Half-day Walking Retreat: Being With What Is

A shared, intentional walk through the beauty of the Marches. Enjoy the peace of silence, the support of community, the ritual of retreat and the nourishment of being in nature.

This gathering is for anyone who has been carrying a lot.

You might be moving through a time of grief, feeling stuck or numb, facing the challenge of change, holding something complex, or navigating a transition - whether it’s one you’ve chosen or one that’s arrived uninvited.

Whatever you’re experiencing, and wherever you are in your process, you are welcome here.

We’ll spend around 4.5 hours together in total, walking a stretch of the Mortimer Trail in the Marches, near the England/Wales border. The walk itself is approximately 4.5 miles, with some short but reasonably steep hills and stretches of uneven ground.

We’ll move at a pace that feels right for the group, pausing along the way for gentle enquiry, drinks and delicious nibbles to energise us. Our plant-based lunch will be followed by a deep relaxation practice and an invitation to reflect on the day; releasing and receiving whatever has felt useful for you.

This isn’t a hike focussed on a destination - it’s an intentional space to walk with what is. To walk with each other. To walk with the land.

Everything we offer is invitational.

There are no expectations here - you are welcome to participate in whatever way feels right for you. If you don’t feel like sharing on the day, that’s absolutely okay.

The day will weave together opportunities for:

• Intention setting, reflective writing and gentle enquiry
• Shared walking, silent walking and maybe simple song
• Quiet reflection; sharing in pairs or together in community
• Nature-based connection, ritual and guided meditation
• Rest, release, and nourishment - lunch and refreshments are included

Along the way, we’ll pause. Listen. Discover. Allow.

We’ll rest on the land. Gather round the fire. Let nature offer us its symbols and gifts.

And when the time comes, we’ll return home - perhaps with a little more space inside.

You don’t need to have been on a retreat before, or be a writer, singer or experienced walker - just bring your presence, your walking shoes, and whatever you feel drawn to walk with.

With love,

Henny & Grace

Who We Are

This walk will be gently held by Henny Flynn and Grace Loveday.

We’re both deeply rooted in practices that honour the natural world, the wisdom of the body, and the quiet unfolding of inner change. Our shared intention is to create spaces that are open, inclusive and nourishing – where nothing is forced and everything is welcome.

Together, we hold space with warmth and care – allowing each person to be just as they are, whether they’re ready to speak, to walk in silence, to share, or simply to rest.

Grace Loveday is a mindfulness meditation teacher, somatic practitioner and interfaith minister, supporting people through the challenges of death and grief. She offers 1-to-1 work and co-holds the Grief Space for healing, support and connection. Her work is grounded in gentle presence, embodied enquiry, and the sacredness of everyday life.

Henny Flynn is a therapeutic coach and author. She works 1-to-1 with clients online, hosts solo retreats at her home and shares teachings on change, Flow Journaling and mindful self-compassion through events, the InsightTimer app and The Henny Flynn Podcast. Her work supports people making and managing deep and lasting change.