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Self-compassion focused movement and mindfulness weekend

A delightful self compassion focused, three night retreat in the beautiful area of South Wales, Carmarthenshire. Join us for a peacful, calming, restorative and rejuvenating weekend where we will take time for self enquiry and reflection with kindness to ourselves. We will take time to slow down, breathe, relax, move and connect with our internal world. The weekend of activities will be wrapped up in a blanket of compassion and kindness towards ourselves as our own best friend. Through mindfulness of our thoughts we can begin to notice any negative habits or limiting beliefs and then challenge these unhelpful thoughts. By moving our bodies we can release physical stress and tension held in the body and calm our overactive busy minds.

What activities to expect on this retreat: A variety of movement and stretch classes based on Pilates and Yoga, these classes will cater for all participants as options will be offered to suit your energetic and physical needs. Mindfulness and meditation practices to allow for reflection and developing self-compassion and self-kindness. Connecting with nature we will enjoy a peaceful silent walk and also connecting to each other a talking walk. The weekend inludes the use of the venue’s sauna, hot tub, cold plung pool and the relaxing hammocks.

All activites are optional and you can choose to opt in or out as you feel, remebering our focus of self-compassion. You are welcome to bring a book, magazines, note book for journaling or any creative hobby you enjoy. There will be some pockets of silence to just be and a healthy helping of freindship and fun.

Three healthy delicious home made vegetarian meals will be provide on Saturday and Sunday. Evening meal on Friday and a cooked breakfast on Sunday before we depart. Homemade cakes and drinks on arrival, snacks and fresh fruit all weekend. Keeping our bodies well energised and nourished will be a high priority.

This weekend is open to all with no previous experience of mindfulness or meditation required. A willingness to give it a go without judgement and expectation is helpful.

Everything for this weekend is included with Just one price to pay. Then relax and enjoy, this time is just for you! You are worth it.

Exploring Spiritual Landscapes

Exploring Spiritual Landscapes

A Transformative Retreat at Golden Grove Retreat Centre


Join us for an immersive spiritual retreat, the intimate and nurturing space of Gllden Grove offers the perfect environment for you to slow down, step away from daily life, and dive deep into profound spiritual exploration.


📅 Dates: 8th-10th November 2024


About the Retreat

Hosted by Holly, a Modern-day Mystic, Channel, Medium, and Medicine Woman with over 19 years of experience in the spiritual and wellbeing world, the “Exploring Spiritual Landscapes” retreat will offer you deeply sacred spaces for profound relaxation and spiritual exploration.


You will experience:

✨ Sacred Sound Baths

✨ Spiritual Journeys and Guided Meditations

✨ Art & Journaling Sessions

✨ Access to Yoga Swings, Hot Tub, Sauna, Cold Water Plunge Pool, and Fire Pit Evenings

✨ Opportunities to connect with your higher self, spirit guides, angels, and past life versions of yourself


This retreat is all about connecting with Spirit, like-minded kindred spirits, and your own inner wisdom. Step into deeply magical and mystical experiences that will nourish your mind, body, and soul.


Meet the other Facilitators

🌿 Gabi Annis: Founder of Purple Dragon Therapies, Gabi is a crystal, tuning fork, and sound therapist with 36 years of experience as a nurse. She will guide you through powerful sound journeys and transformative sound baths that resonate deeply with your soul.


🎨 Jenny Fjurns-Giles: Founder of A Creative Rebellion, Jenny is an artist, intuitive reader, and facilitator of creative workshops. Her work focuses on transforming lives through holistic creativity and spiritual guidance. At this retreat, she will help you capture your spiritual experiences through art and journaling, empowering you to express your soul’s journey.


Retreat Highlights:


Connect deeply with Spirit and your higher self through journeying meditations and shamanic practices.


Sacred Sound Baths to help you release, heal, and elevate your spiritual frequency, led by Gabi Annis.


Creative Expression: Translate your spiritual visions into art with the guidance of Jenny Fjurns-Giles.


Rest and Rejuvenation: Access the Golden Grove Retreat’s wonderful facilities, including yoga swings, hot tub, sauna, cold water plunge pool, and evening gatherings around the fire pit.


Delicious, Nourishing Food: All meals will be lovingly prepared, catering to all dietary requirements. Holly, with the support of her team, will ensure every meal nurtures your body and soul.



