\n \n
•
Why do we do things that aren’t good for us?
\n • Why does our will fail us when we want t
o make positive changes?
\n • Why do we be
have in ways that aren't who we are\, deep down?\n • If we listen to our authentic self\, w
here the divine emerges within\, we are guided une
rringly.
\n • That voice is our self love
\, that is Love\, and the guidance it gives stops
being discipline in the traditional sense because
it is truthful and kind\, making it unavoidable. <
br />\n • Join us in exploring the space where
self love and self discipline merge in the flame o
f divinity for living an authentic life.
In this workshop we will bring together contemp
lative practices\, light reading\, and interaction
for an embodied experience where we align our hea
rts and minds to access the wisdom there. We are a
lso imperfect\, perhaps messy beings\, and we will
embrace that. Please bring your sense of wonder\,
a sense of humour\, and curiosity for seeing in n
ew ways!
\n
\n The contemplative pract
ices we will use include meditation\, journaling\,
walking\, noticing\, and more.
\n
\n
You can expect to:
\n • Discover new ways
for more effective self love.
\n • Be more
in touch with your authentic\, divine self\, i.e.
\, the inner voice of truth.
\n • See how
healthy self discipline naturally grows from clear
and kind self love.
\n • Use emerging aw
areness and progress for positive feedback and fur
ther growth.
\n • Understand and feel how
divine connection brings clarity and discernment\,
so that self love merges with self discipline.
\n
\n When we talk about the divine\, it
will be from an inclusive stance that could be Sp
irit\, Source\, the Universe\, God\, Higher Power\
, Buddha\, Nature\, or whatever respectful and hol
y name you choose.
\n
\n About
Phil Rogacki
\n He writes: "I have
been on a spiritual path my entire adult life. Alo
ng with a deep immersion in contemplative Christia
nity\, I have studied Buddhism and Shamanism\, and
blend many eclectic sources into my teaching. My
training and experience have shown me that a path
of love and compassion is the most powerful and re
volutionary effort we can make\, because it transf
orms individuals and society at a foundational lev
el. If we feel a part of the interconnected web of
life\, we naturally act in concert with each othe
r and the earth.
"I am offering this w
orkshop because I believe it will resonate with pe
ople who are aware of all that is going on globall
y and are feeling a resulting uneasiness that may
throw us off. We always need grounded compassion a
nd love\, and especially now. By deepening into di
vinely inspired self love\, a natural self discipl
ine emerges to keep us rooted in spirit\, and that
flows out into the continuum around us."
\n
\n Phil was in the first cohort of Richard
Rohr's Center for Action and Contemplation's Livi
ng School (2013-2015). He managed online learning
at the CAC for five years and managed online learn
ing for the World Community for Christian Meditati
on for two years. He has studied with Cynthia Bour
geault since 2008. He has been a facilitator with
Gender 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 \n
You are genu inely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Poli cy & Bursaries)
\n \n< em>A limited number of non-resident places are ava ilable at £220 each\, to include all meals. Non-re sidents are asked to attend from 8.00am to approx. 9.00pm each day.
