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For over ten years Revd Ian Spencer and Urs Mattm ann have offered popular four day retreats based o n the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr OFM and the fac ulty of the Center for Action and Contemplation (C AC) in different retreat centres around the UK. Th e retreat at Othona includes talks\, time for refl ection and discussion\, meditations\, imagination exercises\, liturgy and time to relax and enjoy th is beautiful place.
\n \nIan and Urs write:
\n \n"We will draw from Rohr’s teaching an d his book The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom f or an Age of Outrage.
\n \n"We'd be deligh ted to see you\, whether you’re familiar with Rohr ’s ministry or completely new to his welcoming\, c ontemplative and prophetic Christian spirituality. We will discover together what the Prophetic trad ition can mean for us\, looking at both the spirit ual roots and the contemporary expression in our l ives and world today. Do join us as we step out to gether on this journey."
\n \nRevd Ian Spen cer is an Anglican Priest\, authorised yoga teache r (Association of Yoga Studies) and Zen practition er (Wild Goose Zen Sangha). Now retired from 14 ye ars as Warden of Holland House\, Ian now concentra tes on his ministry of spiritual exploration throu gh the Christian contemplative\, Zen and Yoga trad itions\, leading quiet days\, retreats and teachin g days.
\n \nUrs Mattmann is a transpersona l Psychotherapist and Spiritual director/Lay Chapl ain at Holy Rood House in North Yorkshire. He is t he author of COMING IN (Wild Goose Publications) w here Richard Rohr wrote the foreword. He is co-aut hor of WILLING TO LOVE (Ed. Anne Yeamans) Psychosy nthesis Press.
\n \nExtra Accommod ation
\n \nIf this retreat is as p opular as we expect\, we will be offering alternat ive accommodation for some at Marian Dunlop House in Dorchester. Staying here you will breakfast wit h others as a mini-community and then go to Othona by car (ours or yours) to join in the rest of the day's retreat activities. See here for full detai l.
\n \nWe advise early bookin g if you'd particularly like accommodation at Otho na. If you'd prefer to t ry Marian Dunlop House please say so in the 'Quest ions or Comments' section of the booking form. Pri ces (see below) are exactly the same as at Othona itself.
\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose w hichever rate suits you
\n \n< em>(Learn mo re about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)< /em>
\n \n| £374 | \nwhat most people pay so a s to cover our costs | \n|
| Basic | \nif you're st ruggling financially\, a student or trainee\n | |
| Benefactor | \n£427 | \nfor better off people who 'pay it forward' for others | \n
| Deposit | \n
| 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 For over ten years Revd Ian Spenc er and Urs Mattmann have offered popular four day retreats based on the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr OFM and the faculty of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in different retreat centres a round the UK. The retreat at Othona includes talks \, time for reflection and discussion\, meditation s\, imagination exercises\, liturgy and time to re lax and enjoy this beautiful place.\n \n \n \n Ian and Urs write:\n \n \n \n "We will draw from Rohr ’s teaching and his book The Tears of Things: Prop hetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage. \n \n \n \n "W e'd be delighted to see you\, whether you’re famil iar with Rohr’s ministry or completely new to his welcoming\, contemplative and prophetic Christian spirituality. We will discover together what the P rophetic tradition can mean for us\, looking at bo th the spiritual roots and the contemporary expres sion in our lives and world today. Do join us as w e step out together on this journey."\n \n \n \n R evd Ian Spencer is an Anglican Priest\, authorised yoga teacher (Association of Yoga Studies) and Ze n practitioner (Wild Goose Zen Sangha). Now retire d from 14 years as Warden of Holland House\, Ian n ow concentrates on his ministry of spiritual explo ration through the Christian contemplative\, Zen a nd Yoga traditions\, leading quiet days\, retreats and teaching days.\n \n \n \n Urs Mattmann is a t ranspersonal Psychotherapist and Spiritual directo r/Lay Chaplain at Holy Rood House in North Yorkshi re. He is the author of COMING IN (Wild Goose Publ ications) where Richard Rohr wrote the foreword. H e is co-author of WILLING TO LOVE (Ed. Anne Yeaman s) Psychosynthesis Press. \n \n \n \n Extra Accomm odation\n \n \n \n If this retreat is as popular a s we expect\, we will be offering alternative acco mmodation for some at Marian Dunlop House in Dorch ester. Staying here you will breakfast with others as a mini-community and then go to Othona by car (ours or yours) to join in the rest of the day's r etreat activities. See here for full detail (https ://www.othonawestdorset.org.uk/marion-dunlop-house -extra-accommodation-othona-events).\n \n \n \n We advise early booking if you'd particularly like a ccommodation at Othona. If you'd prefer to try Mar ian Dunlop House please say so in the 'Questions o r Comments' section of the booking form. Prices (s ee below) are exactly the same as at Othona itself .\n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinel y welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursa ries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £374 \n what most people pay so as to cover our co sts\n \n \n \n Basic\n £322\n if yo u're struggling financially\, a student or trainee \n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £427\n for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others \n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \ n \n \n Some non-resident places available at £201 per person\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 - 6.00 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:20260416T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T143000 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=2355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2423_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Commemorate Chernobyl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Space is available on this event
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Fo r event details and costs\, please refer to the in formation above.
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\n \nA rrivals: from 3pm Tuesday \;
\n \nDepar tures: 10am Thursday \;
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For event details and costs\, please refer t o the information above.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A rrivals: from 3pm Tuesday \n \n \n \n Departures: 10am Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T110000 URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2423 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2389_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Festival of Song 2026 (LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
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You are invited to Othona
to experience a weekend singing heartfelt songs in
glorious harmony with others in the gorgeous anci
ent acoustics of . We will be ce
lebrating the joy of joining our voices in communi
ty and letting our hearts sing. \; All singing
is unaccompanied\, with the songs taught by ear a
nd no need to read music\, so that we can focus on
the beautiful sound we will create together.
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\n \nThe Chapel is a unique space\, and will be filled with candlelight in the evenings to create an intimate and magical atmosphere. \; We will sing a range of songs inspired by many tr aditions and none\, including sacred music in the broadest sense\, and sometimes with a focus on the natural world and the need to protect it.< /span>
\n \nThe
weekend is led by Sarah Pennington\, who has been
leading these weekends at Othona for many years\,
and by Jennie Fisk\, who has visited the Festival
several times and is now joining the team. Sarah
and Jennie are both members of the <
/span>Natural Voice Network wit
h many years of experience in leading groups into
song.
Sarah leads community choi
rs in Devon\, while
< span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> This i s primarily a residential weekend\, but local sing ers are very welcome to come and join us for the d ay on Saturday\, all day and potentially into the evening\, meals included.*
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\n \ nArrivals: from 3pm Friday - first meal is di nner at 7pm
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\n \nCosts:< /span>
\n \nAdult Benefactor: \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; £\;203 < /span>per person
\n \nAdult Campi ng: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; < span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> £\;147 per person< /span>
\n \nStudent: &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
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person\n \n (Student rate will require proof either
by showing a valid Student Card or letter from yo
ur place of Education.)
\; If 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 \; We ma
y be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please con
tact us to find out more.
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\n \nSpace is available on this event!
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How can we embody divine qualit
ies such as presence\, stillness\, peace and compa
ssion in the ebb and flow of our daily lives? In t
his retreat we will explore what the contemporary
(though also ancient) practice of mindfulness medi
tation has to offer and how it relates to contempl
ative spirituality.
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\n Retrea
t leader Tim Stead will
draw on both the evidence-based theory and practic
e of mindfulness and the Christian contemplative t
radition\, with inspiration from stories in the He
brew and Christian scriptures as well as other fai
th traditions. \;
Themes include: God is now\; God is stillness\; God is embodied\; God is love\; God is silence\; God is compassion\; and God is &lsquo\;none of the above&rsquo\;.
\n \nThere will be two sessions each day where we can learn and practice mindfulness skills toge ther as well as reflect on how to bring these into our daily lives. There will also be an opportunit y for one-to-one sessions with the retreat leader. And you'\;ll have plenty of time to relax\, en joy the grounds and go for afternoon walks.
\n \nThis course is suitable for beginners in min
dfulness as well as those who have had some experi
ence and people of all faith backgrounds are welco
me.
