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

  • The Leela Centre · Gillingham
  • From GBP 44.04
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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.


🎟️ (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)
  • 💗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.


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♥ 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!


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<<<<<*~ 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. We do encourage car & taxi sharing if possible as it's more eco friendly.

ADDRESS:
The Leela Centre, Thorngrove House, Common Mead Ln, Gillingham SP8 4RE

- Unfortunately no dogs/ other pets are permitted on site.

- Unfortunately this year's retreat will not be suitable for under 18's.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: We ask participants to arrive between 4pm-6pm on the first day to allow time to check-in, explore the grounds and settle in before we start. The retreat will start with dinner at 6pm followed by a welcome session from 8pm. The retreat will end at 3pm after lunch on the last day and there will be plenty of time to pack up and depart. Please do not leave before the end of the retreat. Aim to depart around 4pm to give yourself enough time.

EXTRA NIGHT’S STAY: Option to stay on site until Monday 11am for a reduced rate. If you're staying in any accommodation, there will be a charge for extra night accordingly.

CAR PARK ON SITE FREE OF CHARGE: there is a car park available on site free of charge to all retreat attendees. As much as possible, please arrange car shares to limit the carbon footprint and reduce the amount of cars on site.

LIFT SHARES: Attendees will receive a link to a WhatsApp group & a spreadsheet to arrange lift shares and train journeys. Link will be sent few weeks prior to the retreat.

FACILITIES: 2 indoor workshop/dance spaces, indoor dining areas, tea/coffee available at any time, coffee/cake shop, plenty of outdoor spaces/beautiful nature for walks, sauna in the afternoons, showers/toilets in the main house and also in the purpose build shower/toilet blocks, power sockets available in all rooms, hang out areas & sofas in the main house.

MASSAGES: Available for additional cost, card payments will be accepted. More details will be provided closer to the retreat time.


FOOD & MEALS / TEAS

All meals are included (3 meals per day, total 12 meals). Venue runs a vegetarian/vegan kitchen and does its best to meet the most common food requirements for guests such as gluten free/ lactose free/ vegan and all dishes will be clearly labelled. Venue might not be able to cater for other special diets. Please complete dietary requirement section when you book your ticket through retreat website. Teas/coffees available at anytime with a selection of alternative milks. Filtered drinking water also available to refill your water bottles. There is also a Coffee/cake shop which is run by The Leela Centre community and will be open at certain times during the day.

PLEASE NOTE: Retreat takes place at The Leela Centre and there is a community of people who already live there or have joined one of their live-in programmes. To support the community and help with the practicalities, retreat participants will be required to help once during the retreat with the dishes- either one day after lunch or dinner. Many thanks in advance for your support with this.


WHAT TO BRING

We encourage all participants to have a Digital Detox during the retreat and to switch off phones. Maybe bring a simple alarm clock so you can wake up for morning meditations/yoga.

-If you have booked accommodation, please note that all bedding is provided.

-Reusable water bottle

-Yoga Mats & blankets we will provide

-Ground coffee & cafetiere for coffee lovers (venue provides instant coffee and has limited cafetiere's so please bring your own if you have one). Community run coffee & cake shop open at certain times so you will be able to buy a proper coffee/lattes etc if you wish to.

-Torch (head torches are really useful)

-Clothing in layers suitable for movement/ dancing

-Clothing & boots/shoes suitable for hiking/ outdoors

-Waterproofs or umbrella in case of rain

-Warm jacket or jumper for evenings as temperature will drop during the night

-Swimsuit/ swim shorts for sauna

-Towel

-Ear-plugs (if you're a light sleeper)

-Toiletries: (natural & biodegradable products if possible please)

-Acoustic music instruments if you wish to such as guitar, ukulele, etc.

-Snacks such as nuts/ dried fruit/ flapjacks/ chocolate, avocados etc for when you get peckish or if you want extra yummy things

-Personal items such as phone/ charger/ card/ keys etc.

-Anything else you think will make the retreat more comfortable for you!