\n \n< strong>(L earn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Sorry\, this event is fully booked no w\, waiting list only\n \n \n \n \n \n \n • Why do we do things that aren’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 wa ys that aren't who we are\, deep down?\n \n • I f we listen to our authentic self\, where the divi ne emerges within\, we are guided unerringly. \n \ n • That voice is our self love\, that is Love\ , and the guidance it gives stops being discipline in the traditional sense because it is truthful a nd kind\, making it unavoidable. \n \n • Join u s in exploring the space where self love and self discipline merge in the flame of divinity for livi ng an authentic life.\n \n \n \n In this workshop we will bring together contemplative practices\, l ight reading\, and interaction for an embodied exp erience where we align our hearts and minds to acc ess the wisdom there. We are also imperfect\, perh aps messy beings\, and we will embrace that. Pleas e bring your sense of wonder\, a sense of humour\, and curiosity for seeing in new ways!\n \n \n \n The contemplative practices we will use include m editation\, journaling\, walking\, noticing\, and more.\n \n \n \n You can expect to:\n \n • Dis cover new ways for more effective self love.\n \n • Be more in touch with your authentic\, divine self\, i.e.\, the inner voice of truth.\n \n • See how healthy self discipline naturally grows f rom clear and kind self love. \n \n • Use emerg ing awareness and progress for positive feedback a nd further growth.\n \n • Understand and feel h ow divine connection brings clarity and discernmen t\, so that self love merges with self discipline. \n \n \n \n When we talk about the divine\, it wi ll be from an inclusive stance that could be Spiri t\, Source\, the Universe\, God\, Higher Power\, B uddha\, Nature\, or whatever respectful and holy n ame you choose.\n \n \n \n About Phil Rogacki\n \ n He writes: "I have been on a spiritual path my e ntire adult life. Along with a deep immersion in c ontemplative Christianity\, I have studied Buddhis m and Shamanism\, and blend many eclectic sources into my teaching. My training and experience have shown me that a path of love and compassion is the most powerful and revolutionary effort we can mak e\, because it transforms individuals and society at a foundational level. If we feel a part of the interconnected web of life\, we naturally act in c oncert with each other and the earth.\n \n \n \n " I am offering this workshop because I believe it w ill 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 g rounded compassion and love\, and especially now. By deepening into divinely inspired self love\, a natural self discipline emerges to keep us rooted in spirit\, and that flows out into the continuum around us." \n \n \n \n Phil was in the first coh ort of Richard Rohr's Center for Action and Contem plation's Living School (2013-2015). He managed on line learning at the CAC for five years and manage d online learning for the World Community for Chri stian Meditation for two years. He has studied wit h Cynthia Bourgeault since 2008. He has been a fac ilitator with Gender Equity and Reconciliation Int ernational for six years and did men's work with I lluman for five years. He studied Buddhism with th e San Francisco Zen Center and at Spirit Rock Medi tation Center. He studied Shamanism with The Four Winds and the Last Mask Center. \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 £349\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £297\n if you're s truggling financially\, a student or trainee\n \ n \n \n Benefactor\n £402\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 A limited number of non-resident places are avai lable at £220 each\, to include all meals. Non-res idents are asked to attend from 8.00am to approx. 9.00pm each day.\n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Ti mes\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Departure)\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 2.30 p m\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_2436_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Inspired by Nature - Creative retreat with Sandie Cottee X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join Sand ie \;Cottee for a gentle\, intuitive week of c reativity and connection.
\n \n
With its sea wall\, beach\, open skies\, and the&n
bsp\;ancient St Pe
ter‑on‑the‑Wall chapel nearby\, Othona is the perf
ect place to slow down. The landscape invites wand
ering\, noticing\, and making &mdash\; the perfect
setting for gentle exploration and creativity.
\n
\n Mealtimes provide structure to the
day and there is a communal dining room. \; Me
als are plentiful and homemade\, with special diet
s catered \;fo
r. \; Please be sure to let us know of any spe
cial requirements.
Each day there will be a range of cre ative activities using nature as inspiration. A fi xed programme could be restricting\, so Sandie bri ngs a core \;s tructure\, and plenty of ideas and materials so th at you can respond to the weather\, the group&rsqu o\;s interests\, and the moments that arise natura lly. This opportunity of time and flexibility can lead to a deeper connection so that it becomes a m ore meaningful experience.
\n \nWe have our own art studio and private lounge\, al ongside Othona&rsquo\; s peaceful gardens\, verand a\, and cosy communal spaces. And of course\, \;your own persona l space where you can rest and relax.
