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July 2020
Sensory Online
On Zoom Every Tuesday 7:45pm – 9:00 pm – Free
Join an online space considering Braziers’ place in the world today. In these uncertain times, Braziers Park intentional community is calling on the wider community to help us make more conscious and adaptive decisions. Click here for more info.
“Sensory” is the other half of the (multi-mental) social organism that forms the integrative process in development at Braziers. The integrative process is “change within continuity”. The first and last question Sensory asks is “what have we learnt and what do we want to change?” i.e. what could be done better or differently. If Sensory forms a consensus then it will make a recommendation to Executive (a decision-making meeting at Braziers), currently the other half of the social organism, for implementation. Executive may resist this but has a duty to protect and follow the recommendations of Sensory. Topics will be posted weekly.
If you are interested in joining this meeting, please email education@braziers.org.uk for consideration.
Ecstatic Awakening Dance Online
On Zoom Every Wednesday 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm
In these crazy times we CAN keep sane and connected!! This is the best time to do just that, from our cosy homes, to get our body moving and to get out of our heads!! Click here for more info.
Hayley invites you to join her on a weekly basis through the waves of the internet and help build this dancing community.
HOW IT WORKS: Download the Zoom app on your laptop or mobile. Or you can connect through internet browsers.
LINK TO JOIN: Hayley Treize is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Link: https://zoom.us/j/905333320
Meeting ID: 905 333 320
Please make sure you give yourself time to set this up beforehand.
Make sure you make a safe, sanctuary space to dance in, where you won’t get disturbed. It’s an 1 hour and 3/4 (ish!) for you to drop down into your body and connect to the earth.
DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GWVN4M36JM4W8&source=url
Haylely is asking and very grateful for donations of what you choose to pay. I want to expand this to as many out there as possible who want to dance and to connect.
Online is a new adventure so let’s make it work together!
WHAT IT IS?: Ecstatic Dance is a movement meditation that helps us come home to our body, release stuck energies and reunite in stillness. This transformational process helps to:
1. Release stress and energize the body
2. Free you from emotional baggage by moving stuck energy
3. Transcend the chatter of the small mind and bring you into the presence of now
4. Awaken your heart to self-acceptance and self-love
5. Connect you to the divine oneness of your true nature and all that is.
Everyone is welcome. No previous experience is needed.
Each session includes a five part process:
1. Warm up
2. Awaken with a shake
3. Let go with a dance
4. Stillness
5. Grounding
Wear comfortable clothes
Have a blanket ready
Have water to drink
Your Facilitator: Hayley Trezise is an artist and a fully qualified shamanic practitioner and Ecstatic Dance teacher.
She studied dance in 2011 through the School of Ecstatic Movement Teacher Training. She has studied at The Sacred Trust for the past four years.
Coffee Morning Online
On Zoom Every Friday 11 am- Free
Make yourself a brew of your choice, grab a biscuit and Zoom into Braziers’ beautiful dining room for coffee and a chat. Click here for more info.
Soul Talk Online
On Zoom Thursday 7:00 pm – Free
Experience what goes on inside you and how you feel without the usual mind chatter. Utilising the ancient form of ‘Council,’ this FREE session will be regularly offered at Braziers Park and is held by Natalie Vickers. Let us know you are coming by emailing education@braziers.org.uk. Click here for more details on The Way of Council
Brave New World – Glaister Lecture 2020
Free on Zoom Saturday 11:00 – 13:00 (BST)
This year’s lecture will be given by Professor Nicole B Pohl, MA; PhD, Professor in Early Modern Literature and Critical Theory. Click here for more info.
