A day retreat allows for a more sustained and intensive cultivation of the mindfulness perspective. These retreats are for people who already have some experience of the practices of mindfulness meditation, though you could bring a friend if you have prepared them! They are also suitable for mental health & well-being practitioners who are exploring how to weave the mindfulness and acceptance perspective into their therapeutic work with others. (CPD certificates will be available on prior request )

As well as serving as a refresher for mindfulness practices typically used in an 8 week  course we’ll work with new practices such as: ‘loving kindness’ and ‘compassion’ and 'insight dialogue'.

The first half of the day will proceed in 'noble' silence that extends to include a gourmet lunch eaten in meditative silence. Most practices are led; mindful walks in nature in the afternoon are self-directed.

We will also explore topics of concern through a group process of facilitated mindful inquiry.

This spring retreat will take place at "Dan's Meadow" on the Martlesham edge of Woodbridge. A very spacious hall, well heated and well ventilated, offering ample social distancing for our selective group of mindfulness practitioners. An advantage of this self-catering location is that the lunch will be lovingly prepared by my wife, Mary Foord-Brown

  Gourmet luncheon menu

If we're going to eat our meal together in mindful silence (and that's the plan - the practice of mindful eating) - then we may as well make lunch an experience to be truly savoured!