\n \n
Evenings are flexible - perhaps a film
night\, a coming together for a quiet activity or
shared conversation &ndash\; or feel free to retre
at to your own \;space. \; There is no expectation\, it&rsqu
o\;s whatever is right for you. \; In this pla
ce where the horizon stretches in every direction
and land meets the sky\, \;we will be there to honour the autumn
equinox. If the sky allows it\, we will watch the
moon rise over the horizon. Sometimes\, the timin
g is \;
Here is feedback from a previous attendee:
\ n \n&lsquo\;Just to connect with you again\, befor e I start the morning Qi Gong practice that you go t us into. Your retreat was not only inspiring
\n \ncreatively\, but
I had not expected to feel so &lsquo\;in flow&rsq
uo\; with our group. Once we started\, such gentle
beauty and integrity poured into
our days and the synchronicities were so life affirming - letting me know that what we were doing was the ri ght place / right time and allowing an occasional sense of having &lsquo\;all the time in the world. Thank you\, \;Sandie&rsquo\;
\n \nif you woul d like more information about the retreat please e mail Sandie \; \;sandie@withsandie.co.uk
\n \nArriva ls: \;from 11am Monday \;- first meal is lunch at 1pm
\n \nCosts: \; \;Adult Standard: \; \;£\;40 0 per person
\n \n\; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; Adult Be nefactor: \; £\;450 per person \;
\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 str uggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Ta x Payer\, please advise on the form if you are hap py for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes \, we then get a further 25% from the Government t o help \;
\n \nWe may be abl e to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \n*(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
\n \n\;
\n \n\;
DESCRIPTION:Monday 21st September - Friday 25th September 202 6\n \n \n Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Sandie Cottee for a gentle\, intuitive week of creativity and connection. \n \n \n \n With its sea wall\, beach\, open skies\, an d the ancient St Peter‑on‑the‑Wall chapel nearby\, Othona is the perfect place to slow down. The lan dscape invites wandering\, noticing\, and making — the perfect setting for gentle exploration and cr eativity.\n \n \n \n Mealtimes provide structure t o the day and there is a communal dining room. Me als are plentiful and homemade\, with special diet s catered for. Please be sure to let us know of a ny special requirements.\n \n \n \n Each morning\, as a gentle start to the day\, you are welcome to join Sandie for a 15‑minute Qi Gong practice befo re breakfast. Or you may choose to linger in bed o r go for an early morning walk. The choice is your s and each day can unfold however you choose.\n \n \n \n Each day there will be a range of creative activities using nature as inspiration. A fixed pr ogramme could be restricting\, so Sandie brings a core structure\, and plenty of ideas and materials so that you can respond to the weather\, the grou p’s interests\, and the moments that arise natural ly. This opportunity of time and flexibility can l ead to a deeper connection so that it becomes a mo re meaningful experience.\n \n \n \n We have our o wn art studio and private lounge\, alongside Othon a’ s peaceful gardens\, veranda\, and cosy communa l spaces. And of course\, your own personal space where you can rest and relax.\n \n \n \n Evenings are flexible - perhaps a film night\, a coming tog ether for a quiet activity or shared conversation – or feel free to retreat to your own space. Ther e is no expectation\, it’s whatever is right for y ou. In this place where the horizon stretches in every direction and land meets the sky\, we will b e there to honour the autumn equinox. If the sky a llows it\, we will watch the moon rise over the ho rizon. Sometimes\, the timing is perfect! Will y ou be there to watch with us?\n \n \n \n Here is f eedback from a previous attendee:\n \n \n \n ‘Just to connect with you again\, before I start the mo rning Qi Gong practice that you got us into. Your retreat was not only inspiring\n \n \n \n creative ly\, but I had not expected to feel so ‘in flow’ w ith our group. Once we started\, such gentle beaut y and integrity poured into\n \n \n \n our days an d the synchronicities were so life affirming - let ting me know that what we were doing was the right place / right time and allowing an occasional sen se of having ‘all the time in the world. Thank you \, Sandie’\n \n \n \n if you would like more infor mation about the retreat please email Sandie sand ie@withsandie.co.uk\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 11am Monday - first meal is lunch at 1pm\n \n \n \n De partures: Friday morning 11am\n \n \n \n Costs: Adult Standard: £400 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £450 per person \n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefactor rat e please consider paying as it helps to support t he work of Othona and enables us to provide bursar ies to those who otherwise struggle to afford to c ome. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Ai d. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% fro m the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be abl e to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate) (https://www.othonaessex.org.uk/h ow-book/pricing-policy)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T110000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T110000 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=2436 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2403_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Autumn Watch **CHANGE TO PROGRAMME** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
\n \n
Unfortunately Nastassja is unable to facilitate Autumn Watch. Rather than cancel the event we fee l that there are those of you who will still enjoy birdwatching and wildlife watching or you may jus t want an incentive to get out in the fresh air.&n bsp\; Fell free to bring along your walking boots and explore the River Blackwater and surrounding a reas. Walking along the sea wall near the Centre a nd watching the wildlife from the hides. Alternati vely\, bring your favourite book and enjoy some re laxation.
