Heart and Soul Food Gathering

Dates: 7th to 10th July 2022 £195 per person, £165 early bird fee (before 31st May)

Enriching, Experiential Learning In Devon

Join us for three days of learning, experience and fun in a fabulous retreat centre in Devon countryside. Learn how to connect deeply with your body through movement and dance, to listen to your heart’s own guidance and wisdom, to eat in a way to nourish your body and soul that also takes care of the planet, and enjoy opening your voice and making music.

Who Is This Event For?

This event is designed for anyone that would like to explore living from the heart, and nourishing their souls with conscious eating and a deeper connection to themselves, others and the planet. Individuals, couples and families are welcome. Please note that this a no alcohol event, so we can promote conscious presence and interactions.

What To Expect

You’ll be joining a ground of around 20-25 participants on a programme of enriching workshops, great food, socialising and time to relax and unwind.

• BE PART OF A VIBRANT GROUP IN AN AMAZING LOCATION
• TAKE PART IN A RANGE OF WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
• LEARN NEW SKILLS WHILST MAKING NEW FRIENDS
• ENJOY LIVE MUSIC & OTHER HEART OPENING WORKSHOPS
• COOKING CLASS
• DISCOVER THE HUGE BENEFITS OF A PLANT-BASED DIET
• IT’S A NO ALCOHOL EVENT
• STAY IN OUR FARMHOUSE, CAMP OR BRING A CAMPERVAN

The Three-Day Programme

THURSDAY

5.00 – 6.00     Arrival and registration 6.00               Sharing supper together 7.30 – 9.00    Orientation, practicalities and starting the journey, coming into our hearts.

FRIDAY

8.00 – 9.00      Morning movement and dance 9.00.               Breakfast 10.00 – 12.30  Cultivating joyful presence through conscious touch & movement 1.00                Lunch 3.30 – 5.00     Relaxing and Immersive Sound Bath Journey on creating heart connection 5.00 – 6.15     Conscious Eating – how to eat for individual & collective vitality 6.30               Sharing supper 8.00 – 10.00   Indoor or outdoor Rhythmic Heart Workshop on drumming, dance & African song (provisional)

SATURDAY

8.00 – 9.00     Morning stretch and bodywork class 9.00               Breakfast 10.00 – 12.30 Bringing presence into relating through conscious giving & receiving 1.00               Lunch 3.30 – 4.45     Soul Food – nourishing your soul path with food 5.00 – 6.30     Hands on cooking class 6.30              Sharing festive supper 8.00 -10.00   Acoustic folk music

SUNDAY

9.00 Breakfast 10.00 – 11.30 Bringing Spirit into Daily Life: aligning ourselves with soul needs and purpose and bringing extra vitality into our being. 12.00 – 1.00   Finishing time with movement, sharings, finishing circle and goodbye ritual 1.30               Lunch 3.00               Final goodbyes and going home

The Venue

Our centre is tucked into a quiet country location 5 miles from Totnes, with stunning countryside all around and set amidst beautiful gardens.  We have a stunning teaching kitchen, lovely workshops spaces and our own vegetable gardens.

Booking

The price includes three organic vegan meals a day, specially prepared by our Macrobiotic Chef(s)

Accommodation

There is a range of accommodation options from rooms in the main house and barn, to camping or bringing your own camper van. Please email or telephone the office (01803-762598) before booking for the rooms, to check for availability. Please note: on site accommodation is limited so we advise you to book early. There are also airbnb and campsites close to the centre. Prices are for 3 nights.