SURROUNDED BY NATURE ON THE ENGLAND WALES BORDER WE MEET TO DANCE IN THE SHADOW AND THE LIGHT
embodying everything that gives life its juice and everything that holds it back
spring equinox
20-22 march 2026
RESIDENTIAL + non-residential
45 mins from bristol
75mins from Cardiff
optional minibus from bristol
ALONGSIDE dancing indoors we will also be taking our movement and exploration into the nature around us
spring equinox is a transition
it marks the point where the light and life of our external landscape grows stronger
by heading deep into the rural nature of the Forest of Dean & river wye valley we will mark this gateway and unearth its transition on our internal landscape
Timings + LOCATION
FRI 17:00 - Sun 17:00
polish scout hut
St Briavels
GL15 6RS
If you’d like to book the minibus, email me (timjebarnes@gmail.com) when you book the retreat and we’ll sort it out.
£35 per way
Pick up from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station at 15:00 (arriving by 16:00) on Friday.
Departure back to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station at 17:30 (arriving by 18:30) on Sunday.
BOOKING
1.) You have the choice to pay in full, or pay a deposit (£100) to secure your spot.
2.) The final price you pay (super early bird/early bird/regular) is subject to the date you make the final instalment.
3.) If you need to make a final instalment, it is paid via a simple bank transfer.
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ACCOMMODATION
Our venue is a modern, warm, well equipped scout hut where the emphasis of its ethos is on retreating into nature - the rooms match this and are simple, single bed, dormitory style.
Our luxury will be the power of the dance and the environment we are in.
You should bring your own sheets, duvet and pillow. A limited amount of bedding can be provided for those who cannot travel with theirs.
Yes, all prices do include yummy veggie food.
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SUPER EARLY BIRD price applies to the 8 bed rooms (until 30th November)
EARLY BIRD price applies to all rooms (until 30th January)
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8 bed shared toilet+shower £225/205/195
3 bed private toilet+shower £265/225
2 bed private toilet+shower £295/265
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LOCALS, NO ACCOMMODATION
includes food from fri Dinner - Sun lunch £165
You can also stay in your own van for £195
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Under 30yr olds looking to book the 8 bed room, can take advantage of the super early bird price (£195) at any point of booking (subject to availability). Contact via email to secure this.
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To book, scroll down and add to cart, the early bird booking discounts are auto applied as sale items.
Finally, yes this workshop counts as a 2.5 day weekend workshop towards the 5R teacher training.
Refund Policy:
Deposits are non-refundable.
Cancellation before 8 weeks of workshop start date: 80% refund.
Or,
Cancellation 8-2 weeks before workshop start date: 20% refund.
Or,
Cancellation within 2 weeks of workshop start date: no refund.