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Led by Michael Walker and a team of experien ced singers and teachers\, this weekend covers som e of the finest music from the American shape note tradition\, the oldest American a cappella harmon y singing tradition. It uses a distinctive notatio n that makes it particularly easy to learn if you don’t read music. Its sound has been described as ‘hillbillies singing Renaissance music’. We focus on songs in The Christian Harmony: loaners will be available as well as books for sale. No previous musical or singing experience is necessary and we welcome everyone: children and adults\, those who think they can’t sing (you can sing shape note mus ic!)\, experienced singers and everyone in between . If you are new to singing or shape note music\, we will provide extra teaching and support. We als o have fun and fellowship\, with music and singing continuing until late!
\n \nDue to the popularit y of this event\, room sharing is to be expected ( if you would like to share with particular people\ , let the office know) and there will only be spac e in the community for those participating in the event.
\n \nArrivals: from 4pm Thursday - first meal is dinn er at 7pm
\n \n<
span style="font-weight:700\;">Departures: 3pm Sunday <
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Costs:
Adul
t Standard:
£236 <
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Adult Camping:
£152 <
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Adult Camping (Benefactor): <
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Stu dent: < /span>£152< /span> per person< /span>
\n \n\n \n
(Student rate will require proof eit her by showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)
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If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it helps to support the work o f Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to th ose who otherwise struggle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If yo u say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Gov ernment to help
\n \nWe may be able to offer a b ursary if needed. Please contact us to find out mo re.
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Mthr Rachel Summers is a Pioneer Curate in Walthamstow and a forest school practitioner and t rainer\, living and working in east London. She lo ves to help people wonder and wander through wild places\, and loves her scruffy urban wilds as much as any place of outstanding natural beauty. She i s involved in the forest church network creating o pportunities for people to worship outdoors\, and has written a few books to help other people get t his happening too. She enjoys the company of peopl e\, no matter how tiny they are\, and thinks she&r squo\;s very lucky to have a job with so much weat her in it. \;
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\n \nArrival s: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 6.30p m
\n \nDepartures: 11am Friday
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\n \nCosts:
\n \nAdult Standard: \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
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< span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> Adult Benefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;288 per person
\n \nAdult Camping: \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;
176
Adult Camping (Benefactor): \; \; £\;232 per person
\n \nStudent: \;
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Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; \;
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If th ere are two children or more\, the youngest will b e free.
\n \n\;
\n \n(Student r ate will require proof either by showing a valid S tudent Card or letter from your place of Education .)
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it \; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provi de bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to af ford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, p lease advise on the form if you are happy for us t o claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if need ed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \n*< span style="color:#000000\;">(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spend an unforgettable we ek this summer with Rachel Summers as she brings h er unique touch to Othona\, filling it with her si gnature muddy magic. Dive into nature with activit ies like bug hunting\, den building\, and creating natural art and crafts. Relax in hammocks\, conco ct mud pies\, and experience the freedom of barefo ot walking. Engage in wide games\, learn the skill of lighting fires and toasting marshmallows\, and practice mindful whittling. As you immerse yourse lf in these earthy adventures\, listen for the whi sper of God’s voice in the wind and feel His prese nce in the mud and shells along the beach. By expl oring creation as the fifth book of the gospels\, you'll uncover the wonders it reveals about the Go d who crafted it all.\n \n \n \n Mthr Rachel Summe rs is a Pioneer Curate in Walthamstow and a forest school practitioner and trainer\, living and work ing in east London. She loves to help people wonde r and wander through wild places\, and loves her s cruffy urban wilds as much as any place of outstan ding natural beauty. She is involved in the forest church network creating opportunities for people to worship outdoors\, and has written a few books to help other people get this happening too. She e njoys the company of people\, no matter how tiny t hey are\, and thinks she’s very lucky to have a jo b with so much weather in it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is din ner at 6.30pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Friday\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Sta ndard: £232 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £ 288 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £176 per person\n \n \n \n Adult C amping (Benefactor): £232 per person\n \n \n \ n Student: £17 6 per person\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 years ol d: £40\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 year s old: £100\n \n \n \n If there are tw o children or more\, the youngest will be free.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require p roof either by showing a valid Student Card or let ter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n \n If y ou are able to afford the Benefactor rate please c onsider paying as it helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to tho se who otherwise struggle to afford to come. If y ou are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Gove rnment to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find ou t more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T110000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2404 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2384_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Tiny Adventurers X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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Fancy a gentle summer b reak with your little one at Othona West Dorset. L et us do the planning\, cooking and herding! This five-day holiday is designed for families with ver y young children (0-5) offering a relaxed rhythm o f play\, creativity and connection for both childr en and their grown-ups. We will mostly be onsite e xploring and playing within the grounds of Othona\ , but will include a couple of half-day trips out to the beach and to a local café\; with guin eapigs\, tortoises and other small creatures.
\ n \nSo you can look forward to: \;
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&bull\; \; \; \;Beach adventures: wa
lk down our meadow path to Chesil Beach for sand\,
shells\, and fresh sea air.
\n &bull\; \
; \; \;On-site play: toddlers can enjoy o
ur climbing frame\, paddling pool\, and other safe
play areas.
\n &bull\; \; \; \;
Nature &\; exploration: walks through our woods
and den building\, maybe a shady picnic or two. C
ampfires and stories/songs to go alongside. \;
\n &bull\; \; \; \;Creative fre
edom: let loose with our art materials\, we hope t
o do this outside so can be REALLY messy and let t
he children have a REALLY fun time. \;
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n &bull\; \; \; \;Community &\; ca
lm: shared (catered for!) meals\, laughter\, and s
pace to relax together.
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p\; \;Rest &\; rhythm: a pace that works f
or toddlers\, with plenty of quiet time\, naps\, a
nd early nights (likely also early mornings!).&nbs
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\n Our resident family at Othona
know how to create a welcoming environment for to
ddlers and their carers as they have a two year ol
d themselves! She knows all of the best playing sp
ots on site and her parents are active and organis
ed- ready for (mostly controlled) adventure!
\n We bring warmth\, creativity and experience\, h
elping you and your child enjoy a relaxed and nurt
uring holiday.
Other family members ar e welcome\, but this holiday is created with toddl ers at the heart. If you would like to come but ar e not in a position to finance your holiday\, plea se get in touch and talk to us.
\n \nYou are genu inely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Poli cy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| Standard\n | £\;391 | \n\; what most people pay so as to co ver our costs | \n
| &po und\;322 | \n\; \; if you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee | \n|
| < strong>Benefactor | \n& pound\;460 | \n\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward'\; f or others | \n
| &p ound\;200 | \n||
| £\;100 | \n||
| Under 1 | \n||
| < strong>Deposit | \n&pou nd\; \; 30 | \n
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\n \nAr rival + Departure Times
\n \n \; \;
Join us for a relaxed\, creative week particula
rly aimed at families with young children aged 3 -
11. Everyone can get involved with art and craft
activities inspired by the sea\, including printma
king\, textiles art\, painting and collage. Adults will be hands on with the kids but wi
ll also get the opportunity to express their creat
ivity. We will take advantage of our s
easide setting\, explore sustainable art and craft
materials\, and enjoy the comforts of the purpose
-built studio. No special skills or experience req
uired - art is for all! Ru
by Runnalls Palmer and Simon Abbott
both work in higher education and have experience
facilitating creative sessions with children of pr
e school and primary school age\, as well as adult
s. \; Simon&#
39\;s creative practice combines printmaking and c
ollage and he is a keen researcher - topics includ
e creative research methods\, utopias\, music\, pu
bs\, and collage as a tool for self-knowledge. Sim
on believes we are all creative and is interested
in how we bring that to our day jobs\, whatever th
e industry or sector. \; Ruby was
raised by four parents with art degrees\, and grew
up with a passion for galleries and museums. Her
creative practice focuses on textile design\, inte
riors\, '\;fibre arts'\; and traditional tex
tile based crafts\, with the principle of sustaina
bility underpinning everything. She takes inspirat
ion from around the world and is really interested
in the social\, political history of different mo
vements\, techniques\, and materials.
