Belonging
Discover belonging in nature and community, stories and ritual
Belonging is part of all of us, yet sometimes we need reminders of what makes us grow and and thrive. So we offer rituals and stories, time on the land, and together.
We’ve curated of immersive trail of ancient myth, deep ritual, community and nature connection to create a theatre for your soul to play in. With:
Stories evoke the rich cultural landscape of ancient Europe, a landscape we’re all part of whatever our country of origin.
Rituals – deepen connection to self, empower talents and qualities
Land – not just a backdrop, an active voice in tuning sensitivity and self-awareness
Community – the joy of shared exploration and creativity with diverse personalities and backgrounds
This time round, we’ll be exploring the mystery of the Grail through ceremony and story. What significance can this deep symbol of Old Europe have for our lives today? We’ll unfurl the myth of Parzival, make contact with this potent mystery and wash ourselves in the depth of its cup.
We offer these ancient ways of renewal and inspiration at a time of intense cultural transition, for you to find your own belonging, and chart your own clear course ahead.
What you’ll do
- Explore different ways of seeing and being through myth, ceremony and land exploration
- Enter the wonder of ancient stories, told orally as they should be
- Engage in transformative ceremony to energise and clarify different aspects of your life
- Take personal questions onto the land and into stories, returning with clarity
- Eat together, join with curious, alternative community
- Become intimate with landscape, discover places that hold and speak to you
- Discover the threads of your own belonging between deepening, inspiring, experiences
What they said
“Take a break from the small screen, petty daily anxieties and step into a bigger realm of nature and story reaching down into the soil and back over the centuries. It’ll remind you of what’s important and weave you into a community of curiosity, creativity, and support.” ~ Brian
“Nature, mesmerising stories and embracing radical slowness as an act of rebellion! I also loved the table talks at meal times.” ~ Caro
“Belonging is such an important topic in the polycrisis we’re dealing with. You can talk about it but to actually experience it through stories, rituals, being with yourself and in nature – and doing this collectively – I found so powerful. I look forward to more! ~ Mark
“The weekend was like a big exhale. The stories, ritual and going into the forest were so nurturing. It all made for a good reset.” ~ Luna
Simon Hodges
Myths and stories Simon transmits the vibrance and genius of Europe’s ancestral culture through traditional oral story and myth. In his hands, old stories become ceremonies of delight inviting us into embrace, the fascinating, the beautiful, often hidden ways that makes each of us wonderful.
Nityananda van der Schee
Shamanic ceremonies Nityananda shamanic lineage originates in Europe. His way of ceremony is simple and deep. All kinds of powers leap to his drum. He’ll ferment and deepen what we’re finding inside and support our journey into mystery, and back again.
Caro Turlings
Community and food
Caro is a genius at gathering people. Her presence will fill the bellies and add hidden elements of tribe building while stories are told and ceremonies held.
If we surrendered
to earth’s intelligence
we could rise up rooted, like trees.
~ Rainier Maria Rilke
Where we’ll stay
We’ll stay at the beautiful Uelenspiegel – a beautiful farmhouse to gather in and share stories in. Right next to it is wood and lake to explore.
Sleeping is in the farmhouse itself. If we’re full, you may be sharing a room (2 people per room). You get to pick who you share with or you have the option of renting one of the cabins outside the house. You can also bring your own camper.
Costs and sign up
Faciliation and organisation of the weekend – including stories, rituals, time on the land, location hire, accommodation and food is €395, incl. BTW.
- A deposit of €70 to sign up
- A payment of €325 two weeks before the event
To sign up, or if you have questions, send Simon an email or whatsapp