Autumn Reset: Ecstatic Dance & Restival Retreat 2026 -Move, Rest, Recharge

Join us for Ecstatic & Restful experiences this November! Dance-Cacao-Yoga-Breathwork-Nidra-Hammocks-Gongs-Bioenergetics-Bodywork-Sauna&more Autumn Reset: Ecstatic Dance & Restival® Retreat 2026 - Move, Rest, Recharge. 🍁Step into a journey of dance, connection, transformation and deep rest. Our annual retreat is a heart-opening gathering devoted to embodiment, ecstatic dance, nervous system reset, rest practices, down-to-earth spirituality & radiant wellbeing! ✅A busy year has flown by and you long to relax, rest and rejuvenate through various embodiment & restful practices or maybe dance wildy in a sober & safe space? Are you feeling tired, stressed and sluggish? Is your immune system struggling? Is your mind, body and soul hankering for a reset? Do you long to connect with like-minded fellow humans? Do you want to feel recharged before the festive season? If the answer is ‘YES’, then Autumn Reset Retreat - is for you! This retreat is open to everyone; no dance or meditation experience needed. It’s especially supportive for: 💜 First-timers: Curious about ecstatic dance, somatic & restful practices, and want a welcoming, well-held space to explore it. 💜 Burned Out: Need a few days away from screens, noise, and pressure; to move, breathe, and reset. 💜 Regulars: Already love ecstatic dance & sound journeys and want to go deeper with a community that gets it. 💜 Seekers: Looking for community built around presence and respect, not performance or alcohol. You’ll be welcomed exactly as you are. ~ WHEN? Wed 18 Nov 4pm - Sun 22 Nov 4pm OR Weekend only Fri 20 Nov 4pm - Sun 22 Nov 4pm (Come along for a full retreat 4 nights or just 2 nights at the weekend) ~ WHERE? The Leela Centre, Gillingham, North Dorset (2h direct train from London) 🛏️Private rooms & shared dorms available, all meals/hot drinks included. 🎟️BOOK NOW ON OUR WEBSITE, RESERVE ACCOMMODATION, INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS AVAILABLE. (if you booked via Eventbrite we will refund £40 deposit once you've booked via the above link) Super Early Bird £420 (Wed 4pm - Sun 4pm) + accommodation* Weekend Ticket Fri-Sun £260 (Fri 4pm - Sun 4pm) + accommodation** • Full access to all workshops • 4 nights OR 2 nights • All meals and teas *Accommodation is not included in the price and can be selected separately during checkout via the booking link. -Shared dorms in the house £15 per night -Deluxe dorms in the house £25 per night -Private rooms or private Pods from £40 per night **Weekend attendees can only book campervan/ dorm space as we prioritise private rooms for full retreat attendees. -It might be possible to upgrade to a private room closer to the retreat start time if there's weekend availability. 🌍 OUR INVITATION TO YOU 🍁We’ve created our annual Autumn Reset retreat a little differently this time. There’s plenty to explore, but you don’t have to do it all. Choose the programme & activities that feel right for you. Dance when you want to dance. Rest when you need to rest. Spend time connecting with others, or take some quiet time for yourself. A few days to move, rest, reconnect and recharge, returning home feeling refreshed! Whether you’re seeking: 🌿 A break from city life and reconnection with nature 💃 A joyful, heart-expanding dance community 🌀 Tools for releasing stress, tension & old patterns 🔥 A space to rest, recharge & rediscover your inner freedom …this retreat is a powerful playground for transformation. It's Ecstatic Dance, Embodiment Workshops, Breathwork, Yoga, Sound Journeys, Deep Rest in Hammocks, Sauna, & much more! ✨ Step away from routine. ✨ Come home to your ecstatic self. ✨ Dance your way into autumn renewal. ✨ Feel recharged & reset before the festive season. Make the most of the beautiful Autumn time of year and enjoy all that comes with it -the fresh, crispy Autumn air, colourful leaves, lovely atmosphere and a lot more that we’ve included in this transformational Autumn Reset retreat! 