New Retreats Launch At Broughton Sanctuary

Broughton Sanctuary, the first and only UK-based 'Healing Hotel of the World', is building on its reputation as the UK’s leading retreat centre with the announcement of two new transformative retreats for participants eager to return to the Source, find their reason for being and serve the world.

GROUNDED PILGRIM RETREAT – VIVOBAREFOOT X BRITISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST

Dates: 3-7 May 2024

The inaugural Grounded Pilgrim Retreat is a four-night “bring your own beliefs” pilgrimage for the soul, through some of the most sacred lands in Britain. This gently transformative and heartwarming experience is an invitation to discover the grounding effects of reconnecting with the earth, taking in lakes, crashing waterfalls, valleys, woodland, a rock-hewn ampitheatre, a stone spiral, medieval abbey and majestic ruins. Guest will drink from the holy wellspring at the birthplace of Quakerism (and the inspiration for Vivobarefoot), forage for wayside herbs and pass through woodland and dale resonant with the Pendle Witches.

Expect fire ceremonies, woodland dining, woodland saunas, wild swimming, hot tubs and ice baths, morning yoga, a sound bath, celestial star navigations, stories and song, and a bit of a party on Saturday night. Guests will also be able to relax and unwind at Avalon, the cutting edge biophilic wellbeing centre complete with swimming pool, hydro-massage pool, sauna and steam rooms and options for massage and treatments.

Pilgrim guides will include wellbeing expert, author and podcaster Darin Oilien; British Pilgrimage Trust Co-Founder, Dr Guy Hayward; Vivobarefoot Co-Founder and Geo-Somatic Therapist Ruth Allen, and Vivobarefoot Co-Founder, Galahad Clark. Every ticket comes with a free pair of Vivobarefoot Pilgrim shoes, for earth connection and natural movement.

Prices from £1575 per person

‘PROFOUND REST’ WITH PARIS ACKRILL & CORNELIUS O’SHAUGHNESSY

Dates: 13-19 May 2024

Profound Rest is a bi-annual immersion focusing on inner silence to break free of limiting patterns and beliefs and deepen into innate consciousness. This signature retreat is a non-dogmatic, relaxed and nourishing version of a silent retreat, providing ample opportunity to deepen or begin a meditation practice and to support the nervous system through a wide variety of practices in a stunning setting.  

Practices include wisdom talks, Q&A, nature connection, yin and somatic flow yoga, restorative sound baths, guided meditation, kirtan (devotional chanting), wild wellbeing (woodland sauna, ice baths and wild swimming), opportunities for individual therapies, time to unwind in the state-of-the-art Pool and Thermal Suite at Avalon Wellbeing Centre, and more.  

The first three days lay the groundwork, then the final three days are spent in relaxed silence. With supportive practices to hold you through the journey, you will have the freedom to ask questions and seek help whenever needed.

Led by Paris Ackrill (Co-Founder of Avalon Wellbeing Centre) and Cornelius O'Shaughnessy (Founder of Bodhimaya), this pair has a combined 25 years of teaching experience. Together they will share with the group the invaluable insights, wisdom and guidance they have gleaned over time.

This is a unique opportunity to disconnect from the noise of daily life in an exquisite and supportive environment.

Prices from £1450 per person

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Other Upcoming Retreats:

Throughout the year, Broughton Sanctuary will host a wider collection of diverse retreats offering transformative experiences, blending psychology and spirituality. From intimate connections in Tantra Consciousness to reclaiming lost selves in Path of Love, each retreat caters to personal growth and healing:

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024