Professor Pohl will reflect on the challenges and usefulness of utopian thinking in the Anthropocene, and more recently, the COVID-19 global crisis. In an article in the New Statesman, David Miliband came to the conclusion that post-Covid crisis, the ‘alternative is not utopia. It is common sense as well as common humanity.’ Professor Pohl wants to suggest that common humanity is the essence of utopia and utopianism and to reflect on the kind of utopianism the world needs today. We will face global, indeed dystopian, challenges ranging from the ‘Sixth Extinction’, a new wave of nationalism and anti-democratic policies (under the smokescreen of the pandemic) and a continuation of racial/gender inequalities. She would like to put it to discussion if utopia is a useful way of creating new narratives, narratives as Monbiot suggested, that are created from the bottom up and challenge the narratives of neoliberal capitalism, to reveal them as ideologies. Thus utopia and utopianism are about imagining different worlds, telling different stories to try out – with common sense- a world that works for all humanity.
11am Booking essential please click here to reserve your place
Forest School – Kids Go Wild!
Sunday 10:00-12:30 £10
A monthly session that will see children of all ages (parents allowed!) going on outdoor adventures in the 55 acres of woods and meadows at Braziers Park. Lead by Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin. Click Here for More Info.
There will be a chance to try some outdoor cooking and enjoy the exhilaration of going wild outdoors whilst learning more about our beautiful estate and the nature within it.
Booking is essential and participants must dress for the weather. Parents are welcome to join in and must remain on site.
To book, click here.
Bushcraft – Camp Craft 101
Sunday 09:30-12:30 Adult £40
The more you know, the less you carry! Come and learn how to sustainably harvest woodland materials using a hand saw and knife, and use them to make useful camp craft items. Click here for more info.
Discover how to make a wedge for splitting firewood, tent pegs, a cooking tripod and a ‘Waygon stick’ for hanging pots over a fire. A relaxed and informative morning in the woods, suitable for complete beginners age 16+.
To book, click here.
August 2020
Supernormal Festival
Friday to Sunday
Independent and uncompromising, it champions multi-faceted, exploratory art and music from the underground, margins and fringes to impart inspiring and engaging encounters beyond the everyday and the expected. For more info click here
Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Meditation & Bodywork Retreat
Friday to Sunday £345
Immerse yourself in a weekend of Tai Chi & Chi Kung and experience a deepening and refining of your practice.
Click here for more info.
Throughout the weekend there will be the chance to practice and explore both Chen and Sun styles of Tai Chi, along with a variety of Qi Gong forms and Meditation techniques. There are opportunities to practice on sunny terraces, in screened gardens, by ponds, in orchards and woodlands. Teachings will be offered by Jeff Docherty and Mark Collins, along with the chance to receive Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Tuina treatments.
To book, click here.
Braziers Experience Week
Tuesday to Monday – £159 Shared, £249 Single
A 4-day residential retreat for those interested in intentional community and holistic lifestyle. More Info.
Come and have an immersive holistic experience connecting with others and nature in a deeper way. During this Bank Holiday weekend, there will be opportunities to:
Learn about trees, gardening & food growing
Practice healthy vegetarian/vegan cooking
Learn about sustainability and permaculture
Experience communal living, dining & co-management
Participate in “Sensory”, bonfire & other activities
Have time to relax, be in nature, & find purpose
Contribute to the UK’s oldest secular intentional community
Collaborate on the big problems of the world today
Learn about peace activism & conflict resolution
Email education@braziers.org.uk if you are interested. Prices start as low as £159 per person per weekend (all meals and accommodation included). Arrivals can arrive either on Friday or early Saturday.
Wider Community Weekend
Friday to Monday
A chance to be part of the Braziers community for a wonderful bank-holiday weekend of activities in good company. Click Here for More Info.
Come and find space for relaxation, fun and conversation in our beautiful house and grounds. Most activities are free to join and accommodation and meals are at our 3 tier rates based on income. Let us know if you have a session that you would like to offer for a this Wider Community Weekend. Email courses@braziers.org.uk for more information or to book. Limited places – all sessions need booking.
Forest School – Kids Go Wild!
Sunday 10:00-12:30 £10
A monthly session that will see children of all ages (parents allowed!) going on outdoor adventures in the 55 acres of woods and meadows at Braziers Park. Lead by Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin. Click Here for More Info.
