Retreat Itinerary (times and activities subject to change depending on weather and other factors)
Friday
4pm - Arrivals and settle in. Yoga equipment to be placed in practice space (Sir Lincoln Ralphs Room) personal items & clothes into individual rooms.
5pm - Opening Circle in Sir Lincoln Ralphs Room; settling into the space, gentle movement & meditation, introductions, your intent for your Retreat.
Wear: comfy/yoga clothes.
Bring: your journal and any items for central altar.
6.30pm - Dinner
8pm-9.30pm – Yoga Nidra & Bedtime Story in Sir Lincoln Ralphs Room.
Wear: comfy/yoga clothes/pj’s/fluffy socks.
Saturday
8am – Earth Connection & Honouring Yoga Practice in Sir Lincoln Ralphs Room or outside if weather is nice.
Wear: comfy/yoga clothes.
9am - Breakfast
10.30am - Meet in entrance for Walking Meditation & gathering of leaves & natural items for altar creation later, journaling in the Secret Garden (if weather allows) alternate practice indoors if weather inclement.
Wear: suitable outdoor clothing/waterproof jacket/hat/scarf/gloves/sturdy shoes or boots/mosquito repellent.
Bring: journal/notebook, pen/pencil, picnic blanket if you have one.
1pm - Lunch
2-5pm - Free time to relax/explore/read/have a nap
5pm- Meet in entrance for Outdoor Ceremony under the House; Altar creation, leaf ceremony, planting seeds.
Wear: suitable outdoor clothing/waterproof jacket/hat/scarf/gloves/sturdy shoes or boots.
Bring: journal/notebook, pen/pencil, leaf/leaves and other items collected from earlier walking meditation.
6.30pm - Dinner
8-10pm - Restorative Yoga Session & Soundbath in Sir Lincoln Ralphs Room (accompanied by poetry, readings and prompts connected to the season and seasonal energy)
Wear: comfy/yoga clothes/pj’s/fluffy socks.
Sunday
8am – Earth Salutation Yoga Practice in Sir Lincoln Ralphs Room or outside if weather is nice.
Wear: comfy/yoga clothes.
9am – Breakfast
9.50am – Vacate rooms – personal items can be placed in the Boardman Room
10-11.50am – Workshop tbc.
Wear:
Bring:
12pm - Lunch
1pm - Closing circle
2pm – Departures