\n \nArrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is din ner at 7pm
\n \n< span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> Departures:< /span> 11am Thursday \;
\n \nCosts:
\n \nAdult Standard:
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Adult Benefactor: \; &
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£\;216
Ad ult Camping: \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;132
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St udent: \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &po und\;132 per person
\n \n(Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or l etter from your place of Education.)
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please cons ider 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.&nb sp\; 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 Government to help \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please conta ct us to find out more.
\n \n*(Find out about our Benefa ctor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately Nastassja is unable to facilit ate Autumn Watch. Rather than cancel the event we feel that there are those of you who will still en joy birdwatching and wildlife watching or you may just want an incentive to get out in the fresh air . Fell free to bring along your walking boots and explore the River Blackwater and surrounding area s. Walking along the sea wall near the Centre and watching the wildlife from the hides. Alternativel y\, bring your favourite book and enjoy some relax ation.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - firs t meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11a m Thursday \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 (Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or l etter from your place of Education.)\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 t hose who 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 y ou say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Go vernment to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to off er a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefact or 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:\;
\n \n\n \n
Othona walking weeks usually take y ou right off the beaten track. This time\, for a c hange\, each day'\;s walk will include time exp loring a historic Dorset (or Devon) town as well a s some of its surrounding footpaths. Leading our a dventures is Tony Jaques\, Othona warden and a sea soned Dorset walker.
\n \nWhere shall we go today? Dorchester with its history before and aft er the Romans or Lyme Regis beloved of Jane Austen ? Wimborne Minster with an ancient '\;chained l ibrary'\; or Axminster famous for carpets and R iver Cottage? Or somewhere else entirely? And how far out of each town will we find inviting country side just starting to turn towards autumn?
\n \ nOn three walk mornings we take packed lunches and head out to explore the treasury of Dorset pa ths and pavements. The other walk day will give us the chance to eat lunch out at a good pub or cafe . There'\;ll be local history\, flora and fauna and no doubt the odd stop for coffee (and cake?) We'\;ll have one '\;rest day'\; when any exercise is on your own initiative.
\n \nTh e paths we follow can be seriously rustic and in D orset it'\;s never entirely flat. But these are amiable ambles\, not macho marches and there will be very little in the way of hills this particula r week. \;
\n \nThe aim for each day 9\;s outing is to encounter beauty\, to build comm unity among the group\, and to deepen our spiritua l connection to people and place.
\n \nThe
price quoted includes accommodation and all meals
- except one day when\, instead of picnic food\, g
roup members can buy a good pub lunch. \;If nu
mbers are sufficient we plan to use Dorset Communi
ty Transport minibuses at the start and finish of
each day'\;s walk. This will add \;
No walk is obligatory . (Also\, if you have a non-walking partner who bo oks to share your room\, they are welcome to enter tain themselves at Othona while you stretch your l egs with the rest of us.)
