Welcome to Wednesday Wellbeing at Chafford Park, a series of luxurious day retreats to revitalise, refresh, expand and inspire!
Silence is Golden…
When was the last time you spent a whole day in silence? I mean complete silence, no chat, gossip, disagreement, tech, stress, worry or strife!
We live in a noisy world and still, we wonder why our brains buzz at the speed they do. Let me introduce you to quiet. Indulge in a day full of nothing much, little to do, no pressure, no responsibility, only an invitation to be fully alive with and for yourself.
Now, I’m fully aware that being is quite a skill so this day will be tailored to support you in your endeavours to allow all the doing to fall away and that gentle, expansive space of being emerge.
Quietly through the stillness and the luxurious natural surroundings of our venue for the day, Chafford Park we will relearn the skill of awakening to the sounds of our soul.
Join me, and together let’s see what unfolds. …
Praying – Mary Oliver
It doesn’t have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones: just
pay attention, then patch
a few words together and don't try
to make them elaborate, this isn’t
a contest but the doorway
into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.
What to expect:
Our day has been carefully crafted to ensure you have the most wonderful experience, guided by experts and held in the beautiful surroundings of Chafford Park.
9 am - Arrive, in silence, please…
9.30 am - Welcome and introduction with refreshments
10 am - Breathing and meditation practice
11 am - Journaling and the written word
12 – Brunch
1 pm - Walking meditation through the fields with a sensory journey
2 pm - Rest and relaxation with restorative Yoga and Nidra
3 pm - Meditation and stillness practice
4 pm - Re-entry into the spoken word with reflections and observations
5 pm - Snack and refreshments
5.30 pm - Departure
Take away:
When we experience silence we begin to notice things that might otherwise have remained mysterious or invisible. We awaken our innermost curiosity and enliven our senses, to allow more calibration between our internal and external existence. When we deepen into silence we find ourselves exploring a deep well of stillness and as we dive into the stillness we are exposed to the ever-expanding vastness of stillness that connects us to all things in a way that may not have been experienced ever before. Try it, it just may be the best thing you’ve ever done for yourself.
Good to know:
You need no experience in any practices to attend this day retreat into silence. Only a willingness to be surprised and an acceptance that sometimes being is far more productive and powerful than doing.
Our venue for the day: Chafford Park is located between the villages of Ashurst and Fordcome. There is ample free parking on site. The postcode for your sat nav is TN3 9UR.
Catering requirements: Our food will be lovingly prepared by the Chafford Kitchen. Focussing on local produce, fresh vegetarian ingredients and delicious tastes, we are in for a culinary treat. If you need gluten or dairy-free options please advise on booking. Thank you.
When: Wednesday 11th September, 9 am - 5.30 pm
Cost: £150
Lucy Parker
Lucy is a Senior Yoga Teacher, Counsellor and Coach. She established the first Yoga Studio in Tunbridge Wells in 2010, having gained her Yoga Teacher Training accreditation through Yoga Campus, London. She went on to study meditation with teacher, author and mentor Alexander Filmer-Lorch, who she worked with and taught alongside for five years, from 2015 to 2020.
Together with her Husband and Osteopathy Ben, Lucy launched Flow Tunbridge Wells in 2015.
Lucy works therapeutically with clients offering Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork as well as Counselling & Coaching, registered through the BACP. Lucy facilitates Yoga Teacher Trainings and Advanced Anatomy training as well as running yoga retreats in the UK & abroad.
Lucy began practising yoga when she was 18 years old, some 34 years ago. She believes fully in the bio-psycho-social model and has dedicated the past 20 years of her life to working intimately with people to support their mental as well as physical health through both movement and stillness during all stages of life.