JACOBSTOWE, OKEHAMPTON
DEVON EX20 3RJ
TEL: 01837 851218
or 07889 532 982

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January Events

Thursday 22nd January

Singing with Claire Anstee

Saturday 24th January

Create your own Sacred mandala

February Events

Monday 2nd February

Creative Writing with Karen Hayes

Friday 6th February

Certified First Aid Course with CRP

Monday 9th February

Discover Alexander Technique

Saturday 21st February

San Shou - Tai Chi two man fast form

Friday 27th February

Dances of Universal Peace

Saturday 28th February

Making Sense of Keeping Things

March Events

Sunday 1st March

5 Rhythms with Dilys Morgan Scott

Thursday 5th March

Reveal and Stretch your Creativity - Ways of Seeing

Saturday 7th March

Singing for Fun with Claire Anstee

Saturday 14th March

Life Drawing with Imogen Hallam

Saturday 21st March

San Shou - Part 2

A series of 3 day workshops, run by Angus Clark, giving you the chance to learn this exciting two man fast form. Demanding, energetic and great fun this  type of partnerwork is an extension to tui shou or push hands. Skills learnt through the san shou bring fresh depth and insight to the solo tai chi forms so this course will be rewarding to those who already know an open- hand form. £135 or £49 per day.10am- 5pm including a delicious vegetarian lunch Dormitory facilities available. Other dates are Sat 21st Feb and Sat 18th April.

Sunday 29th March

Dances of Universal Peace

Join hands, hearts and voices and allow your spirit to be moved by the Dances of Universal Peace. These simple, powerful dances are inspired by, celebrate and honour all spiritual paths and focus on what truly unties us all. They are both easily accessible and profound, and are part of the timeless tradition of dance which has been enjoyed by humankind throughout history. Suitable for all ages and abilities. No previous singing or dancing experience required. All are welcome from 9.00am to explore the beautiful surroundings, have some tea and be at one with nature. Session starts at 10.00am - 4.00pm £30 including lunch

April Events

Saturday 18th April

San Shou - Part 3

A series of 3 day workshops, run by Angus Clark, giving you the chance to learn this exciting two man fast form. Demanding, energetic and great fun this  type of partnerwork is an extension to tui shou or push hands. Skills learnt through the san shou bring fresh depth and insight to the solo tai chi forms so this course will be rewarding to those who already know an open- hand form. £135 or £49 per day.10am- 5pm including a delicious vegetarian lunch Dormitory facilities available. Other dates are Sat 21st Feb and Sat 21st March.

Thursday 23rd April

Reveal and Stretch your Artistic Creativity-Light and Shadow

The second artistic workshop in Nadia's series about bringing life to your pictures by releasing your inner self and letting your creativity be uninhibited. Today's course will explore drawing, light and shadows, dry media, pencils, charcoal and chalk. Utilizing both the studio and the wonderful outdoor setting, together with Nadia's enthusiasm for each person to fulfil their own potential, this promises to be a rewarding day whatever your artistic standard.10.00-4pm £33 including lunch. Booking all three workshops in this series earns you 10% discount.

Saturday 25th April

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

On the last Saturday of April each year people from across the world are invited to play tai chi and qigong together to send a wave of healing around the entire world. One World ... One Breath...A real community tai chi day, coming together to play and discover more about how tai chi and qigong can improve your health and life. If you would like to join with a group for this special day please contact Angus Clark on 01647 433846 .

Monday 27th April

Creative Writing with Karen Hayes

Karen returns for another day to share her creative writing knowledge and help you build on your writing skills. The main focus of this course will be 'beginnings'- setting the scene by various techniques. Whether you are novel writing, story writing, writing for kids or just want to be part of a writing community you will find support and encouragement for your endeavour. You will also have the unique opportunity to send some of your writing to Karen in advance of the day so that she can give you individual guidance on your work. 10am - 4pm including lunch all for £49. Or by booking 3 sessions in the year take advantage of the discounted price of £125 saving you £24. Places limited so please book early.