There will be a chance to try some outdoor cooking and enjoy the exhilaration of going wild outdoors whilst learning more about our beautiful estate and the nature within it.
Booking is essential and participants must dress for the weather. Parents are welcome to join in and must remain on site.
To book, click here.
September 2020
Jaime’s Body Mind Yoga
Friday to Sunday
We will explore a variety of yoga styles to include gentle yoga, restorative yin practices and a gong bath sound healing session. Also more energetic vinyasa style sessions. Something for everyone whilst having the freedom to stop , recharge and reconnect. Switch off, switch on is the mantra of the weekend. Enjoy a weekend in a beautiful setting with like-minded people. The perfect place for a yoga retreat. Please email jaimesbodymindyoga@gmail.com for full details and to secure your place. Places are limited and are first come first served. Click here to view Jaimes website.
Autumn Herbal Medicine & Foraging
Saturday and Sunday
Community medical herbalist Rasheeqa Ahmad of Hedge Herbs will lead foraging sessions in the beautiful and bountiful meadows and woodlands of Braziers Park. Click here for more info.
Learn how to identify beneficial plants in the early autumn that offer seasonal nourishment and immune support. Discover how to connect with instinctive plant wisdom and practice different methods of preparation to make your own healing, herbal remedies for yourself and as special gifts. Both Saturday’s and Sunday’s foraging courses will run from 10 am – 5 pm and cost £85 for 1 day or £125 for both days. Topics will differ on each day. Lunch and refreshments will be provided and are included in the course fee. Additional meals may be possible at Braziers’ 3-tier rate. Please email education@braziers.org.uk for full details and to secure your place. Places are limited and are first come first served.
Wood Festival
Friday 3 pm to Monday 11 am- £0 to £115
As well as music, there is a full programme of free workshops for all ages, kids tent activities, and delicious locally-sourced food and drink. For tickets click here
Introduction to Permaculture
Saturday to Sunday
A wonderfully inspiring weekend in an idyllic location with Braziers Park community. You will learn the Permaculture basics – the ethics, principles and design tools to get you started to re-imagine your life, your garden, farm, community or any project for sustainability, regeneration and abundance – it’s not just for gardening!
You will have the opportunity to put learning into practice and create your first permaculture design as well as see inspiring examples on film and in Braziers 50 acres of organic meadows, woodland and gardens. Participants will receive a Permaculture Association certificate on completion which is accepted towards the first 2 days of a full Permaculture Design Course (PDC).
Cost: £180 / £130 (concessions) including lunches and refreshments, Book here.
Accommodation and extra meals available at 3 tier rates according to income, book here
Tutors: Trish Whitham and Phil Pritchard
For queries or further info email: trish@braziers.org.uk
Forest School – Kids Go Wild!
Sunday 10:00-12:30 £10
A monthly session that will see children of all ages (parents allowed!) going on outdoor adventures in the 55 acres of woods and meadows at Braziers Park. Lead by Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin. Click Here for More Info.
There will be a chance to try some outdoor cooking and enjoy the exhilaration of going wild outdoors whilst learning more about our beautiful estate and the nature within it.
Booking is essential and participants must dress for the weather. Parents are welcome to join in and must remain on site.
To book, click here.
Wood Carving for Beginners: A Swedish Butter Knife
Sunday 09:30-12:30 £50
Even if you’ve never carved wood before you’ll be able to produce a beautiful and useful object on this guided workshop. Click here for more info.
You’ll leave with your very own wooden butter knife, and a passion to spend more time doing relaxing wood carving! Age 16+. Limited to just 6 spaces.
For more info and to book, click here.
October 2020
Braziers School of Magic
Friday 5 pm to Sunday 4 pm – £220 Single, £165 Shared
We invite you to experience a ‘boarding school’ weekend of magical studies! Crystal Grids, Altar Making, Invocation, Nature Spirits, Tarot and More! Click here for more info.
Braziers International Film Festival
Friday to Sunday £12 to £220
Films, Workshops, Discussions, Bar, Meals, B&B and More!
