Come to Life Retreats
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28 Oct - 1 Nov 2016
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Come to Life Retreat
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Feb 2015 Retreat Group
River Teifi walk within easy walking distance from retreat
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"My time spent on the Come to Life retreat touched me deeply: the sense of safety; the tenderness, care, warmth and skill with which Penny and Vicky held the group. Read more.... " Helen OGrady "This morning as I came down for |
Gathering together in group room - Oct 2014
NVC captured on Llangranog beach, Pembs during one of the retreats
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How to 'grow' aliveness
Experience shows that our aliveness is grown through a path of compassionate presence. And this is best cultivated in community with others. Most of us are not lucky enough to have a community of people around us willing to stay present to us whatever we are feeling.
This is one of the important ingredients to coming alive in full acceptance of who we are - our strengths and weaknesses.
This retreat is for people wanting to grow their capacity to be present to themselves with care, love and compassion and to extend that care to others - knowing that our biggest desire and delight, when the fear drops away, is to contribute to others.
What happens on a retreat?
This is a retreat - not a workshop so there are no 'lessons' as such - we will create our days together, perhaps choosing to start and/or end the day with a short meditation; spend time deepening our connections together in the larger group - or splitting into smaller groups; taking a walk out in nature, eating together and depending on who is present and what is wanted - we might chose other creative activities together such as singing or dancing or just chilling in the evenings. You will be invited to explore 'stuck' areas in your life and to receive compassionate empathic witnessing from Penny, Vicky and the group - which can be very healing. And there is no pressure to explore anything - this is your space where you choose what is best for you.
Whatever we choose, we will hold the intention of: Presence, Curiosity and Compassion during our time together - without any pressure on ourselves that we will 'have to' live up to our intentions.
Experience shows that our aliveness is grown through a path of compassionate presence. And this is best cultivated in community with others. Most of us are not lucky enough to have a community of people around us willing to stay present to us whatever we are feeling.
This is one of the important ingredients to coming alive in full acceptance of who we are - our strengths and weaknesses.
This retreat is for people wanting to grow their capacity to be present to themselves with care, love and compassion and to extend that care to others - knowing that our biggest desire and delight, when the fear drops away, is to contribute to others.
What happens on a retreat?
This is a retreat - not a workshop so there are no 'lessons' as such - we will create our days together, perhaps choosing to start and/or end the day with a short meditation; spend time deepening our connections together in the larger group - or splitting into smaller groups; taking a walk out in nature, eating together and depending on who is present and what is wanted - we might chose other creative activities together such as singing or dancing or just chilling in the evenings. You will be invited to explore 'stuck' areas in your life and to receive compassionate empathic witnessing from Penny, Vicky and the group - which can be very healing. And there is no pressure to explore anything - this is your space where you choose what is best for you.
Whatever we choose, we will hold the intention of: Presence, Curiosity and Compassion during our time together - without any pressure on ourselves that we will 'have to' live up to our intentions.
Practicalities
Dates: Wed 27th to Sun 31st July 2016
Time: Arrive 11.30am for a 12 noon start on Wednesday and finishes 4pm Sunday
Cost: We ask that you pay the highest amount you can afford within the sliding scale of £320 to £450 depending on your means. (this is done on a trust basis - no checks undertaken!). This is per 5 day retreat.
What is included?: The cost is all inclusive - (includes accommodation and all food).
Accommodation: This will be mostly in twin rooms. If you could only attend if you had a room to yourself, please contact Penny to discuss what might be possible.
Food: All food served will be wholesome, delicious vegetarian fare. We do our best to cater for special dietary needs. Dairy-free and gluten-free can be catered for with advanced notice - for anything else, please email to discuss.
Location: The retreat will be held at Alltcafan Retreat - Pentrecwrt - near Llandysul, Wales SA44 5BD. We are in a tranquil spot right next to the river Teifi, at the entrance to the Alltcafan gorge and immersed in nature.
Experience level: No experience necessary
To book: Please go to the booking page here
Time: Arrive 11.30am for a 12 noon start on Wednesday and finishes 4pm Sunday
Cost: We ask that you pay the highest amount you can afford within the sliding scale of £320 to £450 depending on your means. (this is done on a trust basis - no checks undertaken!). This is per 5 day retreat.
What is included?: The cost is all inclusive - (includes accommodation and all food).
Accommodation: This will be mostly in twin rooms. If you could only attend if you had a room to yourself, please contact Penny to discuss what might be possible.
Food: All food served will be wholesome, delicious vegetarian fare. We do our best to cater for special dietary needs. Dairy-free and gluten-free can be catered for with advanced notice - for anything else, please email to discuss.
Location: The retreat will be held at Alltcafan Retreat - Pentrecwrt - near Llandysul, Wales SA44 5BD. We are in a tranquil spot right next to the river Teifi, at the entrance to the Alltcafan gorge and immersed in nature.
Experience level: No experience necessary
To book: Please go to the booking page here
About the Leaders
Penny Spawforth is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication and a teacher of the Alexander Technique.
She is a mother and step-mother and has deep gratitude to her family who support her on her spiritual journey. Listening to and learning from nature has played a significant role in who she is today.
She loves supporting others to connect with themselves in a deeper way and recognises the huge importance of having a community of people who share similar values - which is why she organises these retreats.
She is a mother and step-mother and has deep gratitude to her family who support her on her spiritual journey. Listening to and learning from nature has played a significant role in who she is today.
She loves supporting others to connect with themselves in a deeper way and recognises the huge importance of having a community of people who share similar values - which is why she organises these retreats.
Vicky Peirce is a Certified Trainer and assessor of NVC (Nonviolent or Compassionate Communication).
She is a mother and a grandmother and could now be classed as an 'elder' in her community.
She has led many retreats over the past decade and brings a quality of deep love and care for all of humanity. There are many testimonials from people across the continents who have been supported by her.
She is a mother and a grandmother and could now be classed as an 'elder' in her community.
She has led many retreats over the past decade and brings a quality of deep love and care for all of humanity. There are many testimonials from people across the continents who have been supported by her.
Steve and Ali about to cook homegrown pumpkin for retreat!
Steve and Ali cooked us delicious and wholesome food on our last two retreats.
We aim to cater for as many special dietary needs within reason (although as committed vegetarians we draw the line at cooking meat and fish). Depending on the season, some of the produce will be organic, homegrown on our small holding.
We aim to cater for as many special dietary needs within reason (although as committed vegetarians we draw the line at cooking meat and fish). Depending on the season, some of the produce will be organic, homegrown on our small holding.