Pricing and Booking Information

💷 Cost: £369

🔐 Deposit: £50 non-refundable deposit to secure your space.

💳 Payment Plans: Available to spread the cost, with the final balance due two weeks before the retreat.


Accommodation:

Accommodation is shared, though one private double room is available for an additional supplement. We will carefully match room placements to ensure a harmonious and comfortable experience for everyone.



This retreat is designed to offer you profound relaxation, spiritual exploration, and the chance to connect deeply with yourself, spirit, and others. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your place soon!


If you have any questions or would like to book, please get in touch with Holly – holistichollymoderndaymystic@gmail.com

The Creative Pause

Monday 18th November until Thursday 21st November.

Come and join us for a few days of deep rest in the wilds of South Wales.

This is an invitation to explore what it really means to rest.

Over the space of a few days we will journey together into a moment of pause.

A moment to empty and create space, a space where creativity and inspiration might find you.

In this world of constant doing, this is your invitation to just be.

We will be engaging in the following over our few days together….

Guided Meditation: Each morning we will gather in the Shala overlooking the beautiful land that surrounds Golden Grove to meditate. These will be guided with breathwork and an opportunity to land into each day we spend together.

Movement: After meditation and in the evening we will use the modalities of Authentic Flow yoga, somatic ecstatic dance and Embodied Yin to explore embodiment. This is an opportunity to really meet yourself in that moment, to present with all that is.

It’s an opportunity to listen, taste, feel and inquire. A moment to creatively explore a process of becoming.

Through Somatisation, asana sequencing, free movement and carefully curated soundscapes Ami will guide and support the group in a trauma informed way.

Journaling: The combination of meditation and movement can create a space for inspiration and creativity. After practise there will always be time to write freely around whatever you might discover.

Circle: After breakfast we will gather again in circle for optional sharing. Circle is a powerful act of community, actively listening to others and sharing in a supported space is a beautiful and enriching experience.

Doing fuck all: We have included a lot of free time into the schedule. You can spend time on the land, read, nap and use the sauna, cold plunge or hot tub. This is your time to just be.

Fully catered: All food will be catered for, from breakfast to dinner, just bring some snacks/treats. All dietary requirements welcome.

We are keeping the group small with just 7 attendees so everyone has lots of space and care from us.

Please go to this link to book https://www.snapphotofestival.com/the-creative-pause

(We are in the middle of a rebrand, this isn’t an event for photographers but everyone so please ignore the domain as we are awaiting a website update)

Serendipity – Yoga and Wellness Retreat

Join Yoga and Breathwork Coach Sophie for a beautiful weekend of yoga and self-discovery in the rolling hills of the Carmarthenshire countryside.


SERENDIPITY noun [ ser-uhn-dip-i-tee ] ‘to find something beautiful without looking for it’.


This ALL INCLUSIVE women’s wellness retreat offers the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a rejuvenating weekend designed to help you restore balance.

With a lovingly curated menu of nourishment for the mind, body & soul, get ready for an unexpected rediscovery of your true essence as you reignite the spark within.


It’s time to reconnect – with yourself, with nature, and with a gorgeous group of like-minded women – whilst allowing yourself to be completely taken care of.


Golden Grove Retreat centre offers the perfect escape; with a 4-bedroom barn conversion house, a spacious yoga studio, on-site catering and spa facilities, and amazing views of the surrounding natural beauty.


You can expect:

+ 3 nights’ full board accommodation

+ Nourishing, homemade dishes prepared on site by our wonderful retreat chef. All meals, snacks (CAKE) & teas/coffees included & we can cater to all dietary requirements

+ A range of Yoga/Wellness sessions in the onsite yoga studio (expect different styles including Vinyasa, Yin, Nidra & Breathwork) – and special guest practitioner Shelley (@soundsomazing) providing an amazing Soundbath on the final evening

+ Access to wood fired aroma sauna, plunge pool & hot tub overlooking the hills

+ Star gazing around the firepit

+ Local walks on the doorstep

+ Self-Care goody bag to take home with you

+ Plenty of downtime to rest & recharge


Prices start from £485pp and spaces are limited to 9 participants. I have 2 spaces remaining in a shared room (with en-suite) and either one shared double or single occupancy (at a surcharge) available. Please contact me for options or with any questions at hello@sophiewardwellness.com


I can’t wait to welcome you and help you find your calm amidst the chaos! x