• You will deepen familial bonds and understanding: Through engaging in targeted activities and discussions designed to bridge generational gaps, you will enhance your relationships with your loved ones, fostering a deeper understanding and mutual respect that can transform your family dynamics.
• You will reconnect with nature and your inner self: Immersed in the tranquil and enchanting environment of The Dreaming, you will rediscover the soothing power of nature. This connection will refresh your spirit and help you and your family feel more grounded and aligned with each other.
• You will gain valuable skills and insights: You will learn practical parenting strategies and explore the neuroscience behind young developing minds, while your children will engage in woodland skills and tribal practices. These experiences will equip both you and your children with the tools to articulate needs, state desires, and maintain hope and positivity in challenging times.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to nurture the bonds that matter most—those within our families—can be a profound challenge. Enter a transformational retreat designed for parents/carers and their young people aged 7-16 to deepen connections with each other and the natural world around them.

This retreat offers two parallel programmes that bridge the gap between generations through tailored activities that foster understanding, respect, and mutual trust. Parents will explore effective parenting strategies, delve into the psychology and neuroscience of young minds, and address intergenerational healing. At the same time, young participants will embark on an adventure in the wild, engaging in activities that fuse mind, body, and spirit with the earth.

Over four days, the retreat will facilitate a journey of rediscovery:

For Parents: Enhance your familial relationships through shared strategies, insightful learning, and healing past wounds. Activities include world connection through nature and the joyful relearning of play.
For Young People: Dive into the magic of the outdoors with the Awen Project and Free We Learn facilitators. Participants will explore woodland skills, tribal practices, and the art of storytelling, all designed to reinforce their sense of identity and belonging to the earth.

Nestled in the enchanting surroundings of The Dreaming, both you and your young ones will find space to grow. The accommodation reflects a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, with rooms crafted from natural materials and designed to inspire. Choose from shared living spaces, which encourage interaction and the forging of new friendships, or opt for a private room to find solitude and peace.

The Dreaming offers a safe and supportive environment to foster honesty, compassion, and forgiveness and ensures every participant experiences joy, nourishment, and well-deserved rest. Join us for a life-changing retreat that promises to strengthen family ties and reconnect you all with the essential rhythms of nature. This unique opportunity will turn time inside out and let your family’s deepest connections flourish.