Courses
Turning, Reconnecting & Transitioning
Next Course 27-29th June 2008
These woodland courses build on Joanna Macy’s Work that Reconnects. It will take us through an important process to connect us with the soul of the world and what is happening to it. To help us love the world rather than fear the end of the world. Strenghten us to be able to face the situation in the world; not only of the Great Turning that is happening but also to be able to cope with the twists and turns of the Great Unravelling.
Taking place in Sussex woodland near Lewes, it includes storytelling, fire making, a sweat lodge, plus good food and company and surroundings to help us to a deepening of our relationship with nature, ourselves and each other.
The Weekend Intention
The purpose of the weekend is to help us get more in touch with ourselves and the land around us. To find ways to weave civilised culture and wild Nature into the fabric of the future.
As well as creating a place and space to fully experience being in the countryside, we will work though a number of group exercises to help us to face our collective situation and gain more strength and courage to go forward. Please note that while the work will be therapeutic it is not therapy.
Our intention is to be close to nature and we will work with minimal supplies and facilities, but it is not an endurance test! For example delicious vegetarian and vegan food will be provided! If you feel that you need some extra comforts such as an extra blanket, a hot water bottle or camping chair then please bring them with you.
The weekends are facilitated by:
• Mike Grenville is an environmental activist, meditation teacher, writer, co-founder of Transition Forest Row & naked cyclist.
• Adrienne Campbell co-founded Transition Town Lewes. She trained as a biologist & science writer & is a social pioneer whose work has included a progressive primary school.
• Liz Turkel has trained with Joanna Macy, is an actor, director, story teller and clown. She performs and teaches with Clowns Without Borders, awakening joy and laughter in areas of crisis around the world. Currently she teaches at Emerson College.
Course Fee:In advance £95 - After 17th June £145.
The course fee includes vegetarian food with vegan and wheat-free options.
What To Bring
You’ll need your own small tent and camping gear. If you don’t have a tent a few may be available on request.
Being Present
For the weekend to be fully effective for everyone, it will be important to be there for the whole weekend. If you bring a mobile phone with you, please switch it off so that you can be undisturbed – in fact mobile signals are weak there.
For urgent messages an SMS can be sent to 07974924289
Please arrive between 4pm and 5pm on Friday to set up camp.
The weekend closes at 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon.
Travel
There is limited car parking at the site so please car share. Directions to the site will be sent to you.
Trains leave from Victoria and the nearest station is Lewes.
We are planning to arrange lifts from this train - but please tell us you will need a lift.
Depart London Victoria 14.47 – arrive Lewes 15.52
Bus The Eastbourne Bus to/from East Grinstead 54 stops in walking distance at Golden Cross.
http://www.eastbournebuses.co.uk/pdf/route54.pdf
BOOKING
These weekends are for up to 16 participants so book early to secure a place. For more information or to provisionally hold a place please email or call:
Mike Grenville
mike@changingworlds.info
01342 825169