Simon and Ruby came to Othona West Dorset with the
ir 3 year old daughter last summer\, but Ruby has
been part of the community since she was 11\, havi
ng attended many '\;Art Weeks'\; as a teenag
er with her family. Fe
e Types You are genuinely
welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy &a
mp\; Bursaries) \; \; This week offers space
to remember\, give thanks\, and reconnect with the
story that has shaped Othona over the decades. <
span style="font-weight:400\;">Through shared stories\, photographs\, worship\,
music\, and times of quiet reflection\, we&rsquo\
;ll honour the people\, vision and moments that ha
ve made Othona a place of welcome\, courage and co
mmunity. Together we&rsquo\;ll celebrate friendshi
ps formed\, lives changed\, and the faithful journ
ey that has brought us to today.
Whether you h
ave been part of Othona for many years or are disc
overing its story for the first time\, come and be
part of this meaningful time of remembrance and g
ratitude. Let&rsquo\;s gather to celebrate the
past &mdash\; and the foundations that continue t
o inspire us.
Costs:
<
span style="font-style:normal\;">Adult Standard: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; Adult Benefactor: \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; <
/span>£\;288
<
span style="font-style:normal\;">Adult Camping (Benefactor): &n
bsp\; \; <
/span>£\;232<
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Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; <
/span>Free<
/span>
Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; <
span style="text-decoration:none\;"> \;£\
;40 Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \;
\; <
span style="font-style:italic\;">(Student rate will require pro
of either by showing a valid Student Card or lette
r from your place of Education.) \; If you are able to afford the Benefactor
rate please consider paying as it \; helps to
support the work of Othona and enables us to provi
de bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to af
ford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, p
lease advise on the form if you are happy for us t
o claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then
get a further 25% from the Government to help
\; We may be able to offer a bursary if need
ed. Please contact us to find out more. *<
span style="color:#000000\;">(Find out
about our Benefactor Rate) Join us for a joyfu
l weekend festival marking the 80th anniversary of
the Othona Community &mdash\; eight decades of sh
ared hospitality\, worship\, open dialogue\, creat
ivity and connection.<
/span> Set in the breathtaking c
oastal setting of Othona Community at Bradwell-on-
Sea\, this special celebration will bring together
generations of friends\, visitors and newcomers f
or a weekend filled with live music\, inspiring sp
eakers\, creative workshops\, storytelling\, worsh
ip\, delicious shared meals and plenty of time to
reconnect. Whether Othona has been part of your
story for years\, or you&rsquo\;re discovering it
for the first time\, come and experience the uniq
ue spirit of welcome that has thrived here since 1
946. Let&rsquo\;s honour the past\, celebrate t
he present\, and look forward to the future &mdash
\; together. Everyone is welcome. Come and be p
art of the celebration! Day tickets are availab
le\, as are weekend tickets. Camping\, caravans an
d campervans are welcome. \; Arrivals:
from Saturday \; Departures:
3pm
Sunday\n \n \;
Adult Sta
ndard: \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; £\;58 per person \n \n
\n \n \n \n Arri
ve between \n 4.00 - 6
.00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n <
strong>Depart after \n 10.30 am \n
\n \n 
\n \;<
strong>SUMMER 2026 BIG BARGAIN DEAL
\
n \n Second adult sharing a ro
om comes half price! AND for bookings \;with t
wo or more children 3-18\, the youngest child come
s free.
\n \n \n \n Standard \n
£\;572 \n \; what most people pay so as to cover o
ur costs \n \n \n £\;
468 \n \; if&nbs
p\;you'\;re struggling financially\, or a s
tudent/trainee \n \n <
td>Benefactor\n \n \;
for better off people who '\;pay it forward'
\; for others \n \n \n \n
\n Child 3-10 \n <
strong>£\;192 \n \n \n Child 0-2 \n \n
\n
\n Deposit \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n
\n \n \n \n
4.00 - 6.00 pm \n \n
\n \n Depart after \n 10.30 am \n 
£\;232 per per
son
Adult Benefactor: &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; \; \; \;
<
span style="font-weight:400\;">Adult Camping: \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; £\;44 per person
Adult Campin
g (Benefactor): \; \; £\;58
Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; Free
\n \n<
span style="font-style:normal\;">Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old:
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; <
span style="font-weight:700\;"> \;£\;10
Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years
old: \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\;
\;
\n \n(Student rate w
ill require proof either by showing a valid Studen
t Card or letter from your place of Education.)
If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it&n bsp\; helps to support the work of Othona and enab les us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come. \; If you are a U K Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Governme nt to help \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out m ore.
\n \n*< span>(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful weekend festival marking the 80th anniversary of the Othona Communi ty — eight decades of shared hospitality\, worship \, open dialogue\, creativity and connection.\n \n \n \n Set in the breathtaking coastal setting of Othona Community at Bradwell-on-Sea\, this special celebration will bring together generations of fr iends\, visitors and newcomers for a weekend fille d with live music\, inspiring speakers\, creative workshops\, storytelling\, worship\, delicious sha red meals and plenty of time to reconnect.\n \n \n \n Whether Othona has been part of your story for years\, or you’re discovering it for the first ti me\, come and experience the unique spirit of welc ome that has thrived here since 1946.\n \n \n \n L et’s honour the past\, celebrate the present\, and look forward to the future — together.\n \n \n \n Everyone is welcome. Come and be part of the cele bration!\n \n \n \n Day tickets are available\, as are weekend tickets. Camping\, caravans and campe rvans are welcome.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival s: from Saturday \n \n \n \n Departures: 3pm Sund ay\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £58 per person \n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £72 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £44 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (Benefactor): £58 per person\n \n \n \ n Student: £44 per person\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 years old : £10\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years old: £25\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Stu dent rate will require proof either by showing a v alid Student Card or letter from your place of Edu cation.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are able t o afford the Benefactor rate please consider payin g as it helps to support the work of Othona and e nables us to provide bursaries to those who otherw ise struggle to afford to come. If you are a UK T ax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are ha ppy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to hel p \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T150000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2413 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2414_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:80th Celebration (Othona of the Future) (DAY VISIT ORS ONLY) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
How can Othona continue to be a place of radic al welcome?
\n \nHow might it respond to the challenges of our changing world?
\n \nWhat new opportunities for community\, spi rituality and creativity are waiting to emerge?
\n \n < p style="line-height:1.38\;text-align:justify\;mar gin-top:16px\;margin-bottom:16px\;">Come ready to listen deeply\, think courageously and shape t he next chapter together. Whether you have been pa rt of Othona for decades or are newly curious\, yo ur voice matters.\n \nJoin us as we honour our roots\, reimagi ne our calling\, and begin building the future &md ash\; together.
\n \n
Arrivals:
Departures:
Costs:
\n \nAdult Standard: \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;290 per person< /p>\n \n
Adult Benefactor: \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; £\;360 per person
\n \n
Adult Camping
: \; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb
sp\; £\;220 per person
Adult Camping (Benefactor) : \; \; £\;290 per person
\n \nStudent: &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < span style="text-decoration:none\;">£\;220 per pe rson
\n \nChild 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; &nb
sp\; \; \; \; \; \;
\;
Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \;&po und\;50< /p>\n \n
Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \ ; \; \; \; \; \; < /span>£\;125< /span>
\n \n\;
\n \n(Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or l etter from your place of Education.)
