September invites us into the golden energy of Autumn Equinox.A moment of perfect balance, light and dark held equally. The golden light of summer now softens and the earth begins to turn inward.
And nature reminds us that beauty exists not only in blossom and bloom… but also in letting go.
Having absorbed the warmth and radiance of the brighter months, we carry that golden wisdom within us as we prepare for the changing season ahead.
This retreat day is an invitation to pause. To breathe. To integrate. To honour all that has grown, transformed and awakened within you. A day devoted to balance; what we give and what we receive. Nature and nurture. Effort and rest. Holding on and surrendering.
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There comes a moment in life when we realise we cannot return to who we once were.
A birth.
A loss.
A revelation.
A change in direction.
A truth that can no longer be unseen.
Something calls us forward.
The equinox mirrors this understanding through nature itself.
Leaves begin to fall.
Seeds release from their stems.
Rosehips ripen.
The earth slowly lets go of what it no longer needs.
Nature does not cling.
It trusts the cycle.
And we are invited to do the same.
As day and night meet in equal measure once more, we too are offered an opportunity to reflect, reset and realign.
The intentions planted at the Spring Equinox now reveal what has blossomed fully…
and what is ready to be released.
Nature reminds us that release is not an ending.
It is part of the cycle of renewal too.
You are not who you were six months ago.
Physically.
Emotionally.
Energetically.
Spiritually.
You have changed.
This retreat day is an opportunity to honour that transformation with presence, ritual, movement and rest.
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Over the course of the day you’ll experience:
• Morning awakening and balancing yoga practice
• Myth and seasonal insight
• Nature walk and meditation
• Mantra and mudra practices
• A lesson in the powerful somatic practice of TRE
• An Ayurveda-inspired self massage ritual
• Restorative yoga
• Grounding breathwork
• A sound healing journey
• Essential oil rituals and inspiration
• Swimming in the garden’s natural swimming pond
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The day will begin with welcome ginger shots and energy balls to pep you up ready for the yoga practice. Unlimited fresh from the garden herbal teas will be available throughout the day, along with healthy snacks and a hearty golden lunch inspired by September’s bounty from the garden, orchard and hedgerows.
Plus, all attendees will receive a You Are Golden retreat to take home.
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Claim an early bird space for £118 until May 25th; after that, spaces are £133