Sea, Sauna and Sound Escape: Bring in the Spring Retreat

Through sea, sauna, beach cooking, sound bath and creativity - connect with yourself and others on this all-day retreat for women. The day includes a healthy and nourishing lunch (cooked together on a beach fire) and dinner, plus delicious locally baked brownies. 

Our time together will be made up of facilitated activities and conversations; partly outdoors on the beautiful Sussex shoreline and partly in our warm and comfortable base, just 50 yards from the sea. We will build presence with ourselves and the natural world, through shoreline tasks and activities as well as experiencing the alive-ness of our bodies through sauna and sea (or cold water shower). We will cook a shared lunch together on the fire and continue our reflections, getting to know ourselves and each other better.

In the afternoon, we will retire to the warmth and comfort of our base, a private venue just 50 yards from the sea, where we can spend some around the table creating a beautiful symbol of our intentions for the Spring and beyond. There will be time to relax and connect informally in the many spaces available at our base, as well as time spent in the sauna together. We'll then connect again as a full group through a deeply relaxing sound bath followed by a nourishing meal from the farm-kitchen of Spring Gardens in Washington. Lastly, we'll step back outside to say a last word together in the early evening before we close.

As well as time to relax, unwind, reflect, share and set intentions - we also aim to laugh, connect and have some joy, silliness and new friendships.

This retreat is facilitated by Emma Baars, from The House Outside (read more here). The ethos of all workshops, retreats and events from The House Outside is that whilst we have skilful and experienced hosts and workshop leaders, it is the unique mix of individuals and their contribution to the group which makes our time together special. Gentle facilitation creates space for everyone to contribute in whatever way is right for them. We all need time to process our thoughts, reflect on life and consider how to proceed - this event aims to provide this.

Previous participants said

"Thank you Emma for creating such a special and unique day, you held the space so beautifully for everyone and it felt so comforting and creative"

"The sauna was absolutely beautiful, amazing conversations in there and also just being in awe of the view"

"I loved it. It was a real treat for me with the combination of things throughout the day and spending time with a varied, interesting and non hierarchical group of woman made it feel like such a comfortable space to be in"

"Fantastic experience, very glad I signed up and definitely helped me with intention setting, a great bunch of women and we were so lucky with the weather and beautiful sunset!"

Ticket price includes

- 30 minutes Fire Salt Sea sauna session with other retreat participants (read about the benefits of sauna here https://firesaltsea.co.uk/2024/03/18/the-benefits-of-our-beach-sauna-in-worthing/)

- 60 minute sound bath with healer Louise (https://healing-vibes.co.uk/)

- materials for creative activities

- tea, coffee, cake, lunch and evening meal

Structure of the day

10:00 - Arrival and warm welcome at our base for the day, getting to know one another, setting intentions for our time

A group chat on the beach and a bit of fun and laughter - reflective shoreline activities

Lunchtime - Cooking together on the beach fire

Back at base - time spent at the table together creating a symbol of our intentions

Sauna and informal connection

Sound bath (60 mins)

Locally produced and lovingly prepared nourishing dinner, sharing intentions for the year ahead and warm goodbye to new friends under the full moon

 18:30- event close

You will receive information in advance about what to bring, but if you have any any questions whatsoever, please contact us here.