Retreats & Workshops
"I'm still trying to find words sufficient to describe the retreat' For Love'. A fundamental shift has taken place in me and I have a greater sense of well being. I am holding my body differently, with less tension in multiple areas. People I have known for a while have said I look different since returning. I feel more relaxed, my nervous system calmer, even in the face of everyday life stressors.
Joanna fosters deep trust and safety in the groups she facilitates. This ability of hers is essential in laying a foundation for vulnerable work. I would absolutely recommend a retreat or workshop with her if you are eager to dive deep into yourself with the warm support of good company." R.A-M, London
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Retreats
Closed Residential Retreat
Droridge Barn, Devon
September 9th to 14th 2026
Arriving from 5pm on Wednesday 9th, and leaving by 5pm on Monday 14th
This is for people in the ongoing group "Returning" (with Fanny and me)
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STRENGTH AND SENSITIVITY RETREAT
January 12th to 17th 2027
fully residential
at Whitechapel Cottages, North Devon
www.whitechapelcottages.com
Accommodation costs (depending on single/double occupancy & facilities) between £120 and £250
There are 9 separate bedrooms : 3 with double beds, 5 with twins and 1 single.
There are 2 ensuites (1 double, 1 single).
Food costs approx £200 p/p
Facilitation cost £150/£250/£350 depending on means
A chance to deepen the connections we have built online,
and engage in the enquiries with each other in a fuller embodied way
by spending extended time together in person.
We will have the entire venue to ourselves, including the beautiful land, and sauna and hot tub
This is a retreat for anyone who has been part of the Strength and Sensitivity Group online, but do get in touch with me if you are interested but not been part of that group incase there are spaces
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Workshops
October 2/3/4 2026
Who Am I?
Droridge Barn
Fri eve + Sat and Sunday 10-5
Non-residential
£160
(with the option of B&B on site at £40 p/p p/n)
Looking ahead:
(themes to be decided)
February 27/28 2027
Caddaford Barn
non residential
Sat & Sun 10 - 5
£150
July 17/18 2027
Caddaford Barn
non residential
Sat & Sun 10 - 5
£150
October 16/17 2027
Caddaford Barn
non residential
Sat & Sun 10 - 5
£150
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Welcome Reality - a fortnightly group based in Totnes on Tuesdays 2-4pm -
Autumn Dates:
September 1st to December 8th
2-4pm
Sign up for the series £100
Drop in to one class £15 (please message me before dropping in)
Strength and Sensitivity - an ongoing closed group enquiring into including both ends of any polarity
(currently full until January 2027).
COLLABORATION : IN PERSON : OPEN HOUSE
A group of us who teach in this stream of Embodied Awakening are holding a monthly
Open House evening drop-in.
This will take place at Droridge Barn (Dartington, Devon) on the 3rd Sunday of each month, at 7 - 8:30pm,
A chance to gather with others in meditation, movement and heart enquiry.
Open to all, whether you have never done this work before or have been steeped in it for many years.
No need to book beforehand.
Please park in Droridge Lane as parking is very limited at the Barn.
One of us will hold the space for a meditation and some enquiry and/or movement
By donation towards the space
This is a drop in - all are welcome
20th Sept with Brad
18th October (NB - at Ashburton Quakers Meeting House) with Gerard Couper
15th November with Fanny Behrens
20th December with Be Browne
2027
17th Jan tbc
21st feb with Brad Richecoeur
21st march with me
18th April with Kate Maryon
A group of us who teach in this stream of Embodied Awakening are holding a monthly
Open House evening drop-in.
This will take place at Droridge Barn (Dartington, Devon) on the 3rd Sunday of each month, at 7 - 8:30pm,
A chance to gather with others in meditation, movement and heart enquiry.
Open to all, whether you have never done this work before or have been steeped in it for many years.
No need to book beforehand.
Please park in Droridge Lane as parking is very limited at the Barn.
One of us will hold the space for a meditation and some enquiry and/or movement
By donation towards the space
This is a drop in - all are welcome
20th Sept with Brad
18th October (NB - at Ashburton Quakers Meeting House) with Gerard Couper
15th November with Fanny Behrens
20th December with Be Browne
2027
17th Jan tbc
21st feb with Brad Richecoeur
21st march with me
18th April with Kate Maryon
FOR FAMILIES with young children :
Nurture in Nature group at Nutwells, Buckland in the Moor, alternate Fridays 9:30 - 11:30. For parents and babies/toddlers up to 3 yrs old.
Contribution £7.50 per family
Growing Families group at Nutwells, Buckland in the Moor, alternate Wednesdays 10:00am - .1:00pm This group is for parents and children 3+.
Younger siblings can come along too.
Contribution £10 per family
These groups are supported by Lottery Funding, the Northbrook Trust, and Groundworks - and are hosted by me and a brilliant team of playworkers.
We draw on Parenting by Connection, Permaculture and Forest School principles.
FFI email from this website, or directly to [email protected]
SUSTAINABLE FAMILIES RETREAT AT 42 ACRES - FEBRUARY 2027 - see next Page : MORE
a 3 day residential retreat with Anna Cole
Nurture in Nature group at Nutwells, Buckland in the Moor, alternate Fridays 9:30 - 11:30. For parents and babies/toddlers up to 3 yrs old.
Contribution £7.50 per family
Growing Families group at Nutwells, Buckland in the Moor, alternate Wednesdays 10:00am - .1:00pm This group is for parents and children 3+.
Younger siblings can come along too.
Contribution £10 per family
These groups are supported by Lottery Funding, the Northbrook Trust, and Groundworks - and are hosted by me and a brilliant team of playworkers.
We draw on Parenting by Connection, Permaculture and Forest School principles.
FFI email from this website, or directly to [email protected]
SUSTAINABLE FAMILIES RETREAT AT 42 ACRES - FEBRUARY 2027 - see next Page : MORE
a 3 day residential retreat with Anna Cole