The Creative Pause
Connect and Create with Mind, Body and Imagination Retreat Day
Join this creative retreat day...
VENUE:
Little Birch Village Hall, Barrack Hill, Little Birch. HR2 8AZ.
We are right next to Aconbury Woods and on a quiet village road. Free parking at the venue.
JOIN US FOR:
A day of cultivating deep harmony and peaceful alignment through mindfulness and creative art processes, combining both practices to nurture our release into the imaginative world of artistic creativity.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Time in Nature
Calming meditations
Quiet, reflective times
Delicious lunch
Creative journey space
Imagination exploration
FOR YOU:
With a quiet and attentive mindful awareness, we will spend time in nature, explore calm in meditation, and create space for the creative journey to emerge. We know that when we engage with the present moment by moment, we give ourselves the opportunity to notice and feel what arises, and in that safe, spacious awareness, we can allow our creativity to unfold with pencil and paintbrush.
It is a journey of gentle exploration without expectation of producing ‘perfect’ art or form. It is a connection that encourages curiosity to explore creativity without judgement or particular preferences to ideal ‘art’. We allow the process of engaging with the art materials and paper moment by moment, following along with whatever arises.
Saturday 27th June 2026
Time: 09:45-16:30
Cost: £80pp
NOTE: a £10 non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking
(Early Bird booking until 20th May £70pp)
BOOK HERE!
What you will need to bring
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A yoga mat
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A blanket
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Cushions/blocks for your head and to support under your knees if needed.
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loose, comfortable clothes.
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Indoor and outdoor shoes if muddy/wet weather.
All art equipment will be supplied.
This day is suitable for
Everyone! No experience needed, just a willingness to let your imagination take the pencil and brush for a walk on a restorative journey, with your own spacious creativity.
The retreat offers a deeply immersive experience, welcoming participants of all levels.
Whether you're new to mindfulness and/or creating art, and are curious to explore these practices, or you're a seasoned practitioner or artist seeking to deepen your journey, the retreat provides a supportive and enriching environment for personal growth and inner exploration.
The nature of the Retreat is often deeply contemplative for people and may not be suitable for people who are experiencing acute mental health episodes and similar conditions. Please contact me to discuss any queries regarding this.
The cost of this day will be £80 including all drinks and a light lunch.
Cancellations and Refunds:
If for any unforeseen reason, we have to cancel the event, you will be fully reimbursed.
If you cancel your booking before 18th May 2026, we will refund the fee, minus an admin fee charge (£10).
No refunds after 19th May 2026.
Note: In accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, attendees who book online, by phone, or via email are entitled to a 14-day cancellation period from the date of booking. However, if the retreat is scheduled to begin within this 14-day period, attendees booking are expressly agreeing to waive their statutory right to cancel in order to secure their place.
Helena Orlowski
I’m an artist, teacher and workshop leader. My training has been in Canada, Poland and here in England. I have worked in schools, mental health environments, youth centres, with refugees, and also on a one-to-one basis.
Whether working with children, youth or adults, my aim has always been firstly to bring a sense of calm ‘into the place’ and an ‘I can do’ awareness to the participants.
I too am a meditation practitioner, practising with my local Sangha community for over 15 years.
Gail Calthrop: Mindful GailBreathworks Mindfulness Teacher and Registered Nurse.
I have been a Mindfulness Practitioner and Teacher for many years, sharing withmany people and communities mindful skills and practical tools to use in daily life,building greater resilience and growing our well being. The skill of being mindful,open and aware to each moment and what it offers, is perfectly found and learnt,in the abundance of the moment within our environment and in Nature.
