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SUMMARY:Discovery Day for Retreat and Event Hosts
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming of hosting a retreat at 42 Acres? Been following us from afar? Curious to experience us IRL? Here’s an invitation to see\, hear\, taste and feel our offer for yourself! \nJoin us for an experiential ‘Discovery Day.’ designed especially for retreat hosts and practitioners. With spaciousness to explore all our spaces and immerse yourself in this extraordinary\, rewilded land. \nMeet our team\, ask your questions\, and learn about our ‘Soil-to-Gut’ land and food philosophy\, our consciously crafted “Whole Self Service” guest experience\, and our pioneering rewilding and species-reintroduction projects. \n42 Acres was conceived as a home for personal\, social\, and environmental change. We’ve been holding space for people to learn\, heal\, and grow for over a decade. Come and experience it for yourself…it could be the first step towards bringing your dream retreat to life! \nDate Thu 13 Aug. Must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. \nTime 10:00 – 14:00 \nFree Spaces are limited — we can’t wait to share 42 Acres with you! \nFind out more about us www.42acres.com & @42acresretreat \nThings to Note \n-Please aim to arrive on time.\n-Please wear comfy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.\n-We work on the land and are used to getting a bit wet. We will only cancel if the weather is severe.\n-Please read our Getting Here page before you set off – and head for Farmhouse Retreat Centre.\n-We will provide a simple\, one pot\, soil-to-gut lunch and our “hug in a mug” medicinal mushroom chai.\n-Whilst we love our four-legged friends\, we cannot welcome dogs at this event.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/discovery-day-for-retreat-and-event-hosts-2/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:The Autumn Equinox Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION:Feeling off balance? or Maybe starting to dread the thought of another winter? Join this day to support our entry into the autumn and winter months.\nA day of balance\, to experience the healing and restorative powers of both cold water and sauna heat. A gentle day of connection\, with yourself\, the natural world and other people\, in the most beautiful and tranquil of settings.\nA day of retreat\, from the everyday world\, yet that allows us to re-enter the world renewed and quietly fortified.\nFull of warmth\, connection and gentle reflection and you will leave with some strategies to support you through the autumn and winter months.\nLunch\, hot drinks & cake included as well as a guided wild swim and sauna session.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-autumn-equinox-retreat-day/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coaching,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Swimming Woman":MAILTO:tara@wildswimmingwoman.com
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SUMMARY:One-day writing retreat at Vallis Farm with Claire Jefferies
DESCRIPTION:By the end of September\, the back-to-work and school routines are running pretty smoothly\, making it the perfect time to take a day to focus on something you enjoy… \nJoin this one-day writing retreat to give yourself a quiet\, slow-paced day surrounded by nature; perfect for complete creative immersion. This is an opportunity for dedicated writing time\, away from all your daily distractions and obligations. Whether you need complete quiet or the buzz of conversation\, you should find a writing spot in the farmhouse or gardens to suit you. As the sun sets over the farm\, everyone is welcome to wind down from their day of deep focus with a sauna and swim in the outdoor natural pool. \nWho is this writing retreat for?\nYou are welcome if you enjoy writing in any form; if you want to dedicate time to the first chapter of your novel\, draft a podcast script or TV episode\, play with an idea for a children’s story\, or get a poem out of your head and onto the page\, this day can be for you. \nWhat to expect on the day\n• Welcome gathering to help you arrive in the space\n• Guided writing warm-up\n• Delicious breakfast and lunch\, healthy and indulgent snacks\, hot and cold drinks\n• Opportunities to connect with fellow writers\n• Informal salon: a chance to share practices\, discuss writing conundrums\, or get feedback \nBreaks\nYou are welcome to take a walk around the farm or surrounding Vallis Vale. You can also use the yoga room\, available for any kind of exercise! Feel free to bring books\, knitting or whatever else you like to do to relax. \nWho is hosting this retreat?\nClaire Jefferies is a Frome-based writer. She writes stories about a delightful bear called Honey and (by great contrast!) on food politics and culture. She works part-time at Vallis Farm\, so you’ll be welcomed by a host who knows the space well. Claire loves to cook and will be catering for you on the day. \nHow to book\nTickets are £179 and there are just 8 places on this retreat. Payment plans are available to support affordability. \nTo book your space\, enquire about a payment plan or ask a question about the day\, please send an email to Claire: missjefferies@gmail.com
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/one-day-writing-retreat-at-vallis-farm-with-claire-jefferies/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Literature,Nature,Spoken word,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Crafting Retreat Day with Swim & Sauna
DESCRIPTION:Craft\, Creativity and Connection – a restorative day of crafting\, delicious food\, and relaxing by the natural pool and wood-fired sauna in the beautiful surrounds of Vallis Farm. \nIn the morning Anna from ‘Love Makers Craft Cafe’ will guide you in your choice of seasonal craft from her extensive menu.\nAfter a delicious Vallis Farm lunch\, Tara\, the Wild Swimming Woman\, will support you in a delightful wild swim and sauna session to celebrate the recent autumn equinox. \nWhat to expect: \n• A warm welcome with light refreshments\n• An introduction from Anna about the Craft Cafe and how it works\n• The opportunity to select your choice of craft\n• Time for play and experimentation\, easy conversation – or companionable quiet \n.A light and delicious lunch \n• Supported cold water dip in a natural pool\n• Wood fired sauna\n• Tea and cake \nYou will: \n• Learn a new crafting technique\n• Create something wonderful to take home in your own gift bag \n• Receive a full safety briefing and gentle education about cold water immersion \n• Be guided through a fully supported\, safe\, and empowering immersion in\nthe crystal-clear natural pool \n.Leave feeling inspired and proud of yourself! \nAbout Wild Swimming Woman \nTara is on a mission to help women bring a little more wild and joy into their everyday lives\, through nature connection and swimming outdoors. As a qualified and experienced open water swim coach she ensures that everybody feels safe and supported and celebrated\, whether it’s your first ever dip or your millionth. \nAbout Love Makers Cafe\nThe Love Makers Cafe exists to celebrate making\, curiosity and community. Whether you’re a dab hand already but fancy some company\, or you haven’t picked up a brush since school: you are welcome.\nAn antidote to the pervasive perfectionism\, loneliness and tech overwhelm of modern life\, this is a space where play and experimentation\, easy conversation (or companionable quiet) and working with our hands is encouraged. \n£96 (includes all craft materials\, lunch and cake)
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-crafting-retreat-day-with-swim-sauna/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Health and wellbeing,Nature
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SUMMARY:Winter Wild Swimming Woman Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A winter’s weekend of wild swimming delights\, sauna sessions\, roaring fires and feasts\, nooks to curl up in with books\, slow walks\, Wild Circles and plenty of time to connect with the land\, waters\, each other and yourself at this peaceful countryside retreat. \nThis retreat weekend is space to rest\, restore and revive your connection to soul and joy for life. \nThroughout the weekend\, you will be invited to experience moments of renewal and reconnection: individual time and community\, wild nature and homely luxury\, reflection and intention\, doing and being\, movement and stillness. Finding your flow… \nPrices from £500pp – with just three twin-bed rooms left and a shepherds hut.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/winter-wild-swimming-woman-retreat/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature
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