May Events

Saturday 9th May

Painting the landscape for pleasure & relaxation

If you are interested in painting the beautiful Devon landscape from life then this workshop, open to artists of all abilities and styles, will give you the opportunity.This will be a very creative and expressive day of drawing and painting, with some teaching, group discussion and constructive criticism and praise! So if you wish to create some beautiful art and receive inspiration from nature than come along to this informal and organic lesson.10am-4pm £41 per person including lunch.

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May

Qigong with The Taiji Ruler with Simon Wyard

The Taiji Ruler has an ancient and slightly mysterious Chinese origin yet the movements made whilst practising it are simplistic and energy building. Using these beautifully crafted foot long sticks Simon Wyard will teach us the purpose and way of practising this form of qigong. Using the rule helps you to harmonize your movements with the dantian, or main energy centre of your body. The Ruler develops balance, harmony and integration in all human processes by working with the central nervous system. Simon teaches this weekend workshop, with insight, and explains how Taiji Ruler strengthens our taiji forms and push hands play. Suitable for both newcomers to qigong or tai chi as well as addicts. £125 per person includes all meals and camping. Workshops start 10.00 Sat and finish 5pm Sunday.

June Events

Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June

Festival of Activities

A chance to dive into the sweetie jar of mind, body and soul courses:a weekend packed with different workshops for you to explore. Perfect if you want to try something for the first time or just want a total break from your everyday life. We are bringing together some of our most popular teachers and facilitators for your enjoyment. Try Singing, Dances Of Universal Peace, 5 Rhythms,Tai Chi, Qigong, Reflexology, Holistic massage, Creative art, Meditation and just in case you feel its all too serious: playing the Digeridoo! All meals and camping are included in this fantasic weekend of diversity. £135 per person

Thursday 11th June

Reveal and Stretch your Artistic Creativity-Colours

Continuing the theme of exploring your own artistic creativity, digging deep to free a visual representaion of thoughts and feelings with guidance from Nadia on use of colour. Choosing colours and what they convey; clean, dirty, atmospheric, and impact with colour. 10.00-4.00pm £33 including lunch. Booking all three workshops in this series earns you 10% discount.

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June

Moving to be Heard

An adventure in listening you'll neither forget nor regret. Exploring the world, ourselves and each other through art, sound and movement. This work takes us as far as we wish to go and to where we need to be. Weekend courses can be deeply moving, and will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and truly heard. No previous experience necessary. The weekend is led by experienced facilitator Amerie Rose whose open  and warm spirit enables individuals in a group to join in harmonious whole. Enjoy great vegetarian food, camp fires and being. £130 includes workshops on both days, all meals and camping. Accommodation in shared room also available.

Monday 15th June

Creative Writing with Karen Hayes

Practise your creative writing skills, through exercises designed to stretch your ability, under the careful guidance of a published author, Karen Hayes. The main focus of this writing class will be the "importance of landscape and place" enabling you to recognize and create the correct setting for your stories, novels and fictional tomes. Karen will individually review some of you work if you send it in advance of the course. 10am - 4pm including lunch all for £49. Or by booking 3 sessions in the year take advantage of the discounted price of £125 saving you £24. Places limited so please book early.

Sunday 21st June

Summer Solstice Celebration

An afternoon and evening celebration to mark one of the pivotal points of the year. To honour the Summer Solstice Glenda and Trevor will be combining the Dances of Universal Peace with ceremony. We intend to be outside for part of the day, weather permitting, so please bring appropriate clothing. The South Dornaford cooks will create an outdoor evening meal for you, so please bring something seasonal and local for the pot. Booking essential £25 per person 10% discount when booking more than one place 2.00 - 9.00pm

July Events

Thursday 2nd July

Discover Alexander Technique

'The path to better health through good body use'. A chance to unlearn bad habits and  improve your ways of moving. Helps relieve pain and tension. Experience the guidance of  Judy Hall's helpful teaching and discover a new you. 10.00am -noon @ £24 Places are limited so early booking is essential.