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\n Tim Stead trained to t
each mindfulness with the Oxford Mindfulness Found
ation and has also had training in theology\, spir
ituality and spiritual direction. He is currently
a freelance mindfulness teacher\, teaching in both
faith and secular contexts.
E xtra Accommodation
\n \nIf this re treat is as popular as we expect\, we will be offe ring alternative accommodation for some at \;M arian Dunlop House \;in Dorchester. Staying he re you will breakfast with others as a mini-commun ity and then go to Othona by car (ours or yours) t o join in the rest of the day'\;s retreat activ ities. See here for full detail.
\ n \nWe advise early booking if you'\;d part icularly like accommodation at Othona. If you'\ ;d \;prefer \;to try Marian Dunlop House please say so in the ' \;Questions or Comments'\; section of the booki ng form. Prices (see below) are exactly the same a s at Othona itself.
\n \nFee Types< /strong>
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n< em>(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bur saries)
\n \n| Standard | \n£\;446 | \n&nb sp\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| Bas ic | \n£\;377 | \n\; if \;you'\;r e struggling financially\, a student or trainee | \n
| Benefa ctor | \n£\;515 | \n\; for better off pe ople who '\;pay it forward'\; for others | \n
| Deposit | \n£\; \; 30 | \n
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\n \nArrival + Depart ure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival +Departure)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| Depart after | \n2.30 pm | \n
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n How can we embody divine quali ties such as presence\, stillness\, peace and comp assion in the ebb and flow of our daily lives? In this retreat we will explore what the contemporary (though also ancient) practice of mindfulness med itation has to offer and how it relates to contemp lative spirituality.\n \n \n \n Retreat leader Ti m Stead will draw on both the evidence-based theor y and practice of mindfulness and the Christian co ntemplative tradition\, with inspiration from stor ies in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures as well as other faith traditions. \n \n \n \n Themes inc lude: God is now\; God is stillness\; God is embod ied\; God is love\; God is silence\; God is compas sion\; and God is ‘none of the above’.\n \n \n \n There will be two sessions each day where we can l earn and practice mindfulness skills together as w ell as reflect on how to bring these into our dail y lives. There will also be an opportunity for one -to-one sessions with the retreat leader. And you' ll have plenty of time to relax\, enjoy the ground s and go for afternoon walks.\n \n \n \n This cour se is suitable for beginners in mindfulness as wel l as those who have had some experience and people of all faith backgrounds are welcome.\n \n \n \n Tim Stead trained to teach mindfulness with the O xford Mindfulness Foundation and has also had trai ning in theology\, spirituality and spiritual dire ction. He is currently a freelance mindfulness tea cher\, teaching in both faith and secular contexts .\n \n \n \n Extra Accommodation\n \n \n \n If thi s retreat is as popular as we expect\, we will be offering alternative accommodation for some at Mar ian Dunlop House in Dorchester. Staying here you w ill breakfast with others as a mini-community and then go to Othona by car (ours or yours) to join i n the rest of the day's retreat activities. See he re for full detail (https://www.othonawestdorset.o rg.uk/marion-dunlop-house-extra-accommodation-otho na-events).\n \n \n \n We advise early booking if you'd particularly like accommodation at Othona. I f you'd prefer to try Marian Dunlop House please s ay so in the 'Questions or Comments' section of th e booking form. Prices (see below) are exactly the same as at Othona itself.\n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose which ever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about o ur Pricing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £446\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Bas ic\n £377\n if you're struggling financial ly\, a student or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefa ctor\n £515\n for better off people who 'p ay it forward' for others\n \n \n \n Deposi t\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arri val + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arri val+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive be tween\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:20260429T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T143000 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=2338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2391_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Spring Watch X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
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Join the dynamic father and son team of David Martin and Mart Tebbs for this year'\ ;s Spring Watch. \; This week is a wonderful o pportunity to come and explore the natural world i n the local area. There is plenty to see and learn under the guidance of experienced bird watchers.& nbsp\; The programme includes walks around the loc al Essex area\, in particular along the sea wall t o explore the Blackwater Estuary. There is a chanc e to relax in the afternoon and in the evenings to listen to talks on wildlife.
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\n \n< span style="font-weight:400\;">Arrivals: from 3pm Tuesday - first meal is dinne r at 7pm
\n \nDepartures: 11am Friday
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\n \nCosts:
\n \nAdult Benefactor: \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; £\;216 per person
\n \nAdult Camping:
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\n \n(Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or le tter from your place of Education.)< /span>
\n \nIf 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>
\n \nWe may b e able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contac t us to find out more.
\n \n*(Find out about our Benefac tor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the dynamic father and son team of Davi d Martin and Mart Tebbs for this year's Spring Wat ch. This week is a wonderful opportunity to come and explore the natural world in the local area. T here is plenty to see and learn under the guidance of experienced bird watchers. The programme incl udes walks around the local Essex area\, in partic ular along the sea wall to explore the Blackwater Estuary. There is a chance to relax in the afterno on and in the evenings to listen to talks on wildl ife.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 3pm Tu esday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Dep artures: 11am Friday\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs :\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £174 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £216 per person\n \n \n \n Ad ult Camping: £132 per per son\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (Benefactor): £17 4 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £132 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require proof either b y showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)\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:20260505T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T110000 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=2391 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2353_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Walking Week: Pilgrim Paths X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\n \nOthona warden Tony Jaques< /strong> \;has been exploring the footpaths of Dorset for over 30 years. He'\;ll be choosing four varied routes through our fabulous countrysid e. As a connecting theme\, each day'\;s walk wi ll have an aspect of pilgrimage\, visiting one or more sites of sacred significance\, whether to our ancient forebears or from more recent time. (Thou gh any walk\, with suitable awareness\, c an become a pilgrimage!) \;
\n \nThere will be one '\;rest day'\; when any exercise will be on your own initiative. Each walk morning we take packed lunches and head out to explore th e treasury of Dorset footpaths\, some coastal\, so me inland. There'\;ll be local history\, flora and fauna - bluebell woods for sure - and even the odd teashop to enliven our routes.
\n \nTh e paths we follow are seriously rustic and in Dors et there are always likely to be some hills. But i f you are up for that mixture\, come along and try this ever-popular week. \;
\n \nThe ai m for each day'\;s outing is to encounter beaut y\, to build community among the group\, and to de epen our spiritual connection to the natural world .
\n \nThe price quoted includes accommodat ion and all meals - except one day when group memb ers can buy a good pub lunch. \;If numbers are sufficient we plan to use Dorset Community Transp ort minibuses at the start and finish of each day& #39\;s walk. This will add \;an ex tra cost of approximately £\;50 \;per person for the entire week\, payable at the time. (Otherwise we share cars and you are as ked to contribute to the individual drivers'\; costs.)
\n \nNo walk is obligatory. (Also\, if you have a non-walking partner who books to sh are your room\, they are welcome to entertain them selves at Othona while you stretch your legs with the rest of us.)