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ORGANIZERS & RETREAT HOSTS


💗Seth Newman: Seth is a DJ, musician and facilitator with a lifelong passion for rhythm, movement and embodied practice and founded Ecstatic Dance London in 2009. Known for his warm, grounded facilitation style, Seth brings decades of experience in breathwork, body psychotherapy, conscious movement, community music and as a DJ & musician. Whether guiding a workshop or leading an Ecstatic Dance, he invites people to move beyond the thinking mind, reconnect with their bodies and explore what's possible through music, movement and embodied presence. His work is deeply informed by humanistic and body psychotherapy, tantra, and the human potential movement, creating spaces that are powerful, grounded, and heart-led. His Ecstatic Dance journeys weave together Afro rhythms, house, disco, soul, funk, tribal grooves, electronic music and beyond, taking dancers through waves of energy, emotion, release and celebration. Join Seth on the dance floor, in his workshops and throughout the retreat for a journey of movement, music and connection. &

💗Diana Upite-Davis: Diana is a creative producer, facilitator, and space-holder who loves bringing people together through meaningful experiences rooted in music, nature, ritual, and community. As co-founder of the Ecstatic Dance London since 2015, she pours heart, care and attention into every detail, working alongside an incredible team to create a welcoming, nourishing and memorable experience for everyone who joins us. Throughout the retreat, Diana will be offering sound journeys, singing, cacao ceremonies and traditional sauna venik rituals, inviting you to slow down, soften and reconnect with yourself. Her sessions offer space to pause, restore and remember what it feels like to be deeply at ease in your own body. Whether behind the scenes or holding space within the programme, Diana's intention is simple: to create experiences that help people feel more connected, to themselves, to one another and to nature. ,
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GUEST FACILITATORS:

💗DJ Amaya Garcia: A London-based sound weaver, guiding dancers through journeys of presence, connection and awakening. From soft and meditative to ecstatic and wild, her sets blend earthy rhythms, shimmering electronics and world-inspired sounds. Playing across the UK and Mexico, Amaya creates spaces where music becomes a ceremony and the dancefloor becomes a place of transformation. In the UK Amaya has played at Buddhafield Festival, Ecstatic Dance Festival UK (2024 & 2025), Rumble Festival, Elevate Festival, Ecstatic Dance London and Sober Rave UK amongst others. In Mexico Amaya has played at Ecstatic Dance Playa and Somos Avalon Riviera Maya (both in 2025 & 2026).

💗Isabell Jacobson: a London-based Yoga and Somatic Dance teacher and the Head of Spanish in a school. She is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance accredited instructor who teaches at various studios across London such as @50hillrise in Richmond and @triyogauk in Shoreditch, specializing in vinyasa flow, restorative practices, and trauma-sensitive integrative therapy. Iza is also a writer, linguist, somatic dance facilitator and a mother. Her vinyasa flow yoga classes are centred around a strong vinyasa flow mixed with restorative elements. Isabell teaches asana, pranayama and meditation with the aim to leave the sessions feeling more calm, clear, warmed up and ready for lots of dancing! Join Iza for morning yoga sessions & start the day feeling great!

💗RedPeppa: Ecstatic Dance DJ (details to be added)

💗Alfie Jones: A song circle leader, singer-songwriter and community space-holder, based in London. Alfie has been singing in choirs since he was 8 years old and is passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe, welcome, and free to explore their voices, no matter their experience. Drawing on his background in folk music, choral singing and group facilitation, Alfie leads Sanctuary Singing Circles as warm, earthy, and inclusive spaces. These are not performance choirs, they’re about connection, harmony, and finding joy in shared sound. He also facilitates men’s circles, cacao, sound journey spaces as part of the wider Sanctuary project, helping people connect with themselves and others in grounded, playful and authentic ways.

