Vegan Retreat- Star Mountain Animal Sanctuary
"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do"
Rumi
The Sheiling, Walberswick, suffolk, England
During the months of November, January, February and March we run Reiki and Detox Juicing retreats at the Sheiling. The Sheiling is a seaside cottage that sleeps 6 guests comfortably. It is situated in the quiet and quaint village of Walberswick. The cottage is a 10 minute walk from the beach, whilst the nature reserve is just a few steps from the door.
The cottage is simple but cosy. It is not a luxury retreat centre but a homely place for you to retreat to from everyday life for a few days. There are 4 bedrooms one with private wc, and 2 shared bathrooms.
The nearest train station is Darsham, which is 7 miles (12 minute drive) from the cottage.
For more details about Walberwick please follow this link
https://www.explorewalberswick.co.uk/
and to see more info on the cottage we will be staying in please follow this link.
https://www.durrantsholidaycottages.co.uk/P1071.html
Double Room
Large double bed, shared bathroom
Twin Room 1
2 x single beds. Shared bathroom on same level
Twin Room 2
2x single beds
bathroom on same level
Box Room
Very small room, coldest room in the house. Single bed. Attached private toilet and wash basin room.
Retreats at The Sheiling
We run 4 & 5 night organic Juice fasts and 3 night Reiki Level 1, 2 &3 retreats and 5 night Somatic movement and raw food retreats.
Details below
Juice detox retreats
We believe giving the body a break from daily life and food helps to bring about a more healthy and vibrant you. It’s a good opportunity to give up smoking, coffee, meat, dairy and/or unhealthy eating and drinking habits. During the fast we do gentle yoga practices suitable for beginners and enjoyable guided meditations to help support you in relaxing, healing and transitioning to a healthier lifestyle.
Please note this is not a luxury retreat and our prices reflect this. Things are not perfect, the accommodation is comfortable and warm but a little frayed around the edges, so if you are looking for somewhere to feel at home, to just be you, with no pretenses then this might just be the retreat for you, if you are looking for a perfectly oiled high end retreat it most definitely is not. The juices are all organic, where possible using locally grown fruit and vegetables.
Shedule
Day 1
18.00 Arrival
19.30 Juice
20.00 Gentle yoga class followed by yoga Nidra
22.00 Bed time
Day 1,2,3,(4 if a 5 night retreat)
Wake up - warm water and lemon
9.00 Hatha yoga
10.30 Juice
11.00 Guided walk
13.00 Somatic movement class
14:00 Free time
17.30 juice
18.00 Yin Yoga
19.15 Broth
22.00 Bed time
Last day
Wake up - warm lemon water
8.00 Hatha Yoga
9.30 Juice
10.30 check out
All Yoga classes and Somatic movement classes are optional
You can go for beach walks, explore the nature reserve, sit around the fire, read books, chat and be cosy. If you need quite time you can retreat to your room. What ever you need to do (except eat) to make this juice fast the best it can be for you we will try to support as best we can. Everything is optional.
Costs All dates except exceptions*
Single bed in twin shared room - £330
Private room with double bed 1 person - £430
Private room with double bed 2 people- £660
* exception
24th-28th December and 31st December-4th January
Shared room £430, Private room £530, Room for 2 x people £ 760
Maximum group size 5
A non refundable deposit of 20% is needed to confirm your place, please email for payment details. Full payment is due 60 days before the retreat begins and is non refundable in any circumstance apart from lock down. If a lock down situation occurs over the date of the retreat we can offer a refund minus the deposit and a credit note for the deposit which can be used on another retreat.
REIKI LEVEL 1 OR 2
Reiki means universal energy or spirit energy, it is drawn through the practitioner, who works as a channel for the energy to pass through.
Reiki is a method of natural healing that works to put the mind and body at ease and so participate in its own recovery. Reiki treatments help to relieve stress and pain both at a physical and emotional level, restoring a sense of balance and well-being.
Reiki is a wonderful gift that everyone can learn. It is gentle, life-affirming, practical and non-invasive. Reiki will help you restore a sense of balance to yourself, to loved ones, friends, animals, plants and the environment around you. Reiki also helps you connect with your higher self, guides and angels. It helps to improve intuition and self love. It is a wonderful doorway into living a love & compassion filled life.
REIKI LEVEL 1
In First Degree training, you will be taught the general principles of Reiki and become familiarised with its history and roots. You will also receive Reiki “attunements”. These attunements are focused on opening up the physical, mental & spiritual bodies so as to allow help them attune to the Reiki energy/vibration, therefore raising the students vibration.
