Sanctuary
September 20-24, 2023
Suffolk, England
Who are you?
What do you want?
At any given moment, we’re being pulled in a hundred different directions; being told what to think, how to live, who to be. From social media to sermons to the people who love us, there are so many voices in our ears, sometimes it’s hard to hear our own.
Sanctuary is a space to step away from all the noise. To move your body. To rest. To eat well. To have long conversations. To read a book. To swim in the sea.
To remember what it feels like to be you - fully alive - and to practice listening to the only voice that can answer your deepest questions: your own.
This is your invitation.
Join a group of like-minded women at the beautiful Grove Farmhouse in Suffolk, England, for four days of yoga, deep listening, connection, and rest. We’ll walk barefoot to our yoga mats in the mornings, cupping mugs of coffee, before we greet the day with gentle movement. We’ll swim in the chilly North Sea and remember what it feels like to be fully present in our bodies. We’ll rest, take naps in the middle of the day, read books under the trees in the orchard. We’ll eat fresh, nourishing meals around the farmhouse table, and linger for hours over dinner and wine and good conversation. Most of all, you’ll take time and space away from the noise of your life to let the ground, the sea, and your own body, be your sanctuary.
the details
What’s included:
Spend four nights in a 16th century farmhouse surrounded by an apple orchard, two hours from London and 10 minutes from the sea.
Enjoy delicious, nourishing meals from Wednesday dinner to Sunday breakfast, prepared by our own private chef.
Swim in the sea + enjoy a private session in a Sauna Box on beautiful Dunwich Beach.
Start and finish each day with yoga.
Spend your afternoons walking through the countryside, reading beneath trees, taking naps or baths, visiting quaint nearby villages, or just chatting to new friends.
Take part in group meditations and companionship.
Optional Extras
Massages + one-to-one spiritual companionship sessions
*Because Sanctuary is a space to practice listening to your own inner wisdom, everything is optional - an opportunity for you to choose what you need, and what you want.
Single Bed in Shared Room
5 available 3 remaining
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Reserve your space with a £300 deposit. Balance due by August 11.
SOLD OUT//Private Queen Rooms (w/ Shared Bathroom)
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£1550
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£1700
SOLD OUT// Private Queen Room (w/ Private Bathroom)
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£1700
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£1850
How long has it been since you listened?
How long has it been since you heard the breeze in the trees, the sound of your own breath?
How long has it been since you sat by the sea - undistracted - and watched the waves crash on the shore? Since you swam in wild, cool waters and felt them touch every inch of your body? How long has it been since you stood in mountain pose, felt the earth beneath your feet…and knew in your body that you were held by something bigger than yourself?
How long has it been since you heard the voice inside of you, and trusted it?
C, Sanctuary attendee
“I just needed the time away to think and believe in myself. Sanctuary was every bit of that! I also feel like the unexpected friendships that were created in the process were a major bonus.”
R, Sanctuary attendee
“I’d forgotten what it felt like to be me - not just a wife, a mother, a business owner. I feel like I’ve found a little bit of myself again.”
FAQs
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If being wholly human is spiritual (and it is), then yes. Do you need to be from any particular spiritual tradition? Absolutely not. Wherever you are on your personal spiritual journey, there is space for you here.
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Of course! In the past, Sanctuary UK has attracted a lot of people from America; and Sanctuary US has attracted several people from the UK. If you have questions about travel specifics, I’m happy to give any advice I have that might be helpful.
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Yes. We’ll find out dietary needs before the retreat while planning the menu and make sure you’re catered for.
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We’ll provide directions closer to the retreat. If you’re driving, there’s plenty of parking. If you’re coming by train, we’re happy to collect you from one of the nearby stations (Darsham is the closest).
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Absolutely. Once you reserve your space with a £300 non-refundable deposit, your balance isn’t due till the 11th of August. If it helps you to make smaller payments between booking and the final due date, I’m happy to set up a payment schedule for you.