\n \nTony says: "\;I d on'\;t like to specify the mileage of our walks \, as it can be misleading. Think of it like this. We are likely to be mainly on our feet from about 11.00 each day to some time around 4.00. But this includes stops for views\, curiosities\, nature o bservation\, anecdotes\, reflections and to access our water bottles! And a longer lunch break. A gr oup always moves more slowly than a lone walker.\n \n
"\;As a lively addition to our week \, Jo Constantine will be sharing - and helping us '\;discover'\; - Haiku poems. This gemlike form of writing traditionally dwells on nature and the seasons\, but can address any contemporary li fe issue."\;
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\n \n< strong>Fee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits y ou
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| Standard | \n£\;567 | \n\; what most people pay so as t o cover our costs | \n
| Basic | \n£\;463 | \n\; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, a stud ent or trainee | \n
| \; for better off people who '\;pay it forward' \; for others | \n||
| & pound\; \; 30 | \n
Special dea l: a second person \;sharing your bedroom can come for half price
\n \nA few non-resident places may be offered& nbsp\;at £\;232 each (including lunches and s uppers) but only after 1st March
\n \nArrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n \n
| Depart after | \n10.30 am | \n
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< /body> DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Othona warden Tony Jaques has bee n exploring the footpaths of Dorset for over 30 ye ars. He'll be choosing four varied routes through our fabulous countryside. As a connecting theme\, each day's walk will have an aspect of pilgrimage\ , visiting one or more sites of sacred significanc e\, whether to our ancient forebears or from more recent time. (Though any walk\, with suitable awar eness\, can become a pilgrimage!) \n \n \n \n Ther e will be one 'rest day' when any exercise will be on your own initiative. Each walk morning we take packed lunches and head out to explore the treasu ry of Dorset footpaths\, some coastal\, some inlan d. There'll be local history\, flora and fauna - b luebell woods for sure - and even the odd teashop to enliven our routes.\n \n \n \n The paths we fol low are seriously rustic and in Dorset there are a lways likely to be some hills. But if you are up f or that mixture\, come along and try this ever-pop ular week. \n \n \n \n The aim for each day's outi ng is to encounter beauty\, to build community amo ng the group\, and to deepen our spiritual connect ion to the natural world.\n \n \n \n The price quo ted includes accommodation and all meals - except one day when group members can buy a good pub lunc h. If numbers are sufficient we plan to use Dorset Community Transport minibuses at the start and fi nish of each day's walk. This will add an extra co st of approximately £50 per person for the entire week\, payable at the time. (Otherwise we share ca rs and you are asked to contribute to the individu al drivers' costs.)\n \n \n \n No walk is obligato ry. (Also\, if you have a non-walking partner who books to share your room\, they are welcome to ent ertain themselves at Othona 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 mainly on our feet from about 11.00 each day to some time around 4.00. But this includes stops for views\, curiosities\, nature ob servation\, anecdotes\, reflections and to access our water bottles! And a longer lunch break. A gro up always moves more slowly than a lone walker.\n \n \n \n "As a lively addition to our week\, Jo Co nstantine will be sharing - and helping us 'discov er' - Haiku poems. This gemlike form of writing tr aditionally dwells on nature and the seasons\, but can address any contemporary life issue."\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genu inely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & B ursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £567\n what most people pay so as to cover ou r costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £463\n i f you're struggling financially\, a student or tra inee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £671\n for better off people who 'pay it forward' for ot hers\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 A few non-resident places may be offered at £232 eac h (including lunches and suppers) but only after 1 st March\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 - 6.00 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:20260505T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T103000 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=2353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2382_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Well-being Weekend X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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Join us for a weekend when we will draw on pra ctices from mindfulness\, meditation\, yoga\, coac hing\, nature connection\, creativity and psycholo gy to re-connect to our well-being\, supported in community and spacious\, rewilded landscape and se a.
\n \nFacilitator Julie Leoni is well kno wn at Othona as a frequent visitor while her sons were still at school and a popular contributor to all-age events. This time she offers her skills an d experience for adults. \;
\n \nJulie& rsquo\;s interest is in community building and con nection within and between the human and more-than -human world for the health of people and planet.& nbsp\; She \;has a doctorate in education and Master&rsquo\;s degrees in Education\, Psychothera peutic Studies and Creative Writing. She has pract iced different models of meditation for over 35 ye ars\, has been a qualified life coach for 15 years and a yoga teacher for 8 years.
\n \nThis won'\;t be a weekend of talks and lectures but rather of Julie leading yoga\, mindfulness and coa ching exercises that you are welcome to do as much or as little of as you choose.
\n \nDeparture Day: your booking include
s lunch\, but if you need to leave earlier on Sund
ay please note that programmed activities with Jul
ie will end by 11.30 that morning.
Fee Types\n \n
You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more ab out our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)< /i>
\n \n| Standard | \n£\;344\n | \; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| Basic | \n\; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, a st udent or trainee | \n|
| Benefactor | \n\ ; for better off people who '\;pay it forward&# 39\; for others | \n|
| Deposit | \n£\; \; 30 | \n\; | \n
Some non-resident places avail able at £\;197 per person
\n \nArrival + Departure Times\n \n
| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| Depart after | \n2.30 pm | \n
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event!\n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Join us for a weekend when we will draw on practices from mindfulness\, meditation\, yoga \, coaching\, nature connection\, creativity and p sychology to re-connect to our well-being\, suppor ted in community and spacious\, rewilded landscape and sea.\n \n \n \n Facilitator Julie Leoni is we ll known at Othona as a frequent visitor while her sons were still at school and a popular contribut or to all-age events. This time she offers her ski lls and experience for adults. \n \n \n \n Julie’s interest is in community building and connection within and between the human and more-than-human w orld for the health of people and planet. She has a doctorate in education and Master’s degrees in Education\, Psychotherapeutic Studies and Creative Writing. She has practiced different models of me ditation for over 35 years\, has been a qualified life coach for 15 years and a yoga teacher for 8 y ears.\n \n \n \n This won't be a weekend of talks and lectures but rather of Julie leading yoga\, mi ndfulness and coaching exercises that you are welc ome to do as much or as little of as you choose.\n \n \n \n Departure Day: your booking includes lun ch\, but if you need to leave earlier on Sunday pl ease note that programmed activities with Julie wi ll end by 11.30 that morning.\n \n \n \n Julie has worked nationally on Social and Emotional Learnin g within education and has spent years involved in intentional communities facilitating cross-genera tional events. She wild swims\, reads voraciously and has written a number of books including an aw ard-winning collection of poetry. www.julieleoni.c om\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate su its you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing P olicy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n St andard\n £344\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £ 292\n if you're struggling financially\, a st udent or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £397\n for better off people who 'pay it for ward' for others\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Some non-residen t places available at £197 per person\n \n \n \n A rrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about A rrival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arr ive 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 \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T143000 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=2382 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2401_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:May Half Term (ONLY CAMPING AVAILABLE) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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We are running our very popular May H alf Term Week led by the Revd Ruth Maxey.
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\n \n< span style="color:#000000\;">Arrivals:< /strong> from 3pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 6.30pm< /p>\n \n
Departures: 11am Fri day
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Adult Standar
d: \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; <
span style="font-weight:700\;">£\;232 per person
Adult Benefactor: \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; per person
Adult Camping
(Benefactor): \; \;
Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old : \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Free
\n \nChild 3 &ndash\; 10 years old : \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; < span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> \;£\;40
\n \nChild 11 &ndash\; 18 year
s old: \; \; \; \; \; &nb
sp\; £\;100
If there are two children or more\, the yo ungest will be free.
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\n \n < p style="line-height:1.2\;text-align:justify\;">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 st ruggle 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 ye s\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help. \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bu rsary if needed. Please contact us to find out mor e.
\n \n< span style="text-decoration:none\;">Dive into four days of board games\, making new friends and disc overing new games along the way. Here at Othona we &rsquo\;ll provide the games as well as tasty heal thy meals\, so you can focus on connecting with yo ur fellow gamers and enjoying the games.
\n \nThis event is d
esigned for adults. If you are interested in booki
ng for someone aged 18 or under please contact <
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There'\;ll be games to suit all tastes. from big group party games (Werewolves anyone?) or light card games\, medium weight classics like Settlers of Catan\, throug h to heavier strategy games. Is a particular game proving popular? Perhaps a tournament is in order! < /p>\n \n
In bet ween the board gaming sessions there'\;ll be ti me to unwind and relax however suits you\, be it w ith walks to the beach\, an evening around the fir e pit\, a movie night or just getting cosy with a book. There will be plenty of scope for you to sha pe what happens\, from what games are played\, to group activities or outings.< /span>
\n \nWe'\;re delighted that To
m Farley returns to convene this popular event. He
'\;ll be offering up his extensive games collec
tion (see READ MORE
page for more details) and will be on hand to tea
ch rules and coordinate activities. An ardent tabl
etop gamer\, he is always keen to spread the love
of his favourite games. You are also encouraged to
bring your own favourites to share with the group
.
Visit ing an intentional community you'\;ll be welcom ed to join daily meditations and sharings in the b eautiful house chapel. You'\;ll also get involv ed in some light chores each day that keep the com munity ticking over\, like laying the tables for a meal or joining in on some washing up.
\n \nPlease see the READ MORE pag
e for many more details of games etc.