\n \nIf yo u are able to afford the Benefactor rate please co nsider paying as it \; helps to support the wo rk of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries t o those who otherwise struggle to afford to come.& nbsp\; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise o n the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift A id. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \;
\n \nWe ma y be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please con tact us to find out more.
\n \n< span style="color:#000000\;">*(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n This special gathering invites friends \, seekers and long-standing members to pause\, re flect and imagine together: What could Othona beco me in the years ahead?\n \n \n \n Set within the p eaceful coastal landscape of Othona Community at B radwell-on-Sea\, the week will offer space for pra yer\, conversation\, creativity and shared discern ment. Through workshops\, open forums\, quiet refl ection and community worship\, we’ll explore fresh ideas\, renewed purpose and bold hopes for the fu ture.\n \n \n \n How can Othona continue to be a p lace of radical welcome?\n \n \n \n How might it r espond to the challenges of our changing world?\n \n \n \n What new opportunities for community\, sp irituality and creativity are waiting to emerge?\n \n \n \n Come ready to listen deeply\, think cour ageously and shape the next chapter together. Whet her you have been part of Othona for decades or ar e newly curious\, your voice matters.\n \n \n \n J oin us as we honour our roots\, reimagine our call ing\, and begin building the future — together.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Saturda y \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £290 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £360 per p erson\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £220 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (B enefactor): £290 per person\n \n \n \n Student : £220 per per son\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 years old: £50\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years old: £125\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student ra te will require proof either by showing a valid St udent Card or letter from your place of Education. )\n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefac tor rate please consider paying as it helps to su pport the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to affo rd to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please ad vise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please cont act us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out abo ut our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T110000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2414 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2411_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Bradwell Centre Committee Open Meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Th is is an opportunity to come along and hear what i s happening at Othona Bradwell and to have your sa y.
\n \n
\n <
span style="font-weight:400\;">£\;10 this includes refreshments and lunch<
/span>
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Singer/pianist\, song writer\, educator and ex-tea cher to Sam Smith\, Joanna Eden has run music weeks for families at Othona for over 10 years! She says:
\n \n"\;M y philosophy is to get everyone involved whatever their age\, experience or level of skill. \; T he only essential criterion is a love of music! Ev eryone can participate as much or as little as the y please. There is no requirement to read music or to perform in front of others\, although there ar e many opportunities to do just that if you wish t o.
\n \n"\;I have a big passion for son gwriting for fun\, healing and self-discovery. The re&rsquo\;s so much joy in making music together a nd I love to be the glue that makes that happen an d sometimes I&rsquo\;m the power surge to give eve ryone the confidence to enjoy their music. I belie ve that&rsquo\;s a human right!
\n \n"\ ;Please bring an instrument if you have one (not e ssential). \;Bring your complementary skills t oo! Our attendees often end up running a session i n their skill eg. salsa dancing\, djembe drumming (we have hand drums)\, circle dancing\, harmony si nging\, campfire songs."\;
\n \nJoanna is joined by her partner\, Uruguayan bass player\, guitarist and composer André\;s Lafone who specialises in Latin American rhythms.
\n \nParents of children under 10 are asked to accompa ny their child for all sessions they attend.
\n \nHere'\;s a video of one of Joanna'\;s songs from 2024 at Othona. In the informal setting you can hear (but not see) o ther Othona participants joining in. \;
\n \nOn Wednesday [19th August] Joanna and Andr&e acute\;s will be in concert at Othona. For those n ot staying with us at Othona tickets are available at £\;11 in advance or £\;13 on the doo r (£\;5 and £\;6 for under 16s). Or the Early Bird price until 18th July is just £\;1 0 (£\;5 under 16). Call 01308 897130 for deta ils and bookings.
\n \nAnd here'\;s some extra help with cost:
\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to c hoose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(L
earn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursarie
s)
| Standard | \n\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n|
| Basic | \n£\;503< /td>\n | \; \;if you'\;re str uggling financially\, a student or trainee\n |
| Benefactor< /strong> | \n£\;711 | \n\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for others | \n
| Child 11-18< /strong> | \n£\;312 | \n|
| Child 3 -10 | \n£\;225 | \n|
| Chi ld 0-2 | \nFree | \n|
| Deposit | \n£\; \; 30 | \n
Non-resident places avaialble at £\;324 each
\n \n< strong>(L earn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.30 pm | \n
\;
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n We are fully booked for this event - you could go on the waiting list\n \n Some non-res ident places available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Singer/ pianist\, song writer\, educator and ex-teacher to Sam Smith\, Joanna Eden has run music weeks for f amilies at Othona for over 10 years! She says:\n \ n \n \n "My philosophy is to get everyone involved whatever their age\, experience or level of skill . The only essential criterion is a love of music ! Everyone can participate as much or as little as they please. There is no requirement to read musi c or to perform in front of others\, although ther e are many opportunities to do just that if you wi sh to.\n \n \n \n "I have a big passion for songwr iting for fun\, healing and self-discovery. There’ s so much joy in making music together and I love to be the glue that makes that happen and sometime s I’m the power surge to give everyone the confide nce to enjoy their music. I believe that’s a human right!\n \n \n \n "Please bring an instrument if you have one (not essential). Bring your complemen tary skills too! Our attendees often end up runnin g a session in their skill eg. salsa dancing\, dje mbe drumming (we have hand drums)\, circle dancing \, harmony singing\, campfire songs."\n \n \n \n J oanna is joined by her partner\, Uruguayan bass pl ayer\, guitarist and composer Andrés Lafone who sp ecialises in Latin American rhythms.\n \n \n \n Pa rents of children under 10 are asked to accompany their child for all sessions they attend.\n \n \n \n Here's a video of one of Joanna's songs from 20 24 at Othona. In the informal setting you can hear (but not see) other Othona participants joining i n. \n \n \n \n On Wednesday [19th August] Joanna a nd Andrés will be in concert at Othona. For those not staying with us at Othona tickets are availabl e at £11 in advance or £13 on the door (£5 and £6 for under 16s). Or the Early Bird price until 18th July is just £10 (£5 under 16). Call 01308 897130 for details and bookings.\n \n \n \n And here's s ome extra help with cost:\n \n \n \n SUMMER 2026 B IG BARGAIN DEAL\n \n \n Second adult sharing a roo m comes half price! AND for bookings with two or m ore children 3-18\, the youngest child comes free. \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely we lcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \ n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries )\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £607\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\ n \n \n \n Basic\n £503\n if you're struggling financially\, a student or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £711\n for bet ter off people who 'pay it forward' for others\n \n \n \n Child 11-18\n £312\n \n \n \ n Child 3-10\n £225\n \n \n \n Child 0-2\n Free\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30 \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-resident places avaialble at £324 each\n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times \n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Departure)\n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.3 0 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 10.30 am\ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T103000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2375 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2402_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Week ***ONLY CAMPING AVAILABLE*** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
\n \n
A great week for anyone intrigued by the universe and human efforts to unc over its secrets. Astronomer Roger Noble returns t o give brilliantly illustrated talks and brings a powerful telescope for us all to try some practica l astronomy.
\n \nRoger'\;s talks fo cus on general aspects of the universe as well as some of the latest findings in astronomy and space exploration.
