Mini Retreats

An immersive weekend of transformational power of Sandplay and Sound, usually starting 5pm on Friday evening and finishing 2pm on Sunday (or, for Bank Holiday weekends, starting on Saturday evening and finishing on Monday).

What you will get:

*Permission to be yourself

*Opportunities to play and create without fear of judgement

*New insights and enhanced level of self-awareness

*Deep rest and relaxation with sound

*Plenty of fun and laughter

*Supportive community in a safe nourishing space

"Magic, Mystery, Music and Soul-filled creations, love, laughter and tears, hugs and delicious treats all combined in a wonderful alchemy. Heartfelt thanks to you Masha for making this happen and to my beautiful fellow companions. My heart is full."

"I have just returned from Masha's mini retreat. An amazing weekend  filled with exploration, inner adventure and fun.  I would highly recommend this weekend  which is held skilfully and safely by Masha."

"We have had such an amazing time in such a beautiful space, with challenge, support and love to enable me to flourish."

"A wonderful time in a most supportive and nurturing environment. When you enter it is like a Pandora's box! Simply wonderful time of rest and restoration."

"Masha has created such a beautiful, safe and loving space to explore, express and be held. I have every intention to revisit again."

"I loved the weekend! I do feel I've had some huge shifts since, and even though I felt like I'd done the equivalent of 10 hours' therapy, the processing afterwards was quite gentle. It was put together really well, and every activity seemed to build on the previous ones... I've felt a lot freer and more creative since I got home... The weekend really fired up my imagination which had been laying dormant over the long lockdown months. And of course it was lovely to be in a room with like-minded souls again! I would highly recommend this weekend and I am definitely going to attend another one. You have created something very special there."

"Masha is an amazing, knowledgeable, emphatic, very gentle guide and a teacher, who will take you on a journey of self discovery like no other!"

"What an amazing, nurturing, safe place Masha offers, not only physically but also herself, to explore your deep emotions. Thank you Masha for a an amazing safe experience to explore my inner world... through sand, clay & gongs."

"Your retreat was the most beautiful heartfelt experience. I don’t even know where to start as I try to put some words together. It felt expansive, connective and a deep dive into my soul with like minded gentle souls. You created such a beautiful calm and loving space for much to unfold. I loved working with sand trays and can’t wait to get my own and start collecting... To have complete freedom to play and so much to play and create with was quite magical...  The two evenings of sound healing were… gosh I’m lost for words. I’m so grateful to have experienced them. I so so wished I lived nearer so I could experience this on a regular basis... Your sound healing felt like such a beautiful journey. It kept giving and delighting and I felt able to soak it all in, relax and not be concerned it would be too loud... It was magical and felt so healing and restorative. My fit bit told me I slept for a solid almost nine hours that night. I felt so grounded and relaxed walking to the last day of the retreat...  You hold the most beautiful gentle space... The sand and sound retreat has been a truly wonderful life enriching and magical experience. I am travelling home with so much more. My hope is to come again."

"I left feeling joyful (not even the traffic queues to the M67 affected that!), a joy and sense of connection and rightness that I took home with me and have taken too in my working week. Before there had been a familiar sensation of foreboding and burden... I loved working with the group, with their warmth and - at moments for me disconcerting - openness. But everything and everyone felt to me authentic, where so often we all of us hide behinds masks or words. I found the whole weekend both peculiar (I mean this positively!) and special. Your groundedness and care was the key."

The mini-retreats are non-residential - list of local accommodation will be provided.
The cost is £225, includes light refreshments throughout, as well as light breakfast on 2nd and 3rd day.

Deposit of £60 will secure your place. Option of paying in instalments is available.

2024

Friday 15th - Sunday 17th March

To book your place please complete this form. 

Bespoke Mini-Retreats, Away Days and Team Building Days and weekends may be available for groups and organisations - please enquire by email masha@practicalhappiness.co.uk