Twilight Retreat - Glimmers of Light

Add a glimmer of light to the start of your Autumn at our cosy retreat to replenish your energies, connect and reflection. Ease into Autumn, gently let go of all expectations and replenish your energies at our calming retreat. Escape into a sanctuary of autumnal crafts, relaxing mindfulness, connection & reflection. You can attend the full retreat or select specific sessions for complete flexibility. Full Retreat Ticket (2.30 – 8pm) £50 | Two sessions £35 | One session £20 Session1: Mindful Moments: 2.30-4pm Find your calm and escape the world with breathwork, guided meditation and gentle movement Session 2: Macrame Crafts: 4-5.30pm Learn the ancient art of macrame using simple knotting to create autumnal textile decorations Teatime Break: 5.30-6pm – Warm soup & a roll, along with drinks & snacks for all ticket holders. Session 3: Fireside Circle: 6 – 8pm A magical evening of creative reflection and connection around the fire in the Nordic Hut Check the agenda below for more details on each individual session. Do you dread the darker nights drawing in, or just love getting cosy under a blanket? Our twilight retreat will coach you through the change of season and help bring you calm before the chaos of the festive period. Why not take a little time for you to refill your cup and restore energies? Whether you attend as an individual or with a loved one, you’ll quickly find friendship and connection in our small, supportive group. At all our retreats, everything is an invitation. There’s no pressure, no previous experience needed, and you don’t even have to believe that you can find calm or get creative. Our inclusive activities are all especially designed for those who can find it a bit harder than most to take part without support. Throughout each session you’ll be offered accessible ways to adapt, pause or step away from anything that doesn’t feel comfortable for you. And our experienced team will be there every step of the way. ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION Not all our events are suitable for everyone. After booking we will get in touch to check your accessibility requirements and we will guide you to the activities that will be suitable for you. Venue – step-free parking and access throughout. Gender inclusive and a fully accessible toilets. Refreshments – dietary requirements will be catered for whenever possible. Allergies & Sensory – we use lots of sensory elements along with natural and craft materials. Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies that might affect you through taste, smell, touch or proximity, even if you aren’t sure if they would feature in the session. For example, we use aromatherapy smells, hand creams, colourful moving lighting, natural flowers and faux-fur textures. We sometimes use venues which are dog-friendly and may have traces of dog hair. Group Interaction - You will need to be comfortable in a small group of around 12 people but you don’t need to chat to others unless you wish to. Seating –sturdy seating without arms. Mindful Moments - We supply luxury padded floor mats, but you don’t have to be able to get down to floor to take part, you can do all activities from a chair. The slow movement included in QiGong is very gentle, mainly based on upper body and suitable for most people. During this session you will need to be able to maintain silence for short periods. You do not need to stay in any position for long periods. There will be soft lighting, relaxing soundtracks, sensory textures and aromatherapy smells to enjoy. Macrame Crafts - You will need good hand dexterity to be able to tie knots in thick cord and use scissors for this session. We give simple step-by-step instructions, use diagrams and in-person demonstrations to help you learn the craft. There are alternative creative activities if you find that macrame is not accessible for you. Fireside Circle – This session takes place in an outdoor hut approximately 25m from the main hall. The hut has a real-life open log fire with a huge chimney which may not be suitable for those with respiratory conditions triggered by smoke. It is warm and cosy with a selection of faux-fur mats, cushions and blankets. The seats are wooden benches built into the walls which can make this venue less suitable for some wheelchair users. This is an interactive session where participants have the choice to share their reflections. You must be able to hold silence, listen to others and respond with sensitivity to attend this session. If you are unsure whether any of our sessions are accessible for you or a loved one, it’s best to discuss this with us in advance. Please get in touch: WhatsApp 07748838814 or email us at [email protected] Check out all our photos & videos: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thesingingelf or Join our WhatsApp Community to find out more here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LbOTzzuuj5t2XPjXax59Mi Unfortunately this event is not funded. However, if you require financial support to take part, please email [email protected] to request more information. Full Ticket Booking When booking a full day ticket, make sure to select BOTH the full day morning & afternoon ticket slots. Accessible parking is available to all participants. Got a question not covered in the FAQs? WhatsApp 07748838814 or email us at [email protected]. Limited places available | Group size maximum 16 This event is open to adults aged 18+. Not all our events are suitable for everyone. Please discuss your accessibility requirements with us if you are uncertain if this event is a good fit for you.