This is your invitation to...
THE SECRET GARDEN
Magical mini retreats and whimsical evenings for women to reconnect with their sense of joy.
Want to escape the every day and bring more wonder in your life?
Longing for some time away from the noise, craving inspiration, or ready to reconnect with yourself?
The Secret Garden immersive experiences are designed to help you slow down, feel more present, peaceful and creative.
Magical Experiences
- whimsical evenings for grown-up girls
Mixing parties, theatrics and personal development in one unique and creative mix.
Join an immersive sensory experience where you step into another world for a few hours. Each experience has its own magical theme, from Wonderland, into the Woods to Magic and Moonlight with more coming
Expect beautiful atmospheres, storytelling, games, creative activities, visualisations, sensory experiences, delicious treats and surprises.
Come curious...
...leave inspired, and take a little piece of the magic home with you.
At the heart of every experience is a little personal development and self-discovery, woven in playfully. You’ll have space to reflect, explore new ideas, express yourself creatively, meet like-minded people and maybe discover something new about yourself along the way.
With just 6 people in the magical wood cabin by a lake and woods, each evening is intimate, personal and wonderfully fun.
'I felt like a magical fairy wrapped in warmth and love. Beautiful experience. Awakened my senses and brought me peace. It made me feel a deeper appreciation and connection for Mother Earth and all the women everywhere, including myself.'
Tiina
3 Magical experiences this Autumn
At the heart of every experience is a little personal development and self-discovery, woven in playfully. You’ll have space to reflect, explore new ideas, express yourself creatively, meet like-minded people and maybe discover something new about yourself along the way.
With just 6 people in the magical wood cabin by a lake and woods, each evening is intimate, personal and wonderfully fun.
The key to
WONDERLAND
Step down the rabbit hole and into a wonderfully curious evening in Wonderland. Expect a topsy-turvy mix of storytelling, curious games, creative activities, visualisations, sensory experiences and a rather unusual tea party.
Along the way, you’ll have the chance to explore curiosity, imagination, possibility and seeing things from a different perspective. Leave the ordinary world behind and come and be curious, playful and a little bit bonkers.
SEPTEMBER 24TH 6pm-9pm
£65 - Early bird £50 (includes refreshments)
Only 6 spaces
Magic and
MOONLIGHT
Step into the Secret Garden under the light of the full moon for an enchanting evening of magic and positive spell making. Surrounded by candlelight you can slow down, explore your imagination and reconnect with yourself through creative activities, sensory experiences, storytelling, visualisations and gentle personal development.
A cosy, atmospheric evening of wonder, reflection, connection and a little bit of magic under the moonlight.
OCTOBER 26TH 6pm-9pm
£65 - Early bird £50 (includes refreshments)
Only 6 spaces
Into the
WOODS
Leave the ordinary world behind and wander Into the Woods for a fairytale inspired adventure. This immersive evening combines storytelling, playful games, creativity, visualisations, sensory experiences and personal reflection. Follow mysterious paths, discover hidden treasures, explore new possibilities.
You never quite know what you’ll discover when you step into the woods…
NOVEMBER 19TH 6pm-9pm
£65 - Early bird £50 (includes refreshments)
Only 6 spaces
Join a Mini Retreat
Step away from the busyness of life and give yourself permission to slow down, soften and simply be for the evening.
This is an invitation to hunker down, get cosy and take some time just for you to unplug, recharge and reconnect.
Sessions include:
guided relaxation, breathwork and gentle movement
self care rituals
meditation and journalling
mindful crafting
nourishing homemade soup, tea and treats
Mini Retreat Dates
September 10th 7pm-9pm
October Monday 12th 7pm-9pm
Events This Autumn/Winter
October
1st 7-8.30 Women’s Circle £15
5th 7-8 Silent Sitting (Global Retreat)
12th 7-9 Mini Retreat £40
18th 2-3.30 Sunday circle £15
20th 7-8.30 Women’s Sauna Circle £25
25th Forest Bathing (Global Retreat)
26th 6-9 Magic & Moonlight special event £65 (£50 early bird)
November
2nd 7-8.30 Women’s Circle £15
9th 7-9 Mini Retreat £40
17th 7-8.30 Sauna circle £25
19th 6-9 Into the Woods Retreat £65 (£50 early bird)
22nd 2-3.30 pm Sunday Circle £15
29th 9.45-3.15pm Day retreat £90 (£70 early bird) optional sauna at 4pm
December
2nd 7-8.30 Women’s Circle £15
10th 6-9pm Secret Garden Christmas Celebration £20
14th 7-9 Winter Mini Retreat £40
22nd Solcist Sauna Circle £25
Available for 121 and small groups. Just message me
Loved it! What a lovely day, inspiring and relaxing with so many treats for body and spirit dotted along our time together there!’
Simona
Bespoke retreats and events for individuals and small groups also available
A little taste of the magic...
Your host - Marneta..
'These retreats are the amalgamation of all my passions - theatre, magic, sensory activities, ritual, relaxation, magic and wonder. I love create something a little bit extraordinary, I hope these magical experiences really touch your heart.'
Hello
I am a trained actor, mime artist and author.
For the past 35 years I’ve been creating theatre, fairytale books and audios, creative personal development and wellbeing workshops. I founded Relax Kids a wellbeing franchise that mixes story adventures with meditations for children and run Ignite your Creative Spark club as well as Forest Bathing and comedy evenings at the Global Retreat Centre.
I love bringing people together and creating magical experiences that are playful, inspiring and a little bit unexpected.
I believe we learn, grow and discover ourselves best when we’re having fun. My Secret Garden experiences mix theatrics, storytelling, creativity, self-discovery and community, wrapped up in beautiful bespoke atmospheres where you can relax, play, explore and perhaps see yourself and the world a little differently.
‘Marneta is a joy. She exudes an aura of calm - I felt immediately that I was in safe hands for what was a new experience for me. Marneta guides the process that she has crafted easily, allowing plenty of space for conversation and laughter among the group. I didn't know what to expect when I arrived, but I left having made new connections, shared joy, and with deeper insight into what I'd like the year to bring for me. I can highly recommend taking the leap - Marneta will guide you beautifully.’ Sandra.
“Inspiring and creative. Thank you so much , I left feeling calmer and more balanced!” Nance
“That was honestly the most relaxed I have ever felt in my life.” Valerie Scotto
“What a wonderful experience! I just feel so tranquil or even a nice empty feeling.” Veronica