POTTERY AND YOGA RETREAT
Our FIRST ever POTTERY AND YOGA retreat - September 27th-29th 2024
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A message from Samtosha...I first met Charlotte Manser roughly a year ago when she came to Zen Den for a much needed massage. Clearly this lady needed it from all the clay she had been spinning day after day after day after day, what a gal , check out her website if you don't already know how fabulous her work is. Any way, little did either of us know that around 12 full moons later she would be inviting me to collaborate in a Pottery and Yoga retreat…Ummmm a what?! Yep you’ve guessed it, so now we are going to merge our skill sets to bring you a rather unique and beautiful weekend of first class clay throwing, yoga, relaxation, mediation, good wholesome food and a whole load of Zen vibes. We are pretty sure you won’t have been on a retreat like this one before. Shall we throw in some massage too? Oh OK!
We have decided to hold the retreat at Evelyns Garden as this space is STUNNING! We have booked the whole site which gives us access to 8 stunning yurts, the open kitchen, fire pit, composting toilets, showers, along with the new Round House space where our yoga and Zen Den workshops will be held. Charlottes Cermaics studio is only a 20 minute drive from the site. We have an amazing side kick who will be offering all of the catering over the long weekend so we have wholesome vegetarian/vegan freshly cooked food to enjoy too. We are nestled in the wild, surrounded by hills and fields, this closeness to nature is the perfect backdrop to a unique weekend of creativity, fun and personal restoration.
This is our plan thus far, of course this might be subject to adaptation, any changes will be minor and absolutely for the best.
Day 1 - Friday
3-4pm – Arrival and we will show you to your yurt.
4pm- Refreshments and an opening circle in the round house to check in and say hello to one another
7pm – Veggie/Vegan dinner
9pm – Meditation and Deep Relaxation
Day 2- Saturday
6-7am (optional) Rise and shine Chanting and meditation
8-9am – Self Service breakfast in the open kitchen
10am – Yoga or Ceramics (wheel throwing)
1-2 pm – Lunch
3pm - Yoga or Ceramics (wheel throwing)
7pm – Shared Meal and open fire with story telling
9pm – Meditation and Deep Relaxation
Day 3- Sunday
7-8am – Self Service breakfast in the open kitchen
9-11am – Themed Workshop TBD
12-1 pm – Lunch
2-4pm – Whole Group Ceramics (coil building)
5pm – Gratitude and Goodbyes
Nestled in a serene yurt farm, guests will be accommodated in cozy yurts with a maximum of 4 guests per yurt, allowing for a peaceful connection with nature and the farm studio ambiance.
All-inclusive in the price are activity costs, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, all necessary equipment and materials, as well as comfortable and cosy accommodation. Massages will be offered at an additional cost and need to be book in on arrival.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery, relaxation, and creativity at the pottery and yoga retreat by Charlotte Manser Ceramics and Sri Zen Den Ltd. Don’t miss out on this unique weekend filled with tranquillity and inspiration.
We have two payment options for you...
OPtion 2. CLICK HERE TO PAY you first £180
3 Part payment of for the £540 total
£180 by 31st /July/Aug... final payment 25th Sept 2024
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OPtion 3. CLICK HERE TO PAY £540
One off payment of £540 up until the 25th Sept!
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Please check out the Evelyns Garden site for location details…we will email a confirmation of your place once you book and then a follow up email in both June and July with more details. Please contact us directly for car sharing to and from the event we can arrange transport from in and around Swindon. Once bookings begin to come in, we will then arrange sleeping options and travel suggestions. If booking with friends/family please notify us so we can allocate you your exclusive yurt.
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Charlotte and I really are so so thrilled to be offering this retreat, the first of many! We can't wait to host you all,
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Namaste,
SAMTOSHA AND CHARLOTTE
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