‘SEW THE SEEDS’ SPRINGTIME RETREAT.
A late Spring weekend residential retreat with Amber Badger Yoga
Friday 14 June - Monday 17 June 2024
Launceston Farm, Tarrant Launceston, Blandford Forum DT11 8BY
I am over the moon to invite you to my 2024 residential yoga, aerial yoga and mindful writing retreat set in the most blissful location ever.
‘Sew the Seeds’ is your opportunity to take a step away from the every day. To unwind. To look inwards. To move. To eat (SUCH incredible food). To nourish yourself. To be held. To connect.
Enjoy two daily movement practice - both in the air and on the ground - as well as mindful writing, journaling and nighttime nidra with plenty of time to explore the stunning grounds of Launceston Farm (including an indoor pool, sauna and endless places to tuck yourself away and take a moment for you).
We still be staying in a lavish Georgian Farmhouse where you will all have your own en-suite, communal areas and a beautiful dining space where we will indulge in delicious plant-based meals from our private chef.
Movement practices.
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Mat based yoga.
Every day, join us for a morning or afternoon yoga class, complete with meditation, breath work and a delicious savasana. Our practice space is light, bright and enlivening. Each class will be designed to nourish all of your senses, giving you space to reflect on the seeds that you want to sew for the summer season ahead.
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Aerial yoga.
You will also take part in two aerial yoga practices, with one day being a high energy flow with lots of opportunity to explore going upside down and giving yourself the permission to play, with the second offering centred around low and slow flow yoga within the hammock. Even if you’re new to aerial, you will feel held and safe within the support of this class.
OUR HOME FOR THE WEEKEND…
Launceston Farm is a truly sublime venue in North Dorset. The Farmhouse - where we will be staying - has six rooms, all with their own en-suite.
With acres of space, there is so much for us to explore, with plenty of beautiful outdoor seating spaces (including a cosy fire pit for nighttime conversation and reflections underneath the stars).
There’s an indoor pool and sauna on-site which you can use to unwind (or get in those lengths!), with our practice workshop separate to our living quarters. It has to be seen to be believed… It truly is incredible!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Friday 14 June
Arrival from 4pm
Opening circle and slow flow
Dinner
Nighttime Nidra
Saturday 15 June
Morning pages and meditation
Breakfast
Embodied Yoga
Mindful Writing
Lunchtime
Break for you-time
Energising Aerial
Dinner
Nighttime Nidra
Sunday 16 June
Morning pages and meditation
Breakfast
Embodied Yoga
Break for you-time
Lunchtime
Mindful Writing
Slow and low flow Aerial
Dinner
Nighttime Nidra
Monday 17 June
Closing circle and special farewell practice
Later breakfast
Check out 10am
Please note - this is a rough schedule to give you an idea of the retreat layout and is subject to slight changes.
Images from Nouriish Catering
WHAT WE’LL BE EATING…
YOUR INVESTMENT.
Private room with king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom: £895 for one person
Shared twin room with ensuite bathroom: £710 per person
To secure your space, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable 20% deposit.
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3 nights of luxury accommodation.
En-suite bathroom.
Goodie bags.
Linens and towels.
Access to pool and sauna.
Full delicious catering with plant-based meals from Friday evening to Monday morning thanks to Nouriish Catering.
Tea and coffee as and when you need it.
All mat based yoga classes.
All aerial yoga practices.
All mindful writing practices.
All yoga nidra practices.
All journaling and meditation practices.
Access to yoga workshop between classes.
Acres of land to explore and unwind within.
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Transport to or from the venue.
Additional snacks.
Soft drinks or alcohol.
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A non-refundable 20% deposit is necessary in order to book your place. The remaining balance must be paid 60 days before the start date. You can pay monthly at no extra cost re: the overall price.
Refunds of payments made (NOT including the non-refundable deposit) will be provided if cancellation is made by December 31 2023.
Due to being a new and independent small business, I am unfortunately unable to provide refunds beyond this point UNLESS you arrange for another person to take your space. This still does not include the non-refundable deposit.
If you are unable to make the retreat and cannot find someone else to fill your spot after the December 31 2023 cancellation date, the full amount will still be due.
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By Car
If approaching from the north/east, take the A354 from Salisbury and head towards Blandford Forum until you reach Tarrant Hinton. Turn left down a country road sign posted Tarrant Launceston. Follow the valley road for approximately 0.75 miles and Launceston Farmhouse is on the right hand side, just after the turning for Launceston Farm.
If approaching from the South, head out from Wimborne on the B3082 towards Blandford Forum. When you reach Tarrant Keyneston turn right at The True Lovers Knot pub. Follow the road for approximately three miles, through Tarrant Monkton and the next hamlet you come to is Tarrant Launceston. Continue for another 0.5 miles along the same road and Launceston Farmhouse is on your left.
By Train
The nearest railway stations are Salisbury (15 miles), Poole (15 miles) and Dorchester (23 miles).
By Air
The nearest airports are Bournemouth (24 miles), Southampton (43 miles) and Bristol (70 miles). We are a 2 hour drive from Heathrow and 2.5 hour drive from Gatwick – these are average times bearing in mind the state of the M25!
From London
Leave the M25 at Junction 12 onto the M3. Head south on the M3 towards Southampton, take the A303 towards Andover, turn onto the A338 to Salisbury and then follow directions as above as approaching from north/east.