Through enjoyable exercises, guided meditations and practice you will learn how to feel energy and be taught how to give a treatment, firstly to yourself and secondly to other people. This part of the course assists the integration of the energy and gives you the tools to become a Reiki Practitioner. We also explore the use of a Pendulum and crystals during treatments.
REIKI LEVEL 2
The Level 2 attunement strengthens Reiki energy. Level 2 empowers the student with the first 3 symbols of Reiki and teaches their meaning. Through these symbols a student is able to request Reiki to guide certain types of subtle energy to a recipient. The student will also learn how to send distance healing across space and time. As in Level 1 training, the class includes theory and practice with time to discuss concepts, meditation exercises and practice time to try Reiki on yourself and others in the class.
We also explore the use of a Pendulum and crystals during treatments. There is space for discussion and classes to take un expected routes depending on the group and what comes up. So you will learn everything included on a normal Reiki 2 course plus a whole load more that will just be spontaneous.
(max group size 5 for all classes)
The cottage is comfy, warm and cosy, but a little frayed around the edges. This is not a luxury retreat in a country home, but a basic stay in a little cottage near the sea. The beach is a 10 minute walk away and there is a little village shop, 2 pubs and 2 cafes in the village for lunch you could visit Southwold and its many eateries, plus there is the possibility to cook (Vegan only) food in the fully equipped kitchen.
Schedule
Day 1
18.30 - Check in
19.00- 20:15 Meet and greet, Guided meditation, intention setting.
Day 2 & 3
8.00-9.15 Beginners gentle yoga (optional)
9.30-Breakfast (vegan breakfast, fruits, porridge, muesli, toast, crumpets, jam, tea, breakfast and herbal. We do not provide coffee as its not conducive to practising Reiki, so please bring your own if its something you need to function.
10.15- 13:00 Class
13:00- 14:30 Lunch break (lunch not provided)
14:30-17:00 Class
19:00 Dinner cooked by me :) simple vegan dish, normally a veg curry one night and veg stir fry the next with salad. There is always enough for 2nds.
22:00 lights out/quite time in the house.
Day 4
8:00-9:00 Beginners gentle yoga
9:15 Breakfast
9:45 Practice time giving a Reiki session
11:00 Check out
All dates apart from christmas.
Twin Shared room £200
Private room £250
Double room (2 people) £ 400
Full payment is due 60 days before the retreat begins and is non refundable in any circumstance apart from lock down. If a lock down situation occurs over the date of the retreat we can offer a refund minus the deposit and a credit note for the deposit which can be used on another retreat.
Includes - Accommodation, Reiki workshop, 2x yoga class, 3x vegan breakfast, 2x vegan dinner, work book and pendulum.
Day student £150
Includes- workbook and pendulum
Somatic Movement retreat
Come join us for this journey into self discovery retreat. Enjoy 2 somatic movement and meditation classes a day suitable for beginners and people suffering from chronic pain, recovering from injury or those that want to explore movement from the inside out, a daily walk and 2 healthy simple raw vegan meals as well as a complimentary Reiki session.
In the morning and evening somatic movement classes we will explore the body and your own personal connection to it. Most of the movements are made lying on the back. This is not an exercise class this is a meditation, a deep awareness of the body with emphasis on being as slow as possible, not pushing or trying to go as far as possible but instead looking for comfort, joy and curiosity in the movements.
Everyone is welcome on these retreats, so please dont feel intimidated by lack of experience or any body limitations.
Walberswick is a very pretty village on the suffolk coast, we go for daily walks along the beach and surrounding country side.
Meals are simple and vegan
The cottage is basic but homely. This is not a spa/hotel like experience although it is possible to book treatments with Annie or at the therapy centre in the village.
Day 1
18:30 check in
19:30 Somatic movement class followed by lying down mindfulness meditation
22:00
Day 2,3,4,5
8:00 Somatic Movement & Guided meditation
9:30 Breakfast - Organic Fruits and a smoothie
There is a mixed Fruit bowl to pick on through the day in the kitchen in case you feel hungry between the 2 meals.
10:30 guided walk
Free time to explore the area
17:30 Dinner- Organic vegetables, salad.
19:00 Somatic Movement yoga Nidra
22:00 Lights out/quite time
Day 6
8:00 somatic movement class & Guided meditation
9:30 Breakfast
11.00 Check out
Maximum group size 5
Private room 1 person £500
Shared twin room 1 person £375
Share twin room or double room £750
20% non refundable deposit, final payment 60 days before course starts (non refundable)
Full payment is due 60 days before the retreat begins and is non refundable in any circumstance apart from lock down. If a lock down situation occurs over the date of the retreat we can offer a refund minus the deposit and a credit note for the deposit which can be used on another retreat.