming and energising yoga with Dani.
Hearty Brunch
Pack up, leave it as we found it. Goodbyes and head home.
Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN
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