Join us for a transformative and restorative experience weekend at Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking in Stroud, where you’ll immerse yourself in mindfulness, nature, and creativity.
Event time: 1st November 2024 4:00pm - 3rd November 2024 4:00pm
Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.
For the majority of our courses, both residential and non-residential rates are available. Residential options are fully inclusive with all meals provided. Non-residential options include suppers, lunches and all refreshments and exclude B&B. Some of our short day courses, events and talks do not include meals and refreshments. For more details about this course, please see the Practical Information section below.
Interested in spreading the cost of this course? Select Clearpay at checkout.
On the Friday evening, get to know likeminded people around a nourishing two-course meal. After dinner we will be hosting a screening of Satish Kumar's film, Radical Love, an inspiring documentary that explores themes of peace, ecology, and spirituality. Satish Kumar, a lifelong activist and former monk, invites us to embrace love and compassion as a force for positive change in the world.
On Saturday morning, take a trip to the award-winning Stroud Farmer's Market. Browse and taste amazing local produce, handmade crafts and vintage shops. Return to Hawkwood for a delicious two-course lunch, followed by time in the garden making preparations for the spring season with our Head Gardener. After time outside, spend the afternoon reading, relaxing or perhaps book a 30-minute massage treatment. After dinner gather around the fire pit taking in the night's sky, weather permitting.
Sunday morning starts with a rejuvenating Forest Bathing walk. Forest bathing is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature through a guided meditative walk in Hawkwood’s tranquil woodlands. This practice invites you to slow down and absorb the healing power of nature, reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity. After your coffee break, you're invited to join a yoga class, open to all levels, designed to relax and reconnect you with your body and breath. Led by an experienced instructor, Frankie Duggan, these sessions will leave you feeling centered and at peace. The weekend will close with another hearty lunch to fuel you for your journey home.
With delicious organic meals, time for reflection, and the stunning surroundings of Hawkwood, this weekend offers a perfect escape for those looking to unwind, rejuvenate, and engage in thoughtful, creative practices. Reserve your spot now for a weekend that will nourish your mind, body, and soul.
You're welcome to arrive from 4pm, the first event will be dinner as a group at 6:30pm. Departures after lunch on Sunday.
Please bring suitable outdoor wear to enjoy the grounds. We will be offering a limited number of 30-minute massage treatments that you can book for an extra cost of £40.
Hawkwood is a stunning Grade Il listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there's plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts.
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