\n \nThe week will be filled with activiti es for young and old. \; Maybe there will be a future astronomer or astronaut amongst us!
\n \ n\;
\n \nArrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
\n \n<
span style="font-weight:400\;">Departures: 11am Saturday
&nb sp\;
\n \n<
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;"> per person
£\;360
Adult Ca mping: \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; £\;220 per person
\n \n<
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;">£\;290
Student: \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;2 20 p er person
\n \nChild 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Free
\n \nChild 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < /span> \;£\;50
\n \n\;
\n \n<
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;">
&nbs p\;
\n \n*
(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
Space is availa
ble on this event
Arrivals: from 4pm Saturday - first meal is dinner at 6.30pm
\n \nDepartures:< /span> 11am Saturday \;
\n \nCosts:
\n \n<
span style="font-style:normal\;">Adult Standard: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; £\;406 per per
son
Adult Benefactor: \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; <
/span>£\;504
<
span style="font-style:normal\;">Adult Camping (Benefactor): &n
bsp\; \; <
/span>£\;406<
/span>
Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < /span>Free< /span>
\n \nChild 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < span style="text-decoration:none\;"> \;£\ ;70
\ n \nChild 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \;
\;
\n \n< span style="font-style:italic\;">(Student rate will require pro of either by showing a valid Student Card or lette r from your place of Education.)
\n \n\;
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it \; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provi de bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to af ford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, p lease advise on the form if you are happy for us t o claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if need ed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \n*< span style="color:#000000\;">(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a joyful and heartwarming Family Week designed to bring families closer together. Enjoy fun activities\, shared experiences\, and qu ality time in a welcoming and supportive environme nt. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax\, connec t\, and create beautiful memories with your loved ones.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Saturday - fir st meal is dinner at 6.30pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Saturday \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £406 per perso n\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £504 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £308 per person\n \n \n \n Adu lt Camping (Benefactor): £406 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £308 per person\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 year s old: £70\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years old: £175\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n (Student rate will require proof either by showi ng a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say ye s\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a burs ary if needed. Please contact us to find out more. \n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)\ n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T110000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2408 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2400_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:A Time to Simply Be ***PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE*** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
\n \nWelcome to a week of pu re relaxation! Enjoy the surroundings here at Otho na. \; Take a brisk walk as the sun rises or r elax at the beach with that book you keep meaning to read. \; Watch the wildlife whilst on your walks around the grounds and further afield. \ ; The only thing planned this week will be your me als. \; Everything else you do is your choice and at your pace.
\n \nDepartures: 11am Friday \;
\;
\n \nCosts:
\n \nAdult Standard: \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;17 4 pe r person
\n \nAdult Benefactor: \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;216 per person
\n \nAdult Campin
g: \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; <
span style="font-weight:700\;">£\;132 <
/span>per person
Adult Camping (Benefactor ): \; \; £\;174 per person
\n \nStudent: &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;132 per p erson
\n \n(Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or letter from you r place of Education.)
\n \n\;
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it \; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come . \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a furthe r 25% from the Government to help \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please c ontact us to find out more.
\n \n<
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;">
Friday 4th September 2026 - \; Sunday 6th S eptember 2026
\n \n< span style="font-weight:400\;">Welcome to a weekend of pure relaxation! Enjoy t he early morning sunrises whilst walking along the beach. \; Sit and relax on the Stoep with tha t book you keep meaning to read or watch the wildl ife around the bird table. \; The only thing p lanned this week will be your meals. \; Everyt hing else you do is your choice and at your pace.< /span>\n \n
Departu
res:
\;
\n \nCosts:
\n \ nAdult Standard: \; \; \; \
; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; <
span style="font-style:normal\;">£\;116
Adult B enefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < /span>&poun d\;144 < span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> per person
\n \n
Adult Camping (Benefactor): \; \; £
\;116 per person
(Student rat e will require proof either by showing a valid Stu dent Card or letter from your place of Education.)
\n \ n\;
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it& nbsp\; helps to support the work of Othona and ena bles us to provide bursaries to those who otherwis e struggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you ar e happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you sa y yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Governm ent to help \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \n*< /span> (Find out about our Benefactor Rate)< /span>
DESCRIPTION:Friday 4th September 2026 - Sunday 6th September 2026\n \n \n \n Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome to a weekend of pure relaxation! Enjoy the early morning sunrises whil st walking along the beach. Sit and relax on the Stoep with that book you keep meaning to read or w atch the wildlife around the bird table. The only thing planned this week will be your meals. Ever ything else you do is your choice and at your pace .\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first mea l is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 3pm Sund ay \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adul t Standard: £116 per pers on\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £144 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £88 per person\n \n \n \n Adu lt Camping (Benefactor): £116 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £88 per person\n \n \n \n (Student rate will requ ire proof either by showing a valid Student Card o r letter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefa ctor rate please consider paying as it helps to s upport the work of Othona and enables us to provid e bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to aff ord to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please a dvise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We ma y be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please con tact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out ab out our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T150000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2398_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:September Working Weekend X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
\n \n
This is a very busy time o f year for harvesting and utilising our seasonal f ruits\, there will be juice making from our apples \, grapes and pears and prep work for winter plant ing in the garden. There are always jobs to be don e indoors as well.
\n \nDepartures: 11am Monday \;
\;
\n \nCosts:
\n \nAdult Standard: \; &nbs
p\;
Adult Benefactor: \; £
\;131 <
span style="font-weight:400\;">per person
£\;105 per per
son
\;
\n \n(Student rate will req
uire proof either by showing a valid Student Card
or letter from your place of Education.)
\;
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benef actor rate please consider paying as it \; hel ps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Pay er\, please advise on the form if you are happy fo r us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to hel p \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary i f needed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \n<
span style="background-color:#f0f0f1\;">*
\;
\n \n&bull\; \; \; &
nbsp\;Why do we do things that aren&rsquo\;t good
for us? \;
\n &bull\; \; \;
\;Why does our will fail us when we want to make p
ositive changes?
\n &bull\; \; \; &nb
sp\;Why do we behave in ways that aren'\;t who
we are\, deep down?
\n &bull\; \; \;
\;If we listen to our authentic self\, where
the divine emerges within\, we are guided unerring
ly. \;
\n &bull\; \; \; \;Th
at voice is our self love\, that is Love\, and the
guidance it gives stops being discipline in the t
raditional sense because it is truthful and kind\,
making it unavoidable. \;
\n &bull\;&nbs
p\; \; \;Join us in exploring the space w
here self love and self discipline merge in the fl
ame of divinity for living an authentic life.
In this workshop we will bring together co
ntemplative practices\, light reading\, and intera
ction for an embodied experience where we align ou
r hearts and minds to access the wisdom there. We
are also imperfect\, perhaps messy beings\, and we
will embrace that. Please bring your sense of won
der\, a sense of humour\, and curiosity for seeing
in new ways!
\n \;
\n The contempl
ative practices we will use include meditation\, j
ournaling\, walking\, noticing\, and more.
\n
\;
\n You can expect to:
\n &bull\
; \; \; \;Discover new ways for more
effective self love.
\n &bull\; \; \;
\;Be more in touch with your authentic\, div
ine self\, i.e.\, the inner voice of truth.
\
n &bull\; \; \; \;See how healthy sel
f discipline naturally grows from clear and kind s
elf love. \;
\n &bull\; \; \; &nb
sp\;Use emerging awareness and progress for positi
ve feedback and further growth.
\n &bull\;&nb
sp\; \; \;Understand and feel how divine
connection brings clarity and discernment\, so tha
t self love merges with self discipline.
