Circle Abundance
Autumn Retreat
Fri 3 - Sun 5 October 2025
Venue: Holland House, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3NB
(residential weekend retreat)
You’re invited to the magic of circle.
Would you like to lean into a warm, supportive space where you can simply be yourself?
Do you yearn for heartfelt sharing and deep rest?
We are delighted to invite you to our 2025 Autumn Retreat in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
Gather with us for a weekend to be in community and enjoy deep rest after the summer busy-ness.
(1hr from Birmingham, 2hrs from Reading, 3hrs from Central London, venue postcode WR10 3NB)
See retreat price at end of webpage. The deposit is non-refundable. Super early bird ends 30th September.
Holland House provides quiet spaces to reflect, to wonder, to be still. All are welcome to enjoy the wonderful gardens, delicious food and warm hospitality. Experience a home from home, with single occupancy rooms.
Holland House has three acres of beautiful well maintained gardens sloping down to the River Avon. With many quiet spaces and private spots for relaxation and reflection, there will also be time for yourself.
On this nourishing retreat, you will experience being held in circle with care and tenderness. Over the weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon) your hosts Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson, both experienced circle holders, will guide the group into meaningful connection with each other.
The creation of a container will start on the first evening as we get to know each other and build over the subsequent two days, before closing with a beautiful ceremony.
During the retreat you will be held in deep connection with others and also have space for yourself.
You will experience the wonderful nourishment that comes from being fully listened to in a supportive space. Our theme for the Autumn Retreat is
Abundance
After the fullness of summer, we shall reflect on what we are grateful for and want to take forwards, and what we are ready to let go of.
The weekend will provide an oasis of restful reflection away from the busy-ness of everyday life to call in what you want in your personal and work life.
During the Autumn Retreat you will experience:
Circle time to reflect on the theme of Abundance - we will guide you to explore where you have experienced abundance before in your life, how you will call it in for the future, what you are ready to let go of and what blocks may be present, how to build abundance through deep nurturing
Meaningful connection with like-minded others
Yoga Nidra relaxations, including bedtime Nidra
Yoga practice on Saturday morning before breakfast (optional)
Breathing and movement practices within circle time
Beautiful self-affirming practices to take home and continue
Delicious food, including morning coffee and afternoon tea with cake
You will experience multiple beautiful ways of opening and closing circles, co-create a mandala centrepiece, discover different circle practices to explore and call in abundance into your life.
You might come because you want gorgeous ideas and careful guidance on running your own circles or for some deep nourishment all for yourself. Take home plenty of ideas for enhancing listening and talking skills with the people in your everyday family or work life. (For those who wish, a CPD Certificate in Circle Holding Skills will be available.)
Our intention is that you find a home-from-home space where you can be gently held by the group. There is no expectation of you to be a particular way, no goals to achieve.
All bedrooms are single rooms with shared bathroom.
The retreat fees include the full programme, accommodation and meals. All special dietary requirements will be catered for. Please inform us on booking.
Travel not included.
Check in 4pm on Friday and check out 4pm on Sunday.
Booking details: Super Early Bird: £525 until 30th September 2024
Early Bird: £595 until 1st March 2025
Full cost: £695
£250 non-refundable deposit, full amount due 31st July 2025
Monthly payment plans available on request: info@circleholding.org
See here for Terms & Conditions.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions about the retreat or if you have any particular needs for your stay. You can contact us at info@circleholding.org and we can arrange a quick call to connect properly if you prefer.
What others are saying…
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“Even if you have no intention of setting up a circle, to be held in a space of compassionate listening and hold that space for others is the gift in itself and so very rare in our day to day lives.”
Diane King
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“Thank you all so much for an enriching weekend with such beautiful sharing and connection. Thank you so much Tessa and Julia for making it happen."
Hanna Casement
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"What truly sets Julia and Tessa apart is their genuine care, attentiveness, and the love they infuse into their work. It's evident that they are deeply passionate about what they do, and their dedication shines through every aspect of the training. I am immensely grateful for the experience and wholeheartedly recommend anything they offer to others..”
Zuzana Taylor
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“From the beginning to the end of the weekend, I felt deeply held in the space that Tessa and Julia had created. I really valued the in-depth knowledge and experience that both brought to the weekend and the combination of practices that really resonated with me.
Rachel Cross
