Living Mindfully through Art and Nature

Saturday 7 October 2023

Space is available on this event! :-D

Mindfulness is a form of meditation that enables you to live in the present moment. Nature offers us metaphors that we can use in our daily life. In the beautiful natural surroundings at Othona there is endless opportunity to pause and root ourselves in nature to bring out our natural wild creativity.

None of the activities require previous experience or skills, but draw upon your inherent abilities to sense and enjoy the world about you.

Materials and equipment will be provided, but please feel free to bring anything of your own which helps to support your own creativity (for example: camera, diary, sketch- or notebook). Please bring outdoor clothing so that whatever the weather, you can make the most of Othona’s beautiful location and wonderful grounds. Most important - please bring an open mind and a willingness to play, with ideas and materials

The retreat is suitable for those new to mindfulness meditation, as well as those wishing to refresh their existing practice. It is also aimed at supporting those who feel they have no creative or artistic abilities, as well as more established artists wishing to explore new avenues for their work or cope with “artists’ block”

“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver

Sue Howse trained as a Psychotherapist and is an accredited Mindfulness teacher.

Ali Tebbs lives in Bridport and trained as an art teacher. She exhibits locally when opportunity arises.

Our base for the day is the Four Seasons Studio at Othona.

Charges:

£50 payable on booking

(£20 non-returnable and no refunds for cancelations after 3rd October)

Drinks are provided but please bring food for shared lunch

Participant numbers are restricted to 10

Arrival + Departure Times

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