💗Michael Wheatley: Michael is a qualified Crystalline Sound practitioner and Reiki Teacher; combining Crystal frequency, Reiki and the human voice to create deeply restorative containers where the mind, body and soul can find deep rest. He brings a warm, heart-led presence to his sound sessions, holding space for others to find peace, rest and inner Light through the transformative power of sound. Expect to be transported both inwards and outwards, receiving Love from the Universe and from within in equal measure.

💗Darpan: Gong Bath (from the Leela Community)

💗Leela Team: Active Meditations (from the Leela Community)

💗Bridget - *Deep Tissue, *Lomi Lomi Massage


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MORE INFO ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS:


ECSTATIC DANCE

Enter an open space...and with your bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting your body, in this space that we co-create together. Warm-up: stretch, move/dance and reflect on the intention for the dance to a gentle sound wave. The Practice: freestyle dancing to a large sound wave featuring a Live DJ set. Some guidance & facilitation will be provided. And then we will let the music, the community and our own inner space direct our steps, our movements, our expression, our journey. Ecstatic Dance usually ends with relaxation. WHAT MUSIC TO EXPECT: “Enlightened Electro, World Beat, Deep House and Downtempo Bliss, plus a few surprises slipped in for good measure! Ecstatic Music Journeys for Conscious Movement and Sacred Celebration.”

BIOENERGETIC ALCHEMY™

We work with our bodies to transform and to heal. A unique movement experience, where we begin to soften the muscular tension and chronic holding in our bodies through a series of gentle stretches, grounding and self-expression exercises. Melt the frozen history in the body, bringing to consciousness the holding patterns, and releasing the energy that has been blocked. Learn a series of carefully designed Bioenergetic Alchemy™ exercises and postures (similar to Yoga or Tai Chi) where we will release tension from our body to re-experience our natural state.

BREATHWORK FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING

Please attend Bioenergetics in order to join the Breathwork session. We will be exploring Neo-Reichian Breathwork- practice is a deep conscious, circular connected breathing, a wonderful way to deeply relax and rejuvenate your body, your mind, and your entire nervous system. Release Energetic, Emotional & Physical layers of negative imprints & conditioning. It is also a safe and healthy way to reach creative states of consciousness, allowing a participant to access their deeper/higher consciousness. and is a beautiful way to peel back the layers of the self, connect to essence, and embrace every part of yourself. Each participant becomes the leader of their own healing journey, towards wholeness and health.

GROUP SHARINGS / HEART CIRCLES

Speak your truth & let yourself be heard in Community. There will be many opportunities to share openly and intimately (small group sharings).

CACAO CEREMONIES

Expansion of the Heart and Spirit through Cacao - the Elixir of the Gods! Cacao is the ultimate heart opener, it will give you energy, revitalise your BodyMind inviting you to express, release & unleash your creativity during the dance! Our Raw Vegan Cacao is prepared lovingly by Diana (who makes the best, velvety tasting cacao). She uses ethically sourced, highest quality ingredients from Guatemala.

EVENING DANCE PARTY (Sat night)

Join DJ Amaya Garcia for an epic evening dance experience. An invitation to dance your wild dance, let loose and shift the inertia! Expect a conscious dance club fusion.

SHAMANIC TRANCE DANCE (Fri evening)

Through the use of a blindfold, raw vegan ceremonial cacao, a transforming breathing technique and dynamic rhythms, percussion and ecstatic movements, we enter into the consciousness of our body, to feel, to express, to come home... to be completely Alive! Dive deep into your Wild Nature. It's an invitation into deep liberation, driven by our breath, our intentions, and energy, and not controlled by our conditioned mind, we let go. Our spirit can flow, liberating itself into the dance... and then the ecstasy happens...Natural body movements and intuitive expressive dance are simply forms of an ancient pre-verbal language. It is an expression of the intelligence of our creative unconscious. Honouring the evolutionary intelligence encoded in our cells! *Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice, blindfolds will be provided.This practice will be on the yoga mat.