\n &
nbsp\;
\n When we talk about the divine\, it
will be from an inclusive stance that could be Spi
rit\, Source\, the Universe\, God\, Higher Power\,
Buddha\, Nature\, or whatever respectful and holy
name you choose.
\n \;
\n
About Phil Rogacki
\n He writes: &qu
ot\;I have been on a spiritual path my entire adul
t life. Along with a deep immersion in contemplati
ve Christianity\, I have studied Buddhism and Sham
anism\, and blend many eclectic sources into my te
aching. My training and experience have shown me t
hat a path of love and compassion is the most powe
rful and revolutionary effort we can make\, becaus
e it transforms individuals and society at a found
ational level. If we feel a part of the interconne
cted web of life\, we naturally act in concert wit
h each other and the earth.
"\;I a
m offering this workshop because I believe it will
resonate with people who are aware of all that is
going on globally and are feeling a resulting une
asiness that may throw us off. We always need grou
nded compassion and love\, and especially now. By
deepening into divinely inspired self love\, a nat
ural self discipline emerges to keep us rooted in
spirit\, and that flows out into the continuum aro
und us."\; \;
\n \;
\n Phil
was in the first cohort of Richard Rohr'\;s Ce
nter for Action and Contemplation'\;s Living Sc
hool (2013-2015). He managed online learning at th
e CAC for five years and managed online learning f
or the World Community for Christian Meditation fo
r two years. He has studied with Cynthia Bourgeaul
t since 2008. He has been a facilitator with Gende
r Equity and Reconciliation International for six
years and did men'\;s work with Illuman for fiv
e years. He studied Buddhism with the San Francisc
o Zen Center and at Spirit Rock Meditation Center.
He studied Shamanism with The Four Winds and the
Last Mask Center. \;
\;
\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| St andard | \n£\;349 | \n\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| Basic | \n£\;297 | \n\ ; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\ , a student or trainee | \n
| Benefactor | \n < td>£\;402\n\; for better off people who '\;pay it for ward'\; for others | \n|
| Deposit | \n< strong>£\; \; 30 | \n
\;
\n \nArrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| < strong>Arrive between | \n|
| Depart after | \n2.30 pm | \n
\;
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n • Why do we do things that are n’t good for us? \n \n • Why does our will fail us when we want to make positive changes?\n \n • Why do we behave in ways that aren't who we are \, deep down?\n \n • If we listen to our authen tic self\, where the divine emerges within\, we ar e guided unerringly. \n \n • That voice is our self love\, that is Love\, and the guidance it giv es stops being discipline in the traditional sense because it is truthful and kind\, making it unavo idable. \n \n • Join us in exploring the space where self love and self discipline merge in the f lame of divinity for living an authentic life.\n \ n \n \n In this workshop we will bring together co ntemplative practices\, light reading\, and intera ction for an embodied experience where we align ou r hearts and minds to access the wisdom there. We are also imperfect\, perhaps messy beings\, and we will embrace that. Please bring your sense of won der\, a sense of humour\, and curiosity for seeing in new ways!\n \n \n \n The contemplative practi ces we will use include meditation\, journaling\, walking\, noticing\, and more.\n \n \n \n You can expect to:\n \n • Discover new ways for more e ffective self love.\n \n • Be more in touch wit h your authentic\, divine self\, i.e.\, the inner voice of truth.\n \n • See how healthy self dis cipline naturally grows from clear and kind self l ove. \n \n • Use emerging awareness and progres s for positive feedback and further growth.\n \n • Understand and feel how divine connection brin gs clarity and discernment\, so that self love mer ges with self discipline.\n \n \n \n When we talk about the divine\, it will be from an inclusive s tance that could be Spirit\, Source\, the Universe \, God\, Higher Power\, Buddha\, Nature\, or whate ver respectful and holy name you choose.\n \n \n \n About Phil Rogacki\n \n He writes: "I have been on a spiritual path my entire adult life. Along w ith a deep immersion in contemplative Christianity \, I have studied Buddhism and Shamanism\, and ble nd many eclectic sources into my teaching. My trai ning and experience have shown me that a path of l ove and compassion is the most powerful and revolu tionary effort we can make\, because it transforms individuals and society at a foundational level. If we feel a part of the interconnected web of lif e\, we naturally act in concert with each other an d the earth.\n \n \n \n "I am offering this worksh op because I believe it will resonate with people who are aware of all that is going on globally and are feeling a resulting uneasiness that may throw us off. We always need grounded compassion and lo ve\, and especially now. By deepening into divinel y inspired self love\, a natural self discipline e merges to keep us rooted in spirit\, and that flow s out into the continuum around us." \n \n \n \n Phil was in the first cohort of Richard Rohr's Cen ter for Action and Contemplation's Living School ( 2013-2015). He managed online learning at the CAC for five years and managed online learning for the World Community for Christian Meditation for two years. He has studied with Cynthia Bourgeault sinc e 2008. He has been a facilitator with Gender Equi ty and Reconciliation International for six years and did men's work with Illuman for five years. He studied Buddhism with the San Francisco Zen Cente r and at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He studied Shamanism with The Four Winds and the Last Mask C enter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever r ate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pri cing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £349\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £297\n if you're struggling financially\, a student or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £402\n for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+De parture)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\ n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after \n 2.30 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T143000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2429 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2403_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Autumn Watch X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
\n \n
All levels of experience are welcome for birdwa tching and wildlife watching or you may just want an incentive to get out in the fresh air in good c ompany. \; Bring along your walking boots as w e plan to explore the River Blackwater and surroun ding areas. Walking along the sea wall near the Ce ntre and watching the wildlife from the hides.
\ n \nArri
vals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
\;
\n \nCosts:
Adult Stand ard: \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;174 per person
\n \nAdult Campi
ng (Benefactor): \; \; <
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;">
\;
\n \n(Stude nt rate will require proof either by showing a val id Student Card or letter from your place of Educa tion.)\n \n
\;
\n \nIf you are able to
afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying
as it \; helps to support the work of Othona a
nd enables us to provide bursaries to those who ot
herwise struggle to afford to come. \; If you
are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if
you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If
you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the G
overnment to help \;
We may be able to o
ffer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to fin
d out more.
* (Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All levels of experience are welcome for bir dwatching and wildlife watching or you may just wa nt an incentive to get out in the fresh air in goo d company. Bring along your walking boots as we p lan to explore the River Blackwater and surroundin g areas. Walking along the sea wall near the Centr e and watching the wildlife from the hides.\n \n \ n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is din ner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Sta ndard: £174 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £ 216 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £132 per person\n \n \n \n Adult C amping (Benefactor): £174 per person\n \n \n \ n Student: £13 2 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Stud ent Card or letter from your place of Education.)\ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise strug gle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\ , please advise on the form if you are happy for u s to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \ n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(F ind out about our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T110000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2419_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Walking Week: Town and Country X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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Othona wa lking weeks usually take you right off the beaten track. This time\, for a change\, each day'\;s walk will include time exploring a historic Dorset (or Devon) town as well as some of its surroundin g footpaths. Leading our adventures is Tony Jaques \, Othona warden and a seasoned Dorset walker.
\n \nWhere shall we go today? Dorchester with its history before and after the Romans or Lyme Re gis beloved of Jane Austen? Wimborne Minster with an ancient '\;chained library'\; or Axminste r famous for carpets and River Cottage? Or somewhe re else entirely? And how far out of each town wil l we find inviting countryside just starting to tu rn towards autumn?
