August 2017
The Lower Shaw Farm Family Activity Holiday
- Date:
- Sat 12 – Sat 19 August
- Price:
- Adult £300 • Child £174
- with…
- Lower Shaw Farm residents and friends
This is a week for people of all ages. We will do things, make things, and have a lot of fun.
Mornings are likely to be spent art and crafting it in the big shed, while the afternoons will be filled with games, outings, and walking trips.
Evenings will find us round the campfire, telling tales or reading a good book, together, singing songs, and watching stars. And those are only the official bits! The rest is determined by who comes, who connects, and who makes things happen. In the past this has included juggling, philosophy, pizza making, a cabaret, campfire cooking, cycle trips, yoga, sauna, riding on the vintage red tractor, and lots more!
This is a perennially popular high-summer week of high action and laid back inaction. Children experience both freedom and structure, while adults can enjoy the companionship of other adults, as well as having fun and learning new skills alongside their children.
The week begins after 4pm on Saturday 12th, and ends mid- morning on Saturday 19th August.
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Bank Holiday Yoga and Massage Weekend
- Date:
- Fri 25 - Mon 28 August
- Price:
- £195 (a room in the main farm house is £30 extra, or £15 per person extra for twin/double/triple occupancy, please request on booking).
- with…
- Mary Mcinerney and Mary Maguire
A rejuvenating weekend and a chance to unwind.
Yoga works not only on the body but also calms and sharpens the mind and leads to all-round alertness.
Iyengar Yoga will be taught in a way that is suited to beginners and more experienced practitioners. The classes will focus on postures to improve flexibility, strength, and balance.
The weekend will also include sessions on giving and receiving a relaxing and toning massage, covering different areas of the body.
On Saturday there will be an early morning Pranayama (breath control) class, then following breakfast, a two hour asana (postures) class, and a massage class. After lunch the options are to relax at the farm, use the rustic sauna, or go on a led walk in the local countryside. In the late afternoon there is a choice between a restorative asana session, or a massage class.
In the evenings there will be either a guided meditation, foot baths, or time to relax around the campfire. On Sunday, the programme will be the same as Saturday’s, then on Monday there will be early morning Pranayama, and a last Asana Yoga session.
Departures during the afternoon, from about 3pm.
Note: There will also be an opportunity to book an individual massage at an extra cost of £35. Please let us know on booking if you would like to do this. Group size: up to about 20.
Note: We also have courses with similar ingredients, on 7-9th April, 8-11th June (Thu-Sun), and 13-15th October. There is also a Yoga and Running course on 21–23th July.
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