Clare Cox - Gypsy Doula
WOVEN
When you connect to who you truly are, to the land you live on , to your ancestors and your innate wisdom you don’t need the ‘borrowed’ practices of other people
When you feel seen, nurtured & respected within a Circle of women you don’t need comparison and competition - you know you are enough exactly as you are
When you dive into the power of sovereignty and true belonging you start to live in authenticity and away from the expectation and pressure to ‘fit in’
When you connect to something greater than yourself you know that the red thread of sisterhood is stronger than the patriarchy
This is the journey 13 Women will take in Woven - 8 in person sacred seasonal retreats following the wheel of the year
​
​
We’ll gather together to forage, make nature alters, weave ancestral crafts, connect with the land we live on, the ancestors that walk beside us and deepen into the wisdom of the goddess
Our Circle will open at Imbolc and close on the Winter Solstice. We’ll journey together as an intimate group of 13 women , reweaving and reconnecting to the Magic within us and around us
We’ll have exclusive access to the beautiful Natural Therapy Centre at The Fold , Worcestershire from 10.30am -1.30 pm and then enjoy an organic , vegan lunch together afterwards with food grown and prepared on the land by the Fold Cafe (optional & not included)
Our first retreat is Feb 2nd where we’ll each make a Brigids cross, forage for natural alter materials, come together to make our alter, share what’s on our hearts and journey with our ancestors in a beautiful guided meditation and relaxation session. We'll sit together around the fire to journal, write our intentions for the season and throw the things that no longer serve us into the fire!
​
We'll gather again on the following dates (ancestral crafts and themes to unfold nearer each date- all retreats are 10.30-1.30 with optional lunch and a walk together afterwards if you'd like to make a full day of it!)
​
Ostara: Sun 23rd March
Beltane: Sun 4th May
Litha: Sunday 22nd June
Lughnasadh: Sun 3rd August
Mabon: Sun 21st September
Samhain : Sun 2nd Nov
Yule: Sun 22nd Dec
​
​
​
​
"I was nervous about attending a Circle on my own but i knew immediately i was in good hands. Clare is kind, compassionate and so very full of wisdom"
FAQS
- I've never been to a retreat before, what should i expect? -
Woven Retreats are a space where you'll be welcomed exactly as you are with absolutely no expectation to participate or share if that doesn't feel comfortable. Everything is invitational. This is your space - you choose what you want to receive from it and leave the rest to me!
​​
​
- I don't know anything about the wheel of the year- does that matter? -
Absolutely not - there is no expectation to know or learn anything before hand - take what resonates and leave what doesn't. I'll be sharing plenty of information and wholeheartedly welcome questions
​​
​
I'm not 'arty' will i be able to do the crafts?
As with everything at Woven Retreats the ancestral crafts are invitational- if they're not really your thing then you're so welcome to just have a cuppa and a chat instead! The crafts are all simple, ancestral practices and i'll be on hand to help if needed.
​
​
Will i have to share in front of others?
You are welcome to share anything that's on your heart in our Circle, safe in the knowing that it remains there. You will never be asked to share - the space will be open for those who wish to. Listening and witnessing is a fundamental part of our Community and is truly valued.
​
What should i bring?
You might like to wear comfortable layers and bring warm socks and a coat during the winter/autumn months.
Please bring along a blanket and a cushion, your journal or notebook and water (warm drinks will be available throughout the Circle too)
Feel free to bring anything else that makes you feel comfortable and connected.
​
Can i book just one Circle?
There are 13 spaces available and i would really love for those to be taken by the same women for each retreat. This builds a sense of authentic community and also provides a real opportunity to immerse yourself in the full experience . If there are spaces available nearer the time these will be released .
​
Do feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or queries - they are welcome
​
​