THE TALKING STICK
end of year
Men's day Retreat
DATE
Saturday 10th December
TIME
10.00 AM — 5.00 PM
WHERE
Happy River Retreat, Wareham, Dorset.
After a beautiful and transformative three day retreat in October I invite you to join me round the fire For the final TALKING STICK Day Retreat of 2022.
As we descend into the winter solstice and the final chapter of the year I invite you to join me and the elements to release, let go and celebrate what has come before us and set intentions for what is to come.
This will be a powerful opportunity to honour and give gratitude to all of the challenges, insights and growth that has taken place in this cycle so we can make space within ourselves and set positive changes for the next year to come. This will be a powerful container of brotherhood to create real change and accountability from each other.
The Talking Stick is a healing space for men. A place for men to connect, be part of community and be seen and heard with compassion. It provides a space for men to explore different healing modalities, communicate with integrity and to receive healing through being held and holding space for others. We will not be looking to fix each other or ourselves, as no man is broken but we will be looking to ignite shifts and build greater awareness and understanding of who we are and what our role is in this world as men.
This will be a safe and compassionate container so we can feel comfortable being our authentic selves and speaking our truth; We will use the power of the talking stick to express and release what might be causing us internal discomfort and pain and give it to the flames of transmutation. Being seen, witnessed and heard in a safe place by other men is healing, transformative and deeply empowering and I believe is the key to us a deeper sense of connection, purpose and feeling in harmony within, so we can be the best version of ourselves and others. This is about reclaiming our ancient ways of community. It is about remembering the importance of healing together. This is the missing link for men in our culture and it is time to bring it back. We were never meant to do this alone. I will be there to hold space, support and guide you through the journey.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Throughout the day we will be grounding into the beautiful land and the elements together here in Dorset at Happy River Retreat. We will be reconnected to ourselves, nature, spirit and elements throughout the day. We will use the talking stick to open up and share in a circle to release and express what is rising. We will use the fire to represent the masculine energy and support us in transmuting what no longer serves us from this cycle and spark new energy for the year to come. We will work with a mix of practical exercises and also inward journeys to bring growth, insight and grounding. We will be working with breathwork, guiding meditation, sound healing, ceremonial cacao and process work to help us receive healing. We will have private access to the newly built forest sauna to explore cold water therapy and hot therapy. We will be getting uncomfortable, physically, emotionally and mentally to enhance strength, resilience and empowerment. Ultimately we will be connecting to our masculinity and choosing to heal in brotherhood. I will also be providing nourishing high vibe plant based lunch on the day to nourish and ground us all throughout this process. There we will be exploring ourselves and deep inner work but expect to have a good time, laugh and connect with eachother in the process, healing does not have to be serious all the time.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Sharing Circles
Cacao Ceremony
Letting go Fire Ceremony
Intention Setting
Guided Meditation
Wood Fired Forest Sauna
Ice Bath
Plant Based Lunch
Sound Healing Session
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR
Men who feel lonely or are seeking connection
Men who feel a lack of purpose and inspiration
Men who are ready to rise into their authentic self
Men who are ready for transformation and growth
Men who are seeking a deeper connection to self, others and oneness
Men who are seeking a conscious masculine community
Men who are seeking a spiritual connection
TESTOMINAL
“The talking Stick became the exact mens group I had been looking for. After trying a few in person and online groups that didn't quite meet me where I was. Chris' group held the perfect balance of space, opening up the masculine, spiritual, emotion and physical elements that this type of work needs. And Chris manages to hold all these elements beautifully in a light but definite way. The opening, breaking and of course growing that occured throughout the sessions was almost indescribable. I've absolutely shed some layers, come to terms with some realities and made really strong meaningful bonds with a group of men I didn't know before. Thanks Chris for putting yourself out there and holding this group offering insights, practices and support both in the workshops and beyond in the group that has developed”
— Ross (Talking Stick Online Healing Joureny)
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
Warm Cloths & Jacket
Waterproofs (Incase of rain)
Walking / Hiking Boots
Swimming Trunks
Towel
Drinking Flasks
Yoga mat, blanket and pillow (for sound healing)
Drum (Don’t worry if you don’t have one as I will bring extra instruments)
An offering to the land - Money, a candle, flowers, fruit or oats. (I will explain what this is for when we are there)
Notepad and a pen
PRICE
£75.00
(Booking fee non-refundable)
If The Talking Stick is calling you, I look forward to you joining me around the fire. Let’s rise up and turn over a new leaf together. I look forward to going on this journey with you. Please reach out if you have any questions.