\n READ MORE >\;>\;
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\n \n< strong>Fee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits y ou
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| Standard | \n£\;381 | \n\; what most people pay so as t o cover our costs | \n
| Basic | \n£\;312 | \n\; if&nbs p\;you'\;re struggling financially\, a stud ent or trainee | \n
| \; for better off people who '\;pay it forward' \; for others | \n||
| & pound\;30 | \n\; | \n
\;
\n \nArrival + Departure Times< /p>\n \n
(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| Depart after | \n2.30 pm | \n
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< /html> DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n Sorry\, this event is now full. Waiting List only!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dive into four days of board games\, making new friends and discoveri ng new games along the way. Here at Othona we’ll p rovide the games as well as tasty healthy meals\, so you can focus on connecting with your fellow ga mers and enjoying the games. \n \n \n \n This even t is designed for adults. If you are interested in booking for someone aged 18 or under please conta ct bookings@othonawestdorset.org.uk (mailto:bookin gs@othonawestdorset.org.uk) first to discuss suita bility as well as lower prices for young people.\n \n \n \n There'll be games to suit all tastes. fr om big group party games (Werewolves anyone?) or l ight card games\, medium weight classics like Sett lers of Catan\, through to heavier strategy games. Is a particular game proving popular? Perhaps a t ournament is in order!\n \n \n \n In between the b oard gaming sessions there'll be time to unwind an d relax however suits you\, be it with walks to th e beach\, an evening around the fire pit\, a movie night or just getting cosy with a book. There wil l be plenty of scope for you to shape what happens \, from what games are played\, to group activitie s or outings.\n \n \n \n We're delighted that Tom Farley returns to convene this popular event. He'l l be offering up his extensive games collection (s ee READ MORE (https://www.othonawestdorset.org.uk/ othona-circle-meeples-may-2025) page for more deta ils) and will be on hand to teach rules and coordi nate activities. An ardent tabletop gamer\, he is always keen to spread the love of his favourite ga mes. You are also encouraged to bring your own fav ourites to share with the group.\n \n \n \n Visiti ng an intentional community you'll be welcomed to join daily meditations and sharings in the beautif ul house chapel. You'll also get involved in some light chores each day that keep the community tick ing over\, like laying the tables for a meal or jo ining in on some washing up.\n \n \n \n Othona has 14 bedrooms\, ranging from single rooms to larger rooms that can sleep up to four adults. If you ar e coming as part of a group or are happy to share with other visitors please do let us know\, as thi s will enable more people to attend the event. And any adults sharing a room receive a special disco unt - see below. \n \n \n \n Please see the READ M ORE page for many more details of games etc.\n \n READ MORE >>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG BARGAIN D EAL\n \n Any 2 (or more) adults sharing a room: bo th pay HALF PRICE\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 Pr icing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £381\n what most people pay s o as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £312\n if you're struggling financially\, a student or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\ n £450\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 \n Arri val + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arri val+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive be tween\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:20260527T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T143000 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=2358 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2376_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Integrating Doing and Being X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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\n \n&l
dquo\;I arise in the morning torn between a desire
to improve (or save) the world and a desire to en
joy (or savor) the world. This makes it hard to pl
an the day.&rdquo\;
\n EB White \;\n \n
\n As individuals we have widely
differing experiences of doing and being - saving
and savoring in EB White'\;s terms. How do we f
ind a healthy balance?
This retreat is led by Rhian Taylor and Jacqui Avery who will use poetry\, movement and creative practices to help us explore the tensions and opportunities inherent in the way we integrate the different energies of our lives. Through Qigong and exploratory art\, y ou will be supported to reflect on the balance of your life\, as well as learning new practices whic h encourage increased presence\, flow and insight.
\n \nRhian and Jacqui will draw on their v ery different experiences of being and doing polar ities to explore the questions raised - and the di lemmas inherent - in living a full and integrated life. There will be resources for personal reflect ion and plenty of space for time alone and enjoyin g the beautiful coastal scenery.
\n \nEvery day you'\;ll be able to take part in Qigong\, art activities and group reflections. None of thes e require any previous experience\, and all activi ties will be optional. Spiritual accompaniment wil l be available\, one-to-one\, if you would like it .
\n \nDrawing on a range of secular and sa cred traditions we aim to provide a retreat welcom ing of all\, whether or not participants feel at h ome within a specific spiritual tradition.
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Rhian is a doer! Drawn to concerns o f social justice and action\, she is a social work er currently working therapeutically in the NHS wi th children in care. She combines this with workin g as a freelance trainer\, teacher and as a mentor for social care workers. Much of her training and writing focuses on issues of wellbeing and suppor t for people in the caring professions. \;Rhi an is also drawn to silence\, contemplation and re treat. Immersed in the writing of Father Richard R ohr\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, Parker Palmer and John O&r squo\;Donohue and the poetry of Mary Oliver\, Davi d Whyte and Rosemary Whatola Trommer\, working out the daily dilemmas of a life of action and contem plation is a work in progress.
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Jacq ui values being over doing\, balancing creative\, movement and spiritual practices with paid work an d family life. \;She worked as a secondary sc hool music and special needs teacher for 25 years and is currently a Qigong teacher\, spiritual acco mpanier\, allotment holder\, and maker. Jacqui is chairperson of the Kundalini Collective which is a peer support group for people going through awake ning experiences. She is an experienced retreat le ader and trained as a spiritual accompanier alongs ide people from Christian\, Buddhist\, Taoist and Pagan backgrounds. She is currently focusing on no t separating out &lsquo\;spiritual&rsquo\; practic es from others that are also life-giving and enric hing.
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\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely w elcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy & \; Bursaries)
\n \n\;
\n \nArrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about A rrival+Departure)
\n \n| Arrive betwe en | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| D epart after | \n2.30 pm | \n
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n “I arise in the morning torn bet ween a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.”\n \n EB White \n \n \n \ n \n \n As individuals we have widely differing ex periences of doing and being - saving and savoring in EB White's terms. How do we find a healthy bal ance?\n \n \n \n This retreat is led by Rhian Tayl or and Jacqui Avery who will use poetry\, movement and creative practices to help us explore the ten sions and opportunities inherent in the way we int egrate the different energies of our lives. Throug h Qigong and exploratory art\, you will be support ed to reflect on the balance of your life\, as wel l as learning new practices which encourage increa sed presence\, flow and insight.\n \n \n \n Rhian and Jacqui will draw on their very different exper iences of being and doing polarities to explore th e questions raised - and the dilemmas inherent - i n living a full and integrated life. There will be resources for personal reflection and plenty of s pace for time alone and enjoying the beautiful coa stal scenery.\n \n \n \n Every day you'll be able to take part in Qigong\, art activities and group reflections. None of these require any previous ex perience\, and all activities will be optional. Sp iritual accompaniment will be available\, one-to-o ne\, if you would like it.\n \n \n \n Drawing on a range of secular and sacred traditions we aim to provide a retreat welcoming of all\, whether or no t participants feel at home within a specific spir itual tradition.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhian is a doer! Drawn to concerns of social justice and act ion\, she is a social worker currently working the rapeutically in the NHS with children in care. She combines this with working as a freelance trainer \, teacher and as a mentor for social care workers . Much of her training and writing focuses on issu es of wellbeing and support for people in the cari ng professions. Rhian is also drawn to silence\, contemplation and retreat. Immersed in the writing of Father Richard Rohr\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, Parker Palmer and John O’Donohue and the poetry of Mary Oliver\, David Whyte and Rosemary Whatola Trommer\ , working out the daily dilemmas of a life of acti on and contemplation is a work in progress.\n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Jacqui values being over doing\, balancing creative\, movement and spiritual practi ces with paid work and family life. She worked as a secondary school music and special needs teache r for 25 years and is currently a Qigong teacher\, spiritual accompanier\, allotment holder\, and ma ker. Jacqui is chairperson of the Kundalini Collec tive which is a peer support group for people goin g through awakening experiences. She is an experie nced retreat leader and trained as a spiritual acc ompanier alongside people from Christian\, Buddhis t\, Taoist and Pagan backgrounds. She is currently focusing on not separating out ‘spiritual’ practi ces from others that are also life-giving and enri ching.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \ n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever ra te suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pric ing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £431\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £362\n if you're struggling financially\, a student or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £500\n for better off people who 'pay it f orward' for others\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival + D eparture Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Dep arture)\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:20260603T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T143000 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=2376 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2409_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Music Weekend (Eurovision) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is availa
ble on this event
Join us for a fun weekend of singing well know Europvision pop songs. Led by Simon Thompson who last year recreated Live Aid\, you will learn the songs and have fun doing so.
