Good in the Beginning

Traditionally the New Year is a time for making a fresh start and reflecting on the direction we would like our life to take.

This retreat is an ideal opportunity to reflect on our priorities and to begin the coming year in a way that is in tune with our deeper values and natural wish for deeper contentment and well-being in our lives.

The essence of developing a spiritual approach to life is learning to embrace any situation as an opportunity to become more aware, genuine and open-hearted. During this retreat we will focus on the practices of meditation, loving-kindness and self compassion which help us to do this.

These skilful methods show us how to work with our minds and hearts, and connect us with a wiser and more authentic way of being. In an inspiring and supportive retreat environment we can begin to familiarise ourselves with these inner qualities so that we begin to embody them and can apply them to help us to face and overcome difficulties in our daily life.

“I loved this retreat. I feel like a new person – one that I like, what an achievement!” (Cathy)

Everyone is welcome to this retreat and no prior experience of meditation is needed.

Content

• Guided meditation and contemplations
• Interactive exercises
• Time for rest, relaxation and enjoying nature
• The retreat will include periods of silence including during tea breaks and some meal times

Location

The retreat will be held in our clifftop shrine room, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular ocean views.

Catering

Your retreat fee includes substantial vegetarian lunches and a lighter soup and bread supper in the evenings. Breakfast is self catering.

Accommodation

If you will be travelling from further afield, we recommend that you book accommodation for the night of Wednesday 27th December to avoid a long tiring journey early on the morning of Wednesday 28th.