About the Retreat:
FEEL STRONGER, MORE VIBRANT AND MORE INTUNE WITH YOUR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF THAN EVER BEFORE….
With the heart and essence of Wonderment at its core, this retreat is led by some of the world’s most skilled practitioners. Through carefully designed workshops, activities and practices, you’ll emerge from this retreat feeling stronger, better, and brighter. Whether it’s nurturing your body, calming your mind, or nourishing your soul, this experience will leave you poised and prepared for all that lies ahead.
Now in our third year, holding this retreat we love nothing more than weaving our Wonderment magic into the surroundings of the truly amazing paradise resort that is The Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is a unique beachfront resort which sits between the sandy shores of Haad Tien Beach, Koh Phangan, Thailand. Surrounded by a magical coconut grove, and backed onto the hillside jungle. No roads, traffic or chaotic streets. Just nature, tranquility and inspirational surroundings!
Benefits:
- The group is between 8 – 14 which gives an opportunity to really deep dive into the work, to connect with the others and we all find the beauty in ourselves.
- You can expect a rejuvenating blend of daily yoga, movement medicine, meditation, and breathwork, designed to reconnect you with your body, mind and soul.
- Each day begins with beautiful yoga sessions that flow into the days workshops designed to encourage a deeper connection with your inner self.
- You’ll also embark on a guided jungle trek, where breathtaking views of the bay await and a speedboat day trip, where you’ll hop between tropical islands, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and explore the stunning Ang Thong National Marine Park.
- Every meal is a shared experience, with three delicious and nourishing meals served daily, all enjoyed while overlooking the serene beach, adding to the overall sense of peace and connection.
Highlights:
- The Jungle trek and island hopping boat trip are both designed to integrate all the great work and have been such a highlight in previous years.
- Everyone says our retreats are so full of joy. Even through there is seep healing it is softened by play joy and lots of laughter.
Practitioners´ Bios:
Chris Fitchew
Chris is an alchemist, Jester and Comedian of stages the world over. He is also a wisdom sharer and workshop facilitator – inspiring people with his deeply connected understanding of healing through mastering the art of joy alchemy.
Chris Fitchew is the founder and creative curator of Wonderment, who have bought the jester and joy energy, as well as so many moments of surprise and delight to the awesome Medicine festival since its inception 5 years ago. With his contraband of delightful performers, artists, musicians, DJ’s, and mischief & magic makers, he proudly weaves in events, happenings and joyous merriment throughout the festivals throughout the UK and beyond. He has always been a champion of diversity and inclusion, holding space Medicine Queer Circles, The Gay Assembly, Queer chakra trail and of course all the happenings on the Wonderment Stage, (Evenings at Advaya) which he has curated for 4 years.
He also created one of the highlights of Medicine 2024 – Chalice in Wonderland – an homage and beautiful Tea ceremony that celebrated and nurtured our neurodiversity.
The Wonderment Stage, (Like it’s retreat festival on the land at the end of the summer) is programmed to weave the essence of Wonderment within Medicine festival, celebrating the medicine and healing properties of the higher frequencies of joy, love, laughter, unity and true authenticity.
Interactive game shows, world class cabaret, comedy and circus, sublime music artists and DJs create a melting pot that sits so wondrously at the top of the hill, during the evenings in the Advaya Stage…. allowing cascading oxytocin to roll down and into the rest of the land.
From its only flag ship retreat festival here at Wasing Estate in September, Wonderment has grown into a worldwide phenomenon – with joy and wonder at its core of deep healing and learning – with other events in the UK, Thailand, Ibiza and Morocco. Chris, with his wonderful partner Jess Bouman, has bought events and healing to so many delighted people.
He has been hosting TV Shows, private events, festivals, arena shows, cabarets and international Burlesque and circus shows for over 20 years. With his infections and joyous comedic style, he turns every audience he hosts into an exuberant arena of laughter, fun & joy.
He has a passion for bringing festival audiences together with heartfelt and soulful immersive and interactive shows that have power and purpose but are most of all outrageous, flamboyant and lots of fun! As well as Medicine, is other main stage host at Festivals Include Glastonbury (Greenpeace Stage & Scissors), Wilderness (The Atrium, Cats Whiskers & The Riddle), Soul Pride, Skye Food Festival, Rock Oyster, Secret Garden Party, Noisily, Buddahfield & Heartwood.
Other hosting highlights include the annual Solstice and Equinox events on The Mount at Wasing introducing star such as Nick Mulvey and Xavier Rudee.
He also is proud of such firm achievements such as the opening of the Indigo2 and O2 Arena in London, Le Bouge Neon for Underbelly, Leicester Square Theatre and the Saudi Royal Family. He loves nothing more than being a celebrant for special occasions such as naming ceremonies, weddings and life celebrations.
TV credits include The Wedding House (C4) The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Wedding (BBC World Service & 5 LIVE), This Morning (ITV) The Write Stuff (ITV).
Helen Parker
I’m passionate about helping people to realise their potential by tapping into the power of their minds. After undergoing emergency brain surgery in 2014, where I lost the entire movement to one side of my body. I experienced a life changing insight on connecting my subconscious to the conscious mind in my quest to reactivate my body and learn to walk again.
From here, whilst still working in a senior exec position in the corporate sector, I trained with Matthew Cahill in London for the HPD Level 4 in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy – the gold standard in hypnotherapy. I subsequently left my corporate career to work full time as a therapist.
I mix a deep understanding of the pressures and challenges people face in fast paced environments with my own transformative life journey and professional knowledge to help people to create positive change in their lives.
Working with me you can expect quick results where you won’t focus on the problem but turn the intention and attention to creating and living a positive and peaceful life.
I’m also a qualified Reiki practitioner, where I channel the healing power of energy through myself to others.
Nina Adwick
Bowing. Honouring. Thanking. Remembering. Releasing.
Nina Honours the journey of self love and vitality, wellbeing and yoga.
Nurture by Nina was curated by to honour the journey of self love and vitality through yoga, wellbeing and holistic beauty.
Nina spent many years studying and living in India, Bali, Thailand and Nepal studying holistics and yoga. Nina is an 800 hour accredited yoga teacher and qualified holistic and beauty therapist, sound healer and reiki practitioner.
Driven by a desire to introduce people to the benefits of a regular yoga practice, her classes promote body and mind awareness and create a balance between strength and flexibility. She caters to all levels and abilities; breaks down postures, lets new students feel at ease, encourages experienced practitioners to explore further, she guides students to find connection with breath, body mind and heart.
Restoring your body and soothing your soul.
More Info:
Prices include
- 6 nights accommodation at the Sanctuary
- Speedboat transfers to and from Koh Samui
- Full 5 day & evening Wonderment programme
- Arrival supper and departure breakfast
- Three freshly prepared vegetarian meals (pescatarian options will also be provided) per day
- Soft drinks/juices served with all meals
- Guided jungle trek with views across the bay
- Full day boat trip island hopping, snorkelling and visiting the Ang Thong National Marine Park
- One 1:1 treatment with Wonderment practitioner
Comments or Questions:
- We cant wait to welcome you in this years circle. It really is an event that changes peoples lives, and it is an honour to be able to facilitate.
- Finally – some of us add on the Sanctuary cleanse and arrive early on 2nd April. Please speak to us.