Films are projected to audiences in a cinema-style environment, with screenings taking place inside a large, historic 17th-century barn adapted for public performances, in addition to in the Gothic manor house and in custom-built outdoor structures. Screenings are followed by group discussion and Q&A with attending film-makers, who will be invited to Braziers. Single day and full weekend tickets are available with or without meals and accommodation. Book Now .
Submissions here. More info on sessions and workshops coming soon here.
Fire Lighting – Primitive and Modern Skills
Sunday 09:30-12:30 £50
On this detailed workshop, we’ll cover every aspect of fire lighting to take you from beginner to master. For more info and to book, click here.
Forest School – Kids Go Wild!
Sunday 10:00-12:30 £10
A monthly session that will see children of all ages (parents allowed!) going on outdoor adventures in the 55 acres of woods and meadows at Braziers Park. Lead by Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin. Click Here for More Info.
There will be a chance to try some outdoor cooking and enjoy the exhilaration of going wild outdoors whilst learning more about our beautiful estate and the nature within it.
Booking is essential and participants must dress for the weather. Parents are welcome to join in and must remain on site.
To book, click here.
Rejuvenating Autumn Yoga with Ladan Soltani
Friday Oct 30th to Sunday Nov 1st
The perfect environment to de-stress and find your balance.
For more information and booking please click here
November 2020
Yoga Autumn Renewal
Friday to Sunday
A retreat to build our inner resources and enjoy the season’s colours with experienced teacher Chris Holt. Click here for more info.
There will be seven meditation and yoga sessions starting early evening on Friday and finishing on Sunday afternoon. Morning practices will be more invigorating; evenings calming and restoring. We will explore a range of meditation and pranayama (breath) practices, plus asana (postures) with an emphasis on developing the ability to find a balance between effort and ease. There will also be evening yoga nidra (deep relaxation), a guided walk through the woods and rolling countryside around Braziers Park and the option of booking massage, reflexology or complimentary therapies. Gently and safely taught, the weekend is suitable for yogis wanting to expand the subtlety of their awareness within postures and to see what happens when they quieten and go within. For more information and booking please click here.
Letting Go
Friday 5 pm to Sunday 5 pm – £385
A 3 day shamanic healing workshop with ceremony, enabling the breaking free of habits, behaviours and patterns. Click here for more info.
Winter Herbals – Immune Tonics
Saturday to Sunday 10 am – 5 pm £150
Spend a cosy winter weekend at Braziers preparing for the season of darkness by concocting healing herbal goodies to support the immune system. Click here for more info.
Forest School – Kids Go Wild!
Sunday 10:00-12:30 £10
A monthly session that will see children of all ages (parents allowed!) going on outdoor adventures in the 55 acres of woods and meadows at Braziers Park. Lead by Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin. Click here for more info.
There will be a chance to try some outdoor cooking and enjoy the exhilaration of going wild outdoors whilst learning more about our beautiful estate and the nature within it.
Booking is essential and participants must dress for the weather. Parents are welcome to join in and must remain on site.
To book, click here.
Natural & Man-Made Shelters + Knots
Sunday 09:30-12:30 Adult £40 (Supervised Child £1)
Learn how to make a primitive survival shelter using nothing but natural materials found in the woodland. For more info and to book, click here.
January 2021
Non-violent Communication – Foundation Level
Saturday & Sunday 09:30-17:00 £150 Early Bird Price (Friday Evening Optional)
This workshop will give you an understanding of the basics of Needs-based or Nonviolent Communication. Click here for more info.
There will be some new concepts to learn but this is mostly an experiential training in which we’ll explore a deeper connection with our feelings and needs as they show up in our lives. After the course, you will start to see your relationships (including to yourself) in a new light and will have practical tools to begin exploring more.
Ultimately you can look forward to an entirely different quality of clear, heartfelt communication and meaningful connection with the people around you. Cost: £150 including lunches and refreshments. Concessions available. B&B and evening meals are available at 3 tier rates according to income.
For more info and to book, click here.
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