RETREATS
When was the last time you asked yourself the question - how am I?
When we care and give to others, at work or within our family life we often neglect our own needs.
If this is you then a Nature Escapes deep rest weekend is just what you need.
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Time off the tech, away from the busyness of life allows our nervous system too reset, our stress melts away, our thoughts quieten and our bodies regulate.
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We are not meant to live in states of striving to survive
We are meant to be balanced, peaceful and live in harmony with the natural world.
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I know you know this - whenever we spend time in Nature we always feel better. Science has caught up with what our ancestors knew inheriantly - nature is necessary, it is good for you. It is not a luxury but a necessity.
It is not a luxury but a necessity.
When we remember that we ARE nature,
a part of it and not apart from it we remember our own true nature. We come home to ourselves and can begin to make changes, living our life aligned to the seasons and going with the flow.
Our retreats are immersive and experimental. We guide and support you to connect with Nature using the Japanese art of 'Shin-rin Yoko' translated as ‘forest bath.' In the forest we bathe in all of the goodness - the tree’s omit phytoncides - a chemical command that have so many magical properties that change us from the inside out!
We also bring in our Shamanic practices, Earth based wisdom that is ancient and deeply rooted. Here we remember our ancestors and their teachings of how to live in harmony with one another and our sacred Earth
Our weekend retreats are connected to one of the elements and a season. We incorporate the wisdom of the season to help us align more deeply with Nature, just as our ancestors did.
We’ll explore our senses, relax with healing meditations, practice Tia-Chi, connect with Nature, hold a sacred fire ceremony, toast marshmallows and have some down time and fun too! Everything offered is always an invitation so you can choose to do as much or as little as you like.
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We will teach you, guide you and support you throughout the weekend, you don’t need to do a thing. It is our deepest desire for you to leave on Sunday feeling completely cared for, restored and ready to begin again.
Where are your retreats?
We run our retreats at 'St Marks Stays' in Sedburgh, Cumbria.
We have been running retreats here since 2021, the accommodation and area are amazing!
Can I come on my own?
Yes of course, many of our guests are solo travellers. We guarantee you will start as strangers and leave as friends.
I want to get the train - can I get a lift to the venue?
Yes of course, we can advise where the nearest station is and collect you
I’m nervous about meeting the rest of the group - can you support me with this?
Don’t worry - we are experts at bringing people together. You will also get the chance to say hello before the weekend as we meet in a WhatsApp group first to make connections
Do you cater for special diets / Food allergies?
Yes of course, we cater for everyones needs
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes - we never want cost to be a barrier for any guest wanting to attend. Please get in touch and we can sort this for you
How much is the deposit?
£150 secures your place, the balance is paid 6 weeks before the retreat
What happens if I can’t make it and have to cancel?
No worries - we know that some times life happens and we will always do our best to help you - please see our terms and conditions document here
