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Green Deen Tribe
Journeying with the Land
A prayer and walking retreat
"The servants of the Lord of Mercy are those who walk humbly on the earth, and who, when the foolish address them, reply, ‘Peace’;"
Surah Furqan: V63
Journeying with the Land
Retreat
Join the tribe for our annual walking and prayer retreat. We will spend 3 days walking, journeying, praying, reconnecting, and nourishing ourselves in the beautiful breathtaking lands of Mendip Hills. Walks will include Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury Tor
Cheddar Gorge
A moderate 5-mile walk along paths with some steep climbs.
Cliffs may be difficult to access for those with limited mobility.
“Cheddar Gorge is one of Britain’s most spectacular landmarks. It’s both an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is one of England's largest gorges. It’s made of limestone that has sheer cliff faces, pinnacles, and a massive system of caves beneath it in the Mendip Hills.
It’s estimated that it was formed some 300 million years ago and some of the first settlers made a home here 13,000 years ago in the Old Stone Age. Cheddar Man, Britain’s oldest complete human skeleton, was also discovered in one of the caves in the 1900s”
Glastonbury Tor
An easy 2-mile walk ascending up to 158m
Tor is the Celtic name for a cone-shaped hill. So Glastonbury Tor is a hill in Glastonbury. The hill is one of the icons of Glastonbury and can be seen from afar. Many legends surround the tor such as a hidden cave through which you can pass into the fairy realm of Annwn, a site for the Holy grail and it being a significant place for King Arthur and his knights.
The walks are suitable for ladies with a good fitness level, you will need to have proper clothing and suitable footwear. Please contact us using the details below if you are unsure whether this applies to you.
*Please note that walks may be subject to change according to weather conditions and timing .
These walks are not led by qualified ML and therefore not insured, you will be attending at your own risk
There are limited spaces, spaces can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment. We are unable to hold any spaces without payment of a deposit.
In order to secure your space, you must pay a deposit of £150 by Friday 3rd March 2023
Please read our terms and conditions for further details on payment, refunds, and deposits.
All costs of this retreat go back into supporting the works and projects of the Green Deen Tribe and The Rabbani Project.
Arrival: Friday 19th May at 6 pm
Departure: Sunday 21st May at 1 pm
Cost:
£330pp: Double Bed in Shared Room
£360pp: Single Bed/Bunk Bed in Share Room
£380pp: Double Bed in Private room
*Double beds are for two people per bed. It is only available to those who are booking together and are willing to share the bed
A deposit of £150 must be paid by Friday 3rd March
Location: We will be staying in a converted farmhouse in the middle of the Mendip Hills, surrounded by stunning countryside. Full Address will be given once we have received your deposit.
Please note closest train station is Bristol Temple Meads or Bath Spa
Free Limited parking spaces are available ( Please read the FAQ below for more details)
FAQ
How do I make payment?
Payment can be made through BACS this is to ensure that we can cost the price at the cheapest price possible with no external booking fees. If you would like to pay via PAYPAL then this can be arranged however an extra booking fee will be added to the fee. Payment details will be sent once you have filled in the booking form.
Once you fill in the booking form, payment details will be sent to you via email.
What does the cost include?
Food ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), accommodation, workshops and transport to and from the walks are all included in the price.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Beds are either bunk beds, double beds, or single beds.
You have the option to have a Double Room ( 2 people) or a shared room (4-6 people)
Double beds are for two people per bed. It is only available to those who are booking together and are willing to share the bed
Bed Linen and towels will be provided.
What are the travel arrangements?
You are responsible for arranging your own transport to the venue.
In order to keep emissions low, we strongly encourage sisters to carpool. If you will be traveling by car and attending the retreat alone, we can help arrange for you to pick up sisters from the nearest station and transport sisters to and from the hike*. Let us know upon registration if you have the capacity to do so.
* i.e pick up/drop off from the station/walk destination (all walks and train stations are within 15-30mins from our retreat space)
Parking Costs will be covered.
A Whatsapp group will be set up to help with arranging transport.
Can I bring my child?
This is a retreat open to only 18years and old. We are not able to cater for any children
What is your cancellation policy?
In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a retreat for any reason, you will receive a full refund or a transfer to another retreat. We are not able to cover additional travel expenses or are responsible for any consequential expenses incurred as a result of any cancellation.
If you cancel before Monday 6th March a full refund will be offered. If you cancel after this date we can not guarantee a refund. We encourage you to try and find someone else to take your space. If we have a waiting list, we will most certainly try and offer your space to others.
If you test positive for COVID-19 or need to isolate for any other COVID-19 related reason, unfortunately, your space will not be refunded.
What is your COVID-19 policy?
If you have tested positive for COVID we ask that you not attend the retreat.
Are there any discounts available?
No, we are a non-profit collective with the intention to provide regular quality retreats which are affordable and so all of our retreats are priced at minimum costs.
How do I book?
Please read our terms and conditions and then fill in the booking form below.
Location
Testimonnials
"Thank you for a wonderful retreat. It was excellent and exceeded my expectations. Wonderful space with the remembrance of Allah swt and good food and good company. Can’t ask for more"
Ladies of Light Winter Retreat 2019
Mercy of the Womb Retreat 2020
This retreat was spiritually, mentally and physically nourishing, I’ve not experienced anything like it SubhanAllah.
Mercy of the Womb Retreat 2020
Thank you so much for being the means to my resuscitation. I feel very centered since leaving the retreat, awakened to the magnificence of the attributes of God in nature, and have a greater sense of stewardship towards the Earth. Thank you.
Nature, Spirituality and the Feminine Retreat 2019