🍁We invite you to explore the tools & practices during this deep dive of 5 days or weekend only and discover the positive benefits for yourself. Using music, movement, ritual, and connection to achieve a unified field of being. Attune to Nature and the living environment, release stress and come home to your Ecstatic-Self! Your body, mind and soul with thank you! WHY JOIN US & RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS 🍂 Celebrate the beauty of autumn -crisp air, golden leaves & cozy evenings by the fire. 💃 Immerse yourself in a variety of transformational workshops with our main facilitators Seth Newman & Diana Upite-Davis (Ecstatic Dance, Active Meditations, Breathwork, Bioenergetics, Conscious Touch, Hugging, Singing, Cacao Ceremonies, Sound Journeys, Gong Baths, Yoga Nidra, Hammocks, Sauna, Fire and much more!) + Additional workshops with guest facilitators, musicians and DJ's. 🍂 2x Beautiful indoor dance & workshops spaces: Zorba & Shankara (weather permitting, we will also run workshops outdoors, surrounded by nature & ancient oak trees) 🔥 Sweat it out in sauna, plunge into cold water, gather around campfires sipping chai & singing. 🌱 Experience a balance of movement, stillness, creativity, and connection. 🥗 Be nourished by 3 delicious vegetarian meals daily plus a retreat café for treats. 🤝 Connect deeply with a vibrant community in a safe, alcohol- and drug-free space. TEAM OF FACILITATORS/ DJ'S/ MASSAGE THERAPISTS (See workshop descriptions & bios further down) SEE FULL SCHEDULE & INFO TO BE ADDED SOON TO THE RETREAT WEBSITE • 💗Seth Newman: Retreat Host, Facilitator & Workshop Leader, DJ, Musician • 💗Diana Upite-Davis: Retreat Host, Organizer, Musician, Singer, Sound Journeys, Sauna Rituals, Cacao, Chai, Lomi Lomi bodywork • 💗Isabell Jacobson: Yoga teacher (Sat & Sun) • 💗Amaya Garcia: Ecstatic Dance DJ • 💗RedPeppa: Ecstatic Dance DJ • 💗Michael Wheatley: Sound Journeys • 💗Alfie Jones: Singing Circles • 💗Darpan: Gong Bath (from the Leela Community) • 💗Leela Team: Active Meditations (from the Leela Community) • 💗Bridget - *Deep Tissue, *Lomi Lomi Massage (*Bodywork session sign ups: at the retreat by cash or card directly to therapist) ✨Together, the team of facilitators & assistants hold a warm, trauma-aware, welcoming space where participants can explore movement, creativity, connection and rest at their own pace. ♥ EXAMPLE DAILY *SCHEDULE Below is an example of how a typical day may flow. Timings and session details may shift slightly to allow flexibility and to respond to the atmosphere of the group. 7:00 AM – 8:10 AM | Active Meditation OR 7:30 AM – 8:15AM | Yoga 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Yummy Breakfast 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Morning Gathering, Ecstatic Dance & Sharings, Workshop 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Magnificent Lunch 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | *Dishes Help 2:30 PM – 3:10 PM | Yoga Nidra - Conscious Sleep Meditation 3:15 PM – 4:20 PM | Workshop or Free Time | Nature Walk | Massages 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | **Sauna | Cold Plunges (includes venik experience, body scrubs, herbal teas, fruit) 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Delicious Dinner 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | *Dishes Help 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Evening Ecstatic Dance or Workshop 10:10 PM – 11:00 PM | Sound Journey | Restful Meditation | Campfire | Dance Party (as offered in the programme) *As part of a shared community experience at Leela, each participant is allocated to take one turn helping with washing up after one of the meals. A small act of care that keeps our space nourishing for everyone. **Sauna is an extra add on *PLEASE NOTE: Schedule may vary - we keep a little magic and flow in the program! <<<<<*~ PRACTICAL INFORMATION ~*>>>>> VENUE/ TRAINS/ CAR PARK / LIFT SHARES/ FACILITIES Retreat site is located 10 minute drive by car from Gillingham train station in North Dorset. Nearest train station Gillingham, Dorset (NOT KENT!!!). Please check https://www.thetrainline.com for train tickets and train schedules. There are local taxi services. One way journey from station to venue will cost between £7-£10.