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GuitarRetreats with Stuart Marshall
Link to Bookings page http://www.guitar-retreats.co.uk/booking/ Link to event page https://www.guitar-retreats.co.uk/songwriting-and-guitar-holidays/september-2023-dordogne-france-songwriting-retreat/ SONG WRITING RETREAT 12th -19th September 2023 A week long residential retreat in a magical setting in The Dordogne, France, practicing the art and craft of song writing for guitar players. Over the week you will be taught and guided to complete your own compositions in the company of other budding song writers. There will be classes on song structure, lyric writing, rhyming structures, chord progressions, arrangements, song style, rhythm, keys, melody, chord theory, tips tricks, brainstorming and a whole lot more. Plus lots of jamming and guitar playing! For a full breakdown of the teaching content please contact Guitar Retreats directly. (info@guitar-retreats.co.uk) WHAT IS INCLUDED? -Organised sessions of Individual and group tuition/mentoring/creative exercises each day. -Individual accommodation in double or single rooms, (some shared bathrooms). -All food and drink for the week, provided by our gourmet chef including wine or beer with dinner. (Vegetarians and special diets etc catered for.) -Excursions to a local village and market and one evening out to a musical event. -Jamming, open mic, music quiz, film night and other optional activities each evening. -A swimming pool! TUTOR INFORMATION Colin Wilson has produced over seven albums of published songs so far both as an individual and collaboratively, including an album with Phil Beer from “A Show Of Hands”. Stuart Marshall writes and records his own compositions and has co-written many others as a member of various bands in a wide range of genres.. You can hear samples of all of our work by following the web links on the event page. Prices : Single room at £900 per person PAYMENT DETAILS: Please refer to above links for reservation and payment Yoga retreat with Véronique in the Dordogne, France August 27, 2023 - September 3, 2023La Perdix , St. Martin De Riberac, Dordogne, France https://tamingthewalrus.com/event/yoga-holiday-with-veronique-in-the-dordogne-france/ Please come and join me at La Perdrix, in the beautiful Dordogne area of the south-west France, from August 27th to September 3rd, for an energising and relaxing yoga retreat. The retreat is open to anyone with MS – or similar chronic health conditions- as well friends, partners and family, and we’ll make sure everyone has a fantastic time. Daily schedule 8.00 – 9.00: Yoga flow 9.00 – 10.00: Breakfast 10.00 – 12.30: Yoga Therapy, each day focusing on a specific topic (ie reducing inflammation, managing stress, improving balance, cognitive issues etc.) 13.00 – 17.00: Lunch & time off 17.00 – 18.00: Breathwork 18.00 – 19.00: Meditation 19.00: Dinner TESTIMONIAL: ‘What’s really brilliant is that Véronique gives a whole range of potential ways to engage with the pose whatever level you’re at. She’s hugely encouraging‘ (Cath) ‘The biggest takeaway would be about pushing yourself beyond what you think you can do, what you think you can achieve. I’ll take confidence from it. (Pam) Morning flow Free Time During your free time, you can get to know each other, read by the pool, or go for a walk. This is time off with benefits! Both Johnny and Ingrid (the owners of La Perdrix) are absolutely amazing and organised lots of events last year. We tried Paddle Board, went for a swim in the river, made pottery, visited the local market.. TESTIMONIALS: ‘It’s been amazing to meet people who are like-minded, who are adventurous and who have got optimism (…) to keep us going’ (Liz) ‘We came all the way from Minnesota, so we made it a vacation, and he (my husband) has enjoyed it throughly because he has learnt so much about what he can do with his breathing‘ (Barb) The Venue La Perdrix is a gated private property on the edge of the village of St Martin de Ribérac in the beautiful Dordogne area of south west France. Originally built as a 13th Century Monastery, the property has undergone many transformations over the centuries but has maintained much of its original features and historic charm. Note that there are steps in the house and it is not accessible to wheelchair users or people with a walking aid. TESTIMONIAL: ‘I’ve been here 13 times. This place is magical. A lot always happens around the table, sitting hours on end, eating and getting to know each other (…) and the weather is generally amazing’ (Catherine) Yoga Matters photographed by Karen Yeomans, specialist in Sports, Fitness, Health, Well-being and Yoga Photography. Based in London. Sponsoring Even though we’re trying to make our Yoga retreat as accessible financially as possible, we’re aware that it might still be difficult for some. This year we decided to raise funds via GoFundMe to allow 2 people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to join, to participate. If you’d like to donate, please click HERE. Any donation can make a difference. Thank you. Prices All prices include accommodation, 3 meals daily & all yoga, breathwork & meditation classes for 7 nights from Sunday evening to Sunday morning. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner (including beer/wine/juices), teas and coffees. All meals are plant-based and follow the Overcoming MS dietary recommendations. Accommodation Types:Single bed in twin bedroom (shared bathroom) €825 One person in double bedroom (single occupancy) (shared bathroom €925 Two persons in double bedroom (shared bathroom) €755 One person in double bedroom (ensuite) €980 * Price is per person. Room with two single beds – so will be shared.** The price is per person sharing a bed How to Pay Before booking a place, please email me at tamingthewalrus@gmail.com to make sure the retreat is adapted to your needs. When we confirm the availability of your accommodation option by return email, please pay a deposit of €250 (per person) before June 28th. Payment of the balance is due by July 28th.No Paypal payment. Only bank transfer. Cancellation policy If you are unable to attend the retreat due to force majeure, we will either refund to you the full amount paid (deposit and final balance) minus a €50 administration fee, or if you prefer we can transfer your payments to another of Véronique’s events. Getting there The nearest airport is Bergerac airport which is a 45 min drive from the property this airport uses Ryanair which flies from Bristol, London, Liverpool, East Midlands and Flybe has good connections throughout Europe. It is a small airport and therefore pleasant and speedy to travel through. For more information on flights, times and prices look at the following website http://www.bergerac-airport.net/ Bordeaux airport is a 1 hour and 20 minute drive and also connects with European central hubs with both budget and mainline carriers. There is a train from Bordeaux to Mussidan which is 20 minutes from the venue. Please note transfer from the airport to the venue is not included in the price but we will try, if you wish, to organise shared taxis etc. Questions Don’t hesitate to contact me on tamingthewalrus@gmail.com if you have any other question. I’m so looking forward to seeing you there and to have an amazing week, starting on August 28th. Yoga retreat with Véronique in the Dordogne, France August 27, 2023 - September 3, 2023La Perdix , St. Martin De Riberac, Dordogne, France Please come and join me at La Perdrix, in the beautiful Dordogne area of the south-west France, from August 27th to September 3rd, for an energising and relaxing yoga retreat. The retreat is open to anyone with MS – or similar chronic health conditions- as well friends, partners and family, and we’ll make sure everyone has a fantastic time. Daily schedule 8.00 – 9.00: Yoga flow 9.00 – 10.00: Breakfast 10.00 – 12.30: Yoga Therapy, each day focusing on a specific topic (ie reducing inflammation, managing stress, improving balance, cognitive issues etc.) 13.00 – 17.00: Lunch & time off 17.00 – 18.00: Breathwork 18.00 – 19.00: Meditation 19.00: Dinner TESTIMONIAL: ‘What’s really brilliant is that Véronique gives a whole range of potential ways to engage with the pose whatever level you’re at. She’s hugely encouraging‘ (Cath) ‘The biggest takeaway would be about pushing yourself beyond what you think you can do, what you think you can achieve. I’ll take confidence from it. (Pam) |