MUSH / CUDDLE, CONSENT & AGREEMENTS

The MUSH is a values-oriented, agreements-based, touch-positive community, inspired by the Mush based in Thailand. The entrance into the community is a "Welcome MUSH,” a structured cuddle puddle and touch-positive consent workshop. MUSH aim is simple: to create a warm, welcoming space where you can: Deeply relax and tap into a soothing group-regulated system. Form genuine connections with others who share your values. Rediscover the transformative power of community, mutual well-being, and support. No pressure, no hype, just a chance to unwind and rejuvenate.

VINYASA YOGA

Vinyasa flow yoga classes are centred around a strong vinyasa flow mixed with restorative elements. Isabell teaches asana, pranayama and meditation with the aim to leave the sessions feeling more calm, clear, warmed up and ready for lots of dancing! Join morning yoga sessions & start the day feeling great! All abilities are welcome.

CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS & BREATH RITUAL

The main focus is on deepening our connection to the Heart! Open to new possibilities in connection and authentic relating. During this workshop, you will be invited to first tune into yourself. Sensing your body, and tapping into your sensations, to create safety, and a sense of home, and self-care... from here we then extend our awareness out to include others, meeting others in a non-traditional and heart-centred way. Learn to honour your boundaries, & learn to simply enjoy your natural desire for connection and disconnection, and practice communicating both with authenticity. As part of this workshop, we're including a breathwork ritual that involves conscious connected breath and eye gazing, a very simple yet profound experience. Celebrate shining your light into the world

SINGING

As everything is vibrating so are we. There can be no sound without a vibration. Explore and let your voice be heard in a safe environment. Discover the joy of singing, the non-judgmental aspect of singing, the communal part of it, the part where differences are reconciled and we're all just in it together, that's the truly uplifting power of singing. The history of music and singing has always been communal. Meditate, sing or listen. Yes, even just listening can activate some of the oxytocin release, that social bonding hormone. Singing is about connection, harmony, and finding joy in shared sound. No experience needed, all are welcome to join.

SOUND JOURNEYS & GONG BATHS

An immersive restorative experience with live ambient music to soothe your stresses away, inviting your body and nervous system into a deeply relaxed state. Rest & reconnect through deep relaxation & guided meditation while basking in Cosmic, Ethereal Vocals, Electronic Soundscapes, Textures, Crystal Singing Bowls, Chimes and other instruments or be immersed in pure sounds and vibrations of Gongs.

💖MORNING ACTIVE MEDITATIONS💖

Get present with a selection of powerful meditation practices, wake up your body and ease your way into the day. Facilitated by Leela Community members.

NO MIND MEDITATION (Thu morning) A powerful practice with 30min of gibberish followed by 30min of sitting silently. Gibberish is a cathartic technique that encourages expressive sounds and body movements. Speaking gibberish means speaking in nonsense words, “using any language that you don’t know.” Gibberish helps to break the mind's habit of continual verbalization. It allows whatever is repressed to be expressed & thrown out,leaving the mind empty & silent.

DYNAMIC ACTIVE MEDITATION (Fri morning) This meditation is a fast, intense and thorough way to break old, ingrained patterns in the bodymind that keep one imprisoned in the past, and to experience the freedom, the witnessing, silence and peace that are hidden behind those Pr*son walls. The meditation is meant to be done in the early morning, when “the whole of nature becomes alive, the night has gone, the sun is coming up and everything becomes conscious and alert.” You can do this meditation alone, but to start with it can be helpful to do it with other people. It is an individual experience, so remain oblivious of others around you. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. The meditation is to be done with its specific Dynamic Meditation music, which indicates and energetically supports the different stages.

CHAKRA BREATHING MEDITATION (Sat morning) This active meditation uses deep, rapid breathing and body movement to open and bring awareness, vitality and silence to each of the seven chakras and thus into your life. The accompanying music and bells energetically support the process and indicate the beginning of each stage. The meditation is best done on an empty stomach. All chakras lie deep within, rather than on the surface of the body.