Sunday 5th July

5 Rhythms Dance

 Do you want to dance? Do you want to explore movement and how it makes you feel? The Five Rhythms are a therapeutic dance practice that was discovered and developed by Gabrielle Roth. The Five Rhythms are called flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. Together they gently release tension and unexpressed emotions held in the body. It is a simple and profound exploration of different ways of moving, different qualities of energy. It is a personal journey, which can facilitate change, not just on the physical level, but emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Dilys Morgan Scott creates a safe space where it is possible for everyone to explore their inner worlds, their attitudes, their patterns, their inhibitions and their own unique beauty and talents.10.00- 5.00pm @ £43 including lunch.      

11th & 12th July

Calligraphy and Lettering Art with Celia Lister

Calligraphy is creative and individual, this weekend workshop will introduce you to the Italic lettering, which is versatile, exciting and has great rhythm and style. The structure and principles of sound letter making are taught to encourage an understanding and exploration of calligraphy and design. You will be introduced to writing Italic with a broad edged pen with Step by step guidance to encourage you to develop skills, with demonstrations, discussion and individual tuition. Explore design possibilities by using your own words that are inspired by the countryside around South Dornaford Farm, to create a Japanese decorated weathergram. This course is aimed for the beginner to acquire the basics of italic calligraphy, and more experienced tune up your skills. Celia is an enthusiastic, friendly, and supportive tutor. Prices range from £130 includes all meals and camping/ dormitary from Friday/Sun afternoon to £90 non- residential. Workshops run 9.30am - 4.30pm.

18th & 19th July

Singing weekend with Claire Anstee

Thursday 30 July - Sunday 2nd August

Living Movement Tai Chi Summer Camp with Angus Clark

August Events

Sunday 16th August

5 Rhythms Dance

Do you want to dance? Do you like to express yourself through movement? Have you heard of Gabrielle Roth and her 5 Rhythms Dance? Exploring the Five Rhythms is fun, wonderfully creative and nurturing to self.  We dance in a group, each of us dancing our own dance.  The day is led by Dilys Morgan Scott - with her warm and generous style even the most inhibited can feel at ease.
10 - 5pm £43 including delicious home cooked vegetarian lunch or pay £37 and bring your own food

September Events

Monday 7th September

Creative Writing with Karen Hayes

Do you feel there is a writer trapped inside you and longing for expression? Do you keep jotting down ideas but lack the know how to bring your stories to fruition? A creative writing day with Karen Hayes is just what you need. This course is inspirational and full of practical ideas to help you fulfil your writing dreams.  A key aspect in this session will be “overcoming writer’s block”.  Book this as an individual day or increase the depth of your writing knowledge by attending several events usually held about every 6 - 8 weeks. 10 - 4pm Normally £49  per person - Special introductory offer to newcomers £39 and this includes a delicious freshly made vegetarian lunch! Great discounts available for block booking of courses. Places limited so phone or email to reserve yours.

Saturday 26th September

River and Watercourse Protection Walk and Talk

Enjoy a River walk along the beautiful River Okement, here at South Dornaford Farm on Saturday 26 September. The walk will cover all aspects of river and watercourse management and protection, identification of pollution issues, good management practice and where to go for grant funding. Samples will be taken from the streams and rivers to identify insects and to explain how you can measure the health of your watercourse through the insects that live there.

The Walk will be led by Ross Cherrington, an advisor for the Westcountry Rivers Trust. Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for the day. Booking is essential, please telephone 01837 851218. Cost for the day will be £30 including soup and sandwiches.

