"Plenty of feasting with no famine in sight"	"Working off the food by the fire"	"Ah, this is the life"
"View from above"	"Food, glorious food."	"Let's get the picture done and eat!"
"Yes. I designed it myself"	"Slaving away to keep the yogis fed"	"Napoleon plans his assault"
"Low fat delights"

We asked one of the retreatees for her thoughts on the weekend:

"Being on the retreat provided me with an opportunity to connect with myself, my feelings and my body in a deeper way than I am able to do in my everyday life. The early morning yoga, with the blazing fire and the cold stone floor, felt surreal and yet so grounding - it became a representation of the contrast of opposites and I was no longer just moving my body into specific postures but also integrating the basic elements within me until I could no longer distinguish what was outer or inner. I was able to witness myself in my characteristic mode of relating to people and then able to challenge this such that I felt more able to be spontaneous, open and to be without judgement in relation to myself and others. I enjoyed connecting with each person and getting a sense of who they are and what holds meaning for each one of them in their lives. Being in a natural environment was special and helped me reconnect with that part of me that feels connected to everything. One night while gazing at the stars, my Finnish roommate and I witnessed a shooting star which felt so close that we could see the vivid red, green and blue in its tail. It arched across the sky and in that moment it was like we knew we were present to the magic of the universe. The pranayama and walking meditation at sunset helped me further focus my mind such that I was able to let go of egoic concerns and mental distractions and access a sense of stillness and peace which still pervades my being today. Last but not least, our gorgeous chefs nurtured not only my body but my soul too, with their aromatic, wholesome and tantalisingly delicious food. Thank you to all of you, for sharing and co-creating this experience with me."

~ Lisa