A Sacred Pause for Reflection and Renewal : Embracing the Fertile Darkness

In the midst of the holiday rush, gift yourself a day of pause, reflection, and renewal. On the eve of the Winter Solstice - a potent time for transformation - tune into nature’s rhythm, embrace the stillness, and find sanctuary in the fertile darkness.

December 21st marks the start of winter and the turning of the yearly cycle. At this still point - the longest night - you are invited into a sacred opportunity to journey inward, release what has served its time, and plant intentions in the soil of possibility. This is nature’s invitation to listen to your heart, honor the light within, and step into the new year with clarity and purpose.

Join skilled facilitators Julia Berkeley and Sarah-Jayne Grace for a nourishing Winter Solstice Day Retreat at the beautiful Tofte Manor in Bedfordshire.

Who Is This Retreat For?

This day is for you if you long for:

• Deep rest and renewal during the holiday season

• Connection to nature’s rhythms and seasonal wisdom

• A sacred pause before entering the new year

• Clarity and intention-setting for what lies ahead

• Ceremony and community for personal and collective upliftment

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by seasonal demands or called to honor this ancient turning point, this retreat offers a sanctuary for your soul.

What You’ll Take Away

Through movement, breath, time in nature, and deep inner listening, you will:

• Set sacred intentions for the new cycle

• Release what no longer serves to create space for growth

• Reconnect with your inner peace and wisdom

• Restore balance through nature’s rhythms

• Rest deeply with guided relaxation and yoga nidra

Your Day Will Include

• Movement: Awaken the body, release stagnant energy, and move into new possibilities

• Mantra & Chanting: Open the heart and uplift the spirit

• Nature Connection: Walk the sacred labyrinth of Tofte Manor

• Yoga Nidra: Deeply rest the nervous system

• Meditation & Intention Setting: Hear your inner voice and plant seeds for the new cycle

Please bring your heart, your dreams, a journal, and a pen.