7-Day Retreat at St. Non’s, Wales
Retreat Details
Welcome!
We’re very happy to have you join us on this 7-day retreat, we can’t wait to share this powerful part of the world with you.
Participants Telegram & Rideshire Group
If you haven’t already, you’re welcome to join the telegram group for this St. Non’s retreat in June. Here you can meet your fellow course participants and arrange any rideshares. We’ll also post any last minute updates in this group.
Travel
We’re happy to help you with your travel arrangements. Here is some information we’ve collected about possible options.
Weather
In mid-June, St. David’s, Pembrokeshire, typically enjoys mild and pleasant weather, that can be changeable at times. Average daytime temperatures reach around 17°C (63°F), with nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). The area experiences approximately 7 hours of sunshine daily. While there is an average of about 14 days with some rainfall during the month, the total precipitation is relatively low at 56 mm (2.2 inches). As St. Non’s is right on the coast, it can often be quite breezy, so participants are advised to bring layers and light rain gear to stay comfortable throughout the retreat
What to Bring
Here are some suggestions as to what to bring with you:
- Comfy clothes – layers are best as the weather can be changeable in this part of the world!
- Warm layers – sweater/fleece etc. for cooler nights
- Blanket/shawl – for comfort/warmth during meetings
- Extra cushion/pillow – for comfort during meetings
- Water bottle
- Yoga mat – for use in your room only. No yoga in communal spaces inc. outdoors
- Dressing gown/bath robe – to get from room to shared bathrooms across the hall
- Toiletries & personal medication, etc.
- Torch – this part of wales gets very dark at night
- Sturdy shoes that can handle the Welsh Coastal Path
- Slippers/indoor shoes – for use within St. Non’s
- Raincoat & sun hat/sunglasses – the weather can be very unpredictable
- Swimwear & beach towel – there is access to the sea along the coastal path if you’re feeling intrepid and enjoy sea bathing
- Journal & pen
- Watch/travel clock – we encourage everyone to put away their phones for the retreat so make sure you bring something help you arrive at sessions on time
- If you’d like to bring a small object of personal significance such as a piece of jewelry, mala, crystal stone etc. it can be added to any sacred mandala’s we do throughout the week, bringing the energy of this retreat home with you
Arrival & Departure Days
Arrival: 2:00pm — 5:30pm on Saturday 13th
Orientation & welcome meeting starts at 5:30pm, with light dinner served at 6:30pm.
Tea and refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.
Departure: Before 2:00pm on Saturday 20th
We will be having a light lunch on the last day after our final meeting which finishes at 12:30pm. You’ll need to leave St. Non’s by 2:00pm.
Schedule
Contact Details
Address:
St. Non’s Retreat Centre
St. David’s
Haverfordwest
SA62 6BN
St. Non’s guardians/hosts: Dominic & Ethnie Belli
Telephone: 01437 257 045
Website: www.stnon.co.uk