Earth to the North
Retreat
Join Sarah and Allie for a wonderful weekend in the woods. Immerse yourself in nature, connect with the elements and remember your roots.
Earth to the North – Elemental woodland Retreat
Woodland Camping on the shores of lake Coniston
July 3rd-5th
£350
Take your place on this intimate immersion in nature………..
A weekend of elemental alchemy – nature & the elements for deep healing, reflection & community. The Retreat consists of 2 nights secluded woodland camping, evening meals, drinks and all our activities.
We have co-created this retreat from our own deep connection to the Cumbrian land and the healing powers rooted in the elements through our own personal exploration.
We invite you to join us in this magical woodland to explore the serenity and beauty found in the alchemy of slowing down to be fully present and find your essence in the now.
Held in this expansive yet powerfully grounding retreat, we will guide you through a loving curated weekend including:
Movement
Sound bath with crystal bowls
Breath work
Creativity
Story weaving
Ceremony
Personal reflection
Community
Wild woodland and lake camping
We use a range of practices to go deep within ourselves and connect with the nature that we are immersed in for 2 days.
Yoga in the woods enables us to really feel into our body while experiencing our true nature – as part of nature.
Breathwork allows us to go deep within – creating an inner space of calm with a powerful connection between mind and body whilst actively and consciously exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the trees – becoming one with the woodland embodying symbiosis and natures cycles.
Throughout the weekend we will use the nature of sound to help take us on a journey of self-discovery and healing. We will enjoy the beautiful, delicate yet powerful sounds of the quartz crystal bowls bringing us into alignment and balance, crystal bowl sound baths are on another level when held in the frequency of the woodland surrounded by the trees.
We will collect interesting botanicals to create a beautiful wreath dedicated to the elements to take home and cherish our wild time here in the woodland.
As the day gives way to night, we will share food around the campfire and explore natures elements – Earth, Air, Fire and Water, with words.
This retreat is all about rediscovering yourself, immersed in nature, away from the busy world, sharing this special experience with a small group of wonderful of women that have come together to share this ….
The weekend is designed to take you out of the stresses and pressures of everyday life and give you the space to unwind and reconnect with yourself and the world around us – a chance to just be – with nothing to do and no one to please. Enjoy the primal, serene experience of immersing yourself in the woods for a few days.
There will be free time for you to have some space to explore, relax and journal and walk by the lake – taking a dip if you wish*.
*please note that this is not part of the retreat and if you do decide to wild swim in the lake this will be in your free time and at your own risk.
Programme
You can arrive any time from 4:30 pm on Friday 28th June. This will give you time to set up your tent and camp spot, have a brew and settle in. We will come together as a group at 6:30pm with a welcome, food is served at 7:15pm with a fireside opening ceremony 8:30-9:30pm.
Over the next 2 days we will be guiding you through elemental movement (rooted in yoga), breathwork, meditation, reiki healing, crystal bowl sound bath, botanical creations and more. There will be down time planned into the schedule so tha you can enjoy the woodland and lake at your leisure as well as having time to sit with a brew and a journal or pull oracle cards in the chill out bell tent. All activities will be based outdoors in the woodland and in our bell tent. On the Saturday evening we will have an evening meal, and shared time around the fire followed by a crystal bowl sound bath infused with the story of the elements.
Food
We will provide a fireside evening meal on the Friday and Saturday evening.
You will need to bring your own food for breakfast and lunch (aswell as snacks) on the Saturday and Sunday. You will need to bring your own drinking water for the weekend as the water on site is not potable.
We will provide some UHT cows milk and oat milk for drinks aswell as providing herbal teas, tea and coffee caffeinated and decaffeinated). Please note that there is no electricity or fridge- we will provide a basic camp kitchen with a few gas hobs that you are welcome to use when we are not cooking dinner.
Facilities
The retreat is wild camping in a private woodland. The woodland is a gorgeous ancient oak woodland on the shores of lake Coniston. There are composting toilets available but no showers – it is very much back to basics – back to nature.
Basic temporary camp kitchen with table and gas hobs available, pans and kettles provided, washing up sink and detergent, tea towels **please note there is no fridge and no drinking water on site!
Shared bell tent for communal activities.
An evening vegan meal is provided on the Friday and Saturday evening (GF can be catered for too).
Activities
Breathwork
Yoga
Meditatation
Crystal Bowl Sound bath with Story
Fire ritual
Forest Creations (wreaths)
You will need to bring the following
Equipment List
If you don’t have something needed on this list please ask – we may be able to provide one but we will need to know in advance so we bring it with us.
Tent
Sleeping bag, roll mat and pillow
Yoga mat and blanket
Camp chair
Plate / bowl / cutlery and mug
Water for drinking
Food for breakfast and lunch Saturday and Sunday – please note that there is no electricity on site and we have no fridge to cool food so please plan accordingly.
Towel
Torch
Journal and pen
Insect repellent * please be aware that there are ticks in the woodland – we will provide tick removal tweezers. There may also be midges at this time of year.
Clothes – bring layers for both warm and chilly weather – the evenings can get cold so bring some warm clothing even if the forecast is good.
Sunlotion / Sunhat
Sturdy shoes for walking in the woods.
Water proofs – we will based outside so this essential in the case of rain
Swimming is not part of our retreat but if you want to swim in the lake at your own risk during your personal down time you may wish to bring swimming shoes and a swimming costume and swim towel.
Meet your hosts……
Sarah, wild woman & wild swimmer should have been born an otter. At her happiest submerged in the clear waters of the Lake District, she works her magic through Breathworks & energy healing, offering beautiful 1:1 healing retreats at her wonderful retreat centre in the North West Lakes.
A former biology teacher, Sarah brings science and spiritualty together in beautiful union, supporting you to discover, explore and heal in a safe and loving space. Her gentle and practical nature allows you to feel held and supported to make the transitions you need to lead your best life.
Allie is a wild soul, nature lover, green warrior, creatrix and wild swimmer! She holds soulful space to empower you to find and feel your own bliss and soul magic. She plants the seeds of change for empowerment through love and steps back to watch you flourish and move towards your light.
Through soul led, nature and seasonal based yoga, creativity, walks and ceremonies, she encourages you to connect with nature, yourself and each other to find freedom and the essence of your wild soul. Harnessing the power of community, she supports you to re-connect with nature, through creativity, healing, wellbeing and movement to bring you a deep sense of healing, joy and love for yourself, each other and our beautiful planet.
Come and join us in an ancient oak woodland on the shores of lake Coniston for a weekend full of connection. Connect with yourself, with nature and other wonderful women in the wild. Camping in a private SSI woodland we will feel into our true essence as part of nature having the opportunity to work closely with the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water.
Take your place on this intimate immersion in nature.