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To Remember:
A weekend retreat for remembering rest, vitality and joy
To Remember is a weekend to reconnect
So much of modern life disconnects us from our vitality and aliveness. This is your space to take time away from your phone, your work, your to-do lists - to allow yourself to be held, to be nourished and to remember what might have been lost.
The Details:
Arrive: 3pm Friday 17th July
Depart: 2pm Sunday 19th July
Where: The Croft Farm Escape - Hertfordshire Countryside
This retreat is open to people who identify as women or non-binary.
What are we remembering?
✺ Our connection to our body
✺ Our connection to nature
✺ Our connection to spirit
✺ Our connection to each other
Here you’ll find space to be immersed in the practices and care you have been needing.
Through the medicine of:
✺ Embodied yoga
✺ Somatic practices
✺ Pranayama
✺ Sound healing
✺ Mantra
✺ Dance
✺ Yogic philosophy
✺ Self-inquiry
✺ Time in nature
✺ Nourishing food
✺ Time to just be
If you’ve been craving some time out - this is for you.
Leave feeling deeply rested, revitalised and reconnected to what matters.
Retreat Schedule
Friday
3pm - Arrivals
Opening circle
6pm - Dinner
Yin yoga, sound healing, and meditation
Saturday
7am - Morning practice (embodied yoga, breathwork (pranayama), and meditation)
9am - Breakfast
Workshop: Remembering our aliveness (somatics & self-inquiry)
1pm - Lunch
Workshop: Exploring connection through the goddess archetype (meditation & journaling)
Free time
6pm - Dinner
Evening Mantra Circle / Free time
Sunday
7am - Morning practice (embodied yoga, breathwork (pranayama), and meditation)
9am - Breakfast
Guided embodied dance
Closing circle
Farewells at 12pm.
Every part of our retreat is invitational and optional - you can take free time whenever you need.
This retreat schedule is an example and subject to small changes.
Extra Info
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The Croft Farm Escape is nestled in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, just a 30 minutes train from London and around 2 hours drive from the midlands. Great Gaddesden is designated as a protected area of outstanding natural beauty.
In today's fast-paced world, they are firm believers in the rejuvenating effects of nature amidst the stress and demands of daily life.
The Croft Farm Escape provides a sanctuary where individuals can rediscover balance, healing, and a deeper connection with themselves. Their belief in the healing power of the natural world is reflected in our serene surroundings that their family-run farms opens the doors too.
Their philosophy centers around aligning with the natural cycles and elements, embracing the seasonal changes, and honoring the rhythms of nature. By immersing ourselves in this environment, we are reminded of life's simple pleasures.
The Croft, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3BP
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Address: The Croft, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BP
Closest train station: Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead train station is a 10-15 minute drive from the Croft Farm. We will create a whatsapp group for everyone joining to arrange lift shares or shared taxis from the train station.
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Our retreat will be catered by a private retreat chef. Meals will be vegetarian, nutritious, delicious, and seasonal - offering you deeper levels of nourishment.
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Early-bird rates: From £495 (book before midnight on Sunday 29th March)
Standard rates: From £545
(See accommodation for all prices)
Payment plans available:
Pay your non refundable £250 deposit to secure your space.
Payments can be made in full or in 2 installments.
Second payment to be received by 31st May.
Full payment to be received by 30th June.
If finances are tight for you right now - please get in touch, we’re happy to chat and accommodate where we can.
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We understand that plans can change and life can be unpredictable. At the same time, hosting a retreat requires us to carefully plan accommodation, catering, and overall capacity well in advance. Because spaces are limited and often difficult to refill at short notice, each booking reserves a place that we cannot easily offer to someone else if plans change.
The following policy helps us plan responsibly and sustainably while supporting you as best we can.
Deposits:
Deposits are non-refundable, as they secure your place and allow us to begin preparations for the retreat.Final Balance:
Once the final balance has been paid, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.If We Cancel:
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the retreat, you will receive a full refund of all payments made.Exceptional Circumstances:
We understand that unexpected situations can arise. In cases of emergency circumstances, please contact. Any credits, transfers, or partial refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis at our discretion.Agreement:
By paying your deposit, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
Accomodation
2 single beds, 1 large bunk bed, with en-suite bathroom (shared room of 4)
£545 (Early-bird: £495)
Milk Parlour
4 single beds with en-suite bathroom (shared room of 4)
£545 (Early-bird: £495)
The Orchard
2 single beds & 1 bunk bed with shared spacious bathroom (shared room of 4)
£545 (Early-bird: £495)
The Paddock
2 single beds with en-suite bathroom (shared room of 2)
£645 (Early-bird: £595)
Option for single occupancy £1200 (Early-bird: £1500)
Cleanings Well
Retreat Hosts
Izzy Holder
Izzy is a trauma-informed somatic and therapeutic yoga practitioner. Izzy discovered yoga as part of her recovery from severe mental and physical health struggles in her early 20’s - these experiences changed the trajectory of her life and set her out on a mission to support others in their healing, so no-one has to journey alone.
