What is it really like to go on a solo retreat?
Sometimes we simply need to hear what others have experienced...
When you come on a solo retreat to Bach Brook, you’ll find a little blue book, where these words have been shared by others. For our guests, this practice is partly self-reflection and partly a way of integrating and remembering what they have experienced in their time here.
I share them here to help you feel into how it might be to go on your own solo retreat.
This is a very special place created and held by two very special people. Henny and Anton - thank you! Thank you for sharing this space, thank you for your unwavering generosity; thank you for introducing me to heavenly nourishing vegetarian food. And thank you for introducing me to the exquisite cacao ceremony. Today I feel truly blessed and ever so grateful for taking the time out to REST here. Today feels like a springboard for change... and self-care.
A time of profound rest, recovery and healing for this inspiring woman
On arrival, as I settled in at this most inspiring and beautiful of locations, I began to realise this moment was what I made it and to trust myself to just go with it. Henny is the most amazing person. Inspiring me to reflect on life's experiences in a way no coach has ever done. She really understood me as a person and helped draw out the most incredible insights about who I really am. With Anton's incredible building work, gardening skills and food, they have built an environment to feed not only the person but your soul too. I am incredibly grateful for the experience here, for what it has given me in the moment, and for what is to come.
An opportunity to travel deeper for a thoughtful company director
Listening to the birds each morning. Seeing the hedgehogs(!) and knowing there was nothing I had to do. It's honestly priceless. This place really is magical. I didn't quite know what I was coming to, but I'm so glad I did!
A shared retreat for two close friends
I have loved spending time in the retreat and amongst nature. I leave with lots to reflect on. I feel challenged and now have a real sense of ownership for my next chapter. Henny has such a wonderful way of leading you on a curious and sometimes difficult path to discover new ways and new choices. Thank you for the wonderful food, fires and warmth.
A much needed time of deep rest for this busy CEO
I will never have the words to express my gratitude for this experience. I feel emotional even reflecting on my time here. So much to say and equally nothing at all to say. The place of no requirements is a space that I will carry in my heart with such deep, deep love. The lessons, the remembering, the birdsong, the trees, the FOOD! The letting go, the being nurtured, the calm, the joy, the pain. The lessons. So much can be felt when nothing is required of you. I know you know this already but you are both individually and collectively on the path you are meant to be on. Just thank you for it all. I leave blessing this space for the next person really to embrace their internal magic. Until next time.
A heart-opening period of rest, reflection and writing for this compassionate author