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Friday February 11th
Friday February 11th
Arrival and Settle In - Prepare to Do Less...
12pm onwards
Arrive at the Space
Arrive at the Space
Meet Trudi & Tamara and get settled into your cosy room. Explore the grounds, library, quiet room and all the spaces where you can Do Less and Be More.
4-5pm
Do Less, Be More (and Later Arrivals)
Do Less, Be More (and Later Arrivals)
Rest, relax, have a cup of tea, explore the space. The retreat formally starts at 5pm. We ask that retreatants make efforts to arrive by this time so as not to disturb others already on site.
Rest, relax, have a cup of tea, explore the space. The retreat formally starts at 5pm. We ask that retreatants make efforts to arrive by this time so as not to disturb others already on site.
5pm
Welcome to the Fintry Trust
Welcome to the Fintry Trust
Julie from The Fintry Trust will give us a brief overview of the space we have for the weekend followed by an intentional transition into our retreat.
Julie from The Fintry Trust will give us a brief overview of the space we have for the weekend followed by an intentional transition into our retreat.
8-9pm
Do Less Be More Orientation
Do Less Be More Orientation
Join Tamara & Trudi for the Welcome to the Group and Orientation to the weekend. We will share our immersive creative process for the weekend. Guidance and tips will be offered for those new to practicing and creating in silence.
Green lounge
9 - 10pm
Do Less, Be More Nurturing
Do Less, Be More Nurturing
Use the Library Room if you want to rest and relax quietly, or join us in the Green lounge where we will share some wind-down self care practices. We will transition into silence after this activity.
Use the Library Room if you want to rest and relax quietly, or join us in the Green lounge where we will share some wind-down self care practices. We will transition into silence after this activity.
10pm
Time to rest and restore....
Time to rest and restore....
Please ensure the house is silent after 10pm to allow the group to root, rest, restore
Please ensure the house is silent after 10pm to allow the group to root, rest, restore
Saturday February 12th
Saturday February 12th
Early morning
Do Less, Be More...
Do Less, Be More...
The Quiet room is available for your own personal (silent) meditation practice in the morning. The Studio will also be available to use in the mornings for your own personal movement practice.
8 - 9am
Do Less, Be More in the Body
Do Less, Be More in the Body
Gentle restorative mindful movements based on Tai Chi and Chi Kung. Suitable for all levels and abilities.
Studio or Outside (weather permitting).
9 - 10.30am
Breakfast Buffet & Free Time
Breakfast Buffet & Free Time
Enjoy our healthy breakfast buffet (cleared at 10am) and organise yourself for the day. A time to practice mindful eating. Journal, reflect, set intentions, walk, or simply rest.
Dining Room
10.30 - 11.30 am
Do Less, Be More In Nature (optional)
Do Less, Be More In Nature (optional)
Time with and in Nature (bring wellies and warm things).
Time to get inspired by the beautifully cared for gardens and spacious natural environment. We will offer some guidance and suggestions for your exploration at the start. Tune into your body as you discover the parts of the garden that stimulates your senses and speaks to your soul. Water features, walking paths and hidden treasures await discovery.
Rear terrace outside
11.30am - 1pm
Do Less, Be More Mindful
Do Less, Be More Mindful
Join Tamara for a Mindfulness of the body Four Elements Practice. You can experience this in a meditative, reflective or creative way as you wish.
Green lounge
"I felt super rejuvenated and relaxed during and after. I felt I experienced a lot both in solitude and together - in such a luxuriously gentle and spacious way. So thank you again Tam and Trudi for creating that space for us all. "
Jo, a participant in our Do Less Be More Creative 2021 Retreat.
3-5pm
Do Less, Be More Creative
Do Less, Be More Creative
Let's start our creative process together as we explore the themes of rooting, gestation and preparing the soil in a creative manner. To support your creative process, silence can be (mindfully) broken with the facilitators during this session. We will integrate embodied experience with creative expression. Find the media that helps you to express your experience in the best way. Make mistakes, start again...enter into the creative spiral.
Dinning room
5-6pm
Do Less, Be More Reflective
Do Less, Be More Reflective
Time to be on your own or share silent space with others to continue your creative process . You can stay in the the Dinning room or you can rest and reflect in your room or one of the other inside or outside spaces of your choice.
6-7.30pm
8-9pm
Do Less, Be More Nurturing
Do Less, Be More Nurturing
Use the Library if you want to rest and relax quietly, or join us in the Green lounge where we will share some wind-down self care practices.
Use the Library if you want to rest and relax quietly, or join us in the Green lounge where we will share some wind-down self care practices.
9pm
Hot Chai & Rest
Hot Chai & Rest
Sunday February 13th
Sunday February 13th
Early morning
Do Less, Be More ....
Do Less, Be More ....
The Quiet room is available for your own personal (silent) meditation practice in the morning. The Studio will also be available to use in the mornings for your own personal movement practice.
8 - 9am
Do Less, Be More in the Body
Do Less, Be More in the Body
Gentle restorative mindful movements based on Tai Chi and Chi Kung.
The Studio or Outside (weather permitting).
9 - 10.30am
Enjoy our healthy breakfast buffet (cleared at 10) and organize yourself for the day.
Dinning Room
10.30am - 12pm
Do Less, Be More Creative
Do Less, Be More Creative
Let's continue our creative unfolding process together and Mindfully break silence.
Dinning Room
12-1pm
Do Less, Be More Rooted
Do Less, Be More Rooted
An opportunity to share your experience and creations and Closing Ceremony.
An opportunity to share your experience and creations and Closing Ceremony.
Dinning Room
2-5 pm
Tamara's Sunday Class
Tamara's Sunday Class
(optional paid extra £10) For those who wish to join in Tamara's Class. Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Meditation. Join all or one of these activities.
Or just rest and relax and take your time to transition from the space.
The Studio
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."
Marcel Proust
Marcel Proust
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