\n \nTony says: & quot\;I don'\;t like to specify the mileage of our walks\, as it can be misleading. A group alway s moves more slowly than a lone walker. Think of i t like this. We are likely to be mainly on our fee t from about 11.00 each day to some time around 4. 00. But this includes stops for views\, curiositie s and nature observation and a longer lunch break\ , as well as some deliberate meandering within the towns we visit. (Once in the town you could < /em>just sit in a cafe if that'\;s all you want ed!)"\;
\n \n\;
\n \nYou are genui nely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Polic y &\; Bursaries)
\n \ n| Standard\n | £\;567 | \n\; what most people pay so as to cov er our costs | \n
| Basic | \n&pou nd\;463 | \n\; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, or a studen t/trainee | \n
| &p ound\;671 | \n\; for b etter off people who '\;pay it forward'\; fo r others | \n|
| £ \; \; 30 | \n
Special deal: a second person \;sharing your bedroom can come for half price
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| 4. 00 - 6.00 pm | \n|
| Depart after | \n< strong>10.30 am | \n
\;
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Sorry\, this event is now full. Waiti ng list places only.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 surrounding foo tpaths. Leading our adventures is Tony Jaques\, Ot hona warden and a seasoned Dorset walker.\n \n \n \n Where shall we go today? Dorchester with its hi story before and after the Romans or Lyme Regis be loved of Jane Austen? Wimborne Minster with an anc ient 'chained library' or Axminster famous for car pets and River Cottage? Or somewhere else entirely ? And how far out of each town will we find inviti ng countryside just starting to turn towards autum n?\n \n \n \n On three walk mornings we take packe d lunches and head out to explore the treasury of Dorset paths and pavements. The other walk day wil l give us the chance to eat lunch out at a good pu b or cafe. There'll be local history\, flora and f auna and no doubt the odd stop for coffee (and cak e?) We'll have one 'rest day' when any exercise is on your own initiative.\n \n \n \n The paths we f ollow can be seriously rustic and in Dorset it's n ever entirely flat. But these are amiable ambles\, not macho marches and there will be very little i n the way of hills this particular week. \n \n \n \n The aim for each day's outing is to encounter b eauty\, to build community among the group\, and t o deepen our spiritual connection to people and pl ace.\n \n \n \n The price quoted includes accommod ation and all meals - except one day when\, instea d of picnic food\, group members can buy a good pu b lunch. If numbers are sufficient we plan to use Dorset Community Transport minibuses at the start and finish of each day's walk. This will add an ex tra cost of approximately £50 per person for the e ntire week\, payable at the time. (Otherwise we sh are cars and you are asked to contribute to the in dividual drivers' costs.)\n \n \n \n No walk is ob ligatory. (Also\, if you have a non-walking partne r who books to share your room\, they are welcome to entertain themselves at Othona while you stretc h 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. A group always mo ves more slowly than a lone walker. Think of it li ke this. We are likely to be mainly on our feet fr om about 11.00 each day to some time around 4.00. But this includes stops for views\, curiosities an d nature observation and a longer lunch break\, as well as some deliberate meandering within the tow ns we visit. (Once in the town you could just sit in a cafe if that's all you wanted!)"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \ n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursar ies)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £567\ n what most people pay so as to cover our cos ts\n \n \n \n Basic\n £463\n if you 're struggling financially\, or a student/trainee\ n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £671\n for better 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 bedroom can come for half price\n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival +Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive betwe en\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart af ter\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:\;
\n \n
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 <
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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 You are genuinely w
elcome to choose whichever rate suits you (Learn more about our Pricing Policy &
\; Bursaries) \; Arrival +
Departure Times (Learn about A
rrival+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<
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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: \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
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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 \; Space
is available on this event Time to spend at your leisure
here at Othona. \; The only thing planned this
week will be your meal times. \; Everything e
lse is for you to decide. \; Whether you decid
e to enjoy an autumn walk. watch the wildlife\, re
ad a book\, time is for you to spend how you enjoy
it. \; There will a small bonfire on Thursday
evening with sparklers to celebrate Guy Fawkes ni
ght and maybe even some marshmallows to toast. Arrivals: \;from 4pm
Monday \;- first meal is dinner at 7pm Departures: \;Friday mo
rning 11am Costs:&nbs
p\; \;Adult Standard: \; \;£\;2
32 \; \; \; \; &nb
sp\; \; \; Adult Benefactor: \; &pou
nd\;290 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 str
uggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Ta
x Payer\, please advise on the form if you are hap
py for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes
\, we then get a further 25% from the Government t
o help \; We may be able to offer
a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out
more. *(Find out about
our Benefactor Rate) \; \;
Are you aged 18-28? Maybe a
student with a Reading Week in November? Here'
\;s the ideal place to Relax\, Revive\, Relate...