\n \nDepartures: 3pm Sunday&nbs
p\;
\;< /p>\n \n
Costs:
\n \nAdult Standard: \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;116 per person< /p>\n \n
Adult Benefactor: \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; £\;144 per person
\n \n
Adult Camping
: \; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb
sp\; £\;88 per person
Adult Camping (Benefactor): \; \; £\;116< span style="font-style:normal\;"> per person
\n \n<
span style="text-decoration:none\;">Student:
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; £\;88 per pers
on
Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Fre e
\n \nChild 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; < /span> \;&poun d\;20
\n \nChild 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; < span style="text-decoration:none\;">£\;50
\n \n\;
\n \n(Student rate will require pr oof either by showing a valid Student Card or lett er 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 prov ide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to a fford 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 Government to help&nbs p\;
\ n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if nee ded. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \n*(Fin
d out about our Benefactor Rate)<
/p>
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n
\n \n Join us for a fun weekend of singing well kn
ow Europvision pop songs. Led by Simon Thompson wh
o last year recreated Live Aid\, you will learn th
e songs and have fun doing so. \n \n \n \n Arrival
s: from 3pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n
\n \n \n Departures: 3pm Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \
n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard:
£116 per person\n \n \n \n Adult
Benefactor: £144 per person\
n \n \n \n Adult Camping:
£88 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (Benefact
or): £116 per person\n \n \n \n Student:
£88 per person\n \n
\n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free
\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 years old:
£20\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years old:
£50\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will r
equire proof either by showing a valid Student Car
d or letter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n
\n \n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Ben
efactor rate please consider paying as it helps t
o support the work of Othona and enables us to pro
vide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to
afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, pleas
e advise on the form if you are happy for us to cl
aim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a furt
her 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 *(Find out
about our Benefactor Rate)\n \n
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SUMMARY:Songs to Celebrate Midsummer
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Join choir leader Susa
nnah (&ldquo\;Suus&rdquo\;) Gooch for a sun-fuelle
d weekend of joyful harmony singing. Expect three and four
part harmony songs\, both long and short\, known a
nd unknown\, all taught by ear in Suus'\; frien
dly\, fun\, accessible style. No experience is nee
ded. We'\;ll spend time each mornin
g singing together in the chapel\, with the aftern
oon free to explore the beach\, swim in the sea\,
or relax in the shade with a book... there is much
to do! In the evenings\, we might sing again befo
re we eat\, or visit St Catherine'\;s chapel to
explore the beautiful acoustics. After supper we
will have some optional informal song-based entert
ainment - either a sing-a-long with the piano\, or
a few rounds of the infamous Song Pong game.
\; Suus'\; workshops are about the
connection\, presence and joy that arise through s
hared song. She brings expert musicality and a lig
ht energy to create sessions that will have you hu
mming all the way home\, invigorated by feet-tappi
ng rhythms and beautiful harmonies. \; Suus is a choir leader based near Bristol. As
a former director of a choir at the University of
Gloucestershire and co-director of the Gasworks C
hoir in Bristol\, Suus is also an accomplished son
g arranger\, ceilidh leader and violinist. She is
a Natural Voice
practitioner\, meaning her workshops are open
to all regardless of musical background or experi
ence. Everyone'\;s voice is welcome - all you n
eed is a willingness to come and learn. \; Feedback on Suus'\; recent visit to Ot
hona: "\;A joyous few days of singing led by t
he brilliant Suus\, delicious food\, and warm kind
company."\; \; "\;Everything i
s wonderful!"\; &n
bsp\; Fee Types You are genuinely welcome to choose whi
chever rate suits you (Learn more
about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries) Where
two or more people share a room\, all but the fir
st one pay half price! Non-resident places a
re available at £\;207 per person Arrival + Departure Times (Learn about Arrival+Departure)
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\n As th
e days reach their longest and the sun it'\;s h
ighest\, we&rsquo\;ll gather to learn songs that c
elebrate the life and energy of this magical time
of year. \;
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\n \n \n \n Standard \n £\;354 \n
\; what most people pay so as to cove
r our costs \n \n \n
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d\;302 \n \; if \
;you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or
trainee \n \n \n &po
und\;407 \n \; for be
tter off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for
others \n \n \n \n
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Adult Stand ard: \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;232 per person
\n \nAdult Campi ng (Benefactor): \; \;
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This quiet week will be an opportunity to re lax in the peace of the Essex estuary landscape an d enjoy poetry\, walks\, meditations and community together. Jane and Catherine have an eclectic tas te for poems including many by Mary Oliver\, RS Th omas and John Betjeman! There will be chances to s hare your own favourite poems\, try writing someth ing yourself and perhaps bring something with you that you have always wanted to read or do but neve r made time for!\n \n \n \n We hope it will be a t ime of peace and community. There will be chances to practise the presence of God through shared sil ences\, daily meditations and worship in the chape l of St Peters at Othona and its beautiful setting . Jane loves walking on the beach and Catherine lo ves sea swimming so do bring comfy shoes and bathi ng things if you want to join them!\n \n \n \n The week is being led by Jane Pearse and Catherine Bo nd. They are both trained as spiritual directors a nd have led retreats\, quiet days and a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Jane enjoys poetry\, walking\, the natural world and Celtic spirituality. Catheri ne has run a retreat centre\, is trained in Ignati an spirituality\, painting\, teaches mediation and enjoys creating community.\n \n \n \n They were t he first couple to receive a blessing in an Anglic an church using the prayers of love and faith. The y look forward to being with you.\n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Arrivals: from 3pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Friday \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult St andard: £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 Camping (Benefactor): £232 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £1 76 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rat e will require proof either by showing a valid Stu dent 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 u s to provide bursaries to those who otherwise stru ggle 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 ge t 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 *( Find out about our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T110000 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=2405 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2383_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Art and Craft for Adults X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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Join us for a weekend of arts and crafts\, where you can c reate and play with materials alongside others. So far as possible we will try to do this in ways th at avoid overconsumption and that care for the env ironment.
\n \nThe picture above shows exam ples of the crafts you'\;ll be inytroducewd to. So please do bring any materials you have and wou ld like a chance to use\, buttons\, shells\, tiny stones\, old wool or fabric\; any &ldquo\;arty cra fty&rdquo\; bits and pieces you have collected ove r the years and not yet got round to using. We wil l also gather materials around the site to use in our crafting.
\n \nCathrin Jone s is a passionate crafter who has ru n popular art and craft weeks at Othona'\;s Bra dwell Centre. She will lead a number of specific p rojects and provide guidance\, but also there will be ample opportunity just to experiment or do you own thing.
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\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 | £\;381 | \n\; what most people pay so as to cov er our costs | \n
| Basic | \n&pou nd\;312 | \n \; if \; | \n
| &p ound\;450 | \n\; for b etter off people who '\;pay it forward'\; fo r others | \n|
| £ \; \; 30 | \n
Some non-resident places availab le at £\;191 per person
\n \nA rrival + Departure Times
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A relaxing break in communit
y\, with international circle dancing sessions led
by Kathryn Penny\, well known fo
r her skilled but approachable way of teaching. She has an amazing range of music and da
nces from many parts of the world. Some are simple
and meditative\, others more intricate or energet
ic. Many flow with a strong sense of t
he individuals in the circle losing their self-con
sciousness about footwork or hand movements\, tuni
ng in to a palpable sense of oneness.
No dance is obligatory! If you&rsquo\;re new to th
is you will find good support from Kathryn and oth
er dancers with more experience. As ha
ppened last year\, we hope to share one evening wi
th the local circle dance group\, dancing to music
from a live band. (Non-dancing friend
s or partners who share your bedroom are also welc
ome to this event.) Second
Adult Discount: \;A
second adult who shares your bedroom can come hal
f price \; Fee Types You
are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate su
its you (Learn more about our Pri
cing Policy &\; Bursaries) \; \; \;
Photo copyright Dani
el Elkan 2022 Satish
Kumar writes: Like gravity\, love is
the holding and sustaining power in the world. Lo
ve is the essence\, the meaning\, and the purpose
of life. Love is letting go of lust and fear\, ego
and expectations. Love is the foundat
ion on which mutuality\, reciprocity\, humility\,
and generosity are built. Love is the solution to
all our problems such as the climate crisis\, nati
onal and religious conflicts\, racism\, poverty\,
and social injustice. As shared in his
book\, Radical Love Sat
ish is hosting this weekend to help us to open our
hearts and experience love at all levels\, person
al as well as universal love\, intimate as well as
ultimate love. Love of Nature\, love of people\,
and love of yourself. Peace-pilgrim\,
life-long activist\, and former monk\, Satish Kuma
r has been inspiring global change for over 50 yea
rs. He undertook a pilgrimage for peace\, walking
for two years without money from India to America
for the cause of nuclear disarmament. Now in his 8
0s\, Satish has devoted his life to campaigning fo
r ecological regeneration and social justice. He i
s a world-renown author and international speaker\
, founder of The Resurgence Trust and Editor Emeri
tus of Resurgence &\; Ecologist &ndash\; a chan
ge-making magazine he edited for over 40 years.&nb
sp\; Fee Types You are genuinely welcome to
choose whichever rate suits you <
strong>(
Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursari
es) Arrival + Departure Times (Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\;
The B
radwell Pilgrimage is a Gathering for Christians o
f all denominations to come together to share pilg
rimage\, worship\, food and fun. \; We are exp
ecting a diverse group of participants from Essex\
, East London and beyond. Othona seeks to support
this local event centred on the historic chapel of
St Peter-on-the-wall which we know so well and to
show people how Othona works as a community.
