Earth Listening
Sussex Day Retreat
Sunday 12th October
Join Magic Trio Silvija, Verity and Garwyn for their seasonal day retreats that will transport you to wild places, reminding you of the unhurried rhythm of nature.
The Earth Whispers, When We Learn to Listen
In the fast-paced modern world, the Earth offers us a chance to reconnect with something far older—whispering timeless truths. Many of today's struggles stem from a separation from the land, from ourselves and from each other. Coming together in this way literally puts us back together, reminding us of our primal, intuitive senses. By slowing to nature’s pace, we honour the parts of ourselves that rarely have a chance to explore—helping us remember our intrinsic relationship with all life.
What to Expect
Space to slow down, to root & ready ourselves for the decent!
Autumn is a time of returning; to school, to schedules, and often to ourselves. As the nights fold in, we are invited inward too. From the Equinox, the outward exuberance of summer begins to soften, making way for stillness. Just as Mother Nature draws her energy back to the Earth, towards the roots, we too bed into hearth and home.
This retreat invites you to clear the way: to create new rituals that support your passage into the darker half of the year. Space for assimilation and conscious withdrawal—an invitation to reconnect with your inner world, to return to ceremony, ritual and routine.
Held in the stunning Sussex countryside, our day will unfold in the Living landscape of Hackhurst Farm—a sacred space to attune to the season with immersive movement, mindful practice, sound and ritual sauna.
The Details
How the Day Will Unfold
We will open our circle around the central fire, to take one another in and to draw a collective breath with the land. Here, where warm breath meets the cool autumnal air, the rich scent of Earth rises to remind us to soften.
Our morning begins with a mindful walk to the woodland for Qigong beneath crisp, falling leaves, slow, fluid movement to help us arrive more fully in our animal bodies. From here, we step into a space of quiet reflection with Forest Bathing, a gentle listening ritual that opens our senses and offers time to be with the subtle shifts of the season. Lunch will be shared back at base, with a warming bowl around the central fire, before the afternoon deepens with a Sound Bath, inviting further descent into stillness. Carried by vibration, we are softened, stilled and held, preparing the body for the final rite of the day.To close, we gather for a ritual sauna immersion, a sacred space of heat, scent and touch, guided by seasonal plant allies.
This is a day of soft descent, of listening deeply, of preparing together and alone for the months to come, not with resistance but with reverence.
What to Expect
Open Circle - A guided arrival, with feet on the earth to attune to the land.
Gentle Qigong - Opening the body’s energy pathways, bringing us to flow with the natural world.
Forest Bathing - A sensory immersion and guided meditation inviting us to listen to nature and our true nature.
Sound Interwoven - A Sound Journey weaving the ripeness of harvest, inviting the plants to sing through us. Experience the healing resonance of voice, cello, crystal alchemy bowls, flute, and shamanic drum.
Lunch - A lovingly prepared meal, that speaks to the richness, warmth and nourishment this season brings.
Sauna Ritual - A sauna ritual rooted in Baltic traditions, to warm your bones.
Closing Circle - Space for sharing, reflections and integration to close.
Perfect for…
Nature lovers seeking a deeper bond with the wild.
Anyone looking to reset and recharge—mind, body and spirit.
City dwellers craving stillness and reconnection.
Date & Times
Sunday 12th October | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue & Exchange
Held Hackhurst Farm, Hailsham BN27 4BP
Exchange £165
Retreat Venue
Taking its name from the Old English Hackhyrst—a gateway to the wood—Hackhurst Farm honours the land’s ancient roots and traditions. This connection lives on through those who steward it today, in respectful relationship with nature to shape a regenerative future.
Tucked in the Weald of East Sussex, Hackhurst Farm is a sanctuary for healing, growth and belonging. The sensitively restored Barn and outbuildings are surrounded by rich wildflower grasslands and peaceful woodlands, offering a serene retreat just a short journey from Brighton or London. The addition of the Siberian sauna and the energy of the landscape provides a nurturing environment for personal restoration and community connection.
More than a retreat venue, Hackhurst is a living vision of shared land. Through collaborations and gatherings, it helps reweave a sense of belonging—where the land itself becomes part of the healing.
Hackhurst Farm, Hailsham
Your Guides
Join Silvija, Verity, and Garwyn for a day of deep listening.
Silvija brings the ancestral wisdom of the Lithuanian pirtis, working with heat, herbal aromatherapy and the rhythmic touch of whisks to restore balance and connection. Verity guides with somatic practices and sound to help you soften into your body’s intelligence and harmonise with nature’s cycles. Garwyn offers movement, and the rich tones of the cello with therapeutic sound, creating immersive sonic landscapes.
Nature Connection ∙ Embodied Movement ∙ Seasonal Reflection ∙ Sauna Ritual ∙ Sound Journey∙ Integration Circle
