Residential Workshops & Retreats

A range of courses to develop and learn new skills in creative and nature-based practise, the embodied imagination, and trauma informed bodywork.

Upcoming workshops & retreats

If you’re interested in one of these or require more information contact us.

Reconnect to Source: A Day of Emergence

Spend a day in the valley in contemplation and open awareness, exploring and sensing into the surrounding land and opening to your ‘inner world.’ Supporting changemakers making change in service of life on earth 26th January, 9th February & 23rd February 2025Come to just one, two or all three days Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales, UK...
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Shake It Off ‘TRE’ Retreat: Learn TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises)

Small Group Retreat to learn and practise TRE in a nourishing, creative and enjoyable way. Reconnect to health and potency, alleviate stress and support the nervous system. Spring Retreat: 6th – 9th March 2025 Autumn Retreat: 13th – 16th November 2025 Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales, UK With Certified TRE Provider & Craniosacral Therapist Fern Smith...
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Spring Forward 2025: Inside/Outside Retreat

Small group guided Spring retreat marking the start of ‘British Summer Time,’ and the turning from winter and the darkness towards the light. The clocks are going forward. How about you? 27th – 30th March 2025Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales, UK With Artists/Guides Fern Smith & Philip Ralph More information...
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From Pitch To Pilot: Retreats for Mid-career Screenwriters

An immersive week-long retreat living and working together with four other experienced screenwriters Working on your dream pilot episode. Spring Retreat: 5th – 12th April 2025 Autumn Retreat: 4th – 11th October 2025 Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales, UK With Screenwriter/Facilitator Philip Ralph More information...
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Nantstock 2025: A Tiny Festival of Emergence

Festival of Emergence open to all on the mailing list including Artists in Residence at The Barn and those who have collaborated or undertaken a rite of passage with us. An inspiring and spacious retreat/micro-festival; A week of connection, creativity and community. 9th – 15th August 2025Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales, UK With Host Facilitators Fern...
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Living the Magical Life: RitualArtworKshop

7 day workshop exploring sacred ritual art practice, inspired by and in dialogue with Suzi Gablik and her book, ‘Living the Magical Life.’ An oracular adventure. 21st – 28th September 2025Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales, UK With Artist/Guide Fern Smith More information...
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Fall Back 2025: Inside/Outside Retreat

A creative and contemplative guided small group Autumn retreat marking the end of ‘British Summer Time’. Turning towards the darker times. A time for rest, reflection and rejuvenation. 23rd – 26th October 2025Dyfi Valley, Mid Wales, UK With Artists/Guides Fern Smith & Philip Ralph More information...
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