HUSH
a spring day retreat in leeds
febrruary 22 2025 AT THE WELLNEST KIRKSTALL
A SPRING DAY RETREAT IN LEEDS
Emerge from the cocoon of Winter
FEBRUARY 22 2025 | 1-7PM
THE WELLNEST KIRSKTALL
£75
A day retreat in Leeds to honour the winter and start to brighten towards the early buds of spring. This is a time to rest, reflect and recharge. We will be honouring the still strong pull to slow down, so if you are longing for cosiness, the quiet and some time to yourself we will meet you there.
As the light slowly returns our ancestors would have reached for the first flashes of green emerging from the soil: a Spring tonic of dandelion, nettle, cleavers and more, all intuitively enriched with the nutrients needed to restore the body after several months of cold.
Together we will sink into the medicinal qualities of deep rest accompanied by soothing live music from harp, cello and voices as well as gentle yoga, movement, mantra, singing and journaling. There will be sweet treats, cacao and tea breaks through the day with some time to connect with friends, or be in silence if you prefer.
LEEDS DAY RETREAT
The ethereal muse and magic of music
Hush began in 2024 as a collaboration between harpist and folk singer, Georgie Buchanan, cellist and voice artist, Emma Coleman, and movement artist, Collette Davis. Three friends from Leeds, we weave our hearts and souls together to create an alive and nurturing space where you can rest into the sweetness of the cello and harp while Georgie and Emma sing you lullabies and Collette guides you into rest, gentle yoga and somatic movement. We weave lyrics, poetry and mantra into the experience, while you rest, journal and reflect.
A SPRING DAY RETREAT IN LEEDS
Schedule
13.00-15.00
Opening inquiry and meditation, deep rest and live music from harp, cello and voices
15.00-16.00
Cake, cacao or special herbal tea blends, time to read, walk or connect
16.00-18.00
Emerging from the Cocoon with gentle yoga, mantra singing and journaling
18.00-19.00
Tea and closing circle
Meet Georgie
Inspired by tales of Celtic Goddesses, ancient mythology and voyages to the Outer Hebrides and beyond, Georgie is a unique singer and harpist on the contemporary folk scene. She is passionate about the power of music to transform and transcend and she has been leading empowering voice workshops and playing for yoga and movement classes for the past 10 years. Interweaving traditional melodies with original compositions, songs and stories, Georgie’s music speaks of a heartfelt connection with the natural world and the inner wisdom of the body.
Watch: Wise as a Fool by Georgie Buchanan
Meet Emma
Emma is a singer, cellist and workshop leader based in Yorkshire. She is fascinated by the magical melting pot of vocal improvisation and the dance between individual expression, collaborative creativity, and human connection which this artform inspires.
From Indian classical music to contemporary folk, experimental jazz to immersive theatre, Emma has over 15 years of experience performing around the UK and Europe.
She plays with with the sun-soaked, Afro-folk quintet, Me and My Friends. sings with female vocal improv group Oöm, and is co-producer of UK Vocal Improv events, and hosts a whole spectrum of improvisational spaces, from intimate one-to-one Witnessed Solos online to joyous large-group journeys inspired by Música do Círculo.Watch: Calling by Oöm Trio (Soloist Emma Coleman)
Meet Collette
An Embodied Flow facilitator, Senior yoga teacher, Tantrika, devotee, and certified Wizard, I am also the humble shepherd of the Samāveśa School of Yoga. I set the school up in 2019 and co-create trainings, courses, group coaching programs and retreats, online and internationally, with my beautiful community.
I’ve been on my own journey to deconstruct the beliefs I had about how I had to work and operate my business. So I know the inner work this requires as I’ve done it too. That’s why the course has been designed to be digestible and directive so you can interpret the best practice to work for your business, with my support.
I love learning. I have two Masters degrees, the most recent in Interdisciplinary Psychology, which I weave through my offerings. I’ve also been a copywriter for over 20 years, a brand consultant for 15 and the Owner and Director of Found For Words since 2010. I bring the two worlds together to help space holders create aligned, soulful and successful businesses where everyone gets to thrive.
I advocate for circular communities and I’m all heart so you can expect a big generous holding field and a healthy friendship that honours boundaries on both sides.
HUSH
A SPRING DAY RETREAT IN LEEDS
FEBRUARY 23 2025
13.00-19.00
WELLNEST KIRKSTALL
