...................Oxon Hoath .................................... Duncton Mill...... Nourishing body, mind and soul Relax, unwind and replenish your energy this summer in the heart of Sussex or Kent in two retreats run by Linda Hall A three day retreat at Duncton Mill, Sussex Monday 14th July to Thursday 17th July 2008 Nestled at the foot of the South Downs in mid-Sussex, Duncton Mill is an exceptionally pretty and tranquil hamlet, comprising a large farm house, cottages and barns set around a natural stream-fed trout pond in an area of outstanding beauty. Surrounded by peaceful lakes, extensive woodland and an organic farm, its close proximity to the Downs and easy access to the stunning surrounding countryside offers ample opportunity for hearty rambling or lazy wandering in the summer afternoons. Converted in 2004, and run as a family business with genuine enthusiasm and passion by Mike and Barbara Boxhall, it has already established itself as a premier retreat centre. It came top of the list in the Guardian’s top ten international retreat centres, May 2007! The resident chef offers a delicious and imaginative vegetarian menu inspired by cuisines from the Mediterranean, Asia and America. The centre offers the additional benefit of a fully heated, open air swimming pool! There are two workshop spaces, the Apple Loft and the Long Barn. The Apple Loft, which we shall use as our base for meditations, is a beautiful, sensitively converted space retaining original beams; flooded with light, it is well ventilated and has a sprung wooden floor. Downstairs, its own lobby contains loos and a kitchenette for refreshments and snacks. The Long Barn is a lovely peaceful room which you may use at any time during the retreat as a quiet space for your own meditative practices such as yoga or Tai Chi, or simply to rest. Set a little higher up, in the grounds of Duncton Mill with a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside, is a dedicated bonfire site, complete with a wooden log seating circle, for camp-fire songs, exchanging stories or just musing. Hidden above the bonfire in a copse is a five foot high stunning carved sandstone Buddha sitting in the middle of a large labyrinth which can be used as a walking meditation. Accommodation Accommodation consists of a well-equipped, spacious and elegant farm house and two charming self contained cottages, fully equipped with their own kitchens, lounge area, wood burning stove, TV, etc. These two-bedroom cottages will be priced as deluxe single accommodation with a £40 supplement per room. Prices Including three days accommodation and food and all tuition fees Farmhouse Share of twin: £342.00 Single room: £342.00 Cottages Deluxe single £382.00 Non refundable deposit of £100.00 is payable on booking. If you have any special dietary requirements please confirm this, as this may incur extra cost Arrival & Departure times Please arrive for 5pm Monday. The retreat finishes at midday Thursday Address Duncton Mill, Dyehouse Lane, Duncton, Petworth, West Sussex, England www.dunctonmill.co.uk Booking: lindahall.healing@blueyonder.co.uk Website: www.resourcefulnessmeditation.com Tel: 020 7923 9831 Early booking is advisable as places are limited A two day retreat at Oxon Hoath, Kent Friday 8th August to Sunday 10th August Set in the heart of the West Kent Rural Conservation Area, the ancient Manor of Oxon Hoath has 73 acres of its own beautiful, tranquil gardens and parkland and is a joy to explore. The exotic trees and romantic gardens, sweeping lawns and mysterious woodlands; hidden dells; secret gardens; courtyards and sculptured lake create the perfect environment for relaxation, self-discovery, and deep learning. Oxon Hoath was originally built more than 600 years ago by Sir John Culpepper, a knight of King Henry V, as a royal park for the kingdom’s oxen and deer. Over the centuries the Oxon Hoath Estate has been the ancestral family home to eleven Knights of the Realm, many of whom enhanced both house and grounds in a fascinating variety of classical architectural styles. Oxon Hoath is an ideally spacious destination for our Meditation Weekend offering peace and privacy; you are free to explore the house and grounds. Many bedrooms in this Grade Two listed building are ensuite and retain the original mansion proportions, enjoying spectacular views over the grounds and the Weald of Kent. We are based for the retreat in the Dance Studio on the first floor; a ‘pure’ white space with fantastic light, high ceilings and magnificent views over the valley. With the windows open, the gentle sounds of summer fill the room, making it an extension of the surrounding grounds and fields. Accommodation The rooms are mostly twin with some singles, those that are not ensuite have bath or shower rooms just outside the door. All meals are vegetarian, delicious and inventive. If you have any special dietary requirements, please confirm this, as this may incur extra cost Prices Including two days accommodation and food and all tuition fees Share of standard twin: £265.00 Single occupancy supplement £18.00 Non refundable deposit of £100.00 payable on booking Arrival & Departure Times Please arrive for 3pm on Friday. The weekend finishes at 3pm on Sunday. Address Oxon Hoath Retreat Centre, Hadlow, nr Tonbridge, Kent, England www.oxonhoath.co.uk Booking: lindahall.healing@blueyonder.co.uk Website: www.resourcefulnessmeditation.com Tel: 020 7923 9831 Early booking is advisable as places are limited. For details of London classes, workshops, groups, individual tuition and biography of Linda Hall please go to Linda Hall meditation instructor

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