\n \nThere will be one & #39\;rest day'\; when any exercise is on your o wn initiative. Each walk morning we take packed lu nches and head out to explore the treasury of Dors et paths and pavements. There'\;ll be local his tory\, flora and fauna and no doubt the odd stop f or coffee (and cake?)
\n \nThe paths we fol low can be seriously rustic and in Dorset there ar e always likely to be some hills. But if you are u p for that mixture\, come along and try the magic of Othona walks. \;
\n \nThe aim for ea ch day'\;s outing is to encounter beauty\, to b uild community among the group\, and to deepen our spiritual connection to people and place.
\n \ nThe price quoted includes accommodation and a ll meals - except one day when\, instead of picnic food\, group members can buy a good pub lunch.&nb sp\;If numbers are sufficient we plan to use Dorse t Community Transport minibuses at the start and f inish of each day'\;s walk. This will add \ ;an extra cost of approximately £ \;50 \;per person for the entire week\, payable at the time. (Otherwise we share c ars and you are asked to contribute to the individ ual drivers'\; costs.)
\n \nNo walk is o bligatory. (Also\, if you have a non-walking partn er who books to share your room\, they are welcome to entertain themselves at Othona while you stret ch your legs with the rest of us.)
\n \nTon y says: "\;I don'\;t like to specify the mi leage of our walks\, as it can be misleading. Thin k of it like this. We are likely to be mainly on o ur feet from about 11.00 each day to some time aro und 4.00. But this includes stops for views\, curi osities and nature observation and a longer lunch break\, as well as some deliberate meandering with in the towns we visit. A group always moves more s lowly than a lone walker."\;
\n \n\;
\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whiche ver rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more ab out our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)< /em>
\n \n| £\;5 67 | \n\; what most pe ople pay so as to cover our costs | \n \n|
| Basic | \ n£\;463 | \n|
| Benefactor | \n£\;671 | \n\; for better off people who '\;pa y it forward'\; for others | \n
| Deposit | \n£\; \; 30 | \n
Special deal: a second person \;sharing y our bedroom can come for half price
\n \nArrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departur e)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| Depart after | \n10.30 am | \n
\;< /p> DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Othona walking weeks usually take you right off the beaten track. This time\, for a change\, each day's walk will include time explor ing a historic Dorset (or Devon) town as well as s ome of its surrounding footpaths. Leading our adve ntures is Tony Jaques\, Othona warden and a season ed Dorset walker.\n \n \n \n Where shall we go tod ay? Dorchester with its history before and after t he Romans or Lyme Regis beloved of Jane Austen? Wi mborne Minster with an ancient 'chained library' o r Axminster famous for carpets and River Cottage? Or somewhere else entirely? And how far out of eac h town will we find inviting countryside just star ting to turn towards autumn?\n \n \n \n There will be one 'rest day' when any exercise is on your ow n initiative. Each walk morning we take packed lun ches and head out to explore the treasury of Dorse t paths and pavements. There'll be local history\, flora and fauna and no doubt the odd stop for cof fee (and cake?)\n \n \n \n The paths we follow can be seriously rustic and in Dorset there are alway s likely to be some hills. But if you are up for t hat mixture\, come along and try the magic of Otho na walks. \n \n \n \n The aim for each day's outin g is to encounter beauty\, to build community amon g the group\, and to deepen our spiritual connecti on to people and place.\n \n \n \n The price quote d includes accommodation and all meals - except on e day when\, instead of picnic food\, group member s can buy a good pub lunch. If numbers are suffici ent we plan to use Dorset Community Transport mini buses at the start and finish of each day's walk. This will add an extra cost of approximately £50 p er person for the entire week\, payable at the tim e. (Otherwise we share cars and you are asked to c ontribute to the individual drivers' costs.)\n \n \n \n No walk is obligatory. (Also\, if you have a non-walking partner who books to share your room\ , they are welcome to entertain themselves at Otho na while you stretch your legs with the rest of us .)\n \n \n \n Tony says: "I don't like to specify the mileage of our walks\, as it can be misleading . Think of it like this. We are likely to be mainl y on our feet from about 11.00 each day to some ti me around 4.00. But this includes stops for views\ , curiosities and nature observation and a longer lunch break\, as well as some deliberate meanderin g within the towns we visit. A group always moves more slowly than a lone walker."\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welc ome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)\ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £567\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £463\n if you're s truggling financially\, or a student/trainee\n \ n \n \n Benefactor\n £671\n for bette r off people who 'pay it forward' for others\n \ n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \ n Special deal: a second person sharing your bedro om can come for half price\n \n \n \n Arrival + De parture Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Depa rture)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 10.30 am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T103000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2419 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2430_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Building a Neurodiverse Community X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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R eturning for a second year\, a 3 day-event located in the unique setting of the Othona Community at Burton Bradstock. This is an opportunity to create and explore spaces where all neurotypes can feel welcome and safe. The environment provides plenty of room to accommodate everyone'\;s needs\, as well as nourishing community building.
\n \nThe whole event will thrive on open discussions\, people sharing their personal experiences and wil lingness to '\;bounce off each other'\; in o rder to increase understanding and promote accepta nce.
\n \nThis event is primarily intended for neurodivergent adults\, whether diagnosed or s elf-determined\, but is open to anyone interested. \;
\n \nYour facilitators will be
Mari e is a self-determined autistic woman\, p art of a family spanning 3 generations of neurodiv ersity. She is the founder of BUILDING A NEURODIVE RSE COMMUNITY CIC (BANC) and facilitates\, amongst other things\, a peer-support group in Bridport.< /p>\n \n
Debs has a diagnosis
of ADHD and has benefitted from belonging to an on
line community of neurodiverse people. She is a Ne
urodiversity specialist coach and co-facilitates B
ANC'\;s peer-support group.
