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Awakening Hope.

You will gain valuable insights, tools and mindset shifts to help you feel more at peace, more connected and much more confident.

The experience runs from 22nd September - 26th September and you will receive more details via email, so please keep an eye out for this.

In the meantime please join the Facebook Group where the experience will be taking place, this will be opening on 19th September.

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At my widow’s retreat, your emotional wellbeing becomes our sole focus.

You will learn to/We will help you to:

🌻 Slow down, take time for yourself and simply be
🌻 Let go of expectations and free yourself from self-judgement
🌻 Reflect on your needs and desires with intention and focus
🌻 Unwind and release the stress that you’re holding
🌻 Nourish your body and soul
🌻 Connect with others and create lasting friendships
🌻 Focus on your healing and discover inner peace

Have you lost a cherished partner or much-loved spouse?

If you’re feeling:

🌻 Exhausted and overwhelmed
🌻 Sad and disconnected from the world
🌻 Apprehensive and uncertain about what the future holds
🌻 Stuck and unable to move forward with your life
🌻 Lost and confused

…my widow’s retreat could be for you.

It’s open to all widows, regardless of where they are in their grief journey.

It’s not easy to put ourselves first, but our healing is our responsibility.

Until we learn how to press pause, we’ll never truly understand what we need. Until we learn to release this compulsion we have to act, to do, to respond, we’ll remain captive in our grief.

And so, if you’re struggling under the weight of your grief, if you’re feeling pummelled by life, and are just looking for a chance to come up for air and breathe, then please join my retreat.

You need this. And you absolutely deserve this.

The retreat will balance free time with a variety of therapeutic sessions (all of which you’re encouraged to participate in, but that are ultimately optional.)

When you join, you’ll become part of a community of people who ‘get it’, who understand your pain and who’ve walked in your shoes.

You’ll be given the opportunity to share your story with other widows and unburden yourself. In turn you’ll make new connections and receive the support and validation that you’ve been searching for.

You’ll learn how to spend time with yourself, unpack your thoughts and behaviours and reflect on what you need and want from your life.

You’ll have time to rest, recharge and nurture your physical and emotional health.

You’ll focus on your own personal growth and develop the skills and mindset needed to navigate a life very different from the one you imagined.

And, you’ll be giving yourself permission to slow down, to quieten your mind and restore your sense of self.

You will leave my retreat feeling:

🌻 Rested and stronger - with a clearer sense of who you are and what you want from life
🌻 Balanced and replenished - ready to deal with life’s challenges
🌻 Fully equipped with a tool kit of coping strategies, so that you’re better able to manage your grief
🌻 Nurtured, cared for and supported by a new set of like-minded friends
🌻 Purposeful and open to re-engaging with the world

THE VENUE

Hidden away in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside, Tofte Manor is a breathtakingly beautiful house nestled in fifty acres of stunning gardens, complete with a swimming pool, tennis court, fire pit and enchanting labyrinths.

With its unique combination of comfort and privacy, Tofte Manor is the perfect venue for those seeking to escape the pressures of everyday life and rediscover who they are in a harmonious and holistic environment.

With exclusive use of the house and grounds for the entire weekend, Tofte Manor will provide you with a safe and tranquil setting, within which you can unplug, relax and begin to heal.

If you’re craving seclusion and downtime, there are plenty of hidden spaces within the grounds that you can disappear off to and unwind. The Sanctuary, tucked away within the gardens, is a tranquil space enveloped by nature that’s perfect for wellbeing activities. And, if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to enjoy your meals, the Terrace, overlooking the sunken garden is an idyllic spot.

THE ACCOMMODATION

The manor house itself has nine individually decorated, luxurious bedrooms, with large bathrooms shared between two or three bedrooms. Most of the rooms are doubles, with a couple of twins. All rooms come with their own sink, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi and T.V. Each guest will also be given a dressing-gown, towel and bathroom slippers for use during their stay.

Accommodation is also available in the old Stables Courtyard, which has been sensitively restored and converted into beautiful contemporary cottages. The cottages house seven bedrooms in total - a mixture of ensuite doubles and twins.

THE FOOD

Throughout your stay, a private chef will be on hand to cook you mouth-watering, nutritious meals, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday.

Tea, coffee, soft drinks and other refreshments will also be available throughout your stay. And as an added treat, you’ll be able to sample the incredible filtered spring water, from Tofte Manor’s very own spring.

Dietary needs (including vegan and vegetarian requirements) will be catered for, so please do just let us know.

THE SESSIONS

All sessions have been designed to provide you with the time and space you need to rest, contemplate and heal.

Whilst we would encourage participation in the sessions, if you would prefer some time to yourself, you’ll find plenty of peaceful hideaways within the grounds to escape to.

GUIDED LABYRINTH WALKS

Dating back 4000 years, labyrinths have often been used as a tool for personal growth and psychological and spiritual transformation. Research has shown that walking a labyrinth can restore balance and improve clarity of thought.

During our grief journey, there may be times when we feel stuck. As we struggle to exist in a life that feels bleak and heavy, our motivation to reshape our world and build momentum for the future often just disappears.

The guided labyrinth walks offered during the retreat are a form of active meditation. As you slowly weave your way around the labyrinth, immersing yourself in the stillness and serenity, the natural flow and rhythm of your movement, will encourage you to unravel your thoughts and feelings and release whatever it is that’s keeping you from moving forward.

You’ll emerge feeling calm, balanced and focused.

FIRE CEREMONY

A fire ceremony is a powerful practice that can help you to break free from unwanted emotions and attachments and make room for fresh, new intentions.

During the retreat, a contemplative fire ceremony will be held. This will give us the chance to come together, release any lingering fears that we’re holding on to, reflect on and share our thoughts about the weekend with others and set exciting, new intentions.

WELLBEING EXERCISES

When we lose a loved one, our self care often takes a back seat.

We are so preoccupied with holding down a job, being a parent, running a household and often supporting others, that we fail to meet our own physical and emotional needs.

Throughout this retreat, your wellbeing will be our priority.

We will run a number of different wellbeing sessions including meditation, breathwork and yoga, which will focus on releasing tension from your body, shifting your mindset and reclaiming yourself.

By nurturing your body and mind, you’ll start to re-balance your energy and unlock the path towards deeper healing.

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