Izzy is deeply interested in the wisdom of the body, the nervous system, and neuroscience to support healing. Her spaces are warm, heartfelt, and inclusive - focused on how the shapes and movements feel, rather than rigid alignment.
She weaves together somatic, yogic, and earth-based wisdom, bringing together the spiritual and scientific to support truly holistic healing.
Grace Bowering
Grace’s love for yoga came through her fascination with yoga philosophy which she continues to study, practice and share for supportive self enquiry. Grace teaches an embodied approach to movement which is grounded in autonomy, freedom and in trusting the body's innate intelligence.
Grace offers philosophical teachings to encourage both intrigue & exploration into yoga beyond the poses. She teaches in a playful and supportive way which encourages slowing down and tuning in. Her classes offer space, movements and breathing techniques which support the nervous system and are open to all levels of experience and bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We understand that joining a retreat for the first time can be a little nerve wracking, our intention is to create a space that is warm and welcoming, where no experience is needed.
Whether you’re totally new to these practices and spaces, or seasoned retreater, you’re so welcome here and will be held every step of the way.
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Absolutely. Although people are very welcome to join with a friend or family member, most people joining will likely be joining alone.
So if you’re thinking of joining alone, you will be in good company, surrounded by like-minded people, who are probably attending for similar reasons to you.
This retreat is the perfect space to connect, meet new people and build community. Equally, it also allows space for solitude, if you’re feeling a little more introverted and simply need some time for yourself.
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Often sharing a room is a great way to get to know others in the community more deeply.
If your worried about sleeping or having space to yourself, there will be encouraged quiet time from 9pm until the end of our morning practice, to support your rest.
There are also plenty of spaces around The Croft Farm where you can enjoy some solo time.
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Absolutely - everything we share is an invitation, you're encouraged and celebrated to listen to and honour your needs throughout the weekend.
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The Croft Farm is easily accessible by train.
Closest train station: Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead train station is a 10-15 minute drive from the Croft Farm. We will create a whatsapp group for everyone joining to arrange lift shares or shared taxis from the train station.
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For those of you who are craving space away from your phone and the screens - we’ve got you. There’ll be the option to hand in your phone to us for the weekend and go completely offline.
This is just an option for the people that feel they need this and there’s absolutely no pressure to hand your phone. Although we’ll be encouraging more time away from screens, you choose what feels right for you.
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More About the Practices…
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The word somatic comes from the Greek word soma, meaning “body” or “living body in its wholeness”.
The term Somatics was coined in the 70s by Thomas Hanna, to describe the practice of experiencing the living body from within; as a modality to support the re-integration of body and mind in a society that often pulls them apart and creates a sense of separation.
Somatic practices support the reconnection to our bodies (our home and only vessel for experiencing this life) in a world that has conditioned us stay stuck in our heads.
‘Somatics’ describes practices that integrate the body and mind, or all spheres of our being, including the spiritual sphere, our connection to each other, and the earth.
Somatic practices primarily focus on strengthening the body-mind connection, as we reclaim our capacity to feel and work with the natural intelligence of the body. This has an abundance of healing and transformative properties.
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Embodied Yoga supports us to prioritise how things feel over how they look. It supports us to reclaim our capacity to feel and sense into our bodies.
The practices are inclusive and accessible utilizing props and choice to support all bodies.
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Mantra is a practice of sharing our voices as a collective. It can be the repetition of Sanskrit or English phrases, as well as names of the goddesses.
Mantra is a powerful practice on physical, spiritual and emotional levels - supporting us to reclaim our voices, co-regulate and reconnect to the divine.
There of course will be no pressure to share your voice - there is also power in listening.
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Embodied dance is a way of dancing that is free, intuitive - moving away from culture fixated on what things look like and supporting us to reclaim freedom in our bodies.
Humans have used danced and song as forms of expression, connection and release since the beginning of time. The western world has suppressed this.
Embodied dance offers space for expression, regulation, release, and cultivating joy.
If this is new to do - don’t worry, you’ll be guided, held, and supported in your choices.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about the retreat please email us, we’re happy to help!
