A chance to rediscover the spring in your step,
the rhythm in your flow and the song in your heart.
FOR YOU?
Are you longing for genuine connection, meaningful conversation, and perspectives that lift rather than weigh you down?
Is your body calling for safety, peace, relaxation, and simple unpretentious joy?
Are you seeking deeper and more meaningful relationship to yourself and those closest to you, be it a spouse, partner, family member, or a group of friends/colleagues, we welcome you all.
And if you’d like to be guided by two people who have always followed their intuition and walked (and danced) the paths less travelled, you’re in good company.
Carmen Rendell — global explorer and Walking Therapist.
Andrew Cuerden — former international DanceSport champion and BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional, now a therapeutic dance and life coach.
Welcome to our "WalkIn...DanceOut" Retreats: a personal mind, body, and soul enrichment experience.
We invite gentle reflection as well as share stories and wisdom while walking, dancing, chatting, or pausing for a cuppa.
A chance to step back into harmony with the dance of life... gently, naturally, and in your own rhythm and style.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT BRINKBURN
We guarantee you gentle care, lived wisdom and deep presence within beautiful, comfortable and nourishing surroundings, that will ground your body and uplift your spirit. A truly sole to soul experience.
We believe in simple and timeless practices as the foundations of wellbeing. From the physical aspects of: clean air (breath), water, food, shelter, exercise and sleep. To the non-physical things of: honesty, love, integrity and joy.
Everything on our retreats is invitational. Allowing you the autonomy to choose the depth and pace of engagement. You are always in control of your experience.
We believe that integrity and integration are cornerstones of wellbeing. That one must sincerely seek honest awareness, alignment and connection with self (Mind, Body and Soul) so as to be a wholesome, valuable and harmonious human.
Hence in keeping with our core mission of "Bridging Worlds" we do our best to integrate and reconcile science, psychology, therapy and spirituality to form powerful lenses through which to view and understand self and life.
All of the practices we facilitate, and wisdom's we share, have been profound tools in our own wellbeing journey.
Mindfullness, Meditation, Deep Listening, Breath, Yoga, Walking and Dance.
Days will be start gentle, slow, quiet and reflective building into afternoons of joyful expression and exploration and winding down with evenings of reflection, integration and appreciation.
Our walks are all about the depth of presence, connection and appreciation of ourselves, each other and surroundings...not the distance, destination or endurance. Our walks are slow and mindful and are punctuated with exercises such as breath based meditations that help regulate and balance the nervous system as well as open the heart and mind to inspiration as well as genuine appreciation and expression.
"We are only as sick as the secrets we keep" - Gabor Matè
The dancing, is not for performance, but for transformance. It is mindful and metaphorically enlightening with movements and music that enable changes in ones emotional and physical state. From gentle and slow to fast and fun. Both solo and with a partner. A wonderful way of rediscovering and understanding the language of your body, to express what is true and release what is heavy.
Food is incredibly important to us. Not only in its nutritional and flavoursome value but also it's power to bring people together with joy.
Sleep - Allow the peace, quiet and darkness of the countryside to draw you into deep restful sleep.
ROOMS & RETREAT BOOKINGS
Prices below are per person and exclusive of travel to and from Brinkburn. Bookings are on a first come first served basis and are subject to our Booking Terms & Conditions. A deposit of £350 is required to secure your booking.
PRIVATE ROOM IN COTTAGE
(Twin & Single Occupancy Options)
- £1,300 (TBD) -
The cottages all have luxurious rooms with large cosy King Sized beds, clothes hanging space, dressing table, drawers and a comfy reading chair. The perfect room for a guest wanting a little more privacy and space to themselves on retreat.
Rooms will be allocated closer to the retreat, when we have all the bookings. If you have any specific needs or preference, please let Brinkburn know when booking.
SCHEDULE
Whilst we appreciate that some love to know exactly what's happening where and when. We do also appreciate the need to create spaces which are held, but not full. Therefore this is a holding schedule for you to join what you want to, and if your body asks for something else, then feel free to honour it. This is not a boot camp by any means....If you want to sleep in, sleep in. If you want time to journal, take time out.
We also reserve the right to throw in some unexpected joyful improvised experiences.
Thursday 9 April
15:00 Guest arrivals & Check in
16:00 Reception Drinks & Healthy Snacks & Icebreaker
17:30 Tour of buildings and amenities
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Evening Entertainment
Friday 10 April
08:00 Gentle Stretch & Breath session
09:00 Breakfast
11:00 Soulwalk (Slow gentle somatic walk around estate)
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Free time
17:00 Dance Session
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Evening Entertainment (Depending on weather - Night Soulwalk & Fire Ceremony)
Saturday 11 April
08.00 Gentle Stretch & Breath
09.00 Breakfast
11:00 Soulwalk (Slow gentle somatic walk around estate)
13.00 Lunch
15.00 Downtime
17.00 Dance Session
19.00 Dinner
20.30 Evening Entertainment (Weather depending – Night Soulwalk & Fire Ceremony or Dance in Barn)
Sunday 12 April
08:00 Gentle Stretch & Breath
09:00 Breakfast
10:00 Check out & bus/drive to beach. Walk and dance on beach with closing circle.
12.00 Lunch & goodbyes at Barn on the Bay
13.00 Onwards - Guests depart
THE NOSH
We have worked carefully with Mark at Brinkburn to select a perfect combination of 2 wonderful chefs for the weekend. Together they will bring a wonderful variety and richness to the weekend.
Thursday 9 April / Friday 10 / Sat 11
"Food that Feeds More than the Body" with every dish designed to support both body and spirit.
Wholefood and plant-based, celebrating fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared with love and care. We can happily include some meat options if neeced (Please confirm on booking).
The menu will reflect the retreat’s theme and energy. From vibrant Buddha bowls and earthy root-based stews to restorative herbal teas and energising juices — everything is crafted to enhance your experience and complement the work we're doing together. More than a Chef As a nutritionist and herbal wellness guide, Paula will be there to support your specific dietary needs, health challenges, or a curiosity about the healing power of food and herbs.
Saturday 11 April
Saturday Lunch: Sharing platters and salads, room temperature sides, grains with bbq cooked meat.
Saturday Dinner: Braai under the arches and in courtyard, BBQ plate with smoked beef cheeks, venison sausages, Northumberland Cheese toasties, ferments and pickles.
Sunday 12 April
Sunday Breakfast:
Continental and or cooked options. To be confirmed.
PAULA
TOM