Hello, a summer weekend retreat is a wonderful way to slow down, recharge and gain some of that 'inner space' we all crave in our time-poor, multitasking lives.

If you haven't been on one before, I hope you'll be pleasantly surprised by my retreat in the Chilterns this August. You will find the accommodation comfortable, the cuisine delicious and the venue, Parmoor House, historically fascinating set in peaceful, beautiful grounds. 

The programme is varied and optional, whether you want a rest from the burn-out of hectic city life, get some gentle support in your recovery from an illness or just take some time out for yourself, this retreat has something special to offer you. 

Resourcefulness Meditation was born out of a need for an undemanding, accessible, contemporary form of meditation (not aligned with any particular belief system) to help address 21st Century stress related conditions - in particular to calm the nervous system. It draws on some of the best recognised practices and incorporates all that's useful in body/mind awareness and modern psychology. The natural, sensory based techniques are easy to learn. Most importantly, it puts meditation in the context of day-to-day life and teaches you how to use the methods as everyday tools for stress management and personal development.

I invite you to join me on my Oxfordshire Retreat, 3 - 5 August to experience it for yourself.

Warmest wishes,

Linda

Meditation Retreat at St Katharine’s, Parmoor, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire  with Linda Hall    3 – 5 Aug 2012

The retreat will offer time for meditation, reflection, rest, walks in the beautiful grounds of Parmoor House and surrounding countryside, wholesome cuisine and good company to ensure you leave refreshed and nourished after your long weekend at St Katherine’s.

This superb venue is owned and run by the Sue Ryder Prayer Fellowship who welcome all faiths and none. ‘Parmoor’ stands in 12 acres of grounds in an area of great scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. The rural tranquillity of the Chilterns, combined with a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, make St. Katharine's an ideal venue for our retreat. The history of Parmoor spans back to the Fourteenth Century and to the Knights Templar, the magnificent cedar tree in Parmoor's grounds was reputedly grown from a seed collected from the Lebanon during the Crusades. 

The house is spacious with a fine panelled entrance hall, two sitting rooms and a secluded double roomed library. The former banqueting hall is a consecrated chapel and can be used as a meeting/meditation room and there’s a grand panelled dining room. The lovely grounds include a fine walled garden. We will have sole residency of Parmoor during our stay so there will be plenty of space to relax in, reflect, wander round the grounds or just sit and soak up the peaceful setting and country air.

Views of Parmoor House, the walled garden and the ancient cedar tree

Catering
Delicious food, catering for all dietary and ethnic requirements, is prepared by professional catering staff. 

Accommodation 
There are thirteen bedrooms in the main house, eleven of which have ensuite bathrooms and a further nine bedrooms in St Joseph’s, annexe, adjacent to the main house. All rooms that aren’t ensuite contain washbasins and have communal shower/bathroom facilities nearby. 

Website: www.srpf.org.uk Take a look around the site for more information about the house, directions, etc.
Bookings & enquiries: email linda@ResourcefulnessMeditation.com 

Costs
Cost includes all meals, accommodation and tutor fees Frid 3 Aug teatime to Sun 5 Aug teatime
**Please note a non-refundable deposit of £100.00 is required on booking to secure your place.

Main House

10 Double Rooms with ensuite
Double occupancy: £145.00 + tutor fee £80.00 - total cost: £225.00 
Single occupancy: £175.00 + tutor fee £80.00 - total cost: £255.00

2 Single Rooms toilet & wash-hand basin 
Single occupancy: £150.00 + tutor fee £80.00 – total cost: £230.00

St Joseph’s Annexe
9 Single Rooms with wash-hand basin
Single occupancy: £140.00 + tutor fee £80.00 – total cost: £220.00

Address: St Katharine's, Parmoor, Frieth, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 6NN

Directions
By road: 
M 4 junction 8/9 or M40 junction 4/5

Public Transport: 
High Wycombe station from Marylebone, London on Chiltern Rail
Henley-On-Thames station from Paddington, London on Great Western Railways
20 min taxi from both stations

Bookings and enquiries: email linda@ResourcefulnessMeditation.com