Please read our guidelines for guests before booking a course or visiting Braziers.
March 2019
Friday 29 to Sunday 31 March
Spring Equinox Retreat with Liz and Tania
The theme of the weekend will be to celebrate the Spring Equinox and bring balance into our lives. Together Tania and Liz will provide a balance of dynamic vinyasa yoga to help you raise your energy, with practices to rest and restore including yoga nidra and more therapeutic yoga practices. One evening we will have a bonfire, with singing and chanting (weather permitting).
For more information and to book click here
April 2019
Friday 5 to Sunday 7 April
School of Magic – An Experiential Weekend of Practical and Historical Magic at a Crossing of Ley Lines. Ever dreamed of attending Hogwarts or becoming a wizard? Are you bored of normal life? Braziers Park School of Magic will be open to you this April for a weekend magical studies and adventures! More info and booking click here.
Friday 12 to Sunday 14 April
Mindfulness Retreat with Mindfulness West
A weekend of Mindfulness practice, good food, go This is a perfect way to take your practice deeper, meet yourself more fully, and to experience a few days more richly than ever before. For more information and to book click here
Friday 19 to Monday 22 April
Easter Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Ladan Soltani
A great way to slow down, reflect, introspect and leave feeling refreshed and energised! There will be morning and evening yoga, meditation, pranayama, yoga nidra sessions and a workshop for core and back strength. All levels are welcome!For more information and to book click here
May 2019
Monday 6 May
May Fayre Open Day
Once again, Braziers Park opens its gates for its annual open day. There will be live music throughout the day, stalls, children’s activities, BBQ, bar, vintage tea room, open-mic and house and garden tours. We are happy to hear from stall holders, especially those selling handmade and low-impact items, and for any musicians and entertainers who would like to perform on the day. If you are interested in volunteering for the day, please get in touch, lunch and refreshments will be provided. Click Here to Book.
Saturday 12 May
Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research AGM
Members, Associates, Active Associates, Volunteers and Friends are welcome (only members can vote for motions and officers).
Please enquire about becoming an Associate, the first step to membership of the Society, BPSISR (Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research), founded in 1950 as an experiment in conscious co-existence, understanding our place in nature and taking constructive action in the world.
Sunday 14 May
Glaister Lecture 2019 11:30- 1pm
Speaker TBA
Lunches can be booked- limited places
courses@braziers.org.uk
Friday 17 to Sunday 19 May
Wood Festival
The annual family-friendly festival of music and nature. For more information & tickets click here.
Friday 24 to Monday 27 May
Mini Indi Film Festival
Spring Bank Holiday
Friday night is Palestine night with 3 films and discussion.
- Denied Entry by Kate Jangra (2008)
- Five broken cameras by Emad Burnat & Guy Davidi (2012)
- Witchhunt by Jackie Walker (2018)
Full programme coming soon! Register interest / reserve a place here
Wednesday 22 May
Thames Valley Environmental Records – Recorder Field Day at Braziers
Spend a day in the field together sharing knowledge and practising identification and surveying.
Thursday 30 to Monday 2 June
The British Daoist Association
A three day meditation retreat to create an environment where the Clear and Tranquil path of daoist cultivation can be taught and shared in the West.
June 2019
Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June
Balancing Opposites – Summer’s Journey to the Dark
A 3-day shamanic workshop — experiencing the balancing of differing perspectives, feelings and states of being, including life and death, feminine and masculine. More info here.
Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 June
Celtic Spiritual Healing
This special weekend retreat is designed to nurture and transform your relationship with yourself. Come and learn ancient Celtic methods for deep, gentle change: adapted for our present time by Kate E. A. Berridge. The ‘Earthall’ Celtic meditation system is compatible with all spiritual paths and philosophies which honour the sacred energy of nature and all life.
£150 for non-residential two day course. Lunch & refreshments provided. Additional meals and overnight stays available; Braziers three tier rates apply. Times: 09.30 – 17.30 pm – concessions available –Book here
Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 June
Summer Herbals
Make your own herbal preparations with Rasheeqa Ahmed from Hedge Herbs – learn techniques for distilling and refining herbs for medicinal use. Learn to identify, harvest and create herbal remedies capturing all that summer goodness for later use. No previous experience needed but returning participants will find this instruction particularly beneficial. £150.00 2-day non-residential course Lunch & refreshments provided.Additional meals and overnight stays available; Braziers three tier rates apply. Times: 09.30 – 17.30 pm concessions available Book here
Friday 21 to Sunday 23 June
Inter-Community Volleyball Weekend
Join us for the annual Diggers & Dreamers volleyball weekend.
Bookings will open soon, watch this space!
Friday 28 to Sunday 30 June
Jamies BodyMind Yoga Retreat
Ashtanga/ Hatha mix of yoga with the emphasis on flowing sequences.
For more information see Jamies website
July 2019
Friday 5 to Sunday 7 July
A new festival to Braziers Park! The Elementary Festival. Come immerse yourself in a magical world of music, movement and relaxation through live performance, workshops, sound journeys and healing sessions. Come and see a wide range of instruments from around the globe including fujara, tabla, hang, sitar, cajon, African drums, American Indian flutes and flamenco guitar…oh, and just a little bit of didgeridoo!
For more information and tickets click here
Monday 22 to Thursday 25 July
Braziers international House Team Reunion
Another chance for past ‘house team’, volunteers and residents from around the world to spend a few days living and working at Braziers and meeting old and new friends. Working alongside the current residents in the mornings – cooking, cleaning, gardening, hosting, flower arranging and spending the afternoons and evenings relaxing in good company. There’ll be time for reminiscing, walks, outings and entertaining ourselves.
