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Retreat Reviews

We have been genuinely moved by the kind words of our guests.

Read about their experiences below

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“The day provided profound clarity and inspiration. I feel confident in taking these nature inspired approaches back to improve our spaces”.

School Leader

“ I love interior design, playing with light, colours and pattern, bringing the 'outdoors in' and creating a mood, but I'd never thought of or planned it in a way that was literally built around translating and recreating how I feel in a woodland with a babbling brook, or on the beach, or in any other of my favourite nature spots into the way I put a room together. Kind of obvious but a bit of an 'ah-ha' that the more specific and rooted in a special place or memory a scheme is the stronger the feelings the design evokes” Retreat guest

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“It is the perfect blend of nourishing, quiet time in nature and thoughtful, practical design inspiration”

Retreat Guest

“I was totally inspired. I’ve started writing more poetry, booked a summer forest bathing workshop and I’m listening to an audio book on Biophilic design”

Retreat guest

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“What came for me from the woods to the mood board was the sound of the stream. It created sound waves in me which Influenced the start of my design thoughts.”

Retreat guest

“Sharon's expertise in Biophilic design was abundant and rich, and I enjoyed hearing of the varied research which underpins this form of interior design” Retreat guest

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“At no point did I feel hurried by Delyth, the time to sit, meander and gaze were clearly boundaried giving us time to let go and move slow.
The invitations were varied and explained enough to be interpreted by each person there, this gave depth and breadth to my own experience.” Retreat guest

“It had been a busy week and really I was just looking forward to a lie in and some down time but THIS is actually what I needed! So blessed with a beautiful bright day, sunlight through new soft bright spring green Beech leaves, and a space and time held by Delyth and Sharon for me to just be. No need to pay attention to the clock or a to do list, just time carved out to rest, reconnect with myself and nature, and recoup.

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“I've come away with the bones of a design and am really looking forward to taking time to put it together, initially in my home office and then who knows where. Looking forward to being able to find those feelings of still calm and peace even on a hectic work day." Retreat guest


“I'd really recommend this day to anyone looking for a pause and re-set in all the madness, and to those wanting to feel more connected and rooted in their own home, or any other space that you spend time in” Retreat guest

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