🌿 A Journey of Mind and Mystery 🌿

An invite to our brand new Wake Up In The Woods Retreat

🌿Nature’s Wisdom🌿

Tired of the relentless chaos and distractions of modern life?

Yearning for a retreat that is centred around compassion but goes beyond pampering, beyond coddling, and dives deep into the heart of your existence?

🌟 The Ultimate Transformation Awaits 🌟

Welcome to a retreat like no other - where you can put down the mum, dad, aunt, boss, employee ‘hats’ & roles of your everyday-everyday, and step into a closer version of who you are at your core. This is your chance to journey into the woods, shed the noise, and unveil your true self.

🧘‍♀️Inner Peace Amidst Outer Chaos 🌀

Much has been written about the whirlwind of today's modern world, but is the storm happening inside as much as it’s happening out there in the world?

🗿Our Location 🗿

Can you hear the whispers of ancient wisdom, the heartbeat of the land, and the yearning of your own imagination? We have the touch of Druid magic with us here at Twizel.

🏕️Limited Camping Spots 🏕️

Exclusive Experience: Join a select few on this profound journey of self-discovery.

🔓 Unlock Your Potential 🔑

Discover the hidden depths within you, waiting to be unearthed.

🌅 Re-discover Inner Peace 🌅

Embrace the tranquil embrace of nature and uncover inner serenity.

🌄 Escape the Ordinary: Step out of your daily routine and into a world of extraordinary possibilities.

🌲 A Retreat That Redefines Transformation 🌲

While society is keen to offer fleeting indulgence, we’re focused on enduring empowerment. This is a retreat where challenges forge your resilience, where silence speaks volumes, and where authentic transformation is the ultimate luxury.

🧘‍♀️ Mindful Living: Embrace mindful living and conscious choices.

🌲 Nature's Wisdom: Draw life's profound lessons from the heart of nature.

🔇 Silence Speaks: Experience the powerful clarity of silence.

🚀 Adventure of a Lifetime: Embark on an adventure that will change your life.

🌿 Soul-Nourishing: Nourish your body and soul with this retreat of a lifetime.

🌄 Peace and Serenity: Find your source of lasting peace and serenity.

📆 Your Unique Path to Clarity and Inner Depth 📆

Each retreat will be as unique as the people attending and will vary with the seasons but in broad outline…

• 🌳 Phones vanish at the entrance

• 🌳 Friday night: Release, breathe, and envision your new path

• 🌳 Saturday: Yoga, self-reflection, embracing change, and enigmatic explorations

• 🌳 Sunday morning: Silent meditation, followed by sharing your results with newfound clarity

This is your invitation to transform, to rediscover your purpose, and to awaken your true self.

🗓️ Upcoming Retreats 🗓️

Select the weekends that align with your commitment to a life of authenticity and self-assuredness.

💰 Invest in Your Authentic Self 💰

• £560 to embark on your transformational journey

• £520 for 'Shit & Love' Substack annual subscribers

• £880 for those who want to share this transformative experience with a companion

Upgrade to a paid subscriber to signify your commitment to a life filled with purpose, resilience, and self-assuredness.

📝 Ready to Embrace Your True Self? 📝

Apply below or reach out for any inquiries. We're your guides to a life transformed by nature, silence, trust, and magic.

Awaken to a life where authenticity is your ultimate luxury.

🌲Your Clarity Mentors🌲

💁‍♂️ David - Your Mindfulness Guide 🧘‍♂️

🧔🏻‍♂️Dan - Your Adventure Philosopher 🏞️

Wether it’s meditation or adventure the true test is setting out alone and onto an unmarked trail. Dan is the real deal solo-spirited adventurer.

Dan (green hat) on one of his adventures being filmed by ITV news crew.

👯‍♂️ Better Together 👯‍♂️

Together, we've crafted a retreat that's a dual journey: one that strips away distractions and another that leads you to the serene depths of your mind.

🌟 Unearth Your True Signals 🌟

Are your days cluttered with noise, leaving you blind to what truly matters? Our retreat excels at stripping away the unnecessary, revealing the vital signals you should focus on.

🌿 The Retreat Unveiled 🌿

- 🌞 Morning rituals to awaken your senses

- ⛺ Sheltered tipi camping for soul renewal

- 🌲 Thrilling forest adventures that mirror life's challenges

- 🌅 Sunrise serenity on the beach, a metaphor for new beginnings

- 🔥 Fireside wisdom, where we help you navigate life's storms

Disconnect from the superficial, rediscover your core, and hone your focus like never before.

🍽️ Nourish Your Inner Explorer 🍽️

Kooked North will serve nourishment that fuels not just your body but also your inner exploration.

📆 **The Transformational Path** 📆

No forced routines:

- 🌳 Phones disappear as you enter

- 🌳 Friday night: Release, reset, rebirth

- 🌳 Saturday: Yoga, self-reflection, embracing inner strength, and enigmatic explorations

- 🌳 Sunday morning: Silent meditation, followed by sharing your newfound wisdom

Leave distractions behind, train your mind to dive deep, and emerge with unparalleled clarity.

🌄 **Ready to Dive Deeper?** 🌄

Awaken to what truly matters.

🗓️ **Upcoming Retreats** 🗓️

Vote for the weekends that resonate with your quest for depth.

💰 **Invest in Your Inner Self** 💰

- £560 for your journey to clarity

- £520 for 'Shit & Love' Substack annual subscribers

- £880 for those who bring a companion on their journey of self-discovery

Upgrade to a paid subscriber for a deeper commitment to your inner world.

