To celebrate seven wonderful years of Grace & Gravity, we marked the occasion in a very special way; with our very first retreat weekend.

Set within the beautiful grounds of Howbery Park, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, beneath the shade of the trees by the manor house & by the river, we spent two days celebrating everything that Grace & Gravity has become over the last seven years.

A place for mindfulness, relaxation and self-care, but equally a place for adventure, self-expression and trying something new in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Across the weekend we offered mindful movement, journaling, yoga, a deeply relaxing sound bath and so much more.

Down by the riverside, our aerial programme was in full swing with aerial yoga conditioning, aerial hoop and static trapeze sessions, alongside Aerial Pick & Mix.

Our aerialists had the chance to play on a mini hoop, aerial spiral, lollipop and even an aerial ladder. Yes, really!

Don’t believe us? Take a look here!

The setting could not have been more perfect. The sun shone without being too hot, butterflies drifted past, bees buzzed gently through the wildflowers and the river flowed quietly beside us. Savasana was enjoyed in softly swaying hammocks, moved only by the morning breeze. It truly was every bit as dreamy as it sounds.

For those looking to connect with nature in a different way, we offered wild swimming sessions in the Thames with an experienced and qualified instructor, giving participants the chance to experience the river from a completely new perspective. For those who preferred to stay above the water - balance permitting! - there was the opportunity to try stand-up paddleboarding and enjoy the same beautiful surroundings from the board.

And for anyone craving a little extra time to simply pause and unwind, massages were available too.

From movement and mindfulness to adventure and relaxation, we really did have something for everyone.

Most importantly, thank you to every single person who joined us, whether for one session or for the entire weekend. Your energy, enthusiasm and support made the retreat everything we had hoped it would be and more.

A huge thank you also goes to SUP Life, Soul and Spirit and Joyful Swimming for collaborating with us to create such a beautiful and memorable weekend.

Here's to seven years of Grace & Gravity and to many more adventures still to come.