\n \;
\;
\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursar ies)
\n \n| Standard | \n\ ; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n|
| Basic< /strong> | \n£\;292 | \n\; if \;you'\;re s truggling financially\, a student or trainee< /td>\n |
| Benefacto r | \n£\;397 | \n\; for better off peopl e who '\;pay it forward'\; for others\n |
| Deposit | \n£\; \; 30 | \n
Some non-resident places available at £\;197
\n \nA rrival + Departure Times
\n \n \; This retreat will focus on the relationship be
tween creative writing and meditation. These pract
ices both employ embodied\, mental and linguistic
techniques of discipline\, imagination\, and atten
tion\, and the retreat will aim to investigate the
potential for meditation to foster creative pract
ice. Along with sitting meditation\, the retreat w
ill introduce participants to Qi Gong\, an ancient
Chinese art that seeks to restore wellbeing throu
gh bringing body\, breath and mind together in a s
eries of meditative physical exercises. The sense
of stillness in motion that is explored through Qi
Gong benefits creativity and promotes mental\, em
otional and spiritual health. All these exercises
can be adapted and practised by anyone\, regardles
s of age\, previous experience or level of mobilit
y. \; Peter Jaeger Arrivals:<
span style="font-style:normal\;"> from 4pm Friday - first meal
is dinner at 7pm Departures: 3pm Sunday <
span style="font-style:normal\;"> \;
Adult
Standard: \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb
sp\; \; £\;128 per person <
span style="color:#000000\;">Adult Benefactor:
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; Adult Camping: \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \;
£\;100 <
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;"> Adult
Camping (Benefactor): \; \; Student: \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; £\;100 per person \; \; If you are a
ble to afford the Benefactor rate please consider
paying as it \; helps to support the work of O
thona and enables us to provide bursaries to those
who otherwise struggle to afford to come. \;
If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the f
orm if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid.&nbs
p\; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% fro
m the Government to help \; We may be ab
le to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us
to find out more. *<
span style="font-weight:400\;">(Find out about our Benefactor
Rate) \;
Most of us carry names th
at were given before we could speak\, names that m
ay reflect the hopes\, histories\, or stories of t
hose who named us. For some\, these names feel lik
e home. For others\, they carry wounds\, expectati
ons\, or stories that no longer fit. A
cross the Judeo Christian tradition\, as in many c
ultures\, encounters with the Divine often led to
a new name\, a new way of being seen and knowing D
ivine love and affirmation. \; The
se ancient stories remind us that naming is always
relational\, shaped by encounter\, longing\, and
the limits of language. \; Many of
us struggle with the inherited names for God&mdas
h\;names that feel too small\, too heavy\, or enta
ngled with harm done under them. We long for langu
age that is spacious enough to hold our experience
of the Holy: loving\, liberating\, and alive. This three day retreat offers a gentle\,
creative space for those whose relationship with t
heir own name needs tending or healing. And for an
yone who feels uncomfortable with the names for Go
d they&rsquo\;ve inherited. Through st
ory\, poetry\, silence\, music\, movement\, playfu
l exploration and the wild beauty of Othona\, we w
ill listen for the truths our own names carry\, an
d those they obscure. And\, we will explore the wo
rds\, images\, metaphors\, and shapes that help us
encounter the Divine with greater freedom\, curio
sity and connection. In a world where
God&rsquo\;s name is often invoked in ways that di
vide or wound\, this weekend invites you to redisc
over the sacredness of naming as a path toward who
leness. Together\, we will create a safe\, spaciou
s community in which to explore discomforts\, long
ings\, and wonderings\, and to open ourselves agai
n to the One who calls each of us by name. Naomi Gates is a sp
iritual director\, holistic life coach\, and conte
mplative writer. She accompanies individuals and g
roups in exploring identity\, faith\, and the deep
er movements of the soul. Rooted in the Judeo‑Chri
stian tradition and shaped by a gentle\, spacious
approach to spiritual practice\, she weaves togeth
er deep listening\, creative expression\, and embo
died presence. Her work invites people to reconnec
t with their truest selves and with a vision of th
e Divine that is loving\, liberating\, and alive.
Naomi is committed to creating safe\, compassionat
e spaces where participants can explore with hones
ty\, curiosity\, and tenderness. To le
arn more about her work\, you are welcome to visit
her website or join h
er at her writing nook on Substack\, where she sha
res reflections\, practices\, and gentle invitatio
ns for the journey. She always welcomes hearing fr
om readers and fellow pilgrims and is glad to be i
n touch even if you&rsquo\;re unable to attend thi
s retreat. \; Fee Types (Learn more about ou
r Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries) \; Arrival + Departure Times <
em>(Learn about Arrival+Departure) \; \;
Lend a hand in community now that A
utumn is with us and see the difference we can mak
e together. Tasks could be anything from apple pic
king to scrub clearance\, from re-covering chairs
to painting and decorating. Ideal for activ
e\, practical people who like to lend a hand and d
o something worthwhile. Sharing jobs round
the house and grounds we all get a real sense of a
chievement and camaraderie. We will be working har
d together (up to 6 hours a day) but enjoying ours
elves and building community too. \; Fee Typ
es You are genuinely welc
ome to choose whichever rate suits you (Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\;
Bursaries) \; Arriva
l + Departure Times <
a href="/arrival-and-departure">(Learn abo
ut Arrival+Departure) \;
Space is available on this event<
/span> A great week for families to enjoy the beauti
ful autumnal scenery around Othona. This is a chan
ce to meet up with friends old and new and join in
with seasonal activities such as pumpkin carving
and take time to relax watching films in front of
the fire. Arrivals Departures<
/span> &nbs
p\; Adult Benefactor: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \;
Adult Cam
ping: \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; £\;132 per person Student:
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;17
6 pe
r person
Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; <
span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w
hite-space:pre-wrap\;">
Free<
/p>\n \n Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \
;£\;40 Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;
100 \; (Studen
t rate will require proof either by showing a vali
d Student Card or letter from your place of Educat
ion.) If you are able to afford the Benefact
or rate please consider paying as it \; helps
to support the work of Othona and enables us to pr
ovide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to
afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\
, please advise on the form if you are happy for u
s to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we th
en get a further 25% from the Government to help&n
bsp\; We may be able to offer a bursary if n
eeded. Please contact us to find out more.<
/span> \;
A gentle thread running through
these four days&mdash\;of firelight\, creativity\,
and the elements&mdash\;shaping our time together
. The theme is inspired by a favourite shared fire
side song: We will be joined by storyteller Corinne Harra
gin \;(h
ttps://www.corinneharragin.co.uk/) offering st
ories for all ages drawn from myth and folk tradit
ion. There will be an all ages story early in the
day and an adult-only one in the evening. \;\n \n A recent review of Corinne&rsquo\;s wor
k- &lsquo\;"\;Corinne took us deep
into the realms of story\, rekindling our imagina
tions\, stretching open our ears and touching our
hearts. The tales she told were wild and tender\,
fierce and outlandish\, and soulful without ever b
eing sentimental&rsquo\;"\;
Dr Michael Malay Daytimes we offe
r lantern making\, access to our craft studio and
walks along the windswept beaches. \; We will gather for a small lantern festival to co
nclude our time together as a group and to celebra
te the turn of the seasons from Autumn to Winter:
think hot chocolate\, scarves\, crackling fires an
d warming stews! Come on your own\, wi
th friends\, or as a family\, and share in a simpl
e rhythm of good company\, creativity and time by
the sea. \; F
ee Types You are genuinel
y welcome to choose whichever rate suits you<
/p>\n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy &
amp\; Bursaries)
Arrival + Departure Times \; \;
Our Quiet Weeks give you loads of unprogramme
d space to use as you wish. But all within the wel
coming context of community meals\, shared times i
n chapel and interesting company. These are not si
lent retreats\, but you'\;ll find certain times
of day and parts of the building will be kept tal
k-free. Quiet Weeks are gently led by
experienced guides &ndash\; on this occasion we ar
e delighted to welcome back \;Nicky Te
mple who will be with us from Wednesday t
o Saturday. Nicky is known for preparing beautiful
resources for retreats and for her skill at creat
ing and holding a safe space where you can open up
and share your story with a rare freedom. \;&
nbsp\; And of course at Othona you alw
ays have the option of a walk to the beach\, art o
r craft in the studio\, games\, books\, outings\,
even helping in the vegetable garden. What a way t
o recharge your batteries\, physical\, emotional a
nd spiritual! Nicky Temple is a Sp
iritual Director and Retreat Facilitator with a gr
eat love of people. She has a gentle\, compassiona
te heart and offers a warm and tender welcome. To
learn more vi
sit her website On this occasion we offer a discount for room
sharers\, whether friends or couples.
Fee Types You are
genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits
you (Learn more about our Pricing
Policy &\; Bursaries)\n \n A second person sharing
your bedroom can pay half price \; \;
Space is available on this event<
/span> Arrivals:
\; Costs:
Student: \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;17
6 pe
r person
(Student rate will require proof eith
er by showing a valid Student Card or letter from
your place of Education.) \; *
Space is available on this event<
/span> A w
arm and friendly Othona weekend to brighten up the
darkening days of late autumn and herald the Chri
stmas season. Outside work will include tending tr
ees and of course there will be the usual chores (
duties) such as washing up or preparing vegetables
and cleaning that will need to be done. \; Th
is helps to break the ice and build community. Com
e and share the hope of the Advent season in the a
tmospheric setting of St Peter&rsquo\;s Chapel whe
re our candle-lit service will be led by Othona re
gulars.<
/p>\n \n Depart
ures: \; Costs:<
/span>
\; If you are able to afford the Benefactor rat
e please consider paying as it \; helps to sup
port the work of Othona and enables us to provide
bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to affor
d to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, plea
se advise on the form if you are happy for us to c
laim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get
a further 25% from the Government to help \;<
/span> We may be able to offer a bursary if needed.
