Grounded Pilgrim Retreat — Find New Meaning in Ancient British Wisdom

Thu 1 May, 4PM - Tue 6 May, 2PM at Broughton Sanctuary in the Yorkshire Dales

You are invited to the second “VivoBarefoot Grounded Pilgrim Retreat” at the one-of-a-kind Broughton Sanctuary – ancient stately home meets luxury hotel meets 3,000 acre cosmic nature retreat with a cutting edge biophilic state-of-the-art wellbeing centre, ‘Avalon’ (2024 Top 30 “cool” destinations in the world by Nat Geo Traveller).

Each day, we will venture out on daily pilgrim routes through the energetic landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, including Pendle Hill (the birthplace of Quakerism). The retreat will also include dancing round the maypole, woodland dining, wild saunas, gentle morning yoga, natural celestial star navigations, spiritual music, breathwork.

Grounding is about connecting deeply to the earth, yourself, and the present moment. This retreat left those who did it last year feeling centred, uplifted, and inspired.

What makes this retreat special is the people who come, who are warm, open-hearted and curious. The experience is enriched by inspiring guidance, songs, and practices rooted in folklore, tradition, and nature. 

Walking tours are for the body, pilgrimages are for the soul, and these are some of the most sacred lands in Britain.

Your pilgrim guides will be Guy Hayward and Dawn Champion and workshop facilitators will be Chantress Seba, Rupert Sheldrake, Jill Purce, Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant.

For more details on this event, including programming information and your retreat guides, please visit the British Pilgrimage Trust website.

Broughton Hall Bedrooms

You can see photographs of the bedrooms at Broughton Hall here. Learn more about Broughton Hall here.

If you have questions, please email us.

‍FAQ’s

What does the ticket price include? All food, accommodation, the wild wellness experiences and guiding on pilgrimage are included, as well as a free pair of Vivobarefoot Grounded shoes.

Can I camp instead of staying in a room? If you would like to camp, there is an option but it is roughly the same price as a room, so we would recommend that.

What do I bring? Appropriate clothes and shoes; Swimwear; Waterproofs or Umbrella; Waterbottle.

How do I get to the start? Skipton train station is 10 mins taxi away. Car parking at Broughton Sanctuary.

Who can come? Anyone over 18 (or under 18 with parental guidance, bearing in mind the walking distance).

Is this religious? All and no-faiths are equally welcome. We operate a “Bring Your Own Beliefs” policy. We ask that all participating pilgrims tolerate one another, whatever their beliefs.

Will I be asked to share my feelings with the group? We like to keep things light and breezy, so there will be no group emotional sharing moments. If you want to share your feelings in personal conversation when walking with others that is up to you, but certainly not compulsory.

Are there fitness limitations? Pilgrimage is moderately intense. If you struggle to walk all day, this type of pilgrimage may be an unsuitable activity for you right now. There are always plenty of escape points en route. But we will walk slowly, and start early, and 6-10 miles a day are manageable distances for the majority of people, and the terrain can be rocky in places but is not too steep. Unfortunately this pilgrimage is not suited for mobility-impaired people or those requiring wheelchair access.

Can I bring my dog? Sadly not - we can’t accommodate dogs on our guided pilgrimages. However, if you have a registered assistance dog, they are welcome.

What does my money go towards?The British Pilgrimage Trust is a charity, and profits raised from this limited space event will enable the team at British Pilgrimage Trust to make it possible for everyone, of all means, to make pilgrimage themselves. For more details about our charitable activities, please click here. We will also distribute some of the profits to local organisations from whom we have benefitted along the path.

If you would like to make an additional donation to support British Pilgrimage Trust’s work, click here.

We hope to see you on the path.

Bedrooms

You can see photographs of the bedrooms at Broughton Hall here.

If you have questions, please email us.