Friday 31st May - Sunday 2nd June 2024
We’ve teamed up with GoldenYoga to bring you this unique weekend retreat, in the heART of the New Forest! This is a chance to get away and play - to set your mind, body and creativity free!
Come stretch and sketch your way into Summer on this playful weekend retreat hosted by Sal of GoldenYoga and Sketch Appeal Founder Dulcie. Connected through their shared love of creativity and yoga, together Sal and Dulcie have years of experience of empowering people to move, create and play freely - for the JOY of it!
Expect a nourishing weekend of uplifting movement and creativity - suitable for all ages, bodies and levels of experience - of yoga and/or drawing. We’ll be scribbling and wriggling playfully on the page, and off it!
From drawing with your non-dominant hand to shaking your tail, there’ll be nothing traditional about this retreat. This is a chance to explore and experiment with new ways of seeing, drawing and moving - to shake off the blocks that hold us back from moving and expressing ourselves.
But what if I’m “rubbish at drawing”, or aren’t very flexible?
If you are curious but not confident in drawing or yoga, then this is for you! You don’t need to be a ‘good’ Artist - just have an open and curious mind, and be willing to experiment! Equally, you do NOT need to be able to touch your toes, or do a headstand - all yoga will be suitable for beginners. You’ll be supported every sketch and step of the way, and also given freedom to let your body and creativity thrive!
The sketching sessions will be playful and suitable for ALL levels of experience - including complete beginners. Dulcie will guide you through some of the playful and collaborative drawing activities and methodologies she deploys at Sketch Appeal - all proven to ignite and build creative confidence. The aim here is to embrace the ‘imperfect’ and experience drawing as a fun and liberating form of social connection, meditation and play!
As well as being a brilliant chance to take time out for you, this is a chance to connect with like minded others, enjoy some glorious country air, and share in the joy of communal creativity, movement and mealtimes. As Spring turns to Summer, this is the perfect time to fire up your creativity, body and soul - to make some new connections, and to stretch and sketch your spirit free!
Spot the difference! :)
Sal and Dulcie are poised ready to get you stretching and sketching, for the JOY of it!
Location
Sketch & Stretch will take place at Tiptoe Lodge - a glorious, historic home in the heart of the New Forest.
Surrounded by woods and heathland, Tiptoe is the perfect setting for a meditative and revitalising retreat. As well as plenty of lush green scenes to enjoy, the sea is only a 10 minute drive away! The local beach is quintessentially British, with colourful beach huts and a stunning view of the Isle of Wight. Coastal walks around Keyhaven Nature Reserve are an option for those who fancy one - as is wild swimming!
The nearest train station is Sway - 2 miles away. Direct trains run from London Waterloo (approx 1 h 40 mins)
Lifts will be offered there and back on mutually agreed trains.
Accommodation & FOOD
Tiptoe Lodge is a characterful and charming property, with many period features and large bedrooms (doubles/twins), bathrooms (with bath tubs) and sublime country views. Activities will take place in The Garden Studio, which has a summerhouse feel and is fabulous for both yoga and art. The large windows look out onto an ancient orchard and field beyond. Weather permitting, we’ll be making use of the garden - to stretch, sketch and dine!
Tiptoe Lodge is the home of Tiptoe Yoga, run by our hosts, Annabel and Angus. You can find out more about them here.
Angus is a brilliant cook and you’ll be well nourished by delicious vegan and vegetarian food throughout your stay. You’ll also be kept well hydrated, with unlimited herbal infusions, tea and coffee.
Photos © GoldenYoga Gallery
ITINERARY
Friday 31st May
Arrivals from 5pm
Dinner available from 7pm
9pm - Welcome and meditation
Saturday 1st June
7.45-8.30am - Rise & Shine yoga and meditation (optional)
8.30am - Breakfast
10am - 10.30am - (short and invigorating) Sketchfast!
10.30am-12.30pm - Yoga session
12.30pm - Lunch
FREE TIME - walk, wild swim or rest!
4.00-6.30pm - Creative session
7pm - Dinner
8.30-9.15pm - End of day reflection + meditation
Sunday 2nd June
7.45-8.30am - Rise & Shine yoga and meditation (optional)
8.30am - Breakfast
10.30am - 12pm - Uplifting Yoga
12-12.30pm - Playful movement & walking outdoors
12.30pm - Lunch
2-4pm - Creative session inc. reflections on the weekend
4pm - Home time!
COST = £395
Includes 2 nights in twin/shared rooms + all (delicious vegan/vegetarian) meals + expertly-guided yoga and creative sessions.
Capacity is limited to 9 people to ensure we can offer a close and connective group experience.
Single occupancy rooms available at a supplement - please contact us to enquire.
how to booK
Please complete this initial enquiry form and we will send you further details on how to book, terms and conditions etc.