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Mindful Living Christmas Retreat
23rd - 27th December 2023
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At: Eden Rise, Devon
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Led by Lucy Chan & Ethan Pollock
£595 fully inclusive shared room
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£955 fully inclusive single room - One Space Left!
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If you're aged 18-24 and require a financial bursary please email us at info@mindfullivingcommunityco.uk
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ABOUT
Enjoy a mindful and self-compassionate Christmas!
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Spend your Christmas practicing the art of mindful living and self-kindness, and gift yourself the space to slow down, and relax deeply. Escape the usual Christmas madness into the peaceful beauty of Devon and enjoy the company of a supportive group, gently guided by our experienced mindfulness teachers.
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​You can expect:
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Your choice of a single or shared room
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Small group of 10 retreatants
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Delicious wholesome vegetarian food prepared by a dedicated chef! We cater for vegans, gluten free etc.
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Experienced leaders who will gently guide you into the practice of mindfulness with guided sessions, mindful walking and periods of silence
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Free time to relax and unwind, supported by deep relaxation sessions.
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Optional movement sessions
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Supportive periods of silence each evening and early morning, including a morning of silence for reflection on Christmas Day.
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Building a sense of community with like-minded people; with the opportunity to bring mindfulness to simple household tasks together e.g. washing up
We will spend Christmas morning in silence, yet with a sense of community, by enjoying a guided practice period together; to allow space for peace & contemplation.
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Offer yourself the time to learn new tools and practices that empower you to live with more peace and ease. There will be periods for self-reflection, and personal sharing within a safe and supportive group.
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A Typical Day
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7.00am – Wake up
7.20am – Movement and Meditation
8.00am – Breakfast
8.40am – Household tasks
10am – Silence ends, Group meeting
12.00pm – Meditation
1pm Lunch
2.30pm – Personal Time
5.00pm – Teaching/ Workshop
6.30pm – Light supper
7.50pm – Meditation
8.30pm – Silence until 10am the next day
Facilitators
Lucy and Ethan are both qualified and experienced mindfulness and self-compassion teachers. They have co-led over 50 retreats together at nationally renowned centres, and Christmas retreats since 2017. Read more about them here.

CARING
"Lucy & Ethan communicate a warm and nurturing ethos – they were very wise and impressed me with their discernment, clarity, humanity and wisdom. "
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Chris G

INSIGHTFUL
"Lucy and Ethan were exceptional. Their calm and openness set a perfect tone for the group and our time together. I couldn’t have asked for more.
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It’s hard to sum up how transformative the retreat has been for me."
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Anne M.

FUN
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"I loved the sense of community created by the participants and held by the awesome facilitators. So grateful to Lucy and Ethan for their generosity of spirit and humour."
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Alex
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"Ethan and Lucy were a joy!
Fabulous retreat!"
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Claire L.
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VENUE
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Eden Rise is a beautiful Barn conversion, surrounded by the lovely Devon countryside near Totnes. The peaceful building is kept toasty by underfloor heating throughout, and retreatants share that they 'feel at home' here.
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Our nearest train station is Totnes which is a direct train from London Paddington.
We are a short 8 minute taxi ride away from Totnes train station.
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COST
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4 Night Residential Retreat
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£595 fully inclusive shared room
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£955 fully inclusive single room - One Space Left!
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If you're aged 18-24 and require a financial bursary please email us at info@mindfullivingcommunity.co.uk
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Arrival- between 5pm - 6pm
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Departure - 12pm
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Any questions or queries?
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