The Beyond the Static Sanctum
4th - 8th August 2025
Coxbridge, Glastonbury, UK
Grounded in Nature
In 2023, we held the Embodied Wisdom Retreat in a stunning location in Scotland, UK. During the retreat, our time outside in nature was what really created the space for each attendee to explore and ground themselves within their own needs and also connect with the group. In our 2025 Sanctum we will go deeper into the natural elements and enjoy all that is on offer to us.
We have 12 places available at the 2025 Sanctum. Attendees will be change makers who are creating a positive impact on the world. You also have the opportunity to invite your partner, a family member, friend or colleague to attend with you. The Sanctum will be held by four hosts, all bringing different skills and experience to the space.
The Sanctum will be held in a beautiful location in the UK where much time will be spent outside where you will get the chance to connect, reset and collaborate with people on your wave length.
Creating positive change in the world is needed now more than ever and in order for us to be of service, we must come together so we can align with others on this journey towards a better world.
The Journey
During the four day Sanctum we will embrace the thoughtful and be in a state of curiosity about how it feels.
We will do this while being surrounded by the beauty of nature, and connected to others who have also chosen to share the journey.
We will step into a collective state of curiosity and embrace this through multi-dimensional experiences whilst also having a lot of fun and taking in the wisdom of humour and play.
It is our wish that during this Sanctum, you experience just as many “a-hahaha” moments as you do “Aha!” moments.
Set against the backdrop of a natural landscape, this retreat will enable you to:
Have meaningful and personal encounters with timeless philosophical truths and see how they integrate into your life journey.
Divest oneself of an abstract, idealised view of the world, providing perspective for you in a chaotic period of our current global timeline.
Explore creative pedagogies at a practical, not theoretical, level and attune yourself to creative practices that serve you.
Share creative inspiration with others.
Your Hosts
Alex Carter
Philosopher & Creativity Theorist
Alex is an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge. He takes an active approach to philosophy and believes we ought to be thinking less in order to do more.
Renske van Vroomhoven
Artist & Ritualist
As a teacher and mentor with the Royal Academy of Art in The Netherlands and as an artist herself, Renske guides students to find depth in their artistic practice. The past years have led Renske to study the effects of ritual as a tool to help us shape our lives.
Chaz Holt
Guide of the Wild
Chaz’s life path has taken him deep into the treescapes, where he seeks out wild and immersive experiences. Chaz has travelled the world seeking teachers who have a deep connection to the land. He now walks with the mission of reintroducing others to our closest and most important friend, the earth.
Location
Tall Trees Glamping, Coxbridge, Glastonbury, Somerset, UK
Want to join us?
We have three options available:
Private king bedroom with shared bathroom: £1295 per person.
Private cubby bedroom with shared bathroom: £995 per person.
Shared twin bedroom with shared bathroom: £995 per person.
The price includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, planned sessions and activities.
The price does not include travel to and from the sanctum venue, travel insurance and activities not included in itinerary.
What our previous retreat guests say:
“This event sparked growth by engaging my inner child through spontaneous play, connected explorations of yoga/Reiki and guided philosophical discussions. It was exhilarating to be in the body, returning each day to a shared experience filled with discovery and wonder. I came away from the event feeling inspired and ready for more intentional ritual in my life. I highly recommend attending an event as the transformative qualities and deep connection you experience will stay with you as you embark on your next chapter”.
Pauline Simon
"The Embodied Wisdom retreat helped me confirm my intuitions about the importance of the body, movement and being able to sit through my emotions. Also, cultivating a contemplative practice and marvelling at the power of words to heal, mirror, explore and wonder. The journey continues."
Andre Isaza
“The Embodied Wisdom Retreat was a profoundly transformative experience for me. From rich conversations on the most important questions about life, to full-hearted play in forests and meaningful rituals, it was a retreat like no other. I felt so free and alive at this retreat—and came home with numerous inspirations for projects that are well underway now. I cannot wait for the next one!”
Tina Cachules
CONTACT MICHELLE FOR A ONE TO ONE CALL TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE BEYOND THE STATIC SANCTUM.