breath of the land retreat
breath of the land retreat
“An Immersion Into Elemental & Nature Consciousness”
There is a language older than words. The trees speak it. The soil holds it. The wind carries it.
Breath of the Land Retreat is a rare opportunity to step beyond the noise of modern life and into a living relationship with the landscape at the beautiful Carlton Towers.
Led by Dr. Patrick MacManaway - dowser, geomancer and healer with over 30 years experience in the subtle arts of nature consciousness — together with Mariska Gunter, Carlton Towers’ own retreat facilitator, this retreat offers you the tools, practices and the space to truly tune into what the land is saying.
About Patrick
Dr. Patrick MacManaway is a land whisperer, dowser, and geomancer with over 30 years of professional experience. Raised and initially trained at his parents’ Healing and Teaching Centre in rural Fife, Scotland, he is a third-generation practitioner dedicated to the subtle arts of healing and communication with the many natural realms of consciousness in our environment.
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what to expect
A transformative, sensory-based uk retreat designed to reshape your experience of everyday life. Relax and rediscover one’s awareness of the natural, living world as a community of interconnected, living beings rather than a collection of resources. Move beyond simply being outdoors to fully experiencing the environment within and around the body. Your classroom is Carlton Towers’ 250 acres of beautiful parkland and mature woods.
You will learn the principals of animism, elemental consciousness and other practices which focus on nurturing the ancient connections between the human experience and nature.
Some gentle physical movement deepens the sense of connection with oneself and the universe around us.
Your accommodation is the comfortable and well-appointed en-suite state bedrooms of Carlton Towers - where heritage and hospitality meet to create lasting memories. Food is locally sourced, and carefully presented by our in-house chefs. Your retreat group has exclusive use of Carlton Towers during your stay.
sunday 5th july - wednesday 8th july
£1196 PER PERSON (double occupancy) *
£1500 per person (Single Occupancy) *
*50% Non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure. The Events Team will then make contact with you with confirmation and advised on final balances. Spaces are limited to ensure intimate, transformative experience.
your facilitator
Born in South Africa, Mariska carries the spirit of the African earth, forests, woodlands, and sea within her soul. Her early experiences of finding peace and understanding through solitude and deep reflection have shaped her into a guide for those seeking meaningful connection, with themselves, with others, and with the natural world.
Mariska’s life’s work is dedicated to the health of humanity and the planet we call home. She believes that our pursuit of optimal health and longevity must begin with a collective rise in consciousness, allowing us to thrive within nature rather than resist the very life force that sustains us.
At Carlton Towers, Mariska invites you to embark on a journey of reconnection, to discover the profound interconnectedness of all souls and experience the joy of coming home to yourself, to community, and to the natural world that embraces us all.
Join Patrick and Mariska for an unforgettable retreat where ancient wisdom meets present moment awareness, and where every experience is crafted with care and intention.
Day One
Please Note: The below is an example retreat itinerary and certain activities may alter due to weather or other factors.
Check In
3:00pm
Retreat To Your Room
Approx. 9:00pm
Day Two
Rise & Shine Yoga
7:30am
Breakfast
8:00am - 9:00am
Animism land and consciousness presentation
9:00am - 10:30am
Elemental consciousness experienced through beverage blessing and embodied experience
11:15am - 12:45pm
Landscape Bathing & Plant Communication
1:45pm - 3:30pm
Dance 5 Rhythms
4:30pm
Dinner
7:00pm
Retreat To Your Rooms
Approx. 9:00pm
Day Three
Rise & Shine Yoga
7:30am
Breakfast
8:00am
Circular Consciousness Presentation
9:00am - 10:30am
Meditation To Meet Elementals Nature Spirits & Angels
11:15am - 12:45pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Reflective Land Walking
1:45pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tea & Cake
Reflections, Q&As
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dine In The Vines
7:00pm
Sharing of poem, songs & stories
After Dinner
Retreat To Your Rooms
Approx. 9:00pm
Breakfast
8:00am - 9:00am
Meditation - Dreaming the best future for all
9:00am - 10:30am
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Opening Circle
7:00pm
Dinner
10:30am - 11:15am
Break
1:00pm
Lunch
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tea & Relax
Day Four
Rise & Shine Yoga
7:30am
Check Out, Goody Bag & Group Photo
11:00am