\; Do come along and be part of this exciting even
t. \; <
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mping: \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; £\;88 per person Student:
\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;88
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\; \; \; \; \; \; &n
bsp\; Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
£\;20 Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: &nb
sp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;5
0 \; 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 yes\, we then get a furthe
r 25% from the Government to help \; We
may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please c
ontact us to find out more. <
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This new event at O
thona is for adults in families where at least one
adult cares for at least one other. You may be ca
ring for your partner\, your adult children\, your
parents or it may be that both of you care for on
e another. We know that people who care need a
break and sometimes this involves leaving your lo
ved one in what might be called respite or short b
reak care. However this is a different type of bre
ak\, providing a safe space and a group of other p
eople in a similar situation to enjoy a break toge
ther in community. <
span style="font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;">We w
ant to be as inclusive as possible\, but we are no
t able to take over the caring role\, rather to of
fer you a space to be together within community. &
nbsp\;We can accommodate one or two wheelchair use
rs who can self-transfer\, but our site is not ful
ly accessible throughout. We are happy to welcome
people with dementia and learning difficulties but
this break would not be suitable for people who n
eed constant supervision. <
span style="font-size:11pt\;">If you are keen to join
this break\, please talk with us about your needs
so we can decide together if this will be somethi
ng that will work for you. An email to b
ookings@othonawestdorset.org.uk is th
e best way to start the conversation\, which we ma
y carry on by phone\, as appropriate. \; I
f you can afford our fees\, then to pay them means
we can support more people who can&rsquo\;t. If y
ou can&rsquo\;t afford our fees\, please don&rsquo
\;t be put off but talk to us to see how we can he
lp. Fee Types You are genuinely welcome t
o choose whichever rate suits you (Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursa
ries) \; Arrival + Departur
e Times (Learn about Arrival+D
eparture) &
nbsp\; 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&rsquo\;t read music. Its sound has been descri
bed as &lsquo\;hillbillies singing Renaissance mus
ic&rsquo\;. We focus on songs in The Christian Har
mony: loaners will be available as well as books f
or sale. No previous musical or singing experience
is necessary and we welcome everyone: children an
d adults\, those who think they can&rsquo\;t sing
(you can sing shape note music!)\, experienced sin
gers and everyone in between. If you are new to si
nging or shape note music\, we will provide extra
teaching and support. We also have fun and fellows
hip\, with music and singing continuing until late
! \;
Due to the popularity of this event\
, room sharing is to be expected (if you would lik
e to share with particular people\, let the office
know) and there will only be space in the communi
ty for those participating in the event. <
span style="text-decoration:none\;">Departures: 3pm Su
nday \; \; Adult St
andard: \; \; \; \; \; &nb
sp\; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; £\;194 per person
Adult Camping: \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; Adult Ca
mping (Benefactor): \; \;
<
span style="color:#000000\;">£\;194
per person
Student: \; \; \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\;
£\;152
per person
\; (Studen
t rate will require proof either by showing a vali
d Student Card or letter from your place of Educat
ion.) \; <
span style="color:#000000\;">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 o
therwise 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
Government to help \; <
span style="color:#000000\;">We may be able to
offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to fi
nd out more. * \; 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. \; \; Arrival
s: from 3pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 6.30p
m Departures: 11am Friday \;
Costs: Adult Standard: \; \; &nbs
p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
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Adult Benefactor: \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; £\;288 per person Adult Camping (Benefactor): \;
\; £\;232 per person <
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hite-space:pre-wrap\;">
Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; \;
\; \; \; \; <
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;"> If th
ere are two children or more\, the youngest will b
e free. \; (Student r
ate will require proof either by showing a valid S
tudent Card or letter 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) \;
Fancy a gentle summer
break with your little one at Othona West Dorset.
Let us do the planning\, cooking and herding! Thi
s five-day holiday is designed for families with v
ery young children (0-5) offering a relaxed rhythm
of play\, creativity and connection for both chil
dren and their grown-ups. We will mostly be onsite
exploring and playing within the grounds of Othon
a\, but will include a couple of half-day trips ou
t to the beach and to a local café\; with gu
ineapigs\, tortoises and other small creatures. So you can look forward to: \; Other family members
are welcome\, but this holiday is created with tod
dlers at the heart. If you would like to come but
are not in a position to finance your holiday\, pl
ease get in touch and talk to us. You are ge
nuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
(Learn more about our Pricing Po
licy &\; Bursaries) \;
Arrival + Departure Times \; \;
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<
/span>
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 3pm Saturday \; - first meal i
s dinner at 7pm
Departures: <
span style="font-family:Arial\, sans-serif\;"> \;<
/p>\n \n Costs: Adult Standard: \; &nb
sp\; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \;
£\;58<
/span> per
person\n \n Adult Benefactor: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; £\;72 <
span style="font-style:normal\;">per person
Adult Camping (Benefactor): &
nbsp\; \;
£\;58<
/span>
Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; Free <
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hite-space:pre-wrap\;">
Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &nb
sp\; \; \; \; \;
&n
bsp\; \; If you are able to afford the Benefactor ra
te 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\, ple
ase advise on the form if you are happy for us to
claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then ge
t a further 25% from the Government to help \;
We may be able to offer a bursary if needed
. Please contact us to find out more. *
\;
Not just a w
eek making new friends and enjoying community life
in Othona'\;s distinctive way\, But a week to
enjoy the best of this celebrated and fascinating
part of Britain'\;s coastline. Discover Dorset
together! This all-age holiday works especially we
ll for families with older children. O
f the five full days\, at least three will feature
organised all-day outings to other parts of the J
urassic Coast and its hinterland. Fascinating foss
ils and human pre-history. The smuggling and shipw
recks of times past. The watersports and ecology o
f today'\;s Dorset. There'\;s so much to see
and do. Plenty of holiday activities
around us\, of course\, work out pretty expens
ive\, especially for a family*. But with Otho
na'\;s local knowledge we plan to enjoy shared
outings that won'\;t cost you a fortune. How about an adventurous walk followed by ti
me on an indoor climbing wall? A swim and a deluxe
picnic on a sandy beach after watching kitesurfer
s leaping high in the air? Or challenge yourselves
in a scavenger hunt through beautiful woodland wh
ere the ghosts of Roman soldiers still tread their
road that is now our footpath? Learn about fossil
s in an award-winning museum and hunt for them you
rself on the most likely beaches? How about 2\,000
year old manmade caverns followed by a fishing tr
ip round the bay? These are not firm plans\, but i
llustrate a range of possibilities. An
d what'\;s available back at Othona? Table tenn
is and boules outdoors\, plus plenty of board game
s indoors. Getting creative in the Four Seasons St
udio? A drum circle or a firepit? Maybe a games to
urnament\, music making \; or a '\;talent s
how'\;? Or you could just relax and hang out!\n \n We can'\;t make all the activities o
n offer fully accessible\, but of course no outing
is obligatory. \; Please let us k
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\n \n \n \n Stand
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\n \n Depart after \n 10.30 am \n \;
\n \n Fully Booked. Space is
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\n £\;281 \n \; for better off people
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\n &bull\; \; \; \;Beach adventures:
walk down our meadow path to Chesil Beach for sand
\, shells\, and fresh sea air.
\n &bull\;&nbs
p\; \; \;On-site play: toddlers can enjoy
our climbing frame\, paddling pool\, and other sa
fe play areas.
