Embedding the Practice

This is the Way of Council circle retreat for those wanting to deepen and embed circle practice into their lives.

Join us for a relaxing and nourishing four-day retreat exploring The Way of Council circle practice. There will be some progresive sessions designed to explore, insoire and deepen circle practices as well as the opportunity to sit in circles in a beautiful studio, eat good food, meet other circle lovers and have the oppertunity if you'd like facilitate your own circles

And of course, a chance to rest and enjoy a time of retreat away from the fullness of life. Particularly important at this time of year.

Circle practices are a way to structure and develop an inclusive environment that changes the way we interact and live together. Story lies at the heart of circle, harking back to a time when people related in a different way, living closer to the earth and to each other and gathering in circles to listen. In circle we give people the space and confidence to share their stories, hear the stories of others and so develop a community of empathy, depth and belonging.

This year we will be offering the opportunity to retreat together and go deeper into the process of council. A series of interrelated sessions will provide the space and time to explore circle practice in greater depth. This retreat will provide a foundational basis for anyone wanting to work with circle practice either as a participant or as a facilitator within their own work or community.

The sessions are experiential, helping us to connect and explore our intentions in coming to this practice, whilst also providing time, space, guidance and an opportunity to put our experience into practice.

What people say about Circlewise’s programmes;

"I found the weekend a well-balanced mix of new information, being part of well held councils, practice through co-creation and experimentation. The care and attention to detail from the facilitators was exceptional. Beautifully and tenderly held spaces, a truly inspiring and practical course. I had fun and had opportunities to learn from the other participants. I've come away feeling motivated and capable of putting new practices into action."

"The Circlewise 'Deepening Training' weekend was extremely well facilitated and rich. It provided me with essential ways of taking care of myself as a facilitator, it made clearer to me how important networking and being part of a council training community is and I came away much more aware of just how much generosity and goodwill is at the heart of the Circlewise organisation. At a time in my Way of Council journey when I felt I had more questions and doubts than answers and confidence, I came away feeling re-inspired and in awe of the wealth of experience and commitment available to me. Thank you."

“An absolutely inspirational series of workshops in the woods with wrap-around birdsong and a heartwarming fire. Fabulous facilitators with an expanse of experience who brought such…