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Welcome to our Pause and Connect: A Wellbeing Weekend Retreat. Join me for a weekend of slowness, stillness, and Nature Connection. This is a beautiful area of coastline, with large blue skies and quietness. We are back at Sandsend for 2026 for two days of reflection and restoration. This year, we will be offering longer periods of silence to invoke inner reflection, creativity, and flow. We will guide you through some meditations, embodiment, and beach grounding, as well as offer specific writing prompts for further enquiry. There will be an initial meet-up on Friday for those of you who may be in the area by then. It will be at 6 p.m. to introduce the weekend and provide you with a short meditation to help you step out of what is your "normal life" and into this wonderful weekend of self-nourishment and slowness. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, you will be invited to meet on the beach around 07:30 for 45 minutes to enjoy quiet time together, either sitting or wandering on the beach to start the day. (This is optional and before breakfast.) We will meet at 10:15, and each day will end around 15:00. On Saturday evenings, you are welcome to join us for an evening meal and, if the evening presents itself, to sit on the beach to take in the skyscape of darkness and stars. Each day, we hope to offer a blend of your own time and group time to integrate your stillness within. Also on Saturday, we will be going for an exploration within the Mulgrave Estate woodlands and finding the old Mulgrave Castle ruins within the safety of the trees. We will approx 2-3 miles, and this will be at a slo,w mindful pace with lots of stopping along the way. There are many benefits of being silent on a regular basis and for full days, including relieving stress, lowering blood pressure, and gaining more clarity. Add this to the benefits of being by water, the negative ions, the soundscape, and earthing, and this magnifies on a greater level, connecting with ourselves and our natural world more deeply. + Relieving stress + Lowering Blood Pressure + Gaining more Clarity + Connecting with ourselves and our natural world more deeply The retreat starts at 10:15 on Saturday. Saturday and Sunday are days of slow relaxation, connecting with our Natural world and our true selves. This retreat does not offer accommodation; however, I will be staying at the Mulgrave Country Cottage and can highly recommend this. There are just two single rooms left in this property - please get in touch for further details.

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Sandsend, Whitby

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Sandsend is noted for its quaint cottages, cozy cafes, and traditional pubs, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both locals and tourists. The area offers scenic walking trails, including routes along the Cleveland Way, which provide breathtaking views of the North Sea and the surrounding countryside. Its proximity to Whitby allows visitors to easily explore the historic town's attractions, such as Whitby Abbey and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum. With its combination of natural beauty and charming village life, Sandsend is a delightful destination for those seeking a relaxing escape on the Yorkshire coast.

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Meals

Meals are not included in the retreat. It will be self-catering. If staying at the Mulgrave or one of the other local guest houses, this comes with breakfast included. For lunch time we will aim to eat at one of the local tea rooms and for the Saturday evening at the Hart Inn Pub in Sandsend

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