At Samhain, the veil between worlds thins—light and shadow intertwine, ancestors draw near, and our inner landscapes stir. This weekend retreat invites you to explore the mysteries of darkness and light, lineage and legacy, through elemental rituals, creative workshops, and stillness in nature. Working with mirrors, moonlight, and memory, we’ll connect to the unseen and rediscover ourselves through slowness, symbolism, and seasonal magic.
Whats Included on this Retreat?
Two Nights of Atmospheric Accommodation
Stay in the peaceful and creatively restored Chapel on the Green, nestled in the Black Mountains. A perfect space to retreat inward and tune into the shifting energies of the season.
Seasonal Welcome Lunch
Arrive to a warming bowl of a seasonal soup and sourdough bread, grounding you in nourishment and comfort as we begin our descent into the Samhain weekend.
The Mirror as Portal
A ritual mirror becomes our centrepiece for the weekend—reflecting inner truths, ancestral presence, and the thinness of the veil between worlds.
Collective Spellworking
Join in the Exquisite Corpse Spell, a collaborative magical act honouring the cycles of decay, rest, and renewal—setting shared intentions for the darker months ahead.
Evening Talk: The Witch, and The Shadow
Explore the figure of the witch across time and culture—tracing her lineage through myth, folklore, and popular media to understand the power and wisdom hidden in darkness.
Dumb Supper: A Ritual of Remembrance
Sit together in sacred silence for a traditional Samhain meal, honouring ancestors and those who’ve passed. The veil is thin, and our table becomes an altar of memory and connection.
Water & Moonlight Ritual
Work with moonlight, water, and intuition in a gentle night ritual of reflection and receptivity—embracing the liminal energy of Samhain.
Morning Moon Tea
Begin the day with Water Moon tea magic, featuring herbs for dreaming, visioning, and healing—an offering of warmth and ritual from plant to body.
Morning Yoga & Movement
Awaken with elemental breathwork and movement inspired by the natural cycles—earth, water, fire, and air—designed to support clarity, grounding, and rest.
Creative Workshop: Through the Veil
Engage in a hands-on workshop using mirror magic, tracing paper, and collage to explore personal symbols, ancestral threads, and the thinness of the veil.
Witches’ Feast
Dress in your ritual finery—channeling gold, shadow, or ancestral colours—and gather for a celebratory feast of seasonal abundance, storytelling, and shared magic.
Candle Magic & Fire Ritual
Come together in candlelight to sit in stillness, cast quiet spells, and burn intentions by the riverside fire—inviting transformation through ritual and flame.
Riverside Reading: Witch’s Rite
A twilight group reading of The Witch’s Ballad by Doreen Valiente — by the river, under the stars—invoking sacred words to honour the turning of the year.
Nature Walk & Elemental Reflection
Close the retreat with a silent, solitary walk through the local landscape—bringing flasks, layers, and presence—as we connect with land, spirit, and self before returning to the world.
Arrival Gifts
Begin your journey with a magical welcome pack including:
