Retreats

Take a day for you to rebalance body, mind and soul

You are invited to find your balance, enjoy some quality 'me-time' and tap into the health benefits of meditation. From workshops to whole days with guest well-being experts alongside the BalanceTime blend of meditation magic. Helping you to transform your thinking and give you an incredible uplifting experience. 

"It's like a spa day for the mind"   Sarah

Reconnection and rejuvenation - retreat days 

Days for you

Discover how taking a day for you, can make you feel as if you have had a real break from your day-to-day pressures. 


Each day retreat helps you on a journey of restorative calm by exploring gentle and uplifting meditations alongside holistic expertise from guest speakers and workshop providers.  Small socially distanced groups are ensured for your safety and comfort.


Our next day retreat is the 

Deep Roots of Yule Approach - a magical retreat day to connect you to the darkness before the light returns at Yule. This magical day aims to help you to soothe your inner magic to recall you to a place of wonder.  Click here for more details

Beech Hill, Reading, Berkshire

 Yule approach deep roots retreat is our next event on Friday 10th December 2021. It is hosted in the the beautiful Berkshire village of Beech HIll, close to both Basingstoke and Reading. 


You will enjoy the light and healing space and gardens for your retreat.


Relaxations and meditations begin seated on chairs, with the option to move to a pose seated or lying on the floor, only if you choose.


We comply with strict social distancing and covid  measures for your safety.


The venue has ample parking and is a short distance from Mortimer train station. 


Our other magic events and retreats are hosted across Berkshire and Oxfordshire in beautiful inside spaces and outdoor woodland venues.

10th December Yule Approach Retreat

Here's the outline timetable for the next  uplifting and magical retreat day on 10th December 2021:


10-10.30 Arrivals, welcome, tea and coffee 


10.30-12.30 A sensory exploration of meditation, with reiki and meditation to release stress, honour your challenges and grief and nurture your magic in the darkness of this time to let go of limiting beliefs and fears.


12.30-1.30 Lunch


1.30-2.30 Forgiveness ceremony and sound bath. Too often our grief is tangled up with anger, guilt and confusion. This gentle forgiveness ceremony helps you to release your barriers to letting go. To honour and forgive yourself and others in a healing journey of joy and magic. This leads into a soothing sound bath with singing bowls led by Tracey Harris.


2.30-3.00 Afternoon Coffee/Tea and home made cake


3.00-3.45  Healing journeys. Slipping into a  place of deep magic, you are invited to journey - as our ancestors did shamanically, with guidance from the drum and powerful words. Gift yourself the power of self-love to heal on this journey


3.45-4.00 Close and departures for standard ticket holders


4.00-5.30 VIP additional treatments for those booking the VIP option/extra massage/reiki/healing



More info here


To ask any questions or to book just one part of the day or to avoid booking fees please contact Judy by emailing hello@balancetime.co.uk or calling/messaging 07789 713 876

A few words from our customers

"My sister and I joined one of BalanceTime's day for you retreats with aromatherapy and meditation and I loved the blend of mindfulness and practical aromatherapy.  Both elements of the day really helped us both to unwind and learn loads of little ways to keep calm in the middle of life's stresses.  Thanks to Judy and her team."


"I have been on some of Judy's evening classes and courses and was expecting the day to be good, but wow - I did not expect to feel like I have had such a true break, while also learning loads I can apply to day-to-day life.  Can't wait for the next one."


"I joined BalanceTime's yoga and meditation day and I loved taking a Friday off just for me - so I could be refreshed and revived for my weekend with others."





How to secure your place

December 10th - Yule Approach Deep Roots


Book here


Or to avoid eventbrite fees or arrange a voucher for a friend please contact us by email or call us on 01189 305 586 or message us on 07789713876.


Cancellation Policy:

Once you have booked, tickets are refundable up to 30 days before the event starts.  After this time sorry no refunds, although do contact us and if we can resell your ticket you will be offered a voucher for a future event.  If in the unlikely event that BalanceTime is forced to cancel (or covid restrictions change) you will have the option of a full refund or voucher for a future event.

Days for You

You are invited to enjoy wonderful retreat days that form the perfect alternative to the spa day, where you get to keep your clothes on and expand and inspire your mind while soothing your spirit.

All of the days explore soothing meditations with added extras to help you to untap true wellbeing and return reconnected to your own inner magic.

2022 retreat days explore beautiful healing themes:

Remember: Honour grief in all its forms through space for you to be held, heard and supported. Remembering loved ones, broken relationships and helping you to be held in a space of remembrance and connection. A transformative and powerful day.

Soothe: Be soothed with the power of scent and sound - exploring meditation, aromatherapy and sound healing with partners Heather Parker, Tracey Harris, Lesley Snelling and Sarah Bromham.

Deep Roots: Ground yourself away from worry and fear  through reconnection to the elements and connection to deep shamanic themes and anchors of the Celtic wheel, elements, sun and moon magic.

Balance: Uplifting exploration of meditation and gentle restorative yoga

Mindful Adventures: Fun outside in the woods and in shelters in the woodland, exploring ways to restore calm and wonder in your life. Suitable for families.

Magic in the woods: Overnight retreat with camping (or stay at nearby B&B) restoring a sense of delight to your heart and peace to your mind.

Meditation Magic - evenings of magic and connection aligned with the celtic wheel - both online, in beautiful indoor spaces and out in the wilds.

Nourish
- exploring our relationship with food and emotions - with nutrition and gentle mindful movement -  delicious treat days with calm and cake!

REIKI MEDITATION

A deeply soothing experience blending mindfulness and meditation alongside healing and re-balancing reiki treatment.

Judy from BalanceTime is a Usui Reiki Master and alongside her soothing reiki meditation she welcomes additional guests including Reiki Masters Shelley Gore from Experience Reiki  and Christine Poile from Orchard Life to help you to experience a delicious sense of calm and serenity.

What is reiki?
Reiki is a way of activating, directing and applying natural energy for the promotion of health, healing, balance and wholeness. The practitioner uses light touch to the head and shoulders and feet in order to induce a deep sense of relaxation, which aims to aid the body’s natural ability to rest and heal.

Coupled with BalanceTime’s mix of soothing meditation techniques, reiki meditation offers a very magical, calming, re-balancing and relaxed experience. 

Our next reiki meditation experience is included in the morning of the Yule Approach retreat on Friday 10th December - more info here
For more information and booking

Meditation Magic

Meditation magic experiences help you reconnect to that quiet inner voice that calls to be heard over the noise of life's demands.  Remind yourself the magic of your heart song through connection to the elements, the seasons and the deep yearning of your soul.  

Face to face on

Friday 10th December - 10-4pm

Friday 10th December - Evening at Beech Hill

Weekend Retreats and Experiences

Mindful Adventures and Magic with Meditation

Our special weekend events take you on a journey of your inner magic through meditation and mindful adventures.


Some events are open to all ages and others are just for adults - so check the programme - or ask if you are not sure!.  


Our next weekend experiences in calm are:


Virtual Connection 

Face to Face

Next face to face event 10th December

Step away from your day to day with a magical evening that celebrates you and your connection to the land of which you are part.

Next events


Yule approach daytime- 10th December


Yule approach evening - 10th December


Yule morning in the woods - 21st December


Live events - begin with soothing meditations either inside or are completely immersed in the woods by  the fire. Both experiences honour the elements and connect with the time of year with celebration of the celtic wheel.


Virtually - we share connection and meditation and then you are invited to step outside for connection to the elements and meet again over zoom to share your experience.


Each event is different - according to the time of year and whether children are joining us.  Certain events are just for grown ups and some even have a chance to camp overnight and deepen your experience of magic.

Connection and seasonal magic

Venture into your inner world of fire and magic through guided meditation and connection.


Path Hill Outdoor Centre

Our meditation magic evenings and retreats run from the rustic setting of Path Hill Outdoor Centre and over 50% of the ticket costs goes to the work of the centre in supporting vulnerable children and schools.


The centre is mainly outside in woodland with yurts and shelters in case of rain and cold weather.  We have camp fires and composting toilets.  


For our overnight retreats in the Summer, if you want to stay over, there is only rustic camping. You can bring your own or arrange for a pre-assembled bell tent. There are no showers (although hot water is available for washing) so it is indeed a wild and natural adventure. We have partnerships with local hotels and B&Bs if you want to stay nearby in a little more comfort - just ask!

A few words from guests at other magic events

"I loved being outside, the openness and friendly atmosphere. It made me determined to spend more time in the woods. Now I feel energised, calm, present and immensely grateful" Sasha


"Now I feel nurtured and empowered with belief reinforced by beautiful group support.  I really loved the space and your support in helping me push through my comfot zone. The singing/sound meditation is a vital way of raising my energtic vibration. Thank you" Jo


"I feel calm and restored. I loved the peace and reflection away from a busy week and a busy mind. I am inspired to continue to allow my mind and body time to be still every day." Steph

Beech Hill

Step into a world away from worry on Days For You in the picturesque Berkshire village of Beech Hill just two miles from Mortimer, between Reading and Basingstoke.

Path Hill Outdoor Centre

Mindful Adventures and Meditation Magic evenings and retreats are hosted from Path Hill Outdoor Centre. This environmentally aware centre on the Hardwick Estate, Oxfordshire offers cosy wood-fire heated yurts, fields and woodland to explore in mindful contemplation.  With composting toilets, fire pits and woodland shelters this venue enables you to get back to nature. Just a few minutes from Whitchurch on Thames near Pangbourne on the Southern edge of Oxfordshire. All venue costs go to support the centre's work supporting vulnerable children and young people. 
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