\n &bull\; \; \;
\;Nature &\; exploration: walks through our woo
ds and den building\, maybe a shady picnic or two.
Campfires and stories/songs to go alongside.
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\n &bull\; \; \; \;Creative f
reedom: let loose with our art materials\, we hope
to do this outside so can be REALLY messy and let
the children have a REALLY fun time. \;
\n &bull\; \; \; \;Community &\;
calm: shared (catered for!) meals\, laughter\, and
space to relax together.
\n &bull\; \;&n
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\n Our resident family at Otho
na know how to create a welcoming environment for
toddlers and their carers as they have a two year
old themselves! She knows all of the best playing
spots on site and her parents are active and organ
ised- ready for (mostly controlled) adventure!
\n We bring warmth\, creativity and experience\,
helping you and your child enjoy a relaxed and nu
rturing holiday.
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es half price!\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n Standard
\n £\;391 \n
\; what most people pay so as to
cover our costs \n \n
\n Basic \n &
pound\;322 \n \; \; \n \n \n Benefactor \n £\;460 \n \; fo
r better off people who '\;pay it forward'\;
for others \n \n \n
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\n Child 1-5 \n \n
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\n Child 3-10 \n <
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\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 
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\n \n 
SUMMER 2026 BIG BARGAIN DEAL
Fee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)\n \n
| Standard< /b> | \n£\;567 | \n\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| Basic | \n\; i f \;you'\;re struggling financially\, a stu dent or trainee | \n|
| Benefactor | \n\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward 9\; for others | \n|
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| Deposit | \n
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\n \n< strong>Arrival + Departure Times
\n \n< em>(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| 4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n|
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Not just a week making new friend s and enjoying community life in Othona's distinct ive way\, But a week to enjoy the best of this cel ebrated and fascinating part of Britain's coastlin e. Discover Dorset together! This all-age holiday works especially well for families with older chil dren.\n \n \n \n Of the five full days\, at least three will feature organised all-day outings to ot her parts of the Jurassic Coast and its hinterland . Fascinating fossils and human pre-history. The s muggling and shipwrecks of times past. The watersp orts and ecology of today's Dorset. There's so muc h to see and do.\n \n \n \n Plenty of holiday acti vities around us\, of course\, work out pretty exp ensive\, especially for a family*. But with Othona 's local knowledge we plan to enjoy shared outings that won't cost you a fortune.\n \n \n \n How abo ut an adventurous walk followed by time on an indo or climbing wall? A swim and a deluxe picnic on a sandy beach after watching kitesurfers leaping hig h in the air? Or challenge yourselves in a scaveng er hunt through beautiful woodland where the ghost s of Roman soldiers still tread their road that is now our footpath? Learn about fossils in an award -winning museum and hunt for them yourself on the most likely beaches? How about 2\,000 year old man made caverns followed by a fishing trip round the bay? These are not firm plans\, but illustrate a r ange of possibilities.\n \n \n \n And what's avail able back at Othona? Table tennis and boules outdo ors\, plus plenty of board games indoors. Getting creative in the Four Seasons Studio? A drum circle or a firepit? Maybe a games tournament\, music ma king or a 'talent show'? Or you could just relax and hang out!\n \n \n \n We can't make all the act ivities on offer fully accessible\, but of course no outing is obligatory. \n \n \n \n Please let us know when you book if you will not be bringing yo ur own transport. We encourage donations from thos e who are provided with lifts for outings and ther e will be some out of pocket expenses on days out (not included in the cost of the week).\n \n \n \n * Of course if you are open to a day out that cos ts more\, you might choose that for one of the day s we don't organise for the group. An escape room? A karting trip? A ropes and zipwire challenge wit h Tunnel Tree Tops? There are loads of options and the Othona team can help with suggestions.\n \n \ n \n And here's some extra help with cost:\n \n \n \n SUMMER 2026 BIG BARGAIN DEAL\n \n \n Second ad ult sharing a room comes half price! AND for booki ngs with two or more children 3-18\, the youngest child comes free.\n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate su its you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing P olicy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stand ard\n £567\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £463 \n if you're struggling financially\, a stude nt or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £6 71\n for better off people who 'pay it forwar d' for others\n \n \n \n Child 11-18\n £ 284\n \n \n \n Child 3-10\n £187\n \n \n \n Child 0-2\n Free\n \n \n \n D eposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arri ve between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n D epart after\n 10.30 am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T103000 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=2386 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2414_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:80th Celebration (Othona of the Future) (PLEASE RE GISTER YOUR INTEREST BY EMAILING US) 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 3pm 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<
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\n \n
Singer/pianist\, song writer\,
educator and ex-teacher to Sam Smith\,
"\;My philosophy is to get everyon e involved whatever their age\, experience or leve l 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 requirem ent to read music or to perform in front of others \, although there are many opportunities to do jus t that if you wish to.
\n \n"\;I have a big passion for songwriting for fun\, healing and self-discovery. There&rsquo\;s so much joy in mak ing music together and I love to be the glue that makes that happen and sometimes I&rsquo\;m the pow er surge to give everyone the confidence to enjoy their music. I believe that&rsquo\;s a human right !
\n \n"\;Please bring an instrument if you have one (not essential). \;Bring your co mplementary skills too! Our attendees often end up running a session in their skill eg. salsa dancin g\, djembe drumming (we have hand drums)\, circle dancing\, harmony singing\, campfire songs."\;
\n \nJoanna is joined by her partner\, Uru guayan bass player\, guitarist and composer Andr&e acute\;s Lafone who specialises in Latin American rhythms.
\n \nParents of children under 10 are asked to accompany their child for all session s they attend.
\n \nHere'\;s a vi deo of one of Joanna'\;s songs fro m 2024 at Othona. In the informal setting you can hear (but not see) other Othona participants joini ng in. \;
\n \nOn Wednesday [19th Augus t] Joanna and André\;s will be in concert at Othona. For those not staying with us at Othona t ickets are available at £\;12 in advance or & pound\;13 on the door (kids half price). Follow this link for details and how to book online.
\ n \nAnd here'\;s some extra help with cost:
\n \nFee Types
\n \nYo u are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate s uits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pr icing Policy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| Stan dard | \n£\;607 | \n\; what most people pay s o as to cover our costs | \nBasic | \n< strong>£\;503 | \n\;& nbsp\;if you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee | \n \n
| Benefactor | \n£\;711 | \n&n bsp\; for better off people who '\;pay it forwa rd'\; for others | \n
| Child 11-18 | \n£\;312 | \nChild 3-10 | \n£\;225 | \n \n
| Child 0-2 | \nFree | \nDeposit | \n
\;
\n \nArrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)< /a>
\n \n| Depart after | \n10.30 am | \n \n \n
\;
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Singer/pianist\, song writer\, edu cator and ex-teacher to Sam Smith\, Joanna Eden ha s run music weeks for families at Othona for over 10 years! She says:\n \n \n \n "My philosophy is t o get everyone involved whatever their age\, exper ience or level of skill. The only essential crite rion is a love of music! Everyone can participate as much or as little as they please. There is no r equirement to read music or to perform in front of others\, although there are many opportunities to do just that if you wish to.\n \n \n \n "I have a big passion for songwriting for fun\, healing and self-discovery. There’s so much joy in making mus ic together and I love to be the glue that makes t hat happen and sometimes I’m the power surge to gi ve everyone the confidence 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 complementary skills too! Our attend ees often end up running a session in their skill eg. salsa dancing\, djembe drumming (we have hand drums)\, circle dancing\, harmony singing\, campfi re songs."\n \n \n \n Joanna is joined by her part ner\, Uruguayan bass player\, guitarist and compos er Andrés Lafone who specialises in Latin American rhythms.\n \n \n \n Parents of children under 10 are asked to accompany their child for all session s they attend.\n \n \n \n Here's a video of one of Joanna's songs from 2024 at Othona. In the inform al setting you can hear (but not see) other Othona participants joining in. \n \n \n \n On Wednesday [19th August] Joanna and Andrés will be in concer t at Othona. For those not staying with us at Otho na tickets are available at £12 in advance or £13 on the door (kids half price). Follow this link fo r details and how to book online.\n \n \n \n And h ere's some extra help with cost:\n \n \n \n SUMMER 2026 BIG BARGAIN DEAL\n \n \n Second adult sharin g a room comes half price! AND for bookings with t wo or more children 3-18\, the youngest child come s free.\n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genui nely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bu rsaries)\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 trai nee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £711\n for better off people who 'pay it forward' for oth ers\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 \n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+D eparture)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between \n 4.00 - 6.30 pm\n \n \n \n Depart afte r\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 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 3pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
\n \n<
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\n \n<
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\n \nChild 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < /span> \;£\;50
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\n \nCosts:
\n \n<
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\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 3pm 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:20260822T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T150000 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 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:
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Costs:
\n \nAdult Standard: \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;232 per person< /p>\n \n
Adult Benefactor: \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; £\;288 per person
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Adult Camping
: \; \; \; \; \; \; &
nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb
sp\; £\;176 per person
Adult Camping (Benefactor) : \; \; £\;232 per person
\n \nStudent: &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < span style="text-decoration:none\;">£\;176 per pe rson
\n \n(Student rate will require proof either b y showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)< /span>
\n \n\;
\n \nIf y ou are able to afford the Benefactor rate please c onsider paying as it \; helps to support the w ork 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 further 25% from the Government to help \;
\n \nWe m ay be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please co ntact us to find out more.