Please contact us to find out more.
Space is available on this event<
/span> Arrivals:<
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;"> \; Costs: Adult Standard: \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \;
£\;116 per p
erson Adult Benefactor: \; \; \
; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; £\;144 <
span style="font-style:normal\;">per person Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \
; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Free
Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \;
\;£
\;20 Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \;
\; <
span style="font-style:italic\;">(Student rate will require pro
of either by showing a valid Student Card or lette
r from your place of Education.) If you are
able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider
paying as it \; helps to support the work of
Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to thos
e who otherwise struggle to afford to come. \;
If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the
form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid.&nb
sp\; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% fr
om the Government to help \; We may be a
ble to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact u
s to find out more.
Space is available on this event<
/span>
Come and spen
d a few tranquil days in the Essex countryside ove
r Christmas. Back to basics\, away from the shops\
, the TV and all the hype. Enjoy good home cooking
\, log fires\, friendly company and Christmas game
s. We will join our friends in Bradwell village fo
r Midnight worship on Christmas Eve. \; Relax
and unwind\, walk on the beach and gaze at the nig
ht sky. Of course there will be the usual chores (
duties) such as washing up or preparing vegetables
that will need to be done. We find that this is q
uite good fun as a group and helps to break the ic
e and build community.
Arrivals: \;\n \n Costs: Adult Standard: \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; \; \; \; \; <
/span>£\;267<
/span> per
person\n \n Adult Benefactor: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; £\;323
per person <
span style="text-decoration:none\;">Student:
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; Fr
ee Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \;
\; \; \; \; \; \;
\;&pou
nd\;40\n \n Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \;
\; \; \; \; \;
£\;100 \; (Student rate will require
proof either by showing a valid Student Card or le
tter from your place of Education.)<
/span> If you a
re able to afford the Benefactor rate please consi
der paying as it \; helps to support the work
of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to t
hose who otherwise struggle to afford to come.&nbs
p\; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on t
he form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid.
\; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25%
from the Government to help \;<
/span> We may b
e able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contac
t us to find out more.
Space is available on this event<
/span> <
span style="color:#000000\;">Come and celebrate
New Year with us at Othona. \; Of course ther
e will be the usual chores \; such as washing
up or preparing vegetables that will need to be do
ne but we will also have games and celebratory fes
tivities and a glass of something to raise at midn
ight. \; Let&rsquo\;s see 2027 in with friends
and in style Arrivals:
from 4pm Wednesday - first meal is din
ner at 7pm <
span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w
hite-space:pre-wrap\;">
Departures:<
/span> 11am Saturday \; \; Costs: Adult Benefactor: \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; £\;251 per person <
span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w
hite-space:pre-wrap\;">
Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; Free Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \;
<
span style="color:#000000\;">£\;75<
/span> &nb
sp\; <
span style="text-decoration:none\;">If you are abl
e to afford the Benefactor rate please consider pa
ying as it \; helps to support the work of Oth
ona and enables us to provide bursaries to those w
ho otherwise struggle to afford to come. \; If
you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the for
m if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \
; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from
the Government to help \;
<
span style="text-decoration:none\;">We may be able
to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us t
o find out more. * \;\n \n
\n \n Arr
ive between \n 4.00 -
6.00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n
Depart after \n 
\n \;
\n \n 
\n \;\n \n
\n \n \n \n
Standard \n £\;344 \n \; what most people p
ay so as to cover our costs \n \n \n <
tr>\n Basic \n <
td>£\;292\n &nbs
p\; if \;you'\;re struggling financiall
y\, a student or trainee \n Benefactor \n
£\;397 \n Deposit \n £\; \; 30 \n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n Arrive between \n Depart after \n
2.30 pm \n \n <
/tbody>\n
\n \n 
We aim to
vary the jobs to suit all abilities\, both indoor
s and outdoors. Reasonable levels of fitness and e
nergy\, however\, are recommended. There will be s
ome outdoor jobs even if the weather is inclement\
, but we will balance this with good\, hearty food
and of course the opportunity to sit and relax by
the fire.\n
\n \n Standard \n <
td>£\;120\n
\; what most people pay so as to cover our co
sts \n \n \n
Basic \n £\;
\; 90 \n \; if \;
you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or
trainee \n \n \n &pou
nd\;150 \n \; for bet
ter off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for
others \n \n \n \n <
/table>\n \n £\;
\; 30 \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n Arrive b
etween \n 4.00 - 6.00
pm \n \n \n \n \n \n 10.
30 am \n 
: from 4pm Monday - first meal
is dinner at 6.30pm: 11am FridayAdult Standard: \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\
;176Adult Camping (Benefac
tor): \; \;
*
(Find o
ut about our Benefactor Rate)
\n \n 
\n Light streaming\, light str
eaming\,
\n Making my fire-child grow\, \
;
\n Fire child dance\, fire child sing
\n Fire child you&rsquo\;ll be mine.
\n
Evenings will also include music round the fire wi
th Susie - with songs and tunes to join in with\,
and a candlelight evening on Saturday.\n \n Standard \
n £\;391 \n \n \n Basic£\
;322 \n \; if&nb
sp\;you'\;re struggling financially\, or a
student/trainee \n \n
\n Benefactor \n \;
for better off people who '\;pay it forward
9\; for others \n \n <
td>Child 11-18\n \n \n
\n Child 3-10 \n
£\;136 \n Child 0-2 \n <
td>Free\n \n \n
\n
Deposit \n Special
Discounts: Second person sharing your bedroom half price\
, third or fourth free of ch
arge! (Counted in descending
order of age.)
\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n Ar
rive between \n 4.00 -
6.00 pm \n \n \n \n
Depart after \n
\n \n
\n Comments afte
r her other retreats for us included: "\;Nicky
is a gem and a gift."\; \;"\;A profo
und\, holistic time together."\;\n \n
\n \n \n \n Standa
rd \n £\;550<
/td>\n \; what most people pay so
as to cover our costs \n
\n \n Basic \n \; \n \n
\n Benefactor \n <
strong>£\;630 \n &nbs
p\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward
'\; for others \n \n
\n <
/tbody>\n Deposit \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n 4
.00 - 6.00 pm \n \n
\n \n Depart after \n
2.30 pm \n from 4pm Monday - fir
st meal is dinner at 7pmAdult Benefactor:
\; (Find out abou
t our Benefactor Rate)
11am<
span style="font-weight:400\;"> Student: \; \
; \; \; \; \; \; \;
&pou
nd\;105<
span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w
hite-space:pre-wrap\;">
per person<
/span>(Student rate will require proo
f either by showing a valid Student Card or letter
from your place of Education.)
Gather with family and friends\
, soak in the joyful atmosphere\, and experience t
he magic of Christmas through music. Whether you l
ove to sing along or simply relax and listen\, the
re is something for everyone to enjoy! \; Led
by Simon Thompson join us to spend the weekend sin
ging to Christmas songs old and new\, getting ever
yone into the Christmas spirit.Student: \
; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; £\;50*
Departures:£\;211 per per
son*
Student: \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; \; \; \;
<
span style="font-weight:400\;">Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \;