and possibly even Read! \; Or mayb
e you'\;re not in education - you'\;re in wo
rk or somewhere between? But you need what we call
this "\;Place to be Real Together"\;. Fac
e to face\, not online. A community fo
unded for reconciliation after a gruelling war. A
unique environment begun by pioneering contemplati
ves who tried to live off the land 100 years ago!
A place of deep friendships on an unspoilt coast w
ith the beach just two fields away. Encounter a lifestyle where
any one day might include meditation\,&nb
sp\;drum circle\, eye-opening talk\, creative arts
\, satisfying physical work\, an outing or a gig\,
walks\, games\, wild swimming and much more...&nb
sp\; Give yourself th
e space you need. For body\, mind and spirit. With a welcoming old house and great food
- lots of it home grown. And "\;less of what y
ou want less of"\; \; Othona i
s a community based in Christianity but we involve
and actively welcome people of all faiths and non
e. What does '\;community'\; mean to you? This speci
al break is for people aged 18 to 28 only. Fee Types <
em>We'\;ve HALVED our usual prices to h
elp with affordability at an expensive time of you
r life. You are gen
uinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you<
/em> (Learn more about our Pricing Pol
icy &\; Bursaries) \; Arrival + Departure Times (Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\; \;
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 writes: "\;I&rsq
uo\;m really thrilled to be offering another retre
at as an Othona Quiet Week. What a gift it is to t
ake time out to be still\, refreshed\, restored an
d find The Divine waiting amongst the lives we are
living. \; We will be giving spac
e to storytelling over the course of four days. Wi
th four poems as reference we will journey through
the seasons of our lives telling our stories of s
uffering\, grief and endings as well as those of j
oy\, hope and contentment. Each poem will invite y
ou to reflect on different aspects of your life\,
looking back\, noticing the the present and lookin
g a little way ahead. You will have the opportunit
y to delve more deeply into what brings you life\,
what has been painful and challenging and what ho
pes and dreams are still waiting to unfold. \;
Using the tools of guided meditation\
, song\, movement\, lectio-divina\, silence\, ritu
al and group storytelling we will enter a safe\, s
upportive community and hold each other in love an
d kindness. \; Having led many ret
reats now\, I am convinced that telling our storie
s in a safe space and allowing ourselves to be see
n more deeply\, is one of the most powerful things
we can do for our healing and freedom. It never c
eases to amaze me how rich this can be for everyon
e - both the listening and the sharing. \; I&rsquo\;m really looking forward to ente
ring this sacred space with you and seeing what Lo
ve will do amongst us. As for me\,&nbs
p\;I'\;m drawn towards a contemplative spiritua
lity in which stillness\, silence\, centering pray
er and connection with nature are highly valued\,
with more liturgically focussed practices. My fait
h has become more integrated into the here and now
\, and the line between sacred and spiritual has d
isappeared &ndash\; for me wild swimming\, eating
with friends and cuddling our Yellow Labrador are
all spiritual practices. I still find
myself rooted in the christian tradition and am a
mystic at heart and intentionally walk this path\,
