Imagine coming home
to a wild & magical place.
To the cool water,
the whispering leaves
& the green grass shining in the sun.
Imagine the mighty oak,
the sacred place where
we come together again,
in consciousness,
singing in unison
under the stars, &Beyond.
& Beyond is an intimate gathering taking place in the wild landscape of Hardwick Estate in Oxfordshire, on the banks of the River Thames.
Kundalini & Hatha Yoga morning practice accompanied by live musicians, transformational workshops, gong baths, woodland walks, forest bathing, kirtan, sacred movement, chanting, poetry, singing, wild swimming, meditations with ancient oaks, fire ceremony, love-infused plant-based Ayurvedic food. The experience of rest, rebalancing in a magical setting and deep remembrance of true self and beyond..
We will be eating fresh, organic, locally grown plant-based meals lovingly prepared according to Ayurvedic principles by Karen Buckland of Plant Based Pirate. Our gorgeous fruit and veg will come from Tollhurst Organic farm who use stock free farming to produce the lowest possible carbon footprint, cruelty free food. Their work is truly inspiring and aligned with our ethos of re-connecting and re-aligning with mother nature to live in more harmony.
The gathering begins on Tuesday afternoon and ends on Sunday evening. You are most welcome to come for the whole duration of the gathering, for the weekend, or for one day only.
Accommodation is provided on a secluded camping field next to the shores of the river with composting toilets and freshwater. Tents available to rent if you can not bring your own.
Camper van's & caravans are welcome.
Children are very welcome. Sorry no dogs.
There is plenty of space to keep within social distancing guidelines.
Surround yourself with 500 year old trees, wild flower meadows, stunning scenery, magical sunset views, wonderful wildlife & your community.
We hope to be able to accommodate all who feel drawn to come together as a community.
We have limited amounts of tickets available for the
Full Five Days Bliss Immersion : Wednesday - Sunday;
&
Weekend Joy Tickets: Friday evening - Sunday.
This year we will have childcare available for kids to have their own part of the gathering, and parents can enjoy the rare opportunity to dive deep into the workshops, while knowing that their little ones are being well looked after.
You can choose any of these options by clicking on the green SELECT button.
We can offer payment plans, please reach out if you need to pay in instalments.
We are introducing Seva Tickets this year for those who would like to combine the fun of the gathering and karma of the service. These tickets are designed for those who enjoy getting involved in the running of the gathering by giving the core crew a hand with whatever is needed to be done on the day, or those who can't afford the full price of the tickets but still want to come. We have 5 day and weekend options for Sevas as well, so if you’re keen to be involved, give us an email on info@andbeyond.uk or apply here.
All the ticket contributions will go towards supporting our teachers and building a space on the special land at Hardwick to host yoga classes, community events and future retreats. We hope to build this platform for reconnection and rest.
COVID-19 Statement and Refund Policy
As with all events this summer we are at the mercy of government regulations regarding COVID-19. We will be operating on a private campsite with participant numbers limited to the legally permitted amount. We will be taking precautions as recommended during the event to ensure the safety and health of all participants.
If the regulations surrounding social distancing deviate from the current government predictions and do not allow us to go ahead with the event as planned, we will postpone the event and reschedule it for a time which is appropriate. In this instance all tickets will be transferable. If the option to retain your ticket until the event is rescheduled is not preferable for you, just let us know within 14 days of us announcing a postponement, and will refund you 100% of the ticket amount.
Here is the link to our terms and conditions including our refund policy.
Please reach out if you have any questions on info@beyond.uk.
Hardwick estate is only 40 minutes by train from London (Paddington), and just 20 minutes by car from Junction 12 on the M4. Easily accessible from the main transport hubs at Reading, yet set in the rolling countryside of the Chilterns AONB, Hardwick is ideally located for a weekend getaway of peace and tranquility.
If you have a spare seat in your car and are happy to share a ride, or if you need a lift to the gathering, here is the link to the &beyond community WhatsApp group:
A day long deep dive into sacred lands and your beautiful self! Arrivals from 6am on Thursday morning, departures after the end of evening activities, around 10pm Thursday evening. Please note this does not include an overnight stay!
Includes:
✔️ A full day of the gathering.
✔️ All activities, classes and workshops and evening kirtan, music and jam sessions
✔️ Delicious Ayurvedic food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and hot drinks throughout the day
✔️ Contribution for the building of a retreat space for the community
A day long deep dive into sacred lands and your beautiful self! Arrivals from 6am on Friday morning, departures after the end of evening activities, around 10pm Friday evening. Please note this does not include an overnight stay!
Includes:
✔️ A full day of the gathering.
✔️ All activities, classes and workshops and evening kirtan, music and jam sessions
✔️ Delicious Ayurvedic food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and hot drinks throughout the day
✔️ Contribution for the building of a retreat space for the community
A day long deep dive into sacred lands and your beautiful self! Arrivals from 6am on Sunday morning, departures after the end of the closing circle, around 4.30pm Sunday afternoon. Please note this does not include an overnight stay!
Includes:
✔️ A full day of the gathering.
✔️ All activities, classes and workshops and evening kirtan, music and jam sessions
✔️ Delicious Ayurvedic food: Breakfast, lunch and snacks after the closing circle, as well as hot drinks throughout the day
✔️ Contribution for the building of a retreat space for the community
Wild swimming & Pranayama warm up Every morning
We are blessed to have a clean and serene section of the Thames on our doorstep. Listed as one of the best wild swimming spots in UK. We will wake up with this cleansing & invigorating practice daily.
On one morning perform an offering ceremony to Isis, Goddess of the Thames (before diving in!).
Morning yoga
Morning yoga will help us connect to the natural state of our body/mind...relaxed awareness, presence, peace. Expect embodied movement, Kundalini Yoga kriyas, pranayama breathwork, energy work, meditation.
Ayurdvedic meals
All our food is organic and locally sourced and lovingly prepared with your health and satisfaction in mind. We are so lucky to be surrounded by passionate and ethical growers!