Survivors Retreat 2026

We are so excited for you to join us this year at our Survivors Retreat!

Date: Friday 19th June 5pm – Sunday 21st June 2:30pm
Venue: Ammerdown Conference & Retreat Centre, BA3 5SW 

There are no more tickets available.

Programme

The theme for this year’s Survivors Retreat is Joy!

This Retreat, we will be taking time out to explore how we can choose and experience joy in our lives. And we have a range of activities in our programme (see below) to help us do just that! The programme is designed so that you can opt in and out whenever it suits you, really making the weekend your own.

Please note that this programme is subject to change.

Workshops

Flâneuse with Jen

 

On Saturday morning, Jen will be leading an early morning flâneuse – which is a french term for a mindful meander. This will be through the lovely woodland surrounding the Ammerdown Centre.

As with the entire programme, this is completely optional, so if you’d rather have a lie-in, then please do!

 

Mindful Movement with Nicole

 

A gentle workshop focusing on breathing, stretching & balance. Including elements of bringing awareness to our bodies and finding peace and rest. Suitable for all who are able to do mat work on the floor, as each movement can be modified or opted out of – as you could just choose to lie down & rest!

Shown to lower stress, it’s a great way to practice self-care.

All you need is yourself, a mat, comfy/exercise clothing and a bottle of water.

 

Music for Wellbeing with Cathy

 

Cathy will be leading us through a music for wellbeing workshop, using different instruments and our voices to help us experience music in a therapeutic way.

All abilities are welcome, and no music experience is necessary.

 

Drama with Nicole

 

We will start with a fun warm up to focus our mind and bodies and to connect us as a group.

We will look at some resources to shape our thoughts and creative ideas.

We will take the role of both directors and actors in small groups and create some still images, which we will then share together at the end of the session.

This will be a safe, therapeutic and inclusive space, where there will be gentle collaboration rather than any pressure to “perform in the spotlight” and please come with an open mind about what Drama is!

You will need to wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.

 

Scratch Choir with Cathy

 

Cathy will be helping us form a choir from scratch, helping us find joy through singing together! All abilities are welcome, and no previous singing experience is required.

All you need for this workshop is your lovely self and a water bottle.

 

Guided Imagery Meditation with Nicole

 

This will be a safe, inclusive and gentle space, where you are free to either sit or lie and find a comfortable position for you. Guided imagery meditations are known to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety and improve well-being.

You are welcome to bring a mat or a wrap/scarf to increase your own comfort and water for rehydration at the end.

 

Photoshoots with Jen

 

Jen has generously offered us mini photoshoots throughout the weekend! These photoshoots will be taken in different places across the Ammerdown Centre, and Jen has great experience in making sure that participants feel comfortable and at ease.

There will be more details coming soon for how to sign up for a photoshoot, as well as how to signup for the other workshops too!

Wondering what to Bring?

There isn’t much you’ll need to bring, but some recommendations include:

• Comfy, loose fitting clothing for our mindful movement sessions if you’d like to join these.
• A yoga mat if you have one (again for the mindful movement sessions).
• Trainers if you would like to join a run or walk.
• Exercise clothing if you would like to join a run or walk.
• A Bible.

Meet the Team!