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Creative Hearts
Sing by the Sea!
The Keyhaven Retreat
FOUR DAY RETREAT
Friday 27 - Monday 30 JUNE 2025
A unique retreat for making your heart sing! With harmony singing, sound healing, meditation, beach walks, intuitive painting, nature art, & wild foods walk!
Event Description
Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Keyhaven, an area celebrated for its outstanding natural beauty, the "Creative Hearts Sing By The Sea" retreat promises a unique blend of relaxation, creativity, and exploration.
With its stunning beach and river walks, vibrant bird life, and the tranquil setting of our workshop space at the heart of Keyhaven, participants are in for an unforgettable experience.
Activities
Harmony Singing: Immerse yourself in the joy of collective singing, creating beautiful harmonies in a supportive environment.
Sound Healing: Experience the transformative power of sound and vibration for deep relaxation and healing.
Meditation: Engage in sound meditation to enhance a sense of inner peace and spiritual well-being.
Intuitive Painting & Nature Art: Embrace your innate creativity through intuitive painting and crafting art inspired by nature's beauty.
River & Beach Walks: Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Keyhaven through guided walks along the beach and river.
Wild Foods Beach Walk: Join renowned forager Garry Eveleigh on a foraging adventure, discovering edible treasures along the beach (see more below).
Delicious Plant-Based Fare: Savour a menu of delightful plant-based dishes, lovingly prepared and sure to satisfy.
Great Company, Inspiration, Fun & Well-Being: Enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded individuals in a setting that promises inspiration, fun, and a focus on well-being.
Wild Foods and Wildlife Beach Walk with Garry Eveleigh
Garry Eveleigh is a celebrated local forager and author of his book "Wild Cook". He will take us on a guided walk around Hurst peninsula, which is a 15 minute ferry ride from Keyhaven Quay.
As we meander our way through the pictuesque estuary Garry will point and and identify the various wildlife that thrives in the area.
We may even catch a glimpse of the elusive Grey Seals that breed and fee there.
Hurst Peninsula and the surrounding saltgrass marshes is a nature reserve and is abundant with many wild and very edible foreshore delicacies, including three different types of samphire, seablite, sea kale, sea purslane and seaweeds galore, to name just a few!
The walk will be informative and fun and will blow your mind and open your eyes to Mother Nature's amazing bounty just waiting to be discovered!
Practical Info
Dates
FOUR DAY RETREAT:
From 3 pm on Friday 27th June - to 4 pm on Monday 30 June 2025
Venue
The main venue for our activities is Keyhaven Community Hall, which is a one-minute walk from the Lymington Estuary, and a ten-minute walk to the beach.
Accommodation
You will be allocated a single occupancy room in one of three Airbnb's. They are all comfortable and charming! One is in Milford On Sea, which is a ten-minute walk from Keyhaven, another is at Lymington Quay, and the other is a delightful cottage in New Milton, both just a 12-minute drive away.
Fees
The fee includes accommodation for three nights, all workshop sessions, art materials, teas, and coffees, supper on Friday, and lunch on Saturday, Sunday. and Monday. The Wild Nature Walk with Garry Eveleigh is optional and is not included in the fee.
SINGLE OCCUPANCY DOUBLE ROOM: £645 PP
TWIN ROOM (Two people sharing): £525 PP
NON-RESIDENTIAL: £445 PP
Arrival time is 3 pm on Friday 27th June
Departure is 4 pm on Monday 30th June
What's not included: all breakfasts, and supper on Saturday and Sunday , and the Wild Nature Walk ferry fee: approx £10, and the Wild Foods Walk with Garry Eveleigh (approx £30 pp)
There is a fabulous pub called The Gun 150 meters from our workshop venue, with delicious food and a gorgeous garden, and other cafes in the local village Milford On Sea, a fifteen-minute walk from our workshop venue.
This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience in the activities offered. It's a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to reconnect with nature, explore their creative side, or simply take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Embark on this soulful journey by the sea, where each activity is designed to harmonize with the natural beauty of Keyhaven, offering a space for relaxation, healing, and unforgettable memories.
To Book
To book your place a non-returnable deposit of £200 is payable, the remainder is to be paid by 15th May 2025.
Email sarah@lifesong.co.uk to book your place and for payment info.