Cost: £27 a day for a single room, £22 a day for a shared room (This is on half-time working basis).
To book please contact admin@braziers.org.uk.
Friday 26 to Sunday 28 July
Yoga Retreat
More Information can be found here
August 2019
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August
SUPERNORMAL Festival
SUPERNORMAL is a three-day, experimental arts and music festival. It offers a platform for artists, performers and musicians to work collaboratively and creatively for a new kind of audience seeking experiences out of the mainstream. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY…
Friday 9 to Sunday 11 August
Middlesex School of Complimentary Medicine
Visit their website here
Friday 23 to Monday 26 August
The Freedom to Learn Forum 2019
The Freedom to Learn Forum is an annual festival celebrating our growing movement here in the UK. We are an emerging network of young people, families, educators and educational spaces and we believe that learning happens best when children and young people have a voice and choice in their education.
Share in the experiences, learning, joy, challenges and solutions to growing spaces where children and young people learn together by simply being together.
Camping and rooms available. For more information and tickets click here
Friday 30 to Sunday 1 September
Taiji-Qi Gong & Bodywork Retreat
Immerse yourself in a weekend of Taiji & Qi Gong and Body work to experience a deepening and refining of your practice.
Click here for more information and booking details.
September 2019
Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September
Yoga Prema with Lila Conway
We are planning a deeply nourishing few days of yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, inspiration, wholesome vegetarian meals, good company and plenty of time for rest and reflection too. Details and booking information can be found here
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September
Yoga With Chris
A weekend to nourish your body, mind and spirit. Slow down, quieten, and renew your inner resources. Leave feeling relaxed and de-stressed.
Click here for more details and booking information.
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September
Action for Peace
#PeaceDay
An exploration of past, present and future action for peace to mark UN International Peace Day – workshops, films, theatre, discussions, music, skillshares and action planning. Speakers and sessions from CND, Campaign Against Arms Trade, Nuclear Information Service, Greenpeace, Author of ‘Hammerblow’, Nukewatch, Veterans for Peace and peace campaigners including ex military. Join an internatioal Minute of Silence, Moment of Peace at Midday. Music from some of the finest peace and protest singers and musicians: Seize The Day and Robb Johnson and a conversation with Peggy Seeger!
Discuss and debate the ethics of our Trident ‘nuclear deterrent’ with experts, hear about the UK’s plans for Trident upgrades and the costs and risks emerging, examine the INF Treaty that US and Russia are tearing up – what will it mean? Hear about the new UN Nuclear Ban Treaty , winner of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize, meet veteran campaigners, peace builders and an ex Royal Navy nuclear submarine Commander. Workshops on non-violent direct action, games, poetry, walks… Read more...
October
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October
Sole 2 Soul yoga retreat
Expect Yoga, meditation, workshops, healthy and hearty food, gong bath (no water involved!) and lots of fun in beautiful surroundings.
Click here for more details and booking information.
Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 October
A Four Day Yoga Retreat with The Yoga Hall
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Friday 25 to Sunday 27 October
Wider Community Weekend
Experience life in the UK’s oldest secular community with a number talks, walks, and workshops.
November
Friday 1 to Sunday 3November
Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Ladan Soltani
Join me for a rejuvenating, autumn weekend of yoga, meditation & relaxation at this charming country house. There will be morning & evening yoga classes. Guided mindfulness meditation, pranayama (Yogic breathing) & relaxation ( yoga nidra ) in the evenings. All levels are welcome. For more information and booking please click here
Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 November
Introduction to Permaculture
With Trish Whitham and John Baker
Permaculture Association curriculum.
A wonderfully inspiring weekend in an idyllic location learning the permaculture basics – ethics, principles and design tools to re-imagine your life, your garden, farm, community or any project for sustainability, regeneration and abundance – it’s not just about gardening! To book please click here For more info and pictures from previous sessions go here
Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 November
Winter Herbal Medicine
Make your own herbal preparations with Rasheeqa Ahmed from Hedge Herbs – learn techniques for distilling and refining herbs for medicinal use. Learn to identify, harvest and create herbal remedies for winter ailments and general health. £150.00 2-day non-residential course Lunch & refreshments provided.Additional meals and overnight stays available; Braziers three tier rates apply. Times: 09.30 – 17.30 pm concessions available . Book here
Friday 22 to Sunday 24 November
Calm Heart Weekend Retreat with Ruth Culver
For more information and booking please click here
Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December
Yogi Wonderland , Yoga with Alice
For more information and booking please click here
December
Saturday 7 to Sunday 8 December
Foundation Certificate in Nonviolent Communication
Would you like to bring more peace and compassion to your relationships and your life?
– Discover new ways to communicate and resolve conflicts
– Lean to understand and meet more of your needs and those of
the people around you – in your family, at work and in your community
This weekend workshop will give you an understanding of the key concepts and principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). You will learn some practical tools and methods to help you connect with your underlying needs and values and those of the people around you, so that you will be able to approach relationships – and yourself – with greater understanding, choice and compassion.
You will receive a certificate at the end of the course and attendance will give you access to further Nonviolent Communication courses for which a Foundation is a requirement.
Clare Palmer is a certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication with 15 years experience. £150 including lunches and refreshments.
Additional meals and overnight stays available; Braziers three tier rates apply. Times: 09.30 – 17.30 pm. Concessions available
Bookings opening soon – to reserve a space email courses@braziers.org.uk
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 December
Middlesex School of Complimentary Medicine
Visit their website here
Sunday 29 to Wednesday 2 January
New Years Yoga retreat
More information available here