October Events

Sunday 4th October

5 Rhythms Dance

Do you enjoy moving to music? Have you ever felt inhibited in the way you dance because others have criticised you? Do you want to explore movement as a way of self expression? 5 Rhythms Dance was created by Gabrielle Roth and  encourages us to explore where we are  as we dance to different rhythms. The day is led By Dilys Morgan Scott, an accomplished facilitator and movement teacher who generously  helps  to explore our own patterns with lightness, laughter and fun.  A spiritually and physically rewarding day. 10 - 5pm. Places are £43 with lunch or you can bring your own and pay £37 per person.

Saturday 17th October

 

San Shou Revision Day

Tai Chi two person interaction at its best. This day is for people who have been learning the San Shou or would like to brush up on their existing skills. Angus Clark leads the day’s training.  £49 per person  including lunch. 10-5pm

In 2010 we hope to be offering San Shou  to newcomers. To be kept informed of future plans please add yourself to our email newsletter, details of this are on the contact us page of this website.

Sunday 18 October  

 

Healing with the Five Elements

Discover how the Law of the Five Elements can be used for physical and emotional healing, and can connect us more deeply with the natural world. We will explore practices rooted in Taoist esoteric tradition as well as modern energy techniques. The day will include: guided meditations, 6 Healing Sounds, Qigong, Self-massage, Aromatics, Simple energy techniques and more …. Please wear loose, comfortable and warm clothing. Weather permitting we will take advantage of the beautiful natural location. 10.00am - 4.30pm. £45 including good vegetarian lunch or £37 and bring your own food.  Facilitator and Booking (for this course only) : Joanne Baker, BEd MSc MIFPA  AAMET
Tel: 01579 349257 Mob: 07890651970  qiselfhealing@gmail.com

 

November Events

Sunday 15 November

 

 

 Earth and Sky Yoga 

Join us for a joyful day of Earth and Sky Yoga. This practice seeks to inspire, to enliven our interconnectedness with the world and to deepen our relationship with ourselves. This is an opportunity to drop into a place where you can enjoy your body and your relationship with the earth among a group of like-minded allies. A morning of warm-up exercises, traditional yoga postures, pranayama and a short meditation moves into an afternoon of working in pairs, sharing shiatsu and helping each other in postures. Sarah Lawes brings 10 years of yoga practice and 16 years of shiatsu to this inspiring combination. She says: "By adding a warm pair of hands and some supportive shiatsu touch I notice how the body can let go and find its natural unfolding in the yoga. Our aim in this approach is always to improve the alignment and open energy flow through the body and mind. Thus the whole being finds new harmony, vitality and zest for life.10.30 - 5.00 £45 includes a delicious vegetarian lunch.

Monday 16 November

 

Creative Writing

Do you have a longing to express your ideas, stories or life’s adventures in writing? Are you unsure how to start? How to plan your work?   Do you feel that you are a beginner writer? Then this workshop may be just want you want.

This workshop is one of an ongoing series with a group of new writers who like the guidance, teaching and advice of Karen Hayes, accomplished author of nine books and university lecturer. Delve into all aspects of writing with an emphasis on basic tools of writing such as characters, landscape, imagery, plot structure and so on.

Join us for a rewarding day of writing only £39 including good vegetarian lunch. Places limited to twelve.  10.00 - 4.00pm

Sunday 29 November

 

5 Rhythms Dance

Feel the joy of moving and expressing yourself through dance.  If you’ve ever felt inhibited about dancing and wish to break free of your shell this is the moment to try.

5 Rhythms Dance was created by Gabrielle Roth and is a moving meditation, a way of connecting to the inner you, your habits and attitudes and enabling the process of change to begin. We move through the five different tempos or rhythms, flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness, sometimes called the wave, and explore being.

The day is led by Dilys Morgan Scott, accomplished facilitator and movement teacher who generously helps us to explore our own patterns with lightness, laughter and fun. No previous dance experience is necessary! The event runs from 10 - 5pm. Places are £43 with a delicious homemade vegetarian lunch or you can bring your own and pay £37 per person.

 

December Events

 

 

 

Programme coming soon