gaining more understanding of the depths of the m
ystic'\;s road as I travel. I frequent places o
f unfamiliarity and mystery knowing that they cont
ain great gift. As part of this journey\, God has
many names which I discover to be liberating and w
hich offer me great richness\, safety\, comfort an
d belonging."\; \; Nicky Temple is a Spiritual Director and
Retreat Facilitator with a great love of people. S
he has a gentle\, compassionate heart and offers a
warm and tender welcome. To learn more visit her website On this occasion
we offer a discount for room sharers\, whether fri
ends or couples. Fee Types You are genuinely welcome to
choose whichever rate suits you
(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursar
ies) \; Arrival + Depart
ure Times (Learn about Arrival
+Departure)
\; \;
\; A 5 day course focussing on the way in
which we eat today and why we eat as we do. We exp
lore how we can eat differently to be more in tune
with our bodies and so become healthier and happi
er humans. How can we recognise\, choo
se\, cook and prepare REAL food and what differenc
e will this make to our energy\, mind sets and hea
lth? How can real food reduce type 2 diabetes\, ca
rdiovascular disease\, gut problems\, auto immune
conditions and reduce our risks for Alzheimer&rsqu
o\;s dementia\, cancer\, anxiety and depression?\n \n This course (new to Othona last year) i
s for anyone\, but could be of particular use for
you if you think that you may be at risk of one of
the above illnesses\, or perhaps a doctor has sai
d you already have one. With discussio
ns and information sharing\, cookery demonstration
s and plenty of hands on food preparation\, togeth
er with ways to monitor blood sugar levels and met
abolic health\, we will explore and develop our ow
n personalised approaches to using REAL food for o
ur own health. We encourage each parti
cipant to purchase and wear a Continuous Blood Glu
cose Monitor such as this&nb
sp\;during\, and for a week before\, the course. (
Cost is about £\;50 or can be free if you hav
e a diabetes type 2 diagnosis.) The monitors work
for two weeks and we will hold a Zoom meeting to e
xplain how to use them. They give fascinating and
very useful information\, but you will need a comp
atible smartphone to access the readings. There will also be a workshop on fermentation
and its benefits\, as well as time to relax and en
joy wild and wintery coastal walks\, chat by the f
ire\, or play a game in one of our many cosy space
s. Dr Sue Beckers&nbs
p\; \;Sue is a retired GP and certified nutri
tional therapist with the Noakes Foundation. Sue i
s currently running support groups for people who
wish to put type 2 diabetes and prediabetes into d
rug free remission using \;a REAL food\, Ther
apeutic Carbohydrate Restriction approach. You&rsquo\;ll notice that the cos
t of this course is slightly higher than some othe
r Othona courses. This is because of a higher meat
/fish/protein content and more external facilitati
on. Please USE our bursary and sliding scale payme
nt if you need to\, that'\;s what they are ther
e for! \; \; You are gen
uinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you<
/em> (Learn more about our Pricing Pol
icy &\; Bursaries) Non-resident particip
ation is possible\, but would have to include all
meals. The price per person will be £\;241. Arrival + Departure Ti
mes (Learn about Arrival+Depar
ture)
\;
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.
