Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat • 1-4 July 2021

Exeter, Royaume-Uni

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Ecstatic Experiences
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Jul 1 - 4, 2021
Group size: 30 - 35
Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat • 1-4 July 2021
Exeter, Royaume-Uni

Ecstatic Experiences
  • Email address verified
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52 reviews

Jul 1 - 4, 2021
Group size: 30 - 35

About this trip

This retreat is now sold out but we are hosting another Summer Retreat on the Bank holiday weekend: 27-30 August! Book your place here.



COVID-19 INFO


Please read Embercombe's Covid Prevention Plan. The UK government has announced that from June 21, legal limits on  social contact could potentially be lifted. Even if there are still restrictions in place, we have been able to host 2 retreats in the summer of 2020 with Embercombe's social distancing plan,  therefore this retreat will definitely be going ahead, following the  government guidelines at the time.


DAILY PROGRAM (EXAMPLE)


8.00-9.00 Yoga or singing circle

9.15-10.15 Breakfast in small groups (sharing circle)

10.30-12.30 Class/workshop

13.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-16.00 Free time

16.00-18.00 Class/workshop

18.30-19.30 Dinner

20.00-22.30 Ecstatic Dance

23.00-0.00 Bonfire


Classes & workshops include: Authentic Relating, singing workshop and movement classes. There will be an Ecstatic Dance every day (4 total).


ABOUT EMBERCOMBE


Embercombe is an eco retreat centre overarching a beautiful and wilding 50 acre valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. 'It is place to find a deep connection with nature – wild nature around us and wild nature within us. It is a place to breathe, to reconsider, to regenerate and to relearn. It is a place to get clear on what it is you have to offer the world and become passionate about who you are and what you do.'


ACCOMMODATION: 3 NIGHTS


1. If you choose the accommodation option, you have the choice between a room in a cabin, a vintage van or a beautiful yurt with compost toilets and running water nearby. Full bathroom facilities with hot showers are available in the main building. Linen is provided.


2. If you choose the camping option, you need to bring your own tent/van and camping gear (ex. sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, blanket).


FOOD: 9 MEALS


All meals are included (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners). Organic, vegan food is lovingly prepared on site using locally-sourced produce whenever possible. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know when booking.


ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE


We ask participants to arrive between 4-6 pm on Thursday July 1 to allow time to check-in, explore the grounds and settle in before we start. The retreat will start with dinner at 6:30 pm.


The retreat will end after lunch at 2 pm on Sunday July 4.


WHAT TO BRING


-Towel

-Torch (head torches are really useful)

-Clothing & boots suitable for the outdoors

-Swimsuit & flip-flops (there's a lake on site!)

-Rain jacket & wellies

-Ear-plugs (if you're a light sleeper)

-Hot water bottle (especially if camping)

-Toiletries (natural & biodegradable products please)


PAYMENT


Non-refundable £100 deposit/person is required to book and secure your place. Balance due by June 1.


Please carefully read our Retreat T&Cs as by booking on our retreat, you become legally bound by these terms.


FAQ


-Is this a festival? No. Festivals are generally larger events with several programs/workshops to choose from and participants can arrive/leave as they wish, and meals are not communal. Our retreat is a closed container: we start and finish together. We are limiting the number of participants in order to create a more intimate gathering. There is one program and all the activities, including meals, are communal. We also ask participants to turn off their phones. Our retreat is an invitation to go deeper into your practice and let go of the outside world for the duration of a weekend.


-Can I bring my own van instead of camping? Yes absolutely. Please let us know when booking so we know how many expect.


-Are dogs allowed? Unfortunately not


-What is your cancellation policy? In the unlikely case that we have to cancel the retreat, a full refund will be offered. In case of cancellation from your side, no refunds will be offered, no matter the reason.


-If I can no longer make it, can I transfer my booking to someone? If you find someone to take your booking, there will be a £50 admin charge to transfer your booking to another person. If you want us sell your booking on your behalf, we will retain your deposit (£100) for the service and refund you the balance only if we find a replacement and once they have paid in full. Please note we will only accept booking transfers and allow posts on our Facebook event/page if the retreat is fully booked.



GETTING THERE


Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, EX6 7QQ

+44 (0) 1647 252983


By train

Exeter St David’s is the closest station which serves most of the UK. It’s approximately 7 miles from Embercombe. There is a taxi rank outside (one-way to Embercombe: £20-25) or you can walk to Exeter Central Bus Station which is  approximately a 1.5 mile walk into town. We offer a return transfer to/from Exeter train station for £30 both ways (add-on when booking).


By bus

There is a 360 Dartline bus service from the Central Bus Station in  Exeter which stops 1.3 miles from Embercombe. Look for route name Exeter-Dunchideock-Bridford and get off the bus at the Belevedere Castle stop. On leaving the bus, continue along the top road. After 400 yards  you’ll reach the Belvedere Castle entrance on your left. Opposite, there  is a little road going down to the right, signposted Trusham and Ashton. Follow this road for approximately 20 minutes until you reach Embercombe’s main gate on the right.