OUR SACRED EARTH MEDITATION (Sun morning) During this hour, you will relax your mind and body through stages of shaking (a gentle movement that loosens the muscles and releases tensions), dancing, stillness and hugging. This beautiful Sacred Earth Meditation is a powerful message to realize the great responsibility we have to take care of our beautiful planet by taking care of ourselves. Through Sacred Earth Meditation each of us can create a little wave of transformation by looking inside and opening our hearts to ourselves, each other and our Sacred Earth.

🍃🔥SAUNA & COLD PLUNGE💧A chance to unwind, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a deeply restorative way. Wood-fired sauna (main or barrel: check the schedule) will be warm and ready, alongside refreshing cold plunge or showers – and you’re invited to dip in and out at your own pace. Whether you fancy a solo sweat, a quiet moment of reflection, or some shared laughter in the steamy warmth with fellow retreaters, this space is yours to enjoy throughout the designated hours. There’s no need to book a slot – simply come as you are, stay as long as feels good, and tune in to your body’s rhythm. Why heat and cold? The combination of sauna and cold plunge or cold shower is a powerful wellness ritual, known to improve circulation, support detoxification, boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and enhance mood through the release of endorphins. The heat of the sauna helps your muscles relax, opens pores, and calms the mind, while the cold plunge invigorates, strengthens mental resilience, and promotes a deep sense of clarity and aliveness. Alternating between the two brings balance to the nervous system, leaving you feeling both grounded and energized. We encourage you to bring a towel (small sauna towels provided in the dining area), swimwear, a water bottle, and an open mind. This is an invitation to slow down, sweat it out, plunge into presence, and leave feeling grounded and alive. In some sessions we will include Venik - a bundle of small leafy branches harvested during the summer when the trees/ plants are in flower and tied together to form something resembling a crude broom (veniks are usually made from birch, oak or eucalyptus leaves) and soaked until supple and used in the sauna to massage the body and to direct the steam from the stove, capture and move the steam and to massage the body in the right way. Recommended to lie down for this experience (depending how busy the sauna gets), can also be done whilst sitting. A beautiful, sacred ritual in which the venik is used to invoke the gods of wood, fire and water. Essential oils will also be used in the venik sessions for deeper experience. Show up, breathe & enjoy! Feel great afterwards!

... and much, much more with amazing people who love Nature, music and dance!


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♥ FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS RETREATS/FESTIVALS:

“That was a very beautiful experience. An amazing journey inward & out. To express in a free space filled with joyful vibes & gorgeous smiling faces. In sound, in rhythm, in motion, in colour, in sweat, the Dance, the Soul.” Cath

“The smiles, the kind eyes, the bits when I lost myself in the music, the joy of the moments when it felt as if the whole room was jumping in unison.” Salvo

“ What a profound experience! The music was so beautiful ... it carried me effortlessly inward facilitating a deep connection to Spirit, moving my body in a way that I felt I had little control over. It was magical! Thank you ” Ashley

“Thank you guys. This was an exceptional experience of deep healing, awakening, and opening. I feel so light, peaceful, and full of Love. Through the workshops we took, I touched some of my wounds, gently but deeply releasing and healing what was ready to be alchemised. Thank you to all the other lovely participants. Please organise the next one soon! ” Tanja

“ The workshop gave me the opportunity to go deeper into my body and discover new experiences which I hadn’t been able to tap into before. It was a good mix of different exercises, and I had a really blissful experience with the breathwork.” Vijay

” I feel so grateful I had the opportunity to attend this workshop. I felt that Seth, through his presence, allowing, way of being, created a very unique, safe space in which I could release, discover, explore and meet different aspects of myself. I was amazed how during the two days I was – often unexpectedly and gently – led to bring forth and embrace a child, an ancient woman, an animal, a spoiled brat, a mother, a lover, a goddess… Also through Seth’s guidance and suggestions I felt within very short spaces of time both my immense sorrow/yearning/pain and my immense joy/gratitude, realising how close to each other these seemingly opposites are. Today I feel a more solid belonging in the world, and a heightened awareness of the soles of my feet on the floor, like the earth, was more magnetic!” Maria


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