Weekend Retreat
Mindful Living Weekend Retreat
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July 2020
At: The Fintry Trust, Surrey
(45 minutes from London Waterloo)
Led by Lucy Chan & Ethan Pollock
£360 fully inclusive with a private room
£300 fully inclusive with a shared twin room
Covid-19
We are hoping this retreat will be able to continue as planned.
We are closely following NHS and Public Health England guidelines - please read our full statement here.
ABOUT
This 2 night residential retreat is suitable for all levels of experience.
Deepen your experience of mindfulness with an immersive weekend. Build a strong foundation of practices that you can actually use at home! We will focus on bringing mindfulness into everyday activities, helping to develop presence, concentration, and emotional intelligence. We go beyond mindfulness to help you develop resilience, self-care and skillful communication.
You can expect:
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Your own comfortable private or shared room in beautiful accommodation
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Small group of 10-14 retreatants
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Delicious wholesome vegetarian food prepared for you, we can also cater for vegans, gluten-free, and other common dietary needs.
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Experienced leaders will gently guide you in the practice of mindfulness with teaching sessions, guided meditations, mindful walking and periods of silence
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Free time to relax and unwind, supported by deep relaxation sessions
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Short traveling time from London
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Beautiful retreat space set in 13 1/2 acres of gardens, surrounded by peaceful countryside.
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Optional yoga
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An online post-retreat programme to help you bring mindfulness back home.
A Typical Day
7.30am – Wake up
8am – Movement and Meditation
8.45am – Breakfast
9.50am – Silence ends, Group meeting
11.30am – Walking meditation in nature
12.30pm – Meditation
1.00 Lunch
Personal Time
3.30pm – Optional movement session
5.00pm – Mindfulness workshop/Teaching
6.00pm – Supper
8.00pm – Guided Relaxation
8.30pm – Silence until the next day
VENUE
The Fintry Retreat House is a beautiful dedicated retreat space created for all those seeking peace and wisdom. The house is a lovely example of early 20th century architecture with stunning wooden features throughout. Their selection of comfortable single and shared rooms is complemented by plenty of tranquil indoor communal spaces. We will be surrounded by 13 1/2 acres of beautiful gardens all set in peaceful countryside.
The nearest station is Godalming (or Witley) which is a 45 minute train ride from London Waterloo followed by a short taxi ride (average cost £15 - taxi shares can be arranged)
Facilitators
Lucy and Ethan are both experienced retreat leaders who teach at nationally recognised centers across the UK. They have co-led over 30 retreats together. Read more about them here.
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What do past retreatants say?
COST
2 Night Residential Retreat
£360 fully inclusive with a private room
£300 fully inclusive with a shared room
Arrival- between 4-5pm Friday
Departure-3pm Sunday
Limited places, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Any questions or queries?
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Read more testimonials from our previous retreatants here.
CARING
"Lucy & Ethan communicate a warm and nurturing ethos – they were very wise and impressed me with their discernment, clarity, humanity and wisdom. "
Chris G
INSIGHTFUL
"Lucy and Ethan were exceptional. Their calm and openness set a perfect tone for the group and our time together. I couldn’t have asked for more.
It’s hard to sum up how transformative the retreat has been for me."
Anne M.
FUN
"I loved the sense of community created by the participants and held by the awesome facilitators. So grateful to Lucy and Ethan for their generosity of spirit and humour."
Alex
"Ethan and Lucy were a joy!
Fabulous retreat!"
Claire L.