\n \n*
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:
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\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 3pm 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:20260904T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T150000 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>
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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 <
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£\;105 per per
son
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\n \n(Student rate will req
uire proof either by showing a valid Student Card
or letter from your place of Education.)
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\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\;">*
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Step into a late summer escape whe re you can immerse yourself in the land and sea\, amongst new friends. Plunge and Pickle \;offers you a unique holiday that blend s adventure\, creativity\, and the joy of making a nd eating food with our own produce. \;
\n \nWhat can you expect? Crisp early morning dip s at Cogden beach\, followed by practical workshop s - \; baking\, pickles etc and a hearty\, hom e-cooked lunch. The workshops will be facilitated by our resident caterer Esther Gooch and a special guest.
\n \nAfternoons will be fo r trips out for a more luxurious wallow and explor e at one of our local beaches or lakes&hellip\; Ev enings are for reflection\, sharing songs around t he fire\, and soaking in the natural beauty that o ur seaside views offer us. You are welcomed to joi n everything\, or take time out by yourself and di scover the grounds of Othona and just relax.
\n \nTo make it easier for anyone who works Mond ay to Friday this course runs Friday eve - Sunday eve (optional stopover for Sunday night available) .
\n \nHalf Price Offer
\n \nAnd to encourage younger visitors we hav e a special offer! For anyone aged between 18 and 35 who wants to bring a friend and share a room wi th them\, one place is HALF PRICE \;Please\, elder readers\, share this with your c hildren\, neighbours and friends as we&rsquo\;d really love for Othona to continue wit h younger generations visiting just as you have ov er the years. \;
\n \nOptional Stopover to Monday
\n \nThis weeke nd formally ends after supper on Sunday\, but you& #39\;ll be welcome to extend your stay until after breakfast on Monday at a standard extra cost of & pound\;30 (or £\;15 if already paying half pr ice).
\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whi chever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| Standard | \n£ \;236 | \n\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| Basic\n | £\;202 | \n\; if \;you'\;re struggling f inancially\, a student or trainee | \n \n
| Benefactor< /td>\n | £\;271 | \n\; for better off people who '\ ;pay it forward'\; for others | \n \n
| Deposit | \n£\; \; 30 | \n
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Arrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n \n
| Depart after | \n2.30 pm | \n < /tr>\n
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Step into a late summer escape wh ere you can immerse yourself in the land and sea\, amongst new friends. Plunge and Pickle offers you a unique holiday that blends adventure\, creativi ty\, and the joy of making and eating food with ou r own produce. \n \n \n \n What can you expect? Cr isp early morning dips at Cogden beach\, followed by practical workshops - baking\, pickles etc and a hearty\, home-cooked lunch. The workshops will be facilitated by our resident caterer Esther Gooc h and a special guest.\n \n \n \n Afternoons will be for trips out for a more luxurious wallow and e xplore at one of our local beaches or lakes… Eveni ngs are for reflection\, sharing songs around the fire\, and soaking in the natural beauty that our seaside views offer us. You are welcomed to join e verything\, or take time out by yourself and disco ver the grounds of Othona and just relax.\n \n \n \n To make it easier for anyone who works Monday t o Friday this course runs Friday eve - Sunday eve (optional stopover for Sunday night available).\n \n \n \n Half Price Offer\n \n \n \n And to encour age younger visitors we have a special offer! For anyone aged between 18 and 35 who wants to bring a friend and share a room with them\, one place is HALF PRICE Please\, elder readers\, share this wi th your children\, neighbours and friends as we’d really love for Othona to continue with younger ge nerations visiting just as you have over the years . \n \n \n \n Optional Stopover to Monday\n \n \n \n This weekend formally ends after supper on Sund ay\, but you'll be welcome to extend your stay unt il after breakfast on Monday at a standard extra c ost of £30 (or £15 if already paying half price).\ 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 & Bursari es)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £236\n what most people pay so as to cover our cost s\n \n \n \n Basic\n £202\n if you' re struggling financially\, a student or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £271\n for b etter 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+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 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T193000 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=2420 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 3pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
\;
\n \nCosts:
Adult Stand ard: \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;174 per person
\n \nAdult Campi
ng (Benefactor): \; \; <
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\;
\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
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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 3pm 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:20260921T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T150000 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
\;
\n \nArrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)< /em>
\n \n| Arrive between | \n < td>4.00 - 6.00 pm\n|
| Depart after\n | 10.30 am | \n \n
\;
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 \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 - 6.00 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_2410_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Qi Gong\, Meditation & Creative Writing X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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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.
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\n \nPeter Jaeger
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\n \nDepartures: 3pm Sunday
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Adult Standard: \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; £\;128 per person
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\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
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£\;100 <
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Camping (Benefactor): \; \;
Student: \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; £\;100 per person
\n \n\;
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\n \nIf 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 \;
\n \nWe may be ab le to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \n*< span style="font-weight:400\;">(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This retreat will focus on the relati onship between creative writing and meditation. Th ese practices both employ embodied\, mental and li nguistic techniques of discipline\, imagination\, and attention\, and the retreat will aim to invest igate the potential for meditation to foster creat ive practice. Along with sitting meditation\, the retreat will introduce participants to Qi Gong\, a n ancient Chinese art that seeks to restore wellbe ing through bringing body\, breath and mind togeth er in a series of meditative physical exercises. T he sense of stillness in motion that is explored t hrough Qi Gong benefits creativity and promotes me ntal\, emotional and spiritual health. All these e xercises can be adapted and practised by anyone\, regardless of age\, previous experience or level o f mobility.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Jaeger\n \n \n \n Dr Peter Jaeger is a Canadian writer\, p rofessor of creative writing\, and yoga / qi gong instructor who has lived in England for the last 2 5 years. He is the author of 14 books of poetry an d prose on such topics as Zen Buddhism\, Ecology\, and contemporary pilgrimage. As a long-time pract itioner of meditation\, he integrates techniques d rawn from mindfulness practice into his creative w riting classes and workshops. Throughout the early 2000s\, Peter travelled to India numerous times t o study yoga\, and in 2005 he certified as an Iyen gar Yoga Instructor. More recently he has augmente d that practice with Qi Gong\, the ancient Chinese art of working with internal energy. Peter’s goal as an instructor is to understand what his studen ts need to learn\, and then to help them to realiz e their learning objectives.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 3pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 3pm Sunday\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £128 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Bene factor: £156 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £10 0 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (Benefactor) : £128 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £100 per person\n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require proof either by showing 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 th e work of Othona and enables us to provide bursari es to those who otherwise struggle to afford to co me. 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 \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us t o find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our B enefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T150000 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=2410 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2421_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Roll Up Your Sleeves (October) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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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.
\n \nIdeal for activ e\, practical people who like to lend a hand and d o something worthwhile.
\n \nSharing 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.
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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.
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\n \nFee Typ es
\n \nYou are genuinely welc ome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| Standard | \n < td>£\;120\n\; what most people pay so as to cover our co sts | \n|
| Basic | \n£\; \; 90 | \n\; if \; you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee | \n
| &pou nd\;150 | \n\; for bet ter off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for others | \n|
| £\; \; 30 | \n
| Arrive b etween | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| 10. 30 am | \n
