Wellbeing Singing Retreat in Brecon May 10th - 12th 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I postpone my place if I'm unable to make the weekend due to illness?

  I'm afraid the hire of the venue and the catering costs mean these expenses will need to be paid anyway, so if you're unable to come last minute the fee is non returnable. However the retreats have been in high demand, so if there are people on the waiting list which it's highly likely there will be, your ticket will bee transferred over to them and you will get a full refund. 

• Do we have to sing on our own?

  Everyone is learning and singing together as a supportive group, and you don't have to do anything you're not comfortable with, so if you'd rather just listen instead of take part as any point, you are most welcome to do that.

  
  

• Mental health awareness

  Mental health and looking after ourselves The final weekend schedule may look rigid, but if at any point you're feeling overwhelmed, and you need to duck out and not attend one of the workshops, that is of course no problem at all. We will be checking in with ourselves regularly as a group, but I encourage everyone to be checking in with themselves throughout the weekend too. Listen to your body, and allow what you need. There will be no judgment if you need to go for a walk, have some time alone, have a cry, laugh hysterically..... I have no doubt we will all look out for each other, but if anyone wants to come to talk to me privately about something, my door is always open, and I'll be more than happy to do what I can to accommodate anyone needing a bit of extra support.

• Do we have to share toilets and showers?

  Toilets and showers Some of the rooms have en suites, and some have communal bathrooms near their rooms. The downstairs loo is for a disabled member of the group who needs her own toilet, and it’s the only one she will have access to, so please only use the toilets near your bedrooms for the weekend so it’s always available for her.

• Do I have to bring my own towels and bedding?

  No. All towels and bedding is provided by the venue. 

• Do I need too bring anything?

  Yes! 

  
  

  Food - 

  Please bring your own food for breakfasts and snacks, as Sian our amazing cook is just providing lunches and dinners and no deserts. Also, please bring your own teas, coffees and special drinks you might like for the tea brakes and for the sit down meals. 
  If anyone would like to bake or bring bread, cakes or biscuits to share for the tea breaks, and/or to accompany dinner that would be a lovely offering and very welcome. 

  
  

  Walking gear - 

  There will be an option to go out walking, and we'll be going whatever the weather, so bring some water proofs and walking boots and / or wellies. 

  
  

  For sitting outside - 

  If the weather is good, we'll do some of the workshops outside, so bring a yoga mat or something water proof so you can sit on the grass without getting a wet bum.