By car

-From the Southbound A38: 

Follow the signs to Exeter Race Course. Climb the hill slowly and get  into the left hand lane, at the top of the hill (Haldon Hill) take the  left exit marked Dunchideock and Exeter Race Course. Pay particular  attention as you do not get much warning of the exit! Turn right at the roundabout at the end of the sliproad towards  Dunchideock and follow this road through Haldon Forest. After 1.7 miles,  the road goes downhill into trees and just opposite is a forest car  park area on your right. Take the sharp left turn signposted Trusham  & Ashton. Entrance to Embercombe is 1.2 miles down on the right.


-From the Northbound A38:

At the top of Haldon Hill (A38) take the exit marked Dunchideock and  Exeter Race Course immediately after the petrol station. At the ‘T’  junction turn left and follow the road through Haldon Forest. After a  1.7miles, the road goes downhill into trees and just opposite a forest  car park area on your right, take the sharp left turning signposted  Trusham & Ashton. Entrance to Embercombe is 1.2 miles down on the  right.


-Satellite navigation systems: We recommend that you don’t use your Sat Nav system to reach Embercombe.  They’ve been found to be unreliable in the rural areas around Embercombe and visitors often arrive at the wrong address.



ABOUT ECSTATIC DANCE UK


EDUK is a conscious dance events company based in London. We host weekly Sunday morning dances in Hackney Wick. Our mission is to create a safe, sacred space for people to come and  express themselves through movement, regardless of age, gender,  background or social status. We believe dancing is a form of therapy and can help us connect  to ourselves and to others. We embrace inclusivity, freedom of  expression, openness and positivity.

What’s included

  • All activities
    Daily Ecstatic Dance, all classes and workshops
  • Accommodation (3 nights)
    Your choice of accommodation (yurt/cabin or camping)
  • Food (9 meals)
    Three vegan meals daily made from organic produce from onsite garden whenever possible
  • Hot showers
    Available on site

What’s not included

  • Transport to the venue
    We can arrange a shuttle to/from Exeter St David's station (please purchase add-on when booking)
  • Tent & camping gear
    If camping
  • Towel
    Please bring your own
  • Yoga mat
    Optional but handy

Available Packages

Camping & Vans

Bring your own tent/van & camping gear. Compost toilets located around the site and bathroom facilities with hot showers available in the main building.

£350
Shared Yurt

Yurt shared with 1 other person of the same gender.

A single bed in a yurt or bell tent (linen provided) with nearby compost toilets and running water. Bathroom facilities with hot showers available in the main building. Friends or couples wanting to share a yurt can book 2 x shared yurt spots.

£395
Private Yurt

A single bed in a yurt (linen provided) with nearby compost toilets and running water. Bathroom facilities with hot showers available in the main building. Couples or friends wanting to share can book 1 private yurt + 1 camping spot.

£475
Private Vintage Van

A double bed in a stunning antique show van with wood fire stove and gas stove for heating water (linen provided). Nearby compost toilets and running water. Bathroom facilities with hot showers available in the main building. Couples wanting to share a van can book 1 private vintage van + 1 camping spot.

£495

Available options



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Ecstatic Experiences
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Ecstatic Experiences is a transformational events company run by Ecstatic Dance organiser, facilitator and DJ Renée Lacroix, co-founder of Ecstatic Dance UK. Our mission is to create safe and sacred spaces for people from all ages and backgrounds to come together to connect and work on themselves through movement classes, sharing circles, self-development workshops and freeform dance. Our retreats embrace inclusivity, freedom of expression, openness and positivity. Join us for a truly transformative experience!

Reviews

IH
Incredible life changing experience!
By Isabel H for Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat • 25-28 Aug 2023 on Sep 06, 2023
A fantastic community of people, including lovely organisers, with various activities around Ecstatic Dance, body movement and connecting with others. I really enjoyed the location, including sleeping yurts that were very comfortable. It's hard to describe (let alone review) such retreat, but I came back much more relaxed, recharged and reconnected with myself and people than I expected. I'm looking forward to the future events. Many thanks!
By Galiya W for Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat • 25-28 Aug 2023 on Sep 06, 2023
It was an unbelievable great experience. I still feel its impacts on my body and mind. Thank you to Renee and all the organizer team.
By Selen A for Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat • 25-28 Aug 2023 on Sep 06, 2023
Life changing, deep, powerful community experience. Cannot recommend enough!
By Bill T for Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat • 25-28 Aug 2023 on Aug 31, 2023
An incredible and transformative event in a beautiful location
By Julie M for Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat • 25-28 Aug 2023 on Aug 31, 2023
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Simply amazing! I really recommend this kind of experience to make ourselves happier. Thanks all team . Lots of love Jan🤍🌻🤍
By Jannina M on 10 Aug, 2021