Held By Story

Held By Story
17th–20th September, 2026 — Cornwall
£695pp

You hold others. What's holding you?

Held by facilitators with decades of combined experience.
Held by a Cornish oak forest in a river valley.
Held by fire, extended time in rest, contemplation and reflection.
Held by story; a mythic story older than all of us.

Four days, three nights, completely off-grid, in a forested cottage on the banks of the River Fal. The Lost Cottage of Penperth. Tucked away in ancient oak woodland in a private creek. Phones away. Just the land, the story, and the people.

What you'll get:

• Bed and vegetarian board (bring your own snacks and alcohol).
• The story of Tristan and Isolde told over four days.
• Way-stops for silent reflection and time in the wilds.
• Group work to explore the ancient images of the story and the place.
• Practices to deepen into your own story, reflecting on poignant moments past and present.
• Guided 'threshold' moments for you to make commitments to your next steps.
• Opening and closing circles.
• Forest walks, river swimming, shared vegetarian meals cooked over fire.
• Optional activities (Canadian canoeing, bushcraft, foraging) enquire on booking.

All food, accommodation, facilitation, firewood, the works.

The commitment you're making:

This will require you to come fully, not as a guest but as a full co-creator. It'll be on you to find the time, the resource, the reasoning.

A reasonable level of fitness is required for your adventure, and you will need to be mindful of uneven terrain during your stay. Due to the potentially hazardous nature of the wild environment, we also require guests to read our health and safety guide before arrival, taking responsibility for their actions on site.

To join the event we ask that you distill – for yourself and us – in a short letter, why now is the moment to bring greater clarity and courage to your journey.

Preparation Note: This event is off-grid. Pack light, wear reliable shoes, and plan to be 'away'.

Preparation:

• Travel details, packing list and more will be provided.
• We ask that you distill – for yourself and us – in a short letter, why now is the moment to bring greater clarity and courage to your story.

Accommodation options (same-gender when sharing):
Single bed, sharing with one other (cottage).
Single bed, sharing with two others (cottage or hut).
Private double room (Shepherd's hut).

Dates
Arrival: 6pm Thursday.
Departure: 11am Sunday.

Spaces
15 total.

Investment: £695pp
Payment plans available: 2 x £347.50 (use code PAYMENTPLAN)

Deposit/Part-payment: 50% of ticket cost (balance to be paid by 17th August). USE CODE 'DEPOSIT' AT CHECKOUT

If you have paid in full, we can offer you a 50% refund until 17th August. We cannot offer full refunds.

For questions or comments, email hello@recallingfire.com