We can’t help but return to Gayle’s Retreat again for our sixth year - It’s beautiful, tranquil and rejuvenating and every group just loves it!
Ditch your technology and join our small group of friendly gay, bi and queer men for a nourishing experience of rest, relaxation, connection and rejuvenation.
Gayle's is nestled deep in the Sussex countryside, a haven of peace, calm and a much needed breathing space. Conveniently close to London/Brighton with excellent bus/train links and plenty of parking should you wish to drive the 90 minutes from London to the sea.
Andy Butterfield and Tom Cowan are your hosts.
Tom is a Person-Centred Counsellor, Eco-therapy facilitator and Vajrasati Yoga teacher based in Brighton offering 1 to 1s and group work. He facilitates spaces for gay, bi and queer men to flourish and thrive.
Andy teaches classes and offers 1:1s in somatic therapy, yoga and tantra in London and online. His approach is about tapping into and harnessing the innate power, wisdom, healing and pleasure in the body and he loves holding meaningful spaces for people to meet themselves and others in friendship, intimacy, joy and healing.
Their expertise includes: Vajrasati, Yin & Hatha Flow Yoga, Shiatsu, Trauma Release, Meditation and Nature Connection Practices.
This event is for you if you want to explore:
- daily yoga and meditation
- self massage with the raku (wooden stick in Maori)
- Shiatsu partner massage techniques
- deeper connection with yourself and others
- small group sharing
- nature walks
- free time to relax and unwind
- being in the company of friendly gay and bi men
- fire under the stars
- home cooked vegetarian/vegan food
- swimming pool - weather permitting
Please come and join us for this immersive weekend of relaxing and restorative Shiatsu massage, Tension/Trauma Release, playful deep and accessible yoga, fun games and nature based practices, meditation walks through the beautiful gardens and delicious home cooked vegetarian food, all against the backdrop of the stunning Seven Sisters coastline and the gentle ambience of Gayles Retreat atop the cliffs.
Prices include all costs, including your room, three delicious vegetarian meals a day and all refreshments, fruit, hot drinks etc.
Prices and accommodation
Large Dorm (8 beds, 4 singles and 2 bunks, 2 showers, two toilets) - £349*
*2 bursary spaces are available for lower incomes @£300
Small Dorm (4 beds, no bunks, one toilet and one shower) - £369
Attic Double Bedroom Hideaway with En-Suite (only one available - for two people who will share a double bed) - £799.
Quiet Single Room - £499
Camping with horse box bathroom (only two spaces available) - £299. Tents, pillows and towels provided.
Secure your place with a non refundable £150 deposit and we will contact you to organise payment of the balance which must be settled 6 weeks before the event.
Food at the event is vegetarian and with sufficient notice it's possible to provide vegan, dairy-free and wheat-free diets.
Arrivals from 1700 on Friday 13th September for dinner at 1830.
Departures after lunch at 1500 on Sunday 15th September.
Cancellation policy: Please note the deposit is non refundable.
- Full refund of balance if cancelled before 28th May
- Full credit of balance if cancelled before 28th June
- 50% credit of balance available if cancelled before 28th July
- No credit available if cancelled on or after 28th July
Book your place now and join us for a restful, relaxing and rejuvenating weekend.
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