📝 **Ready to Embrace Clarity and Depth?** 📝

Apply below or connect with us for any inquiries. We're your guides to a focused, profound, and purposeful life.

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Join me for an all inclusive retreat in nature that will reconnect your spirit, power up your energy and leave you better aligned to your path.

What is Wake Up In The Woods?

Wake up in the woods is a fully immersive outdoor adventure and yoga retreat, set in the Twizell estate, in Northumberland.

The retreat is set in our own historic private gardens and woodland where we’ll be based for 48 delightful hours. 

Who is the retreat run by?

The retreat is hosted by two ex-military friends - David at Physical Freedom (specialising in yoga and meditation), and Dan and his team at Northern Outdoors (who’ll be responsible for all things adventure-related over the weekend; the tree climbing and zip line). With our unique and broad palette of skills, we’ll be your guides and make sure you have what you need to feel safe, whilst also experiencing a little thrill during your stay with us. 

Is the retreat for you, and who else will be there?

But is this retreat for you? All you need to do is answer the following question: 

Am I deeply content and aligned with my values, or am I burnt out, busy and stressed?

If it’s the latter, this retreat is definitely for you.

We’re here to help you navigate back to your true north, to guide you and bring you back to a more soul centred, grounded version of yourself. 

There’ll be up to 6 participants on the retreat, and you’ll be around other like minded folks who are ready to unplug, detox and reset within nature. 

But don’t take my word for it, here’s what our recent participants Amber & R had to say:

What do we do during the retreat?

A invite to detox from devices to soak up what nature has to offer us.

An unforgettable adventure in nature.

We’ll take part in playful outdoor yoga, you'll challenge yourself with 2 days of wild camping - sleeping in a 10 man tipi or your welcome to bivi out.

Fancy some thrill seeking with a view? Build your confidence and connect to your playful self by taking time for fun on the woodland zip line immersed in the amazing deciduous forest of Twizell estate.

You’ll be boldly exposed to nature where there’ll be fireside chats, forest strolls, coastal meditation and ancient castle backdrops hold us.

We’ll take part in yoga on the lawn, spend time amongst long lived trees, start the day watching the sun rise at the beach, and fire watch at an overnight fire vigil.

We’ll focus on your wellbeing over the weekend, but we know that healing doesn’t have to be serious. You’ll have a chance to play and explore, get your breath up by climbing ropes, navigating tough terrain and getting to know your own body better. Remember the wilderness inside of you and allow yourself to experience shamanic sweat lodges to zip wire shenanigans. 

Being dedicated to being outside, fully immersed in nature allows you to take the time away, feel spacious and reset your circadian rhythm. 

What will you eat?

Wondering what you’ll be eating? Fear not, we have that covered and then some. We’ve partnered with Kooked North, a beautiful catering company who’ll be providing all of the food for the weekend. Not only will your soul be nourished over the weekend, but your body too!

Dietary requirements are catered for as part of the price.

How long will the retreat last?

You’ll spend 2 deeply nourishing days slowing down your mind, making dedicated time to yourself, prioritising your own needs to allow your mind to wander without purpose. 

When we take time for the little things, we open ourselves to express ourselves and you’ll leave a more centred version of yourself. There’s profound freedom in that, and we absolutely love watching people overcome their fears, step into the unknown, and trust that they will be held. 

Will the retreat be crammed full of activities?

There’ll be plenty of opportunities for free time, we don’t believe in packed schedules, but as a rough guide this is what we’ll be getting up to:

🌳 Phones voluntarily surrendered on arrival

🌳 Friday evening - Sweat lodge and how to build your shelter.

🌳 Saturday Morning a group movement session. Something light but grounding and invigorating. Followed by breakfast.

🌳 How to build a fire demonstration followed by individual practice at your own sleep space

🌳 A fun team challenge - which may involve being blindfolded high up in the trees - but I’ve said too much already 😅

🌳Saturday Afternoon you’ll be invited to go back to your hammock for silent time - if this is too heavy there will always be a central location for chatting, but we’d encourage you to persevere with the silence.

🌳By Sunday morning you will have effectively had 18 hours or so of silent meditation space. Not fixed in one spot, you are free to take short wanders but instructed not to talk to anyone including fellow meditators.

🌳Over breakfast we’ll gather around the campfire to share stories, and there’ll be an opportunity to talk about the challenges and the insights of our meditation time with the group

Being with ourselves without distractions, whilst being held by nature and being supported by a highly experienced team of people, will allow you to fully reset and leave the retreat relaxed and grounded. 

Are you ready to smell the fresh morning dew and feel the very first sun rays on your cheeks? 

When is the next retreat?

We’re preparing for our next sessions over the autumn months, and we’d appreciate if you could vote below and let us know which weekends suit you best: 

We’ll be planning our 2024 spring retreats soon, too, so if you’re feeling super organised and want to book in for next year, please vote and let us know which would suit you:

How much does the retreat cost?

The retreat is ALL inclusive and costs:

• £560 per person

• £520 if you’re a ‘Shit & Love’ Substack annual subscriber.

Or 

• £880 for couples or friends booking together

How can you apply to take part in the retreat?

The retreat is by invitation only. Apply below by filling in this short form and we’ll be in touch!

FAQs

• Is there a toilet? Yes the site has a composting loo.

• Running water? Access to drinking water will be provided from jerry cans.

• A stream for a swim? Yep!

• What should I bring? There’s an equipment list if you click the apply now button!

Have any other questions?

Feel free to leave a comment under this post and I’ll get back to you.