3 Day Retreat on Stress - Oct

We all experience stress in our lives. Sometimes, however, it just doesn't seem to go away. It feels like we spend our lives rushing around, living moment by moment, without any real time to relax, slow down and just 'be'.

As well as affecting you mentally and emotionally - perhaps you feel anxious or depressed, or tired all the time - stress also affects you physically, raising your blood pressure and cholesterol, and sending adrenalin and cortisol shooting around you. We were not built for chronic stress, but for short sharp stress responses. Evolution has not yet caught up with the changes to living in modern day society.

On this three day retreat, you will be enveloped in a supportive environment. We will help you understand what stress is, and how it is affecting your body. We will creatively journal and explore the effects of stress on your emotions, and where you would actually like to be. We employ mindful meditation and nature walks to soothe your soul. We leave you with tips and techniques to help you manage going forward. We also include some fun and laughter such as wine and cheese tasting.

This retreat is a small, friendly and down to earth way to take a break, check in with yourself and work out where you want to be and how to get there.

The retreat will be small, friendly and personal in nature - laid back, welcoming and non-judgemental. It's a safe space to explore. The retreat is held at Hill Top Haven, a rural old farmer and miner's cottage in the middle of the rugged and beautiful North Pennines (AONB). (For pictures and map, see more at www.hilltophaven.co.uk)

I am a qualified coach and mindfulness teacher, with both training in and personal experience of the stress. I create a safe and supportive environment for you.

I have your best interests at heart, and will be seeking to have a conversation with each attendee, on booking.

To be flexible, the 'ticket' price includes everything except accommodation.

There are three rooms available at Hill Top Haven - see below. If you'd like one of these, please contact me, Beverley, at admin@being-you.co.uk.

The maximum number of people on the retreat is 6, so if you'd like to book your own accommodation, and join us, that's no problem.

An important part of the retreat is the time we spend together, which is why everything is included, except 1 dinner where you can sample some of the local eateries.

If you do book your own accommodation, I would encourage you to have your meals with us.

To book accommodation with us, please contact admin@being-you.co.uk. The rooms are closed to public booking, to keep us free for the retreat.

Accommodation takes the following forms:

1 double room in the main house at £75/night (can be a twin room if you have someone to share with)

1 double bed in the annex at £65/night (shared with single bedroom - bathroom, kitchen and living area)

1 single bed in the annex at £55/night (shared with the double bedroom - bathroom, kitchen and living area)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at admin@being-you.co.uk