\;
Christmas at Othona is a
lways rather special\, with less of the things you
want less of (television\, bingeing\, bickering\,
maybe loneliness?) and more of a spirit of peace
and goodwill within a temporary &lsquo\;family&rsq
uo\; that isn&rsquo\;t your own but where you have
a real contribution to make. Everyone can get inv
olved in decorating the house\, helping prepare fo
od\, plan games or whatever. \; Fe
asting\, presents\, prayers &ndash\; all are in th
e mix\, but none to excess. \; On
Christmas Eve we can visit a local organic farm fo
r carol singing in the open air. \;On Boxing D
ay if weather permits we stretch our legs and watc
h hardy souls take a chilly dip in a local harbour
for charity (or even join them). \; Equally suited to families\, couples or individ
uals. With a bargain offer for familie
s with two or more children 3-18
\; Fee Types You are genuinely welcome to choose whiche
ver rate suits you (Learn more ab
out our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)<
/em> Special offe
r: Youngest of 2 or more children (3-18) FREE &
nbsp\; Arrival + Departure Tim
es (Learn about Arrival+Depart
ure) \
;
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 Watch a short video<
/a> about this - Naomi in conversation with Tony J
aques\n \n Standard \n
£\;344 \n <
em> \; what most people pay so as to cover our
costs \n \n \n £\;29
2 \n \; if \;you&
#39\;re struggling financially\, a student or trai
nee \n \n \n
Benefactor \n £\;
397 \n \; for better
off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for othe
rs \n \n \n \n D
eposit \n £\;&nbs
p\; 30 \n
\n \n
\n
\n \n \n Arrive betwe
en \n 4.00 - 6.00 pm \n \n \n \n D
epart after \n 2.30 pm
\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 Monday
2nd November - \; Friday 6th November 2026\n \n
\n \n Meet others who care about things y
ou care about. But may have new ideas too.\n \n
\n \n \n \n
Standard<
/td>\n £\;200 \n
\;if you'\;re roughly midway in
\;our unequal society \n \n \
n Basic \n
\;if \;money is tight \n \n \n Benefactor
\n £\;240 \n <
td> \;if you feel a bit \;better off a
nd want to contribute\n
\n \
n \n Deposit \n <
strong>£\; \; 30 \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n <
strong>Arrive between \n
\n \n \n Depart after \n
2.30 pm \n
\n \n
\n \;
\n Comments after her other retreats
for us included: "\;Nicky is a gem and a gift.
"\; \;"\;A profound\, holistic time t
ogether."\;\n \n
\n
\n \n \n Standard \n
£\;550 \n &nb
sp\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
\n \n \n Bas
ic \n £\;469 \n \; if \;you'\;r
e struggling financially\, a student or trainee \n \n \n Benefa
ctor \n £\;630 \n \; for better off pe
ople who '\;pay it forward'\; for others \n \n \n \n Deposit
\n £\; \; 30
\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 Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st Novembe
r 2026
\n \n There is space on
this event.
\n \n
\n
Meet Sue -
talking about the event. \;
\n Esther Gooch \; \;Es
ther is the caterer at Othona. She has over 16 yea
rs of experience in catering\, volunteer managemen
t\, charity work and restaurants working for many
different kinds of establishments\, from fine dini
ng to festivals\, café\;s\, protests and wed
dings! She is interested in the balance between he
alth\, cost and sustainability when it comes to wh
at we eat and will run a variety of cooking worksh
ops.\n \n
\n \n \n \n Standard<
/td>\n £\;436 \n
\;aims to cover our real costs \n \n \n Basic \n £\;367
\n \;if all pay Basic\, Othon
a has to cut staff &\; activities \n
\n \n Benefactor \n £\;505
\n \;helps us afford Basic Rate an
d Bursaries \n \n \n \n
Deposit \n &po
und\; \; 30 \n \n \
n
\n \n \n \n Arrive between<
/td>\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm
\n \n \n \n Depart after<
/strong> \n 11.30 am\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*
\n \n 
\n \n
\n \n \n \
n <
b>Standard \n £\;401 \n \; what most people
pay so as to cover our costs \n \n \n Basic \n
£\;332 \n &n
bsp\; if \;you'\;re struggling
financially\, or a student/trainee \n
\n Benefactor \n £\;470 \
n \; for better off people who
9\;pay it forward'\; for others \n <
/tr>\n \n \n Child 11-18 \n £\;211 \
n \n \n Child 3-10 \n £\;146\n \n \n Child 0-2<
/strong> \n Free \
n \n \n \n Deposit \n £\; \; 30 \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 
Student: \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; \; \; \;